Archived News
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYONE AT NCC!
Jan 1, 2012
We hope you all had a fun festive period and big thanks’ to all who came along to Tyneside Cinema to see the Reel Rock Film Tour 2011, which was once again a huge sell-out success! ...
REEL ROCK FILM TOUR @TYNESIDE CINEMA - 28/12/2011
Dec 12, 2011
Another batch of palm-sweating climbing flicks arrives for our annual REEL ROCK Film Tour show! The programme includes...
NCC NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2011
Dec 3, 2011
Welcome to the NCC newsletter – keeping you up to date with the latest events and promotions from the North East’s premier indoor climbing centre. We...
ROCKWORKS CLIMBING BOULDER COMP RESULTS AND PETZL BREAKER NIGHT
Dec 1, 2011
Thanks to all who came along on the night, there was loads of interest in the breaker and the response for the boulder competition was great too. I think the...
SLIGHT DISRUPTION TO CENTRAL ZONE DUE TO RE-SET
Nov 30, 2011
Slight disruption in the Centre today till 5pm with route setting from Micky Page & Dan Wilson, they are on target for 30 new routes!
1ST DECEMBER - PETZL BREAKER NIGHT AND ROCKWORKS CLIMBING BOULDER COMP!
Nov 28, 2011
Petzl are joining us for the evening to show off their new bits of equipment and testing hardwear/slings to destruction! Throughout the evening they will be running demo sessions with their...
THE SCENE CLIMBING FILM - WED 16TH NOVEMBER @TYNESIDE CINEMA
Nov 8, 2011
Tickets on sale now at Tyneside Cinema The...
NCC ROCKGYM - HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT OUR VERY OWN CARDIO SUITE?
Nov 8, 2011
Our RockGym is now open and expanding – In addition to the Campus training area the centre now also has its very...
HALF TERM KIDS CLUBS - MON 24TH - SUN 30TH OCTOBER
Oct 20, 2011
Half Term Kid's Clubs 2011 - From Monday 24th till Sunday 30th October £7.50 per session (harness hire included) Kids age 7+ Session times: ...
EVOLV BOOT DEMO WITH BEN BRANSBY - THURS NOV 3RD
Oct 20, 2011
Thursday 3rd November - 6pm – 10pm Meet and climb with Evolv sponsored athlete Ben Bransby! Photo Copyright Keith Sharples Photography PLUS!...
THE FROZEN WORLD - FREE LECTURE 21ST OCT 2011
Oct 19, 2011
Stu Gallagher the ultimate all round outdoor specialist is coming to NCC on Oct 21st 8.30pm to give his lecture on his latest adventure Climbing and sailing in Antarctica. Check out...
OUTSIDE IN 2011 - A BIG THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED
Oct 12, 2011
A big thanks to all who attended our 3rd annual Outside In event which was a huge success with tickets sold out before the event. The bouldering, auto-belay relay, pull-up, and...
OVER 1000 FEET OF NEW CLIMBING SET BY MICKY PAGE & DAN WILSON
Sep 20, 2011
Micky Page just back from his latest trip to Rocklands in South Africa , has been very busy with resident setter Dan Wilson to bring customers over 1000...
8TH OCTOBER 2011 - OUTSIDE IN EVENT
Sep 12, 2011
It’s that time again when La Sportiva , Beal & Petzl descend on NCC for our 3rd Annual Outside In Event – starts 12 noon This year sponsored athletes are:...
SUMMER CLIMBING COMP RESULTS
Sep 2, 2011
Well done to everyone who entered this Summers NICCS there was over 70 entries. All category winners receive a Berghaus Ignite Hoody worth £130 so...
SUMMER FUN CLIMBING DAY - SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST
Aug 8, 2011
Come along to our Summer Fun Day at the centre and climb for only £5.00 All registered members can bring along 2 guests to climb and their entry is FREE yes FREE *, so...
SUMMER CLIMBING COMP - SPONSORED BY BERGHAUS
Jul 22, 2011
Newcastle Indoor Climbing Comps NICCS is back! Open to all members and running throughout the summer from now to the 2nd September. ...
SUMMER OFFERS FROM NCC
Jul 11, 2011
Summer Family Pass £60 - Unlimited Climbing From July...
ROCKWORKS BOULDER COMP - RESULTS
Jul 5, 2011
Thanks to all who entered the Rockworks Boulder Comp! Adult male winner: Chris Cleveland Adult Female winner: Hayley McGurk Junior female winner: Sidonie...
WALL TO ROCK OUTDOOR COURSE - NEW DATES IN JULY & AUGUST
Jul 1, 2011
Wall to Rock Courses Outcrop climbing involves visiting moorland crags and attempting single pitch routes of up to 50’ in height. These one day courses are designed for those who may...
DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE **CANCELLED**
Jun 13, 2011
The Disability Awareness Course has unfortunately been cancelled by MLTA due to low numbers ‘Climbing...
NEWCASTLE ADVENTURE FILM NIGHT - 9TH JUNE
May 31, 2011
Prepare to reach great heights, high speed, and real depth as we team up with Tyneside Cinema once again for a special screening of some of the...
NEW ROUTES SET BY MICKY PAGE & DAN WILSON.
May 27, 2011
Micky Page (front cover of this month’s Climb) has been busy in the centre with Dan Wilson setting over 20 routes from 5 to 8a (Check on the steep Tufa Route!)...
BMC NORTH EAST AREA MEETING - 6TH JUNE
May 19, 2011
The next North East Area Meeting will be on Monday 6th June at 7.30pm. It will be held at Newcastle Climbing Centre, details of which are on the BMC Communities Site ...
OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE - 4TH & 5TH JUNE
May 4, 2011
ITC Certificate (SQA) Outdoor First Aid Course The outdoor environment almost always means that a casualty has to be looked after for a longer timescale than is typical in a...
NCC CLIMBERS FESTIVAL - APRIL 2011
May 1, 2011
Last month saw Newcastle Climbing Centre's very first Climber's Festival. A big thanks to all of the stall holders and everyone who came along. We will be...
NCC CLIMBING FESTIVAL - SAT 16TH APRIL
Apr 7, 2011
At Newcastle Climbing Centre we love our climbing community, and want to support it a little more by introducing our first Climbing Festival. It will be held on Sat 16th April on...
EXCLUSIVE BERGHAUS 20% DISCOUNT WEEKEND 15TH - 18TH APRIL
Apr 4, 2011
All Newcastle Climbing Centre members are now entitled to an exclusive 15% discount* on purchases at the Berghaus flagship MetroCentre store. In addition, an...
CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP SYSTEM
Apr 2, 2011
As of 1st September 2011 our membership will change from the current £15 one off charge to a annual fee of £5.
For more info please refer to our 2011 Price List
EVOLV ROCK BOOT DEMO - THURS 31ST MARCH
Mar 30, 2011
Evolv Rock Boot Demo Thursday 31st March 6pm – 10pm Meet and climb with Evolv sponsored athlete Mat Birch! Plus everyone who comes along on the night...
RED CHILI BOOT DEMO EVENING THURSDAY 24TH MARCH
Mar 9, 2011
Thursday 24th March 5pm - 10pm
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BRITISH YOUTH CLIMBING SERIES - FINAL ROUND
Mar 8, 2011
The final round of British Youth Competition was held here on Sat 5th March, there was a great turn out. All who entered came away with goody bag from our...
MICK FOWLER ADVENTURE TOUR - EXCLUSIVE TICKET PRICE OFFER!
Feb 4, 2011
The Berghaus Adventure Tour returns, this time with Mick Folwer. ...
NEWCASTLE INDOOR CLIMBING COMP - 28th Jan to 18th Feb
Jan 26, 2011
N.I.C.C. - WINTER 2011 Yes, the North East’s only Lead &Top Rope climbing comp is back by popular demand and hosted here at NCC! Don’t worry about trying to finish...
WINTER SKILLS LECTURE - FRIDAY 21ST JANUARY 2011
Jan 7, 2011
Due to the popularity of last years Free Winter Skills Lecture, we are pleased to announce that we are offering a second chance to attend on January 21st this year. The lecture is free to...
THE BIG VERTICAL MARATHON CHALLENGE - 26th JANUARY 2011
Jan 7, 2011
From 10am until 10pm on Wednesday 26th January 2011 The Big Vertical Marathon Tour...
NCC PRICES - JANUARY 2011
Dec 21, 2010
Unfortunately due to the VAT rising from 17.5% to 20% we are making some small changes to our pricing which will take affect Monday 3rd January 2011 and thought it only fair to let you know. We...
THE BMC LEADING LADDER 2010
Dec 13, 2010
The BMC Leading Ladder is back for 2010/11! Taking part in this fun competition is an excellent way to improve your climbing and a great way to get fit - and stay fit - over the winter months....
NCC IS OPEN AS USUAL DURING THIS WINTRY TIME
Dec 10, 2010
If you’re struggling with the roads, jump on the nearest Metro, get off on Chillingham Road and we are just 5 mins walk. Don’t forget we have brand new bouldering circuits...
NEW NCC 2010 CLOTHING RANGE IS NOW ON SALE
Nov 17, 2010
Hoodies - £15 in a wide range of colours and sizes. If we haven’t got your size or colour you can pre...
