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The Women Who Make The Hangar Rock
by Carly Halliwell In recognition of International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the people in our team who identify as female, because they deserve recognition for all that they do: Challenging stereotypes, inspiring others and making The Hangar a better place to hang…
Competition: Design the Women Rock t shirt
Calling all artists who identify as female, or gender non-binary: we want YOU to design a graphic for our “Women Rock” charity tee. 100% of the proceeds from the garment will go to a female focussed charity. Read on to find out more.
How to make a sourdough loaf
20 to 28 February is Real Bread Week, the annual, international celebration of additive-free loaves and the people who make them. In honour of the event, our friend Owen, Founder of SouredO's, has provided directions for you to make your very own sourdough loaf... just like the ones his company supplies to our Liverpool venues.
The best new films about climbing
By Mick Crosbie, from Hangar Matchworks This just in… LOCKDOWN SUCKS… walls are closed, travel is restricted, and the weather has ensured that even if you had a crag on your doorstep, you still couldn’t climb. If you’re like Mick, the General Manager of our Liverpool Matchworks venue, you’re either climbing, thinking about climbing, or watching other people climbing online. So, what are the best ways to do Option 3? What are the best new films about climbing, so that we can all climb vicariously, and be a part of the conversation, even while we’re stuck at home? Here are Mick’s picks:Queer Representation in Climbing
In the UK, February is LGBT+ History Month; and with the immense amount of time thrust into her hands by lockdown, Helen Astle from TCH Plymouth has been thinking about queer representation in British climbing. Is this community less integrated into the climbing industry than our American counterparts? And if so, what might we do to address this?
How I’m Staying Fit During Lockdown
Like so many of us, Big Ben Fitz is stuck at home right now. So how does Hangar Liverpool's resident tower of power remain strong during lockdown? Apparently, the answer involves chocolate cereal, bathroom windows, and suspect yoga poses.
How to support The Hangar during lockdown
We have once again been forced to close our doors due to coronavirus and have frozen all of our memberships, so that nobody will pay another penny to The Hangar until they feel safe and comfortable to return, post-lockdown. But we have been overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of our members. Here's how some of our members are choosing to support the Hangar. We know this won't be for everyone, but we have to give those who wish to help the chance to do so.
Hangar Liverpool and Plymouth forced to close due to COVID-19
The Climbing Hangar has once again been forced to close due to government guidance on Covid-19. We cannot confirm a reopening date at this time. All pre-booked sessions and classes have been cancelled and every customer who has already paid for a session will receive a refund. All memberships will be frozen, and members won’t pay another penny until they return to the wall.
Price updates for 2021
The Climbing Hangar will increase the cost of climbing sessions and monthly memberships on 1 January 2021. Find out more, right here.
Mind Games: Overcoming setbacks (climbing in lockdown)
At the turn of the year, pro climber Alex Waterhouse was looking forward to his debut on the IFSC circuit. Then 2020 happened and the season was cancelled. Alex discusses lockdown from the perspective of a pro athlete, from letting go of a long-held dream to rediscovering his motivation to train hard, despite many setbacks.