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What if I fall ❔⁠ ⁠ Most people have heard o

What if I fall ❔⁠
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Most people have heard of roped climbing, and many may have had a go over the years as children or adults⁠
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Something we hear a lot when explaining the concept of bouldering to newbies is “isn’t it dangerous?” “what if I fall?”⁠
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Bouldering is different from rope climbing in the fact you don’t need much equipment at all. Hire the shoes, clap on some chalk and you’re set to go. Bouldering walls are lower than traditional climbing walls and ours will go to a max of 4 metres. Big comfy mats replace the need for ropes, meaning you can simply jump down and be ready to get going again⁠
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So if you fall (which you may do if you're pushing yourself,) don't worry. We’ve got you 💪🏼⁠
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📷 by @a_2_3 of @freddietrowers at @colchesterclimbingproject⁠

We’re back to reality after our #teamindirock ce

We’re back to reality after our #teamindirock celebrations last week following the massive success of our crowdfunder. Lots of bubbles and virtual high fives! 🥂⁠
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We thought now was a good time to give you a rough idea of the timeline ahead of us as we get to work, ready to open Indirock in spring 2021⁠
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First up is finalizing the legals. We’re so close on this one, we just need to dot the i’s and cross the t’s.⁠
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Then the pre-build will commence 🔧 Our space has been empty for nearly 15 years so it needs a bit of TLC including plumbing, electrical work and clearing⁠
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Our wall builders are all prepped and on stand-by to start the build process for phase 1. They’ll be planning ahead too and making sure there's a smooth transition to building phase 2 later in the year⁠
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And then we’ll get in the space and start work fitting out our @hugos_pantry coffee shop, painting, decorating, and ensuring everything is in place for a safe and colourful welcome!⁠
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As we've said before, we're keen to make sure indirock is as accessible as it can be. If you've got any requests or suggestions for elements to incorporate, just drop us a message 📱⁠

There are a few people we want to say a massive th

There are a few people we want to say a massive thanks to, because without them our crowdfunder wouldn't have been the success it was 😁🥳Firstly, the superwoman behind Los Social 🎉 Emma is a true talent and could not have been more generous with the creativity and time she puts into Indirock. Check her out @los_social_ltd for all your marketing needs! Next, our super cool neighbour Alfie! 📸👀 At just 17 he's an award winning photographer who took the slick shots of Gordon and Freddie at Colchester Climbing Project 🧗🏾‍♂️and most importantly the killer video at the top of our crowdfunder page! Find him @_a_2_3 and thanks to @freddietrowers for being our model 😉🍪 Our partner, Hugo's Pantry, who will run our coffee shop residency. All while Rachel has been juggling a house move and tiny new addition to the family! @hugos_pantryNatalie and Monté Solomons have been awesome at helping us tread the pavements and meet more of you face to face 🏃‍♀️ And there's more to come from Natalie next year! @nataliesolomons @monte_solomonsSome generous friends have donated gifts to our crowdfunder 🙏🏽🧘🏼 Ania ran a beautiful yoga session last Saturday bringing our new indirock community together for the first time (pictured) @ania_yoga🤾🏾‍♂️ The cool cats at Parrot Rock have provided a pair of their climbing leggings for our prize draw (winner announced soon!) @parrotrocks🕺🏻Team GB paraclimber Laurence Morgan donated an awesome workshop alongside sessions from Emma Twyford and Gaz Parry @laurenceparaclimbing @emmatwyford @gazparry🍞 The lovely Sourdough on Sea have donated the sourdough party rewards, which 7 of you are going to be enjoying soon! @sourdoughonsea🤸🏾‍♀️ Sylvia has donated 30 HOURS of her time in 1:1 yoga for climbing sessions! @sylvy83💪🏽 Even more of you have donated time volunteering for us - thanks to Cameron, Josh, Jacob, Charlotte and others!👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 And we've had amazing support from climbers and friends posting, sharing, wearing t-shirts and generally keeping the energy bubbling 💥 thank you all!

