In reply to blairbear:
Hey try the Birmingham Bouldering Centre on Water Street, B3 1HL.
I know its only bouldering, but I am a regular climber on the ropes, but have been visiting the Birmingham Bouldering Centre and have improved my technique loads, the guys that run the centre are climbers and are very knowledgeable on all aspects of climbing, and they give you help where needed. I have met up with some new climbing partners. Its great.
Muriel