23 Apr 2025
91-year old Ian Hunter reflects on his journey into archery.
Ian Hunter is a member of Lasswade Archery Club in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. Lasswade has a very active group of older archers with almost 25% of its club members being over 65.
Born in January 1934, Ian is a sprightly 91 years old. When he worked, Ian began as a compositor and later worked as typesetter composing large medical books. He has always been interested in fitness, and as a younger man was a very keen hillwalker and golfer, believing that general fitness and staying active improves your quality of life.
As he got older, Ian began trying out other sports while keeping up golf. Men's fitness and circuit training became part of his daily routine and karate became one of his favourites, reaching black belt! Ian is also keen to highlight dog walking as another route to staying active.
Ian first became interested in archery as he saw club members arriving to shoot at the venue that held his men's fitness group. Immediately, his interest was roused, and he was quick to find out more about the sport.
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