Axe Throwing Community

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It's not a coincidence that it's primarily men who are responding well to this. Men tend to form friendships compared to women doing an activity. It gives them something to do while gradually building trust, building friendships. The community had come together when he needed a pacemaker and they'd organised a charity event for him. So it's much more than just a bunch of blokes throwing sharp stuff.

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