Voices & Gallery 
Voices of Casting for Recovery and Retreat Gallery
Casting for Recovery immerses breast cancer survivors in a retreat devoted to the psychosocial and physical aspects of recovery. | “As a fly fisherwoman, fly tier and breast cancer expert, I heartily support Casting for Recovery as one of the best programmes for breast cancer survivors that I know.” |
Our retreats are an important and transforming experience with a focus on social support and group interactions, reducing the feeling of isolation many survivors might have. In addition to teaching the fundamentals of fly casting, entomology, knot-tying and equipment basics, Casting for Recovery retreats focus on spending time on the water practicing catch-and-release fishing. The motion of fly fishing technique provides a gentle exercise for joint and soft tissue mobility. | “You worked so hard to organise an out-of-this world experience for all of us on the Casting for Recovery retreat. I cannot put into words satisfactorily how grateful I am to you....thank for organising the perfect retreat at the impossibly perfect venue of the Arundell Arms." |
Casting for Recovery offers a forum for women with similar experiences to meet, learn a new skill and gain a respite from their everyday concerns. | “Please will you thank everyone in the team for giving me the best weekend of my life.’. |
We provide an opportunity for women whose lives have been profoundly affected by the disease to gather in a beautiful, natural setting and learn fly-fishing, "a sport for life." Just as importantly, we offer an opportunity to meet new friends and have fun. | “A wonderful weekend, it has given me my confidence back and a new skill to boot.” |
Whether you are a woman who has or has had breast cancer or whether you're already involved in fly fishing - come and be a part of our work of hope and recovery. | “It has been quite inspirational and I am speechless with respect for my fellow fisherwomen and the way they have all - individually - and quite courageously and quietly - managed their diagnosis, treatment etc etc. Quite humbling and on more than one occasion I just thanked God for how fortunate I was. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.” |
If you or a loved one is a breast cancer survivor, contact Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland to learn more about our free fly fishing retreats. Take part in a very special journey with us. Come and be a part of the Casting for Recovery experience. And share in the message of hope, of health and joy in life! | "I didn't know what to expect of the weekend at the Arundell Arms, but never in my wildest dreams would I have anticipated such a welcoming, inclusive, action packed, instructive, gourmet few days. I'm so grateful that I was able to take part." |
| "Sue,Thank you and the team for such a magical weekend" |
| “I arrived home feeling exhilarated, relaxed, rejuvenated (if rather tired!) and ready for the rest of my life." |
Gallery of the first ever retreat in Wales - held at the Caer Beris Manor Hotel at Builth Wells in Powys, with fishing at Llyn Gwyn fishery near Rhayader.
Gallery of the Arundell Arms retreat - Lifton, Devon, 28th-30th March 2008
Gallery of the first retreat in the UK, held at Duncton Mill Fishery in September 2007
