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Thu 7th Mar 13 new circuits set
Mark Pretty has been in today, resetting the black and red circuits. 30 new problems to try! All feedback welcome
Wed 28th Nov 12 New kids area and large cave
We're nearly finished on both the upstairs kids area and the new bouldering cave. The cave will be big enough to provide roof problems with no possibility of touching the side walls, so look out for some Parisellas -style problems to come!
It will also be an enclosed area, easy to heat for winter.
Tue 4th Sep 12 Chimney routes now open
The newly-created chimney on the toprope wall is now open! There are currently two routes- an easier red and tricky green route- grades to be finalised!
Mon 25th Jun 12 Local climbers do well in national championships
Well done to Lauren, Millie and Spencer who represented the Midlands in the national final at Ratho this weekend. they finished 9th, 13th and 29th in their respective categories.
Fri 1st Jun 12 Charity Abseil this weekend
We are running a charity abseil down the tower of the church in Newport on Bank Holiday Monday. It will be runnning from 3.30 pm onwards, you are welcome to come along and try it out! No charge, but a donation to charity is welcomed.
Thu 1st Mar 12 Success for local climbers in BMC Youth Climbing Series
Well done to both Millie Home and Lauren Barnett, who won their age categories in round one of the Midlands YCS. It was a particularly good effort by Lauren, as this was her first ever competition.
Sat 11th Feb 12 Midlands Bouldering League round 3
The next round of the Midlands Bouldering League is taking place at the centre this Friday 17th from 6pm until close of the wall Monday 20th February. As in previous rounds, entry is just £1 for the scorecard plus normal wall entry fee. With over 100 entries last time, we're hoping for another big turnout this time!
There are prizes for the overall league winners, too!
Tue 17th Jan 12 FREE Performance coaching easter holidays
We are offering a Free Performance coaching workshop on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th April.
Workshop 1 on Wednesday at 6.30pm focuses on movement and will use \Video analysis
Workshop 2 on Thursday at 6.30 pm looks at structured training programmes- the use of systems boards, injury avoidance, developing power endurance etc..
For both workshops, there are limited places available- call us to ask for further details or e-mail us to reserve a place . The workshop is not designed for absolute beginners, and is only suitable for people aged 11 and over.
Tue 1st Nov 11 Midlands Bouldering League
We are pleased to announce that we'll be holding round 3 of the Midland Bouldering League here!
The dates are:
Round 1 Awesome Walls Stoke 4-7 November
Round 2 Wolf Mountain 18-21 November
Round 3 Shropshire Climbing Centre 2-5 December
Round 4 Creation 6-9 January
Format:
25 problems, 10 points for a flash, down to 1 point for getting it after several goes.
Categories:
Male, Female, male U-16, Female U-16
Prizes:
Wild Country, RedChili......
Cost- Only £1 plus normal wall entry!
More details to follow!
Sun 11th Sep 11 Traversing wall for nursery
We recently installed this small traversing wall for a nursery in Penkridge. From initial approach to finished installation was completed in 24 hours! Contact us if you or your organisation are interested in putting in a traversing wall.
Mon 15th Aug 11 New Blue Circuit aug 11 video
We've just put up a new blue circuit- thanks to Robin Holland - and here's a video of Robin doing the problems
Mon 25th Jul 11 Slacklining
As well as the Sunday afternoon sessions, during quiet periods we're happy to put the slackline up for you to have a go on request. Just let us know when you are next in!
Sun 24th Jul 11 new circuits!
We've been busy resetting for the first week of the school holidays. A new yellow and pink circuit is now finished, and the new green circuit is underway.
Thu 16th Jun 11 midsummer barbeque!
We're having a midsummer barbeque on tuesday 21st June- from about 7.30 onwards, but can't guarantee the burgers wiull be done by then! All invited
Wed 4th May 11 video of day out at Gogarth
Mark Lynch, Paul Chambers and myself had a great day out at Castell Helen, Gogarth, last week, and Mark produced a "trailer" style video of the climbing. (I'm not sure if he's producing a longer version).
Wed 20th Apr 11 reset under way- new green circuit
We've started a reset, we've now got a new green circuit up- reasonably easy, with lots of variety. You can watch a video of a couple of the new problems on our facebook page here
Next up- blue circuit, new routes on toprope wall
red circuit
etc....
Wed 6th Apr 11 Opening Hours- Bank Holidays
On Bank Holidays, we will be opening at our usual weekday times- 2pm- 10 pm EXCEPT GOOD FRIDAY 22nd April, when we will be open 2-7 pm
EASTER SUNDAY CLOSED
Easter Monday 2-7pm
Fri 11th Mar 11 2nd Birthday party!
To celebate our second birthday, we're having a party on Thursday 24th March There'll be free food, drink and general merriment. All welcome! from 7ish onwards.
