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07.07.22

Pop-up shoe sale in Chippenham

Arc customers can get 10% discount on usual TCA price from 13-24 July

06.07.22

Autumn kids courses in the Southwest

Autumn terms go on sale on Mon 18 July at midday and summer fun

20.05.22

Southwest summer challenge

Visit all 3 TCA centres in the Southwest and win freebies

30.03.22

Stepping Up

Climbing is a sport for all – watch our new film by Mark Vaughan

29.03.22

The Arc Jam – launch event

A fun family event - skateboard and climbing demos, music and opening ceremony

07.02.22

The Arc – opening

Find out the latest on climbing at The Arc

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.

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.

15.06.21

TCA squad – challenging, friendly, rewarding

Owen Taylor tells us about his time in the youth climbing team

11.05.21

The Arc – a new climbing centre in Chippenham

A brand new climbing centre is announced for Chippenham, a joint venture from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and TCA.

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.

Squad mums in Bristol

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.

10.03.21

Climbing hard and saving lives

TCA climber, Dr Ry McHenry's had an incredible 2020. In between heavy shifts in ICU he managed one of his best climbing years to date

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.

20.02.21

Forgetting to clip auto belay – an interview

Climbing on auto belay is a safe sport, if it is done correctly. But lose focus and any one of us could forget to clip. We speak to Sam about her accident and what we need to do as climbers to stay safe.

19.02.21

Finding the positive: the psychology of climbing

Watch our free Q&A Hazel Findlay. Get tips to deal with stress and create a positive mindset. Stay safe and make progress by managing your comfort, stretch or panic zone.

09.02.21

Competition to name our new centre

Our new climbing wall in Chippenham is due to open in later in the year (Covid-permitting). We want you to come up with a name and logo idea.

12.01.21

Hazel Findlay on Mental Health and Climbing

Hazel shares her thoughts on why climbing is so good for your mental health and what can you do to stay positive in lockdown.

08.05.20

Musings on the art of route-setting

TCA setter Dan talks about the art and challenges of being a route-setter

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.

23.03.20

Your love letters to climbing

Being forced to stop doing your favourite things is really hard. We'd like to hear from you about how much climbing means to you.

The Mothership

85 Barrow Road
Bristol
BS5 0FD

0117 907 2956

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Newsroom

124 Portman Street
Kinning Park, Glasgow
G41 1EJ

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Church

St Werburgh's Church
Mina Road, Bristol
BS2 9YQ

0117 941 3489

Mon-Fri: 12pm-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9am-4pm
(Peak 9am-3pm)
The Prop Store

Unit B2, 24 Craigmont Street
Maryhill, Glasgow
G20 9BT

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)
Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Arc

Westmead Lane
Chippenham
SN15 3HZ

01249 471182

Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri : 11am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Wed : 9.30am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9.30am-6pm
(Peak 9.30am-3pm)