ONE of the oldest and most successful archery retailers in the world has moved into the Sunny Bank Mills complex at Farsley.

Quicks, which is owned and run by archery specialist Pete Bowers, has taken a five-year lease on a state-of-the-art studio and shop in the Mending Rooms, a historic Georgian mill which has undergone an extensive modernisation programme.

Pete, who lives in Halifax, said: "When I saw the Mending Rooms studio at Sunny Bank Mills, I was blown away. 

"It had exactly the right ambience and character for our shop, with its traditional rustic feel of exposed brickwork, cast iron features and a rich history.

"Meanwhile, the community at Sunny Bank Mills is amazing. 

"Everything is on our doorstep, with the ancillary facilities, such as parking, disabled access and cafes, a tremendous plus. 

"The whole atmosphere of the complex is family-friendly, attracting exactly the kind of clients synonymous with our trade."

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, whose West Leeds and Pudsey constituency includes Sunny Bank Mills, praised Sunny Bank Mills.

She said: "The range of small businesses here is fantastic. 

"I have been especially impressed by the way in which the owners of Sunny Bank Mills adapt their buildings to enable their tenants to grow."