A very special Roller Skating Memory
By Brian Colclough
The photograph below recalls when The National Skating Association of Great Britain celebrated its Centenary in 1979 with an Ice Gala at Wembley. All living British former World Champions, Ice and Roller were invited and each received a specially-struck Centenary medal. Her Majesty The Queen, the NSA's Patron, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh made the presentations.
Brian and Pat recall the massive excitement they felt on this occasion and were overwhelmed by the generosity of Yarmouth Roller Skating Club members who made the journey to Wembley in support. It was wonderful to know they felt as personally involved as we did.
This picture is included as a dedication to our coach Jocelyn Taylor and her late husband Richard Moore. Her unswerving confidence, endless hours of dedication, coupled with the massive support of Richard made this unique experience possible.