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06.08.20

My Lockdown Motivation

Young Scottish competition climber Hannah Kerr tells us about her lockdown.

30.07.20

Disappointment at Scottish gym opening dates

TCA responds to the Scottish Government announcement on Thu 30 July 2020.

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

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

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.

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.

15.05.20

Climbing jigsaws

If you want something to keep your mind and your fingers active, try our new TCA jigsaws

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.

04.05.20

Dear climbing

Kate shares her love affair with climbing

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

23.04.20

Team TCA is staying home

To give COVID the boot! Watch our video

20.04.20

Who’s zoomin who?

Download virtual zoom backgrounds to get back into TCA centres

19.04.20

Get Roz-fit

TCA coach and strong lady Roz Frugtniet has created a plan to help you stay in shape.

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

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
Glasgow
G41 1EJ

0141 429 6331

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

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

St.Werburghs 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-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)