Wow, with a massive 256 supporters and in just 14

Wow, with a massive 256 supporters and in just 14 days we have raised £25,873!!! 🎉Thank you again SO MUCH for pledging - whether it's a reward for you or a loved one, or a very generous donation 👏🏻And thank you for your messages of support, for sharing our campaign, for the ideas which have already been pouring in to make indirock the most exciting space for you and everyone in our community. We could not imagine doing this without you 🧡Please stay in touch and keep spreading the word to anyone else who'd like to join us on our journey! If you'd like to stay up to date on our building works and our launch date when we have it, please follow us on Instagram or Facebook @indirock_ or you can sign up to our newsletterIf you bagged yourself a climbing pass, we’ll be sending out vouchers soon - just keep hold of them and we’ll let you know how to book your session as soon as we openWe would love to invite every one of you to our launch party next year... Here's hoping for an end to social distancing soon, or we'll find a Covid safe way to do it! THANK YOU again 🙏🏻
Everyone in the Indirock team x
Rock on! :D

😇 Let's talk about honesty on Instagram...It'

😇 Let's talk about honesty on Instagram...It's possible to look really damn cool and impressive when bouldering 💪🏼💪🏾 but let's face it, the videos that make it onto Instagram are usually the crème de la crème. 🤭 They're maybe the 10th, 20th, even 40th attempt at that route. We love how Basildon-based climber, Lisa, keeps it real in her feed 👌🏽 It reminds us that if our climbing sessions look as perfect as our Instagram feed, we're not trying hard enough! 🙌🏽🥳 So let's celebrate falling, trying hard and getting that send in the end! (NB the first video is actually from later in the year than the second video, showing how our game goes up and down all the time!) 🧗🏾‍♂️🏃‍♀️ There's just a few hours left to grab cut-price climbing for when indirock opens… head to our crowdfunder here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock (and linked in bio)#Repost @lisax_mariex• • • • • •Chimera ClimbingBack to the drawing board when this is over. Hopefully not this far back 😅 #imissclimbing #bouldering#Repost @lisax_mariex• • • • • •The Castle Climbing CentreSo swinging is kinda scary.. Pretty chuffed I let go (eventually!) ☺️ Lots to conquer in 2020, let’s go! 💪👊 #bouldering #ilovebouldering #girlscanclimb #wasthatadyno #firstdyno #iloveclimbing #thecastleclimbingcentre #thankyousecretsanta #happynewclimbingyear

One day to go!We are still walking on air since

One day to go!We are still walking on air since we hit our £25k target - woohoo! The generosity and support from our local community and climbers everywhere has been incredible ☺️But we’re not stopping there!Our crowdfunder stays open until tomorrow night, and there are still some bargains and great experiences to be had…🔶 Try a new family activity and grab entry for 2 adults and 2 children for £25!🔸For the climbing fans - come and see Emma Twyford (the first woman to climb the Uk’s toughest route) set some routes for Indirock for just £35⚫️ Get your hands on some limited edition merch including Indirock t-shirts, sweatshirts and beers, with a free climb thrown in!▶️ Now our target has been met, we wanted to show you why we needed this support in the first place. Here is our venue, taken before building works start... a sneak peak of what will soon become Indirock!

👀🤯 We are now only £107 off our £25,000 ta

👀🤯 We are now only £107 off our £25,000 target! What a way to start the week! 🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏾😝Thank you ALL so much for every bit of support over the past 10 days, whatever form its taken ☺️🙏 Together we are:🧗🏾‍♂️creating a bouldering community in Southend that offers something for everyone
🌞 we're joining the revival of our high street
💪🏽 and we're creating training and jobs for a brighter futureToday's the day we hit that target, we've got a good feeling about this! 🙌🏽🥳 And the rewards will still be available until Wednesday night so if you haven't yet picked up a bargain, don't miss your chance!THANK YOU all so much again, Indirock is coming!!! 😝🤟🏼💕Pledge here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock (and linked in bio)

Ahhh lazy Sundays… Time to dream of when walls w

Ahhh lazy Sundays… Time to dream of when walls will reopen (again)... What's the first thing you'll do after second lockdown?? 🧗🏾‍♂️Here's another awesome local climber, Alex from Rayleigh! THANK YOU for supporting Indirock's crowdfunder Alex, and we can't wait to climb with you soon! 🙌🏽We're now less than £300 away from our target 😱😝 and you've still got until Wednesday night to pick up a bargain and/or unique reward! Remember every pledge in our crowdfunder = one entry into the lucky draw to WIN a pair of climbing leggings from @parrotrocks. The winner can select the size they want (and they're unisex) 👌🏼Spread the word! 👇🏿https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock (and link in bio)#Repost @wake_walking• • • • • •Mile End Climbing WallSo today is the day. After 3 months of hard training to get back up to fitness we are from tommorow back in Lockdown. At least I sent this nice, unique and super hard boulder to finish off this great period of training. Hopefully we are not locked away like naughty children for too long 😂😂😬😬

