**ALL PLACES NOW FILLED**

We’re holding a Roller Derby Boot Camp on Saturday February 2nd 2008, for skaters and referees from across the UK (and Europe and anywhere else if you can make it!) There’ll be off and on-skates training, mixed scrimmages and workshops on everything from refereeing to taking care of your skates and gear to setting up your own league, and a chance to meet rollergirls from all over the UK! This is not just for girls who are already part of a league, maybe there’s no league where you live and you want to set one up, or there’s a league near you that you’d like to join but would like to know some of the basics first? Maybe you’d like to referee? This is for you too! There’ll be something for everyone from the freshest of fresh meat to the girls who just like to hit people… All we ask is that you’re 18 years or over and have your own gear and bring it with you (skates, helmet, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads and of course a mouthguard.)

We’ll even take you out drinking afterwards!

SKATER & REFEREE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

If you are a skater and would still like to attend, please email info@londonrollergirls.com

We’re doing a roller derby demo at Saturday’s Rollback roller skating event at Byron Hall, Harrow HA3 5BD. Nearest tube is Harrow & Wealdstone. It’s a charity fundraiser for sickle cell anaemia and cancer research, and you get to see us in action - it’s all good! We’ll be skating from around 7pm. Hope to see you there!

More details on Rollback here: http://www.rollbackskating.com/home.htm

Okay, not really. We’re angels, honest!

The night kicked off with London Rollergirls very own Silky Briefs and her Christmas helpers arriving early to set everything up and turn The Old Kings Head into a pink, black ‘n’ silver LRG Crimbo extravaganza. So with a lot of tinsel, some handmade paper chains, one big banner, mistletoe, candy canes and a lovely pink Christmas tree the pub was transformed into a rollergirls winter ‘pub’ wonderland.

As the rest of the rollergirls and friends arrived, the party had well and truly started. So for all those who came down to join in the festive fun, thank you, it was great to see so many people come and support LRG, and I hope you had as much fun and frolics as we did. For those who missed out (where the hell were you?) the seasonal highlights were the rollergirl style bake sale (with the Oreo Balls selling out and being an all round addictive treat. Don’t know what Oreo Balls are, make sure you’re at our next fundraiser to find out!), the raffle with some ‘adult’ prizes, LRG’s very own ‘not so secret Santa’ el VISIOUS, plus some awesome set lists by Rollergirl DJ’s that kept everyone dancing into the wee hours (or when the pub closed and everyone was kicked out).

Plus a big, big THANK YOU to all the bands who played at the fundraiser including LRG’s own Blue Murder aka the gorgeous voice of Milly Blue; quiet is the new loud with You and Me; they dress like rollergirls and are all round electro mentalists The Duloks and the very chic rock ‘n’ roll Voodoo Hussy. All the bands were ace and everyone at LRG had an awesome time – you guys rock!

That’s all from us for this year, but fear not the next London Rollergirls Bout is on January 19th at the Tottenham Green Leisure Centre. This is an intra-league bout with the ultimate grudge match of LRG Black Vs LRG Pink, expect some full-tilt rollergirl action with LRG Pink having a score to settle after LRG Black kicked ass to win 100 to 77 in September.

Stay tuned for full details and where to purchase tickets.

We’re having a Xmas fundraiser party! Bands (including our very own Milly Blue Murder!), a bake sale, and all the rollergirls you can shake a stick at. We’d love to see you there!

Thanks to everyone who told us they’d be coming up to support us in our away game hosted by the Birmingham Blitz Derby Dames. We’re sad to say that due to some unforeseen circumstances for the hosts, our bout against the Blitz Dames on the 8th December has had to be postponed. We’re looking forward to rescheduling some time in the New Year. If you’ve already got tickets, please contact the Blitz Dames (www.blitzdames.com) for refunds.

The next London Rollergirls Bout will be in London on January 19th at the Tottenham Green Leisure Centre. It will be an Intra-leaguer, with LRG Pink taking on LRG Black. The last time they met, LRG Black kicked some Pink ass winning 100 to 77. Grudge match anyone? You can bet it’s gonna be a game not to be missed!

Ticket purchase and bout details will be out shortly so stay tuned!

In the meantime, come and have a drink with us at our Xmas fundraiser, “Wreck the Halls” on December 1st at the Old Kings Head on Holloway Rd. Details are here….

More early 2008 dates for your LRG diary include:
Febuary 2nd - Derby Boot Camp (Tottenham Green Leisure Centre)
March 29th - Home Game (Tottenham Green Leisure Centre)

This event has been postponed :( We plan to reschedule some time in the New Year.
On Saturday December 8th, the London Rollergirls’ all-star travel team, “London Brawling”, heads up to Birmingham to take on the cream of the Midlands, the Birmingham Blitz Derby Dames!

Team roster and ticket details to be announced verrrrrry shortly - stay tuned (or email info@londonrollergirls.com to be added to our mailing list). We hope you’ll come up and support us!

We’re having an Xmas party and we want you to come! There’ll be bands (including our very own Milly Blue Murder!), fun and games, a rollergirl-style bake sale, and more rollergirls than you can shake a candy cane at. See you there!

Expertly shot and edited by Mr. Belle DeBrawl. See, derby widows are useful! ;)

Stay tuned… details on our next bout coming VERY soon!

There’s some pics from our September bout now up in the Media section. Go have a look…

Derby Wedding – LRG Style.

When I say derby wedding, I don’t mean the Rollercon, marry she-who-will-bail-you-out-of-jail style derby wedding. I mean a proper wedding, you know, the sort with only two people. The happily ever after kind. Only not quite.

Last Saturday (23rd September 2007), out the back of the Hungerford Arms (okay, round the side where we used to have a courtyard to hang out in but the council came and took the wall away *shakes fist at council* IF you want to get technical), a rabble of Rollergirls stood witness as our latest guest, Naptown Roller Girls’ Red Rocket, unofficially tied the knot with long time beau Ben.

You may kiss the bride!

Performing the quickest nuptials I’ve ever seen was the LRG’s own Auntie Terror. Ordained by the Universal Life Church, and a first time celebrant, she did exceptionally well to deliver exactly the kind of ceremony they wanted (a quick one). Although not quite legally binding (paperwork, shmakerwork), the ceremony was beautiful *wipes tear* and we all went out afterwards to celebrate in true British style.

With beer and a curry.

Congratulations to the unofficial-newlyweds from all of us at LRG!

Now, does that make Paris your unofficial honeymoon?

-Slice Andice