14.09.20
New face covering policy and safety briefing
Important information for all users of TCA climbing centres
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09.09.20
Chalk and coronavirus
Research shows climbing chalk is unlikely to transmit coronavirus
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08.09.20
New membership app
Check in and check out using our new app
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08.09.20
Dumbarton Rock
As the brand new Dumby guide hits the shelves, co-author and TCA staff member John Hutchinson shares his personal connection to the Clyde's iconic climbing venue.
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24.08.20
Courses at The Church
Improve your skills with our specialist courses - restarting in September 2020
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24.08.20
Reopening Glasgow centres
Glasgow centres opening on Mon 31 August!
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24.08.20
Memberships and reopening
Everything you need to know about memberships as we reopen our climbing centres.
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24.08.20
Capacity tracker
Keep an eye on the capacity of our centres as we reopen.
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22.08.20
Get to grips with new rules at TCA
Get acquainted with our new procedures before you return
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07.08.20
How do I buy a punch card?
We explain how you can pre-pay for visits in advance, minimising the need for interaction at the front desk and reducing wait times.
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06.08.20
My Lockdown Motivation
Young Scottish competition climber Hannah Kerr tells us about her lockdown.
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30.07.20
Disappointment at Scottish gym opening dates
TCA responds to the Scottish Government announcement on Thu 30 July 2020.
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14.07.20
Bristol centres reopen on 25th July
It's official, TCA will be reopening The Mothership and The Church on 25th
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24.06.20
Reaction to announcement
The TCA Directors react to the latest government announcement on a path out of lockdown and how this affects climbing centres
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24.06.20
Finding adventure a little closer to home
Nat Berry on exploring local climbing venues and getting used to a slower pace of life
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19.06.20
A life of climbing – Alan Cassidy
TCA Director Alan reminisces about his journey into climbing and a few of his biggest climbs.
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09.06.20
Top tips for cragging safely after lockdown
It is a good time to explore local crags. Roz and Jonny have compiled essential advice for getting restarted.
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02.06.20
Complete our survey
As we prepare to reopen, we need your help.
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15.05.20
Climbing jigsaws
If you want something to keep your mind and your fingers active, try our new TCA jigsaws
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08.05.20
Musings on the art of route-setting
TCA setter Dan talks about the art and challenges of being a route-setter
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07.05.20
How to take better climbing photographs
TCA route-setter and photographer Joseph Schenk shares advice on how to become a better climbing photographer.
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04.05.20
Dear climbing
Kate shares her love affair with climbing
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30.04.20
Running into Ropes – Discovering the World of Climbing
Emma Marple shares her joy of climbing and travel, and offers advice on how the wild at heart can keep spirits high during lock-down
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23.04.20
Team TCA is staying home
To give COVID the boot! Watch our video
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22.04.20
Yoga in your living room
Anna Beata Yoga brings her usual TCA class right into the heart of your quarantine
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20.04.20
Who’s zoomin who?
Download virtual zoom backgrounds to get back into TCA centres
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19.04.20
Get Roz-fit
TCA coach and strong lady Roz Frugtniet has created a plan to help you stay in shape.
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15.04.20
Secrets to becoming a semi-decent climber
Lucy shares the secrets to her success.
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10.04.20
Training at home
Good sources for home-based training ideas.
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10.04.20
Stayin’ Alive
Following requests, you can now make small regular monthly payments to TCA
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