Fast forward to this time next year - it’s 2021

Fast forward to this time next year - it’s 2021 and this is how we’ll be spending our weekend..⁠⠀
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A Saturday morning climb at Southend’s very own bouldering wall, 🔶 Indirock 🔶 Welcoming customers through our door, hitting the walls with fellow climbers and enjoying seeing families come together and try something new.⁠⠀
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Next up is a much-needed latte ☕ and brownie from our in-house coffee shop, @hugos_pantry 🍰 We may even opt for the newly named hot drink, as chosen by one of our very generous crowdfunder supporters. We’ll chat to Rachel about plans for the business and see how her bakes are going down with customers…⁠⠀
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Then in the evening time, we’ll enjoy a meal at one of the awesome restaurants that adorn our streets, like @lovethyburger 🍔, and maybe even treat ourselves to a dessert at @doughyos 🍩⁠⠀
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There is so much to look forward to in 2021, we can’t wait!⁠⠀

Who has started their Christmas shopping? 🎄⁠

It’s Thursday. It’s nearly the weekend. There'

It’s Thursday. It’s nearly the weekend. There's one thing on our mind… a nice cool BEER! 🍻⁠
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One of our awesome crowdfunder rewards is a 🍺 Limited Edition 6 pack of Indirock beers 🍺, brewed in collaboration with Leigh-on-sea Brewery and with super cool artwork by @marine_mammal 🔷⁠
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If you’re into craft beer, you’re in for a treat. @losbrewery have designed a new recipe for us - a hazy session pale, perfect to quench the thirst after a good climb 💪🏼⁠
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And you can even work up your thirst before enjoying them because as luck would have it, the reward includes a FREE CLIMB at indirock for you and a friend!⁠
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This beer will never get made again so grab it while you can...⁠
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At £40 this reward is ideal for beer lovers! ⁠
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Treat yourself or the beer-fan in your life for Christmas! Secure it NOW www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock - link in bio! ☝🏼

Another giveaway! 🎉What do you wear when you

What a difference a day makes… suddenly our crow

What a difference a day makes… suddenly our crowdfunder has more than doubled! To £22,500 🤯😝🙌🥳🎉!There are now over 100 beautiful messages of support on our crowdfunder page, here's just a snapshot 🥰If you ever want to renew your love for Southend and beyond, just give this thread a read! 🤓🧗🏾‍♀️💕With a week left to go, we're just £2500 away from our whopping £25,000 target 🙌🏾 We can't believe it, thank you all SO MUCH AGAIN!!! Do you think we can even go beyond our target now??Remember you can bag a bargain and some of the rewards are almost/already sold out, so go on and spread the word!https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock (and link in bio)

You know how we've talked about yoga and pilates b

You know how we've talked about yoga and pilates being great for climbing? Well now's your chance to experience some for yourself AND help out our crowdfunder at the same time!⁠
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Two beautiful yogis have generously donated their time and expertise to help us smash our crowdfunding target! ⁠
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🔷Yogi #1: Awesome Ania 🔷⁠
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Some of you may know the wonderful Ania Caplin, who teaches yoga with The Yoga Factory and Mayura Yoga among others in Southend. ⁠
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Ania will host a one off class over Zoom THIS SATURDAY to help you find your climbing flow... ready for when Indirock opens!⁠
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Many people believe you need upper body strength to be good at climbing, but it's not necessarily true! In this session we'll focus on the many other things that are at play:⁠
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- balance⁠
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If you'd like to join us this Saturday morning 9:15-10:15, simply pick up one of the awesome rewards in our crowdfunder and then drop us your email address via DM. We'll then send out the Zoom link on Saturday morning! ⁠
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🔶 Yogi #2: Super Sylvia 🔶⁠
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Sylvia is an avid climber and yoga teacher based in Wickford and she has been super, super generous! ⁠
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She's donated 30 (yes THIRTY!) 1:1 yoga for climbing sessions to our crowdfunder! She'd like to work with 10 people over three online sessions each, so that she can help you progress in your practice. ⁠
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In order to bag this opportunity, simply buy our reward for three months unlimited bouldering (going for £100 in our crowdfunder, down from an RRP of £135). Then drop us a line to let us know you'd like to take up this amazing offer. ⁠
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We'll dish them out on a first come, first served basis (and if you've already bought this reward, you no need to buy it again!)⁠
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Thank you so much to the wonderful Ania and Sylvia. We could not have dreamed of the support we've received from our amazing community in Southend and beyond. Thank you all! ⁠
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Find the crowdfunder here and linked in bio: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock

WOW!!! 😱 Who spotted the new crowdfunder tally?

