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Arching Out for Better Health
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Active Living team are offering free
Archery taster sessions to the over-50s at Robin Park Arena during
September. The sessions are for people unfamiliar with the sport and as
part of the Trust’s Getting Wigan Active initiative the sessions will
teach the basic skills and techniques needed in Archery.
“We’re looking at providing a fun session for those looking to try
something new. Our taster sessions have always proved popular and are a
good way of getting out to try new activities and meet new people.” says
Alison Molloy, LEAP Support Officer for the Trust. “It’s a great way to
keep fit and has a good social scene. It doesn’t matter if people have no
experience in archery, everyone is welcome to come along.”
Archery is one of the oldest arts still practised and evidence of ancient
archery has been found throughout the world. Although archery probably
dates to the Stone Age (around 20,000 BC), the earliest people known to
have used bows and arrows were the ancient Egyptians, who adopted archery
at least 5000 years ago for purposes of hunting and warfare.
The Grand National Archery Society (GNAS) is the recognised Governing Body
for all forms of archery in the United Kingdom and is currently
responsible for approximately 20,000 members.
Fully qualified instructors will conduct the sessions at Robin Park Arena
and all basic equipment will be provided. The courses take place on
Tuesday 19th September and 26th September 2005.
Spaces for the taster sessions are limited, so advanced booking is
necessary. For more information please contact Alison Molloy at the Active
Living Team on 01942 488481.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this News Release
please contact Chris Dunbar, Public Relations Officer, Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust on 01942 486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and support
Leisure and Cultural facilities, initiatives and events for 300,000
residents across the Wigan Borough.
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is WLCT’s vision to ensure that
people across the Wigan Borough have the opportunity to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
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