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Book in for a crossbow lesson & discover how powerful & accurate crossbows are! Once you know the basics of modern crossbow shooting & all the safety routine you could be hitting the targets with surprising accuracy. It won't surprise you to learn that crossbows come in all weights & sizes. & whilst they might look pretty big & bulky you certainly don't need bulging biceps to be able to fire one. In fact the way you shoot a crossbow means it's easier than using a traditional bow & arrow. Here's why... A crossbow consists of the bow which is mounted to the main body. At the front there is a stirrup which you put you foot in to steady the crossbow when you are cocking it ready to the load the arrow or bolt. & this is where as you'll discover on your lesson the crossbow is different to the usual archery bow. You pull the string of the bow back & the lock holds the stringed in its cocked position. You then have your hands free to load the arrow into place. Firing the crossbow is more akin to a rifle than an archery bow as you have a stock a grip & trigger. & this is what makes crossbow shooting more accurate. You're not trying to hold on to the pulled back string with the arrow whilst you take aim. It's all held in place with the crossbow's bolt catcher so you can take your time to line up your shot using the front & main sights. & as for being more powerful that's down to the fact that the bow's string has a higher resistance
- & that means your arrow will fly further & with more force. Exciting stuff then learning how to cock load & fire a crossbow. Once you've mastered the basics on this lesson you'll move on to more challenging shooting games. You might be drawn on for a round of ' Killer' ' Shoot the Stag' or ' Destroy the Zombies'. Of course nothing living or breathing will be harmed during the course of your crossbow shooting session but it will be a whole load of fun. There's just time at the end of your one-hour crossbow lesson to determine the king of the crossbow with a ' Who can beat the Zombies' finale. You'll need to keep your wits about you as it's 'full head shots' that'll beat the nasties to crown you crossbowing champion!
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Anyone for Crowne Plaza afternoon tea? A classic high tea awaits at Marlow's four star Crowne Plaza hotel with all your favourite sweet & savoury goodies. But it's not just about sitting down & tucking in these afternoon tea packages at the Crowne Plaza come with access to the spa facilities for the day too! As well as the warm sultana scones & the even warmer sauna we've thrown in beauty treatments courtesy of the Crowne Plaza's in-house beauty therapists to make this a superb comprehensive spa & tea package. Spa & tea lovers can choose a package that gives you one 25 minute treatment or you can really indulge yourself with a 50 minute treatment. What's great about these spa days with afternoon tea is that you can make the most of everything the Crowne Plaza has to offer all day & not just in the afternoon. If you fancy getting a bit of fresh air there are nice grounds to wander around with a lake & fountain. There are also footpaths leading from the hotel to the R... ...

Combine Crowne Plaza dining with spa & leisure facilities! This experience gives you a full day to enjoy everything the four star Crowne Plaza hotel & Quad Club in Marlow has to offer &

Includes:: a nice laid back lunch in the hotel cafe bar & restaurant too. The Quad Wellness & Spa is the health & leisure centre that is an integral part of the Crowne Plaza. It's actually run separately from the hotel & benefits from its own reception area where the team will welcome you & talk through the facilities with you. Robes & towels are all provided for you so all you need to bring are your personal toiletries swim wear & gym gear if you think you might want to take advantage of the fitness equipment or group classes that are scheduled. So get signed in pop your robe on & take a moment on one of the poolside loungers to reflect on your plans for the day at the Quad Wellness & Spa. Maybe it's simply the case of a little mid-morning snooze before a splash in the pool. O...

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Of all the spa breaks in Buckinghamshire you could go on we reckon this is the only one with an outside hot tub! The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Marlow is well-placed for easy access from all over Buckinghamshire & beyond making this a suitably effortless choice for a spa break with everything you need for some relaxation under one roof. Follow the winding private road through this business estate in Marlow & you get to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. A cluster of low-rise modern buildings spread over several acres make up this modern hotel which is a favourite with business & leisure travellers alike. One huge advantage is that there is lots of free parking so no stress about where to leave the car. That means you can get yourself checked in & get straight down to the serious business of relaxing & enjoying your overnight spa break. The Crowne Plaza offers a real escape from the humdrum of everyday life with comfort always in mind. The bedrooms are all double glazed with really good black out curtains making a well-deserved lie-in the next morning a real possibility ('oh the luxury' we hear you say). The beds are so comfy & the linen is soft & luxurious.  As you'll be staying overnight in Buckinghamshire a full breakfast is included for the two of you the next morning on these spa breaks. If you go for the luxury spa escape package a three course set dinner in the hotel's Glaze restaurant with a bottle of Prosecco is included too. & of course throughout your stay you'll have full access to the spa facilities. Make the most of the 18m long indoor pool the sauna steam room & jacuzzi the gym & aerobics studio. Open the sliding doors & you'll find that outdoor hot tub on the terrace too. These spa breaks at Buckinghamshire's Crowne Plaza Marlow Hotel also give each of you one 25 minute treatment of your choice. A superb comprehensive spa package for two people to enjoy together. ...

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