[Beardy]

you will need to take a beginners course in archery, and undertake 6 hours of supervised shooting, before you will be able to join most clubs. There are three ways I know of doing this, others may add to it later.

Many clubs run beginners courses, and you don't need to be a member to take part. They hope that they will join them when you have finished the course. Budget anythng between £30 to £50 for the course. Most clubs have kit that you can use during the course, and often after as well once you join.

Some sport centres run archery courses. again about the same cost, and again kit you can use, but you will start with diffrent kit once the course is finished and you join a club.

Many archery shops run beginners courses. Probablu a bit more for the course, again the kit is available for use. They hope you will buy your kit from them.

Most shops also offer one to one tuition but his is usually £25 per hour up. There are also some independent coachs who offer a simaler service, but as far as I know they're more set up for improvers than newbies.

Once you'ce completed a beginers course most archery clubs will welcome you with open arms, and details of those that are local to you have been given above.

Good luck, but be careful, the bug can bit deep!