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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

16.09.19

Common Wheel – using climbing to improve lives

Judith from Common Wheel explains how their charity is using climbing to help people with mental health issues to gain confidence and learn new skills.

13.09.19

Get rewards with a TCA loyalty card

The more you drink, the more you get back.

26.08.19

Inclusive climbing – changing lives

Tom Stabbins shares his thoughts on the power of climbing to change lives.

26.08.19

Top tips for safer roped climbing

Find out the essential checks that will keep you safe at height.

26.08.19

Movement Medicine

Anna Beata Yoga explores the ways in which climbers can benefit from yoga.

Alan Cassidy on The Force 8b at Brin Rock

24.07.19

The ABCD of why bouldering makes you a better route climber…

Alan Cassidy shares his essential training tips to help you send your roped climbing projects!

The expansion plans for The Mothership

23.07.19

First look at designs for The Mothership

Get a sneak preview of Walltopia's designs for the latest addition to TCA.

Climbing while pregnant - at the crag with children

23.05.19

Pregnant not powerless – climbing through pregnancy

In the era of ‘Pregnant not Powerless’, climbing while pregnant is not the controversial topic it once was. Ex-TCA staffer Rebekah Drummond talks us through her experiences of climbing through pregnancy.

Rich Emerson TCA Director doing what he loves

23.05.19

Getting to know – Rich Emerson

What ties together Genesis, crap diet books, big Alpine routes and TCA?

14.05.19

The Mothership – Now on MoveGB

Here's everything you need to know about The Mothership x MoveGB

25.04.19

New Opening Hours at The Mothership

From 13th May, The Mothership will have new opening hours

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-6pm
(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)