Archery on the rise

Popularity surge in archery in Robin Hood's home county, full report

The sport of archery is enjoying a surge in popularity in Robin Hood's home county of Nottinghamshire.

The London 2012 Olympics have had an impact, while a pot of money set up to create a legacy from the Games is paying for new equipment.

Peter Bearne reports.

Archery clubs in Nottinghamshire have seen a 70% rise in the number of members since the Olympics.

Sports groups are being given a fund share of one million pounds to create a legacy after the games.

Chris Joyce from the Nottinghamshire Archery Society and members from a club in Burton Joyce have been talking to ITV News Central.

Archery clubs across Nottinghamshire have seen a surge in interest since the London Olympic Games. Eight clubs will now share £25,000.

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Nottinghamshire County Council is increasing funding for sports clubs in a bid to keep the Olympic legacy going.

The council launched a £1 million fund last year for local sports clubs, but the figure has now increased by £700,000 to £1.7 million.

It has been increased after hundreds of applications were received from groups that had seen more people taking part following London 2012.