Friday 25 September 2009

New circuits update

Currently, we've around 13 problems with the new Pink/Purple holds at a V3-V5 grade range. Positive feedback so far, I'm happy to say.
On Sunday the entire wall (except above-mentioned problems) is being stripped, and a team of 5 are blitzing the wall Sunday night/Monday morning. In addition to the usual crew of Percy Bishton, Andy, Rob and Jason Pickles, Chris Plant is setting problems. Chris has been setting for many years, and due to his Lancashire origins and mobile nature of the route-setting business, intended to call himself the "bolt-on wanderer".

Thursday 17 September 2009

New Fontainebleau guide in stock

Stone Country, the Glasgow-based publishing company, have recently added to their titles with a smart selected guide to Fontainebleau. This has photos and a tick box for every problem covered, together with very clear maps which should prevent even the most incompetent getting lost.
We have several of these new guides in stock for anyone planning their next Font trip.

congratulations to junior climbers

Well done to all the young climbers who made the trek down to Llangorse, to compete in the first round of the Welsh Climbing Championships. There were some excellent performances, including Adam Phizacklea who was 3rd in his age group- not bad for his first competition.
Full results can be seen on the website:
www.welshclimbingchampionships.co.uk

Monday 14 September 2009

Summer Aggregate results

The final problems have been ticked, and here are the results (I'll sort into sub-categories later today)
Prizegiving is next Friday at 7pm- see you there, when we'll also be having an informal 6-month opening party.

Surname Forename Score
Cannell Rich 560
Fenwick Tom 550
Booth Ed 540
Kille Angus 540
Holland Robin 520
Bridgwood Daniel 480
Shepherd Steph 480
Bolton Joe 450
Jones Simon 430
Bradbury Simon 380
Marlow Simon 380
Roberts Steve 340
Dawson Josh 340
Roland Anthony 330
Blincoe Peter 320
Hibbs Geoff (V) 270
Rowley Jim 250
Jones Sarah 240
Bridinell Claudette 240
Veitch Emma 230
Forrest Jake 230
Harrison Mark 230
Hesketh Aaron 220
Brown Nathan 220
Kerr Rob 210
Chidlow Stuart 200
Lynch Mark 200
Chambers Paul 200
Dawson Josh 190
G Jonathan 180
Davies Garry 180
Veitch Andy 170
Grant Chris (V) 170
Buckley Tom 170
Milburn Nathan 150
Wroe Mikey 150
jones Chris (V) 140
Buckley Jack 140
Amos Rebecca 140



Surname Forename Score
Quatermain Dante 370
Smith Abi 300
McMellon Anthony 270
Cooper Ben 260
Dean Adam 250
Davies Hannah 240
Mellings Joe 210
Phizacklea Gina 200
Edwards Callum 190
Harrison Mark James 180
Phizacklea Adam 180
Harding Jack 170
Dean Laura 170
Buckley Jack 160
Good Charlie 140
Fall Josh 140
Gladwin Kyle 130
Henderson Jack 110
Cooper Michael 110
Asson Lucy 100
Gladwin Duncan 100
Buchan Ben yr6 90
Williamson Hollie 60
Overal Peter 20
Good Lara 20
Harrison Amy 20
Marchewka Sinead 10

Monday 7 September 2009

latest aggregate update

I've put all the latest scores on the website- it's in the "blog" section. go to www.newportrock.com/blog
Still a few days to go- I even surprised myself and managed another four problems yesterday, so keep persevering.

Friday 4 September 2009

6-month birthday bash

To celebrate 6 months of being open, we're having a party on Friday 18th, from 6.30 onwards. Barbecue (weather permitting), drinks and the prizegiving for the summer aggregate. All are welcome!

Tuesday 1 September 2009

outdoor days- on web

The next scheduled outdoor days we are running are now on the website- this should make it easier for individuals who want to participate but don't want to share the cost between several people. click here for more information: http://www.newportrock.com/the_centre/Outdoor_Courses/