Useful Sites & Information
Other Web Sites and Local Info.
Forthcoming Events
- Jim Curran's autobiography book launch - 'here,there and everywhere'. 25th February 2012 - Cotswolds, Tunbridge Wells. Contact Sarah for further information.
- March 24th/25th 2012- Away Trip to The Peak
- 'Over 55's Fortnightly Climbing Group'. Wednesday mornings; just £15 per session. Equipment included. Next Session March 2012.
- Voluntary Help (see below) with the Sandstone Volunteers Group. Please have a look at the Sandstone Volunteers Group website for more information http://www.sandstonevolunteers.nildram.co.uk/ or feel free to contact Graham Adcock who is the main man in this organisation. Any help warmly welcomed in the upkeep of The Rocks.
Climbing Tips
Somewhere to Stay
- Looking for a cool camping yurt holiday experience in the UK? http://uk-yurt-holidays.co.uk/
Yurt Holidays offer posh camping in luxury eco-friendly yurts in the heart of Kent, the Garden of England. Our yurts are in a unique location surrounded by the stunning Yalding Organic Gardens. Light your own camp fire or relax by exploring 18 beautiful organic gardens set in five acres of Kent countryside.
- Whether for a team day or a smaller group, we can get preferential rates at the TheCrownGroombridge.co.uk:
"The Crown Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Britain, frequented in the eighteenth century by the infamous 'Groombridge Smuggling Gang', who would meet in the wooden-beamed bar to plan their devious activities!"
Artwork
- www.jimcurran.co.uk.
Jim Currans artwork is featured on this site (click here).
Gear
- I can supply you with anything you need for climbing on sandstone. please ask ! Contact Me
- www.rockclimbingstore.co.uk
Pubs
- Whether for a team day or a smaller group, we can get preferential rates at the TheCrownGroombridge.co.uk:
"The Crown Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Britain, frequented in the eighteenth century by the infamous 'Groombridge Smuggling Gang', who would meet in the wooden-beamed bar to plan their devious activities!"
Climbing Sites
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Climbapedia is a free-to-use resource of crag information (including bouldering and Via Feratta), using interactive map software to allow you to plan your rock climbing trip with ease.
- www.ukclimbing.com.
Catch up with what's happening in the climbing world with forums, articles, photo's and loads more up to date information. - www.thebmc.co.uk.
The BMC (British Mountaineering Council) is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers. - www.climbers-club.co.uk
- http://www.sandstonevolunteers.nildram.co.uk/
The Sandstone Vounteer Group Website; have a look at the preservation work that goes on behind the scenes; you too could have some input on what happens at The Rocks, and be a part of it. - http://www.thetwmc.co.uk/
The Tunbridge Wells Mountaineering Club
Other Activities of Interest
- Looking for a team building activity for the office? We have an amazing day lined up for you which will meet your corporate objectives - www.nuts4corporate.com
Yacht Racing, Sailing and Instruction’; ‘Hassle free sailing at its best’—Sailing Today.
Blog
- Have a look at my blog. Lots of amazing climbing pictures. You might find a picture of yourself if you've been on a Rock Climbing Classes Course. www.rockclimbingclasses.blogspot.com
Books
Books by Jim Curran (on Amazon.co.uk)
- K2: The Story of the Savage Mountain (Paperback)
- High Achiever: The Life and Climbs of Chris Bonington (Paperback) by Reinhold Messner (Foreword), Jim Curran (Author)
- Suspended Sentences (Hardcover)
