12.10.21
How to start roped climbing
Want to start roped climbing? We explain the basics to help you get started.
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20.09.21
How to start bouldering
So, you’ve heard of this thing called bouldering, but what actually is it?
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28.07.21
Get a taste of Olympic climbing
Want to try climbing? The Climbing Academy is offering Olympics themed taster sessions for just £6 per person.
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27.07.21
Scottish Dry-Tooling Club at The Prop Store
Ever wondered who those people are who climb with ice axes when it's not cold. Come and try dry-tooling and find out about one of climbing's most esoteric disciplines.
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07.07.21
Offers for Chippenham residents
We have created some offers to help the people of Chippenham get into climbing before The Arc opens. Discounted tasters, passes and more.
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28.06.21
Is it possible to climb with kids?
We spoke to parents at TCA to find out how they’ve faced and conquered the challenge of climbing with kids. From encouraging them to making time for yourself. Here's how to make it work.
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27.04.21
Top tips for climbing outside
If you are new to climbing outdoors or thinking about starting we have gathered some useful tips to help you stay safe and confident.
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25.03.21
I didn’t expect to be learning a new sport at my age!
We talk to parents of kids who climb in our squad about how climbing has impacted their lives.
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15.03.21
Climbing is great for mental health
Tom Stabbins reflects on the ways in which climbing has helped his mental health
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07.03.21
New members – first month just £30 for adults
Get to know TCA with a special new member offer of one month unlimited climbing – including gym access.
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01.03.21
The secrets of safer belaying
Watch our talk: We discuss the pros and cons of different devices, skill-fade, why accidents happen and offer practical ideas for practising and improving your belaying safely.
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18.02.21
Manuals for the mind
Here is our recommended reading list to help you get calm, collected and ready for your ascent.
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01.02.21
How to climb better
Do you want to improve your climbing? TCA offers a range of coaching options for all levels
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27.01.21
Finding your Edge: mental wellbeing and climbing
Rewatch our first online event with Hetty Key who shared results from her research into mental wellbeing and the outdoors and talked about the Women's Trad Festival
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08.01.21
Mental health and mindset videos
Find ways to overcome fear, push past challenges and be inspired through sport to improve your mental wellbeing.
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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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22.03.19
Training and climbing technique tips from the master
Do you want to improve your climbing technique or gain some useful training tips? Our local training guru Stu AKA Cobra tells you everything you need to know in our Cobra Corner series
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09.10.18
Get 1 Month Unlimited Climbing for £25
Get into climbing with unlimited free entry for one month when you sign up to TCA.
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18.09.18
Beginners’ Guide: Movement & Technique
New to climbing? Here's a few technique tips to get you started.
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