Archery

[Melissa15]

Bows and the like are only something I have read about & planned on buying & learning to use several different times, but always ended up buying other things since I don't have a garden & wasn't too keen on practising in my front room. Now I think it's long overdue and I need to learn some more real skills besides gardening, my prepping has almost been limited to knowledge and stores.

The closest archery club is in a neighboring town and their beginners course (have to finish this first) is £70 for two one & a half days. Their courses are then £30 for an hour (or £50 for two people, may be able to persuade someone to come). I wasn't expecting these prices, is this generally the cost?

I think I would have to go to learn the basics there until I'm confident and then use someone I knows garden...or a quiet field which are few & far between near me. That's a lot of money that I could use for other things even if were talking just 2 hours a week. The next closest clubs I found with a quick search are 'archery party' clubs aimed at children. Can someone recommend a place somewhere near Bedfordshire?

I was looking forward to when I actually went and learned this with like minded people but it seems i'll be doing it on my own if these are the prices.

Any quick tips or specific bows to look at as a complete beginner? Thanks