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Broughton Now open on Tuesday evenings
November 20, 2012, 12:16:28 pm
]There's a rumour it's open tonight, can anyone confirm this?
Who's going?
« Last Edit: December 03, 2012, 08:25:53 pm by shark, Reason: changed title to attract more attention »

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#1 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 20, 2012, 01:01:53 pm
Just rang a nice lady @ fit city pool (0161 792 2847) who was able to confirm it's open, possibly till Christmas.
I forget to confirm the closing time, but last time I was down there it did close up @ 7pm.

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#2 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 20, 2012, 01:05:33 pm
I knew about the new restricted opening hours, which make an after work visit impractical, but the rumour was that tonight was supposed to be a one off/trial of extended opening.

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#3 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 20, 2012, 01:57:59 pm
Open until 21:30 tonight for anyone who fancies some old-school Bendcrete action.

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#4 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 20, 2012, 02:47:52 pm
ohhh, very tempted, might be down there

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#5 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 20, 2012, 02:56:14 pm
I've been going quite a bit recently.  Generally it's been just me, and the lad on the desk.  Like the Marie Celeste, but with more crimps.   As I wrote in my last post on the Broughton thread , there is no longer a till.  Just ask nicely.  I'd go tonight, but as I spent last night in hospital, I think my dearest would cut my goolies off if I did.

Current times are  from 10am:
Mon - 5pm
Tues  - 7pm
Weds - 7pm
Thurs - 7pm
Fri      - 1.30pm
Sat    - 1.30pm
Sun   - closed.

Be aware it may close without warning at an earlier time if no-one from the Database computer  business is using it (they're slated to take over in Jan 2013 & the only users of the centre now, apart from climbers).

As I'm still working through the 6a+ s I'll be going a lot between now and Xmas in a frantic attempt to tick as much of the guidebook as poss.

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#6 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 20, 2012, 03:26:01 pm
Dave Hinton has sorted out the later opening tonight, hopefully a few people will make it down.  Unfortunately I've tweaked my back so probably won't make it this week.  Would like to get some Broughton action in so hopefully make it next week if becomes a regular thing.

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#7 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 20, 2012, 04:08:39 pm
I'd be keen for a regular weekly evening session if it could be sorted. Nice one.

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#8 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 26, 2012, 04:37:17 pm
Open again tomorrow night until 9.30pm. (27.11.12)

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#9 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 26, 2012, 04:39:34 pm
  Unfortunately I've tweaked my back so probably won't make it this week.  Would like to get some Broughton action in so hopefully make it next week if becomes a regular thing.

So, see you tomorrow? Those problems won't lank themselves you know.

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#10 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 26, 2012, 05:13:58 pm
So, see you tomorrow? Those problems won't lank themselves you know.

Should be there to demonstrate some quality height related technique.

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#11 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 29, 2012, 12:19:05 pm
A decent few turned up and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves on some old school problems.  Hopefully Dave will manage to make it a regular thing - I'd almost forgotten how good Broughton is!

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#12 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
November 29, 2012, 01:52:48 pm
My shoulders and fingers had definitely forgotten how unforgiving Broughton is, too much fannying about on blobby nonsense and heel hooks had made we weak. I knew I was in trouble when I tried knee-barring the flake on secteur 3, something I now feel deeply ashamed of.
 :sorry:

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#13 Re: Broughton tonight (Tues 20/11)
December 03, 2012, 01:26:14 pm
Broughton will now be open every tuesday evening until 9.30pm for the foreseeable future.
Not sure yet about opening times over xmas but I will find out and post as soon as I know.

Please advertise and support. :icon_beerchug: :icon_beerchug:

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#14 Re: Broughton Now open on Tuesday evenings
December 14, 2012, 01:40:35 pm
 :great:

Good work, Dave.

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#15 Re: Broughton Now open on Tuesday evenings
December 18, 2012, 08:17:00 am
Last Tuesday night session is tonight until next year. I'll post xmas/ new year opening times as soon as I know them.

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#16 Re: Broughton Now open on Tuesday evenings
December 19, 2012, 12:30:24 pm
Excellent turnout yesterday evening. Old and new faces. I have a large chalk bucket (light blue) that somebody left behind.

Between xmas and new year the centre may well be open, I would call first on 0161 792 2375.
Otherwise it's Tuesday 8th January 2013.

See you all in the new year when the serious dieting and crimping will begin.

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#17 Re: Broughton Now open on Tuesday evenings
December 19, 2012, 02:10:56 pm
Good stuff Dave, didn't manage to make yesterday but will be up for some nasty crimp training in the new year.

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#18 Re: Broughton Now open on Tuesday evenings
December 19, 2012, 03:28:30 pm
What the car parking situation like? do they still have a guard!

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#19 Re: Broughton Now open on Tuesday evenings
December 19, 2012, 09:18:00 pm
No, it's not as a busy sports centre as before. It didn't cross my mind tbh, I don't think a few climbers' cars is massively tempting to the local yoofs.

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#20 Re: Broughton Now open on Tuesday evenings
December 19, 2012, 10:37:04 pm
Ok I'll be there for some crimptastic training in jan :strongbench:

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2013 Tuesdays evenings start tomorrow.

Looking forward to seeing old and new faces.

Guide can be downloaded at:

http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/808NU73P9sO52jU3lBj15A%3D%3D203264

(101 pages!!)

If for any reason the above link doesn't work. Google: Broughtonpower

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For those thinking of coming down tomorrow night (tuesday 15th Jan), I'll try and get them to put some heat on in the afternoon to take the edge of the chill.

Remember for anyone new, just turn up with £3.60 and you have 1000+ established problems to keep you warm!

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Last tuesday despite the very low temperatures outside the wall was in great nick/friction helped by a nice heater in the room.

Not sure if we'll get it tomorrow but I'll try.

Last week's attendance register had a quite a few O's placed next to the regular's names.

Man up everyone and get down.

Also I made a mistake last week the admission charge is £3.70 not £3.60!

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Finger is dodgy after last week Dave, so may not be seeing you for a few weeks. Thanks for the work you have put in.
Jon

 

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