Talisman Bowmen were first formed during the 1970’s and started shooting at Fairthorne Manor. As numbers grew the lack of space and distance meant that a new venue was needed. Moorgreen Hospital at West End was chosen, and the Talisman Bowmen Archery Club was officially set up. The name Talisman, apart from being a lucky charm, was also the name of one of the locally grown strawberry varieties.

The move to our present outdoor range came in 1980, when the Hospital grounds were to be developed. Fareham Borough Council agreed the use of the Hunts Pond Road Recreation Ground as our new range and we have been there ever since. Over the last few years, as the club’s membership has increased, the range has been improved and now boasts permanent marking of all the main distances and target positions that are likely to be required.