13.10.20
Updated face covering policy
We have tightened up our policies on face covering use in centres. Learn the new rules.
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13.10.20
Travelling during a pandemic
TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny Kydd gives us a glimpse of life on the road as he tentatively restarts his climbing tour.
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12.10.20
UPDATE: new rules at TCA
Get acquainted with our updated procedures for climbing safely.
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05.10.20
Peak pricing update
No concession prices for PAYG climbers during peak hours only - starting on Wed 7 October.
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29.09.20
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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28.09.20
The Church – new opening times
Good news for roped climbers as we extend the opening times of The Church.
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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26.03.20
Time for something uplifting
We have gathered some love letters to climbing from our amazing community to lift your spirits.
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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.
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