EVOLV ROCK BOOT DEMO - THURSDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
Nov 16, 2010
Rock Boot Demo at Newcastle Climbing Centre Thursday 18th November - 5pm – 9.30pm Meet and climb with Evolv sponsored athlete Mat Birch! Be entered into...
REEL ROCK FILM TOUR - 29/12/2010
Nov 7, 2010
Wednesday 29th December 8.30pm - Tyneside Cinema This year, REEL ROCK turns five, and co-founders Sender Films and Big UP Productions are celebrating by taking you on a global ride like...
OUTSIDE IN 2010 ROUND UP
Oct 11, 2010
A big thanks to all who came to the second “Outside In” event sponsored by La Sportiva, Beal, Climb & Rockworks Climbing making it a sell out! The event was a...
NICCS Final Scores and RAFFLE PRIZES!
Sep 1, 2010
Sadly all good things must come to an end. The NICCS are no exception. Thankfully though, at the end of the NICCS you stand to win a prize as your score card is also...
CUSTOMERS CLIMB THE BRANDLER HASSE ROUTE (7a+) IN ITALIAN DOLOMITES
Jul 29, 2010
All the leading & top rope training at our centre has paid off for regular customers Mick Gardener & Steve Roberts completing the route in 26 hours. The guys set off...
NCC'S OWN IAN MCFARLANE'S EPIC CYCLING ADVENTURE!!
May 11, 2010
Ian McFarlane currently works here at NCC as a climbing instructor and will shortly be leaving us to embark upon an epic journey cycling across an entire continent. Starting off in Amsterdam...
BMC WORKSHOPS - TUESDAY 25th MAY & WEDNESDAY 26th MAY
May 6, 2010
We are hosting two exciting BMC workshops this month: 25/05/2010 - BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing Workshop Type of event Training Event Event Details Taking place on Tuesday...
BMC ROCK CLIMBING MASTERCLASSES - TUESDAY 4th MAY
Apr 19, 2010
Delivered by Lucy Creamer and Katherine Schirrmacher these Masterclasses are guaranteed to inspire and give you some top tips for your climbing adventures. Why not come along and get some expert...
THANK YOU ALAN!
Mar 31, 2010
A big thanks to Alan Hinkes for giving up his Friday evening to come and deliver his lecture on the big Mountains. Also to La Sportiva, Wild Country, Allcord &...
2 FOR 1 WHEN YOU USE YOUR DISCOVER PASS HERE...
Mar 16, 2010
Use your Discover pass here at Newcastle Climbing Centre to receive 2 for 1 on taster sessions. Available from 7 years plus, sessions must be booked in advance by contacting the centre....
CASSIN & CAMP BOULDERING SERIES - FINAL RESULTS
Mar 8, 2010
Big thanks to CAMP for all the great prizes and well done to everyone who took part! Round 1 pictures... Round 2 Pictures... Round 3 Pictures... ...
BMC YOUTH CLIMBING SERIES
Mar 8, 2010
The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a series of fun climbing competitions specifically for young people with the emphasis on enjoyment. It is perhaps the most popular competition for...
RED CHILI ROCK SHOE DEMO - TUESDAY 26th JANUARY + FREE PRIZE DRAW!!
Jan 25, 2010
Try the new Red Chili Matador and Urban Climber rock shoes for the evening and enter a prize draw to win the pair of your choice!!
BRITISH JUNIOR CLIMBING TEAM TRAINING DAY
Jan 24, 2010
GB Junior Climbing Team descended on the Centre on Sunday 24th Jan for a training day, over 40 young people and their families made full use of the centre's facilities from coffee and cake......
BOULDERING SERIES ROUND 1 RESULTS
Nov 10, 2009
Newcastle Climbing Centre Winter Bouldering League Click here for round 1 pictures Name Category...
NEWCASTLE CLIMBING CENTRE CLOTHING IS NOW ON SALE.
Nov 5, 2009
Hoodies - £15 in a wide range of colours and sizes. If we haven’t got your size or colour you can pre order at reception, for collection within 10 working days....
NCC Bouldering Series 2009/2010
Oct 30, 2009
This will be the centre’s first Winter Bouldering series, with prizes galore so get training All are welcome so don’t miss out and come on down! Round 1 ...
OUTDOOR CLIMBING DAY - SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
Aug 28, 2009
This one day course is primarily for those who have already started climbing at the wall and would like to experience and learn the skills required to climb...
BMC Youth Series Round 2 - RESULTS
Mar 30, 2009
Saturday's competition proved to be a great success with some awesome performances from the local youngsters and our stalactites seeing some serious action. Thanks to everyone who came along and...
