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The Lancashire Coaching Sub-Committee are running a coaching clinic for all archers in Lancashire. Senior and Junior.
The clinic will be held on Saturday 6th December 2025 at Assheton Bowmen (412 Victoria Ave M40 5SH)
Session 1. 9.30 - 12.30
Session 2. 13.30 - 16.30
Please let me know if you would like to attend the coaching session. gaynorm18@icloud.com
Cost is £5 per archer.
The coaching clinic will only go ahead if we can get enough coaches to help.
Gaynor CCO
Wendy Hodkinson passed away peacefully on 12th October 2025, aged 86 years after a long illness.
Wendy was a long time member of Eccles AC, she was also a member of several Cheshire clubs. Many will know her as the Curator of the Simon Archery Collection, The Manchester Museum at University of Manchester.
Wendy’s father Frank Mills set up the Lancashire Archery Association in 1954.
The funeral service was held at Manchester Crematorium on Monday 10th November 2025 at 11:00am. (Donations may be made to Cats Protection.)
Wendy was a keen clout and flight archer in her youth.
Two photographs, Wendy shooting flight in 1963 and awarding trophies as Lady P at the LAA indoor in 2014:
Planned dates for Junior Squad training sessions for 2024/2025
12th October Rochdale Company of Archers 10.30am – 1.30pm
9th November Assheton Bowmen 10:30am – 1.30pm --updated
7th December Eccles Archery Club 12am – 4pm
11th January Blackpool Bowmen 12am - 4pm
8th February Spinners Mill 12am – 4pm
15th March Bowmen of Pendle & Salmesbury 10.30am – 1.30pm