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7 Questions with [One of London's Finest Skate OG's] Wayne: 47 Years of Skating 7 questions with... boomers history rehabilitation & health rhythm skating skaters street skating Oct 13, 2025


Wayne is one of London's longest standing 'OG' skaters. A true skate icon, loved and revered by many within the skate community. His skating talent, particularly as a speed skater [over nearly five de...

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The BoNana Street Skate – We’re Here For It! skaters skating styles street skating wellbeing Oct 06, 2025

The BoNana Street Skate may at times look like a massive urban takeover today, but it all started with a simple gesture — and it was really sweet.

Emirates skater, Bobo (aka Kim) wanted to get more ...

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Making Ballroom Skating History: Notting Hill Carnival 2025 Winners! 🏆 ballroom skating boomers events gen x skaters history rhythm skating skaters street skating Sep 08, 2025

This year, I had the honour of being a part of a very special performance at Notting Hill Carnival 2025 — one that blended history, elegance, and UK Ballroom Skating in a way London had never quite se...

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Roller Skating Journey: Kelly's Story gen x skaters history rhythm skating skaters Dec 16, 2024


My journey with roller skating started very early. Growing up as a second generation Jamaican on a London council estate in the 70's, we shared what we had - including our roller skates! When one pers
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