WOW!!! 😱 Who spotted the new crowdfunder tally?!That £10k we mentioned earlier from Sport England… well it turns out we misunderstood the guidelines! We can actually INCLUDE the £10k they've pledged in our total target, so just like that we've passed £20k!!! 😝🥳🎉🥳😝What a whirlwind we've been on today, we could not be feeling more relieved, thankful and excited 😁💪🏽We will still only be granted that £10k if we reach our target, but now we're so incredibly close and we've got a whole week left to do it in 🧗🏾‍♀️THANK YOU ALL so much for all the pledges, shares and messages of support today. You rock! 🤘🏼🧡🙏🏽https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock (and link in bio)

So we’re bang into bouldering (is it that obviou

So we’re bang into bouldering (is it that obvious 😉???), but we know some of you may be newbies, and possibly a little nervous about your first climb⁠
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The key thing with bouldering is that it’s for everyone. Young, old. Beginner, pro. The same problem can offer one thing for one person and something completely different for another ❔⁠
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We want you to have the best possible experience at Indirock and approach your first climb with confidence. That’s why one of our bargain rewards is an 🔹 Intro to Climbing for Two 🔹 - bring a partner or pal and have a private intro class where you can ask questions and try out the wall for the first time with access to our team⁠
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➡️ And it’s only £20!!! ⬅️⁠
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If you’re local to Southend, intrigued by Indirock and just need a little push to try it out - this is the reward for you!⁠
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It’s a great stocking filler - grab yours NOW at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock - link in bio! ☝🏼

We have some mega news to announce! 🎉Before l

We have some mega news to announce! 🎉Before launching our crowdfunding campaign we applied to Sport England for the chance to top up what we raise...Well, we've been successful! That means that if we hit our target of £25,000 in 8 days time, Sport England will give us an additional £10,000 towards making Indirock a success!We've already made amazing progress towards our target in the first week. Now that target is a beacon shining all the more brightly...Let's do this! Let's bring an extra £10,000 into Southend - with your help it's possible!Please tag anyone you think might be interested in pledging and bagging one of the awesome rewards in the process.Thank you! 🧡www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock and link in bio!

Not sure about you, but we don't really like askin

Not sure about you, but we don't really like asking for money. That's why we went out and sourced some awesome rewards so we can give something in return for every pledge made in our Crowdfunder! 🙏🏼⁠
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If you’re into climbing and are reading this because you can’t wait to come and experience Indirock, you’ll be pleased to know we’ve bagged some fantastic rewards from climbing pros! Here's just one of them:⁠
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🔶 Come and join Emma Twyford - the first woman to climb England’s toughest route - for a 121 climbing masterclass! This is one of our hottest rewards so far and there is ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT. It’s £65 and when it’s gone, it’s gone! 🔶⁠
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🔹 If you miss out on the 121 Masterclass, we have a group session available with 4 climbers max, and only £45 per ticket. Learn from the best and spend time with a pro! 🔹⁠
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🔸 We're also lucky enough to have Emma setting some routes for Indirock and we have limited spaces for this amazing opportunity to come and observe her in action. One for the aspiring routesetters among us - and it’s a bargain at £35 per slot 🔸⁠
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These are ideal gifts for yourself or the climbing fan in your life! Don’t forget, Christmas is just around the corner…⁠
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Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock to secure your reward NOW - link in bio! 👇🏼

A little recap...⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ We're sharing the m

A little recap...⁠⠀
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We're sharing the motivations behind Indirock ⁠⠀
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⚡ Mission #1 is to bring the adventure and enjoyment of bouldering to Southend ⁠⠀
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💙 Mission #2 is to be part of the revival of our town centre ⁠⠀
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💛 Supporting vulnerable young people from our local area into work 💛⁠⠀
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🔹 We envisage a Southend where young people from any background have access to opportunities to reach their full potential, and people from all walks of life rub shoulders and take an interest in each other⁠⠀
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◻️ Young people need a hand up, not a handout⁠⠀
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▶️ Indirock will support vulnerable young people from our local area into work, to achieve their full potential. We’ll offer around 20 local people job opportunities and job skills training for those who need it most⁠⠀
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So there we have it, that's why Indirock was born ⭐⁠⠀
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📸 video by @_a_2_3
🎥 direction by @los_social_ltd

We're four days into our crowdfunder and WOW 😱😝🥳 we've already reached £9000! 🎉🎉🎉🙏🙏 Thank you ALL for the steady stream of pledges, shares and mentions. With 10 days left to go we're on track to meet our target of £25,000! 🤞🤞 With your help we're: 🧗🏾‍♀️bringing bouldering to Southend🌿 contributing to the revival of our town 🏋️ creating jobs for young peopleBring on the next 10 days. We've got lots to do but with friends like these, anything's possible 😁💪🏽THANK YOU!https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/indirock (and link in bio)

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