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Wendy Hodkinson passed away peacefully on 12th October 2025, aged 86 years after a long illness.

Wendy was a long time member of Eccles AC, she was also a member of several Cheshire clubs. Many will know her as the Curator of the Simon Archery Collection, The Manchester Museum at University of Manchester.

Wendy’s father Frank Mills set up the Lancashire Archery Association in 1954.

The funeral service will be held at Manchester Crematorium on Monday 10th November 2025 at 11:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to Cats Protection.

Wendy was a keen clout and flight archer in her youth.

Two photographs, Wendy shooting flight in 1963 and awarding trophies as Lady P at the LAA indoor in 2014:

Planned dates for Junior Squad training sessions for 2024/2025

12th October               Rochdale Company of Archers            10.30am – 1.30pm

9th November              Assheton Bowmen                              10:30am – 1.30pm --updated

7th December              Eccles Archery Club                             12am – 4pm

11th January                Blackpool Bowmen                             12am - 4pm

8th February                Spinners Mill                                       12am – 4pm

15th March                  Bowmen of Pendle & Salmesbury      10.30am – 1.30pm