Taster sessions
Taster sessions are all about getting you to shoot as many arrows as possible, after we’ve shown you what you need to know to shoot safely.
We will supply all the archery equipment including bows and arrows. All you need to bring is closed footwear (we can’t allow you to shoot in flip-flops, sandals or other shoes with open toes), suitable clothing (bulky jackets and sweaters can catch the string), good spirits and some small change: We only charge £10 per person for these sessions, payable on the day – no need to book.
Our next taster sessions are below and run from 10:00-12:00:
– 25th April 2026
– 6th May 2026
– 1st August 2026
You can just turn up on the day (be at the field a few minutes before 10:00) and pay cash or card, though we’d appreciate you give us a heads up and let us know if you plan to attend, and with how many ([email protected]).
Beginners courses
We also organise single-day beginners courses, intended for those who are thinking about joining an archery club.
At our courses you will be taught the right (recurve freestyle) shooting technique, how to shoot safely alongside others at a typical club shoot setting, and the basics of handling your equipment as well as the targets. After finishing this course you should be able to shoot to a level that will allow you to join St. Neots Bowmen, or any other archery club associated with ArcheryGB (the national body for the sport).
All equipment required for the course will be supplied.
Our upcoming Beginners Courses are:
– 16th May 2026
– 4th July 2026
– 5th September 2026
The course runs for a full day, from 9.00am – 5.00pm and cost £60. If you’d like to register your interest, please email [email protected]
Beginners courses must be booked ([email protected]) and paid for in advance.
Events
We can organise taster sessions for groups of 12-25 persons on some Thursday evenings from May until the middle of August. This could be great as a social event for companies, societies or other organisations. For more info get in touch via [email protected] .
Other clubs in the area
If you can’t make our taster sessions or beginners’ courses, there are other clubs in the area:
- The Jolly Archers – Huntingdon/St. Ives
- Kestrels archery club – Sandy/Biggleswade
- Ouse Valley Archers – Bedford
All these beginners’ courses are to Archery GB guidelines, which means that you can do your course at one club and then join another as a member.