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Fishing for wellbeing

We’re offering monthly fishing sessions as part of our wellbeing activities, thanks to the generous support from Angling Trust. It’s an opportunity for people affected by cancer to get outside and spend a relaxing afternoon with a trained instructor from UK Fishing School at Shallowbrook Lakes.

To find out more information or register your interest, please call 0800 092 7640 or email support@big-c.co.uk.

Who is this for?

The welcoming and inclusive fishing sessions are for people affected by cancer who live in Norfolk and surrounding counties. They offer an opportunity for people to get outside and spend time doing a physical activity.

There will be a maximum of 8 participants per session, as well as Big C staff and a UK Fishing School instructor.

Equipment and refreshments will be provided. No previous experience is needed.

Where and when?

Each session lasts four hours and they are held monthly from April – September 2024.
Address: Shallowbrook Lakes, Town House Rd, Old, Costessey, Norwich NR5 0LA

Email us to register

Relaxed fishing sessions

Each fishing session is led by a UK Fishing School instructor.

A chance to meet new people and make friends with people going through similar experiences.

1:1 and group support

Our Support and Information Officers will be on hand to chat at any stage.

“The fishing expedition was great fun. It was congenial and inclusive. The fishing lakes seem a very safe and friendly place and Duncan was helpful, informative, and totally non-judgemental. Being able to observe some of the fish we had caught in the tank was a brilliant idea. Lovely afternoon.”
Fishing participant

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