Sat 5th Mar 11 BMC youth climbing series- well done to climbers from centre
Well done to Millie, who was frst in her category in the Midlands region. Also to Abigail, who was 3rd in the Welsh Final. Both now go on to reperesent their respective regions in the UK final in June.
Sun 27th Feb 11 new problems in circuits
We've added a few new problems- mainly green and black- to the current circuits, so there is even more to go at. Let us know what you think of them.
Wed 23rd Feb 11 wedding/engagement ring found
A very nice ring has been handed in- let us know if it's yours! Someone will be very upset to have lost this.
Fri 21st Jan 11 All change! new circuits
Chris Plant and Mark Pretty are resetting the harder circuits on the 31st January, so by 4pm everything should be ready to try. In the meantime we'll change the easier circuits (upto/inc. red) and put some new stuff up, so something for everyone.
Sun 19th Dec 10 follow us on facebook
Josh has taken over our facebook page (he's the only one who really understands facebook!) so if you want to find out what's going on, comment on the circuits, or anything else, just click on the link on our homepage.
Sat 18th Dec 10 Beastmaker arrives!
We've installed the first of our two beastmaker fingerboards- the ssecond one will be put in very shortly.
Alongside the Moon Board, we now have some serious training potential for hardcore boulderers!
Mon 13th Dec 10 Christmas Party
Seeing as how everyone might be too hungover or busy with office parties next week, we are having a christmas bash this Thursday evening. Mince Pies, Mulled wine, pre-christmas gear sale! All welcome!
Thu 2nd Dec 10 new circuits
Red circuit- V2-V4/5- we've added a few more, so it's a complete circuit now (although there's room for some more)
Blue circuit- V0-V1- partly up, to be finished in the next day or so
Blue/white stamina loop- 30 degree wall- goes at about Fr 7a (sport grade)
Mon 22nd Nov 10 First of new circuits!
the first of the new circuits is nearly complete. Thje red circuits weighs in at around V2-V4, similar to the last red circuit. As the sloper problems ahve proved so popular (and tendon-friendly!) we've included a few more of these, along with some pinch problems, kneebars etc......
Fri 15th Oct 10 reset- lots of new problems
Jamie Cassidy and Chris Plant have just finished the new reset- loads of new problems to go at, and they're proving popular!
4 new circuits:
orange/Green
yellow
Black
Purple V6-V8
Sun 3rd Oct 10 New Green Circuit
We've had a bit of a gap between the easiest circuit and the next level up, which we have now filled with the new Green circuit. Between V1- V2 (F4- 5+), and they're proving popular as a stepping stone to the higher grade circuits.
Fri 13th Aug 10 Climb On! now in stock
We are now stocking Climb On! bars- large and small size. If you haven't tried this stuff before, it's brilliant on skin trashed by climbing. We have some sample bars for you to try out as well.
Thu 12th Aug 10 more circuits!
We've been busy adding more circuits:
A hard (font 7a and harder) white circuit courtesy of Robin
A blue/white traverse- Fr (sport) 6c
Orange stamina loop on 30 degree wall- this compliments the existing blue stamina loop, and is a bit harder at c. Fr 6c+ for 1 loop
A small bright orange circuit font 6a+- 6b+
Fri 23rd Jul 10 new circuits added
We've just added a couple of new circuits-
Blue- a bit harder than the previous blue circuit- font 5- 6b
Yellow-pink- an easier circuit up to font 4
We've also linked a couple of the 30 degree wall blues to create a really good Fr 6c ish stamina loop!
23rd July 2010
Sat 10th Jul 10 Moon board month
A lot of regular users are spending the month putting in some training sessions on the moonboard. It's hard to imagine in this weather, but people are already thinking about preparing for the winter bouldering season. Feel free to come along and join in ( over 16s only- risk of injury for younger climbers)- lots of new problems in the book, as well as the existing moon schoolroom downloads
Mon 28th Jun 10 Good showing in British Bouldering Championships
Well done to local boulderer Steph Shepherd, who was competing in the British Bouldering Championships in Sheffield at the weekend. Steph finished 12th amongst very strong competition.
Wed 16th Jun 10 New purple circuit
We've just put up a new purple circuit- 13/14 problems, Font 6b-6c+. Though we say it ourselves, the problems are some of the most fun ones we've had here at this level! You can download the circuit here
Tue 15th Jun 10 SPA Training course
We are running an SPA training course based here at the centre over the weekend of 16th-18th July. The course starts Friday evening, and finishes c. 5pm Sunday. Places are limited, so please contact us to book. You will need to register with the MLTE/ MLTW to attend the course, but a first aid qualification is not required for the training part of the course.
Mon 7th Jun 10 Lots of new problems!
Anthony and co. have been setting lots of interesting new problems across a wide grade range. Some real classics to try- we'll be uploading a sheet onto the website shortly to download!
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