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15.04.20

Secrets to becoming a semi-decent climber

Lucy shares the secrets to her success.

10.04.20

Training at home

Good sources for home-based training ideas.

10.04.20

Stayin’ Alive

Following requests, you can now make small regular monthly payments to TCA

07.04.20

Pretty Strong – screening in your living room

Watch Pretty Strong from the comfort of your own sofa - a climbing film about women, by women, and for everyone.

06.04.20

Choons!

TCA DJs are keeping the psyche high during shutdown with music mixes

03.04.20

Joint open letter to MPs regarding the Leisure Sector

Help us get an important message to your MP/MSP

26.03.20

Time for something uplifting

We have gathered some love letters to climbing from our amazing community to lift your spirits.

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.

17.03.20

How you can help

We, like many other businesses and individuals worldwide are facing uncertainty. There are things you can do to help.

16.03.20

TCA closure

TCA will be closing the doors of all centres from Tue 17 March – until further notice

11.03.20

Mum’s the word

Climb for free if you bring your mum for a session on Mother's Day weekend

09.03.20

What you can do to help minimise the spread of coronavirus

TCA is doing everything it can to minimise the possible spread of coronavirus amongst climbers - here's how you can help.

03.03.20

Driven by data

Take part in a special product test for Mammut wearables - in Glasgow

Climbing instructor showing climbers how to tie in to rope

02.03.20

Come and work for TCA

We are looking for instructors/coaches in Bristol

27.02.20

Coping with climbing finger injuries

Learn about finger anatomy, common pulley injuries and recovery

11.02.20

The perfect volunteering opportunity for climbers

Urban Uprising is recruiting volunteers for expanding projects in Bristol, Aberdeen and Glasgow

03.02.20

Have you seen inside The Mothership expansion?

Take a look at Bristol's newest indoor climbing space

03.02.20

From Tennis to climbing

Hear route-setter Jonny's unusual story of how tennis brought him close to the sport he now loves

15.01.20

Brit Rock Tour at The Newsroom

Grab your front row seat for a stunning new line up of compelling stories from the vertical world.

06.01.20

Wakey wakey!

New 7am opening times commence in the Newsroom.

17.12.19

Food for thought

You might have noticed some tasty new treats in the Glasgow cafes this week. We are working with a couple of brilliant ethical organisations.

16.12.19

Keeping it local

Meet BD Local Heroes Lucy and Roz as they talk about how they got into climbing and how they face the challenges it brings.

16.12.19

Lattice Board

Work with coaches to get an insightful assessment of your climbing abilities and recommendations on areas to develop if you want to progress up the grades.

05.11.19

TCA reusable rCups – on sale now

Get discount on hot drinks in centres with your TCA cup

04.11.19

Don’t let go! Climbing in retirement

We talk to Alan to find out about climbing at 71

22.10.19

Hazel Findlay joins Urban Uprising at The Prop Store

Top UK climber and Urban Uprising’s Ambassador Hazel Findley volunteers for her first session with the charity at The Prop Store.

18.10.19

What’s happening in Chippenham?

Find out the latest about the newest addition to the TCA family

17.10.19

We have lift off! The expanded Mothership opens

Join us for the first round of the Winter Bouldering Comp and climb across 2 levels of The Mothership for the very first time.

15.10.19

Meet our new Black Diamond Local Heroes

Get to know some of the familiar faces around the TCA climbing scene

09.10.19

Move on up!

Are you ready for even more walls at TCA?

08.10.19

Reel Rock 14 – coming to TCA this month!

Witness an evening of inspirational, adrenaline-fuelled climbing films with the 2019 Reel Rock Film Tour!

19.09.19

Shopping local for unique chalk bags

Talking recycling, low carbon footprints and bespoke designs with Finch Climbing

The Mothership

85 Barrow Road
Bristol
BS5 0FD

01179 072 956

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

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

124 Portman St
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

01179 413 489

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

Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm
(Peak 9am-3pm)
The Prop Store

24 Craigmont St
Maryhill, Glasgow
G20 9BT

0141 429 6331

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

Tue and Thu: 8am-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)