We are a community initiative.

Many people in our community have contributed to this project. We have 100+ climber volunteers in our Community WhatsApp group who are builders, architects, engineers, designers, outdoor instructors, route setters, social researchers, project managers, business owners, accountants and many many more. 

If you would like to volunteer your skills and expertise, join us here.

Meet the Core Team

We are a passionate group of local volunteers that came together to make this project a reality.

Michael Love

Creative Technical Leader
Design Manager with 11 years of experience managing complex technical projects, people management & contributing to business strategy.
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ALASTAIR SCOTT

Furniture Maker
Al Scott is a local furniture maker with a background in sustainable construction and architecture. Father of 2, a keen cyclist and lapsed climber!
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MARC SOWIK

Social Researcher
I would love to have somewhere in Stroud to climb and to introduce my kids to the sport.

AARON LINES

Engineer
I work in metal fabrication. With a passion for cycling and climbing. 

CHIKARA SHIMASAKI

Stroud Commons
Human Identity and social cohesion specialist now working in commoning. Background as a primary school teacher. Father of 2.
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Carl Ranscombe

Development Project Manager
Carl is a development project manger, local business owner and father of two. Keen to break down some of the barriers to climbing in Stroud.
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Josh Malby

Site Manager
Josh worked on large-scale construction projects with Laing O'Rourke, and pursued a creative path as a furniture maker, working as a cabinetmaker and fabricator for bespoke 3D design companies. Currently works as a site manager for a Cheltenham-based construction company. Josh has been bouldering and climbing for 6 years.

Accessible Climbing for All

We want to make climbing affordable and accessible to more people
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