Innovative breast cancer angling initiative arrives in Wales
Ladies with local MP Roger Williams
Concentrating!
Fourteen brave ladies (and Molly the spaniel mascot) enjoyed a weekend fly fishing retreat at Caer Beris Manor Hotel at Builth Wells from 11-
Casting for Recovery, a unique outdoor-based programme specifically designed for women who have, or have had, breast cancer, provides fly fishing programmes at idyllic retreats around the UK and Ireland. The Caer Beris retreat was only the
third to be held in the UK, the first of its kind in Wales, and attracted several Welsh participants who were
instructed by members of the Welsh Ladies Fly Fishing Team. Local MP Roger Williams also came
along to wish the participants well
Any woman who has experienced breast cancer is eligible to apply to attend a retreat (with medical clearance from their
doctor). Retreats take place over two-and-a-half days and all accommodation, meals, counselling, and professional
instruction are provided at no cost to participants due to the financial backing of the Countryside Alliance. Trained
medical staff and fly fishing instructors are on hand at all times and the fishing tackle and appropriate clothing is
provided by Orvis UK.
Fly fishing offers proven benefits for recovering breast cancer patients. The casting action provides the gentle
exercise recommended by physiotherapists for joint and soft tissue mobility. Fly fishing also offers participants a
chance to reflect and escape in tranquil surroundings. Casting for Recovery was founded in the United States in 1996 a
nd has since helped almost 3,000 breast cancer survivors.
instructed by members of the Welsh Ladies Fly Fishing Team. Local MP Roger Williams also came
along to wish the participants well
Any woman who has experienced breast cancer is eligible to apply to attend a retreat (with medical clearance from their
doctor). Retreats take place over two-
medical staff and fly fishing instructors are on hand at all times and the fishing tackle and appropriate clothing is
provided by Orvis UK.
Fly fishing offers proven benefits for recovering breast cancer patients. The casting action provides the gentle
exercise recommended by physiotherapists for joint and soft tissue mobility. Fly fishing also offers participants a
chance to reflect and escape in tranquil surroundings. Casting for Recovery was founded in the United States in 1996 a
nd has since helped almost 3,000 breast cancer survivors.
The UK and Ireland Programme Co-
have taken Casting for Recovery to Wales for the first time. The participants arrived on the Friday not knowing exactly
what to expect and left on Sunday having made friends for life. The setting of the beautiful Powys countryside was perfect
for the tranquil weekend we planned, but when some of the ladies caught their first fish their excitement was anything but tranquil! We hope to announce another Welsh retreat soon in order to offer many more brave ladies an idyllic weekend. ”
NEWS release
1 April 2008
Arundell Arms hosts “magical” weekend for breast cancer angling initiative
Arundell Group Shot features each of the nine participants plus instructors, medical staff, guides and Anne Voss-Bark, owner of the Arundell Arms and CfR benefactor
Maureen and Ava. Neither had fished before, pictured with the first fish caught by Ava.
Nine brave ladies enjoyed a weekend of fly fishing at the Arundell Arms in Devon from 28-30 March as participants in Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, a unique outdoor-based programme specifically designed for women who have, or have had, breast cancer.
Casting for Recovery provides fly fishing programmes at idyllic retreats around the UK and Ireland. The Arundell Arms retreat was only the second to be held in the UK, and further retreats are planned for Wales in April, West Sussex and Northern Ireland in September. Venues for 2009 will be announced over the coming months and will include Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
Any woman who has experienced breast cancer is eligible to apply to attend a retreat (with medical clearance from their doctor). Retreats take place over two-and-a-half days and all accommodation, meals, counselling, and professional instruction are provided at no cost to participants due to the financial backing of the Countryside Alliance, although Anne Voss-Bark, owner of the Arundell Arms, generously donated the recent retreat to the programme. Trained medical staff and fly fishing instructors are on hand at all times and the fishing tackle and appropriate clothing is provided by Orvis UK.
Fly fishing offers proven benefits for recovering breast cancer patients. The casting action provides the gentle exercise recommended by physiotherapists for joint and soft tissue mobility. Fly fishing also offers participants a chance to reflect and escape in tranquil surroundings. Casting for Recovery was founded in the United States in 1996 and has since helped almost 3,000 breast cancer survivors.
The UK and Ireland Programme Co-ordinator is Sue Hunter, who recovered from breast cancer to become an international gold medallist fly fisher. Sue said: “The retreat in Devon was a huge success and we are immensely grateful to Anne Voss-Bark and her staff for their hospitality and enthusiasm for the programme. The participants arrived on the Friday not knowing exactly what to expect and left on Sunday having made friends for life and having thoroughly enjoyed their time in the beautiful Devon countryside. The delight on some of the ladies’ faces as the caught their first fish was magical and left no one in any doubt that Casting for Recovery is an immensely rewarding initiative that will continue to help many other ladies across the UK and Ireland. ”
Casting for Recovery provides fly fishing programmes at idyllic retreats around the UK and Ireland. The Arundell Arms retreat was only the second to be held in the UK, and further retreats are planned for Wales in April, West Sussex and Northern Ireland in September. Venues for 2009 will be announced over the coming months and will include Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
Any woman who has experienced breast cancer is eligible to apply to attend a retreat (with medical clearance from their doctor). Retreats take place over two-
Fly fishing offers proven benefits for recovering breast cancer patients. The casting action provides the gentle exercise recommended by physiotherapists for joint and soft tissue mobility. Fly fishing also offers participants a chance to reflect and escape in tranquil surroundings. Casting for Recovery was founded in the United States in 1996 and has since helped almost 3,000 breast cancer survivors.
The UK and Ireland Programme Co-
Ladies interested in joining a retreat should email Sue Hunter at info@castingforrecovery.org.uk or write to
Sue at: Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, PO Box 3611, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 3BY
Places at retreats are allocated by ballot and are subject to medical clearance.
April 2008
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1st May 2008
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