Ageless & Agile recently organised a unique and engaging archery session with Louth and District Archery Club, providing a fresh activity that we knew participants would enjoy!
Rick Smith from the club helped us set up the event, and we decided an indoor session with safe, soft archery would be best for everyone. We were even able to include some “real” archery, giving participants a taste of traditional archery too!
Initially, we’d thought about hosting it outdoors over the summer, but we realised an indoor location was a safer, more comfortable option. With everything set up in the sports hall, Rick and his colleague carefully guided the participants through each step: how to hold the bow, load the arrow, and aim safely.
Although our Horncastle friends couldn’t join us due to unexpected transportation issues, we had a great group from Louth, including three participants in their eighties and one in their nineties! Rick and his team were incredibly supportive, making sure everyone had the help they needed to take part.
They provided lightweight bows for those who needed them and made adjustments for wheelchair users, so everyone could join in.
Each person received individual guidance, which made the experience both fun and approachable. It was wonderful to see the group’s excitement and focus as they practiced aiming and shooting at the targets. The participants surprised themselves—and us—with their accuracy!
After an hour of archery, participants were already asking when the next session would be!
Marko Humphreys, Nutrition Consultant at Magna Vitae, who helps deliver the programme comments,
“At Ageless we think it’s important that we keep trying new things and learning, especially as this is one of the 5 areas of mental wellbeing. Having a go at the archery also seemed to boost their confidence and got participants talking to each other more. It showed whatever our age it doesn’t matter as we can still take part and have a go and learn something new.”
This archery event joins a list of inclusive, accessible activities we’ve offered, including tennis and bowls, and we’re excited to keep bringing the community more opportunities to stay active, social, and engaged.
At Ageless & Agile, we’re here to show that age is never a barrier to learning and having fun together!
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