AN archery club set up more than 100 years ago is having to set its sights on finding a new home.

Pendle and Samlesbury Bowmen, which was set up 102 years ago, has outgrown its home at Samlesbury Hall.

The club has been at the hall for the past 74 years but needs more space and is targeting a six to seven acre site.

It currently has 154 bowmen ranging from longbow archers to those using the modern recurve bow, as seen at the Olympics, and the more complex compound bow.

As a parting shot, the longbow archers will perform the Agincourt Shoot in medieval dress to commemorate the 1415 battle on October 25. Samlesbury Hall sent the largest number of longbow archers to fight for King Henry V at Agincourt.

Pendle and Samlesbury Bowmen chairman Peter Clarke said: "The bowmen have enjoyed 74 happy years at Samlesbury Hall. This sadly comes to an end at the end of this month.

"A few of the members have decided to leave to set up their own club, but the majority will remain as members of Pendle and Samlesbury, with all its history.

"Our numbers have outgrown the field at Samlesbury Hall and we are looking for a new ground to buy."

The club is open to all ages and abilities and welcomes disabled and able-bodied archers.

Samlesbury Hall administrator Sharon Jones said: "We are sorry the bowmen are leaving. They have our best wishes for the future."

For details about the club, or to offer the club a new home, call secretary David Haynes on 01772 464672.