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Message from British Ironworks Centre.
Oswestry Hits the Bullseye with New Archery Club Home
The Croesoswallt Archery Club Moves to the Ironworks
After being based at Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) in Gobowen since 1957, we are proud to announce that the Croesoswallt Archery Club, which were previously called the Overton Archers, are now officially based here at the British Ironworks Centre! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, RJAH have had to make a few changes to ensure the safety of their staff and patients, meaning that the archery club could no longer be based on their grounds. But, when they approached us about homing their club here at the Centre, we were absolutely thrilled and couldn't wait to have them with us!
The Croesoswallt Club doing Archery at the Ironworks
The club meet twice a week, coming together to practice, socialise, and enjoy the sport as a group. However, the club are also offering a range of activities for the general public – including one-on-one tuition and corporate teambuilding days. The club has already greatly benefitted from our grounds and it has been so lovely for us to see them enjoying themselves here each week.
Archery is widely known for its accessibility as a sport, inclusive of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels. Particularly great in our current climate, archery is a solo sport that can be enjoyed within a large group whilst adhering to social distancing rules. Not only this, but it can also greatly benefit your health in a variety of ways – archery is proven to improve hand-eye coordination, strength, patience, focus, and confidence. It is also the perfect way to safely socialise with like-minded people whilst getting some light exercise within an outdoor space!
Enjoying Archery at the Ironworks
The club are now actively recruiting new members to join their group. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in doing or if you want to find out more about tuition or a one-off session, please contact the Club Secretary, Bob Batts, directly on bob.batts1812@gmail.com.
Seonaid Mckay
