Showing posts with label Carnival of the strange. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Carnival of the strange. Show all posts
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Carnival of the Strange Round-Up
Saturday 21st November 2009 saw Lincolnshire Bombers host the Carnival of the Strange!
Doors opened at 1pm, and Newark Show Ground looked like you had just fallen down the rabbit hole and ended up in Wonderland. The children’s area was filled with all the retro kiddie treats we loved from our own childhoods - face painting, hook a dook, hoopla and giant size confectionary. This was a true Roller Derby celebration with acts, performers, burlesque, bands and stalls with allsorts of skating goodies plus the highlight of the day live Roller Derby Action!
The two teams were made up with skaters from across the country - Lincolnshire Bombers, Auld Reekie Roller Girls, Central City Roller Girls, Glasgow Roller Girls, Leeds Roller Dolls, Middlesbrough Milk Rollers, Sheffield Steel Rollergirls, Rainy City Roller Girls, Rebellion Roller Girls and Royal Windsor Rollergirls!
Considering these player had little time to practice together, they kept their eyes on the prize and pushed forward in unity. Jammers took off from the line like they were shot from a cannon, and there was some spectacular blocking going on, which cleared the way for Jammers to skip through the pack time and time again. The girls gave 100% and were unyielding in there task to become “Queen of the Carnival”.
“The Children of the Damned” were triumphant, managing to improve dramatically on their first half lead with final scores of
Children of the Damned 196 : Las Ninas Muertas 63
MVP Children of the Damned - CCR's Hustle'her
May-Q Dizzy
Monday, 23 November 2009
Pics up from the Carnival of the Strange!
This pic by Juliet N Hyde
Not sure if it was ironic ... but Carnival of the Strange on Saturday was home to the UK's first open Men's Derby (or Merby) bout!
MURDA - the Men's UK Roller Derby Association - split into two teams, for an extremely close bout - final score
Team White 144 : Team Black 163
Well done boys, write-up to come ... but for now, check out the pics, care of Jason Ruffell.
Don't worry, we haven't forgotten the main event, with a heap of guest skaters from all across the country -
Children of the Damned 196 : Las Ninas Muertas 63
Pics from the girls' bout can be seen HERE also by Jason.
If you fancy doing a write-up of either bout, please contact Jet HERE, or on Facebook, or email roundupbout@hotmail.com
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Carnival of the Strange Reminder ...
This Saturday - 21st November, the Lincolnshire Bombers will host the Carnival of the Strange!
Doors open at 1pm, @ Newark Show Ground with acts, performers, burlesque, bands, childrens areas, live Roller Derby Action! Plus UK's first public showing of Mens Roller Derby!
Only £7 each(under 10's free!) Tickets available via PAYPAL HERE.
Las Ninas Muertas vs Children of the Damned....
The two teams will be battling it out for the title of Queens of the Carnival! and features skaters from across the country - Lincolnshire Bombers, Auld Reekie Roller Girls, Central City Rollergirls, Glasgow Rollergirls, Leeds Roller Dolls, Middlesbrough Milk Rollers, Sheffield Steel Rollergirls, Rainy City Roller Girls, Rebellion Roller Girls and Windsor Roller Girls!
Make sure get a ticket as this is sure to be a hugely spectacular event.
Sunday, 25 October 2009
M.U.R.D.A. make history!
Yesterday marked an important step in UK Roller Derby history ... the first ever Men's Roller Derby Bout on UK soil. M.U.R.D.A - the Men's UK Roller Derby Association, an amalgamation of refs from the various women's leagues across the country, split into two teams - Black Ice & Vanilla Ice - for the closed bout at Great Barr Leisure Centre.
The first public display of Men's Derby will take place (ironically!) at Carnival of the Strange , a Lincolnshire Bombers event in Newark on November 21st.
Congratulations lads, if any of you fancy writing a few words about the bout for The Round-Up Bout, I'm sure our readers would love to hear how things went.
Jet xxx
The first public display of Men's Derby will take place (ironically!) at Carnival of the Strange , a Lincolnshire Bombers event in Newark on November 21st.
Congratulations lads, if any of you fancy writing a few words about the bout for The Round-Up Bout, I'm sure our readers would love to hear how things went.
Jet xxx
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Men's Roller Derby
Are you a guy and keen to get involved in Roller Derby? Then look no further than M.U.R.D.A - The Men's UK Roller Derby Association. It's formed by refs from the various women's leagues across the country. For more information check out the Facebook Page, or email the association HERE.
The next MURDA training session will take place in Birmingham on October 26th, and there will be the UK's first display of Men's Roller Derby at Lincolnshire Bombers' Carnival of the Strange on November 21st in Newark.
Monday, 12 October 2009
Carnival of the Strange

Lincolnshire Bombers present ....
Las Ninas Muertas vs Children of the Damned ....
and FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE UK .....
Live Men's Roller Derby!!
Teams will be made up from skaters all over the UK
Half time bands and burlesque
Acts for kids & face painting
Stalls from Amazing Skates, VS2 and Wildcard
More details coming soon ....
When? Saturday November 21st 1pm - 6pm
Where? Newark Showground
Tickets available HERE
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