Llandovery archers aim for the top

Two Llandovery schoolgirls are aiming for the top in the sport of archery.
Fourteen-year-old Jemma Morris, who is disabled, represents Wales and Britain, is the youngest ever member of the GB Paralympic squad, and holds four Welsh records. She was Carmarthenshire Disabled Sportswoman of the Year in 2007.
Her 12-year-old sister Bethany, like Jemma a pupil at Ysgol Gyfun Pantycelyn, is also coming through and is the youngest member of the Junior Welsh Squad.
Dad Damian, who is also disabled, was looking for a sport the whole family from Church Bank, Llandovery, could enjoy and contacted council disabled sports development officer Lisa Pudner who encouraged them to join the archery session that is held in conjunction with the Three Counties Archery Club and Carmarthenshire Disabled Sports and Activities Club at St Clears Leisure Centre.
Mr Morris said: “It’s unbelievable how far they’ve come. If it wasn’t for the council and Lisa Pudner I wouldn’t have known where to turn.”
Lisa said: “They both took to it straight away and Jemma was breaking records not long afterwards.”
Anyone interested should contact Lisa on 01554 744345.

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