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FAN UK would like to welcome the FAN UK would like to welcome the FAN UK would like to welcome the lovely Brixham Archers back to lovely Brixham Archers back to lovely Brixham Archers back to the field archery events calendar! the field archery events calendar! the field archery events calendar! Here with their 1 shoot in many years Here with their 1 shoot in many years Here with their 1 shoot in many years st st st & their 1 FAN UK shoot report... & their 1 FAN UK shoot report... & their 1 FAN UK shoot report... st st st Brixham Archers’ NFAS Open 23/09/18 A small but dedicated and hardy bunch of archers gathered to brave the elements and conditions, archers started arriving at 8am and were welcomed with the great smell of sausages and bacon and veggie options cooking away! The weather looked unpleasant at first, but the gathering went well and the lead outs and start were at 10am as planned (many thanks to the archers for being so well prepared!). From then on the weather and the day just got better! We felt we laid a tricky and technically demanding course and this was the predominant feedback we got from the archers. As the sun came out and everyone’s spirits soared then the work of the last 18 months to get this shoot set up all seemed worth it! Archers rose to the challenge and shot very well. The catering was very well received and big thanks go to all who were involved - all day producing high quality nutritious food, with GF/Veggie options in both hot and cold food! I am very happy to say Brixham is back on the NFAS Open shoot circuit and we are very proud to have achieved this. Massive thanks go to our landowners - without great landowners our sport would truly struggle and ours, like so many, are wonderful! The course was demanding but our youngest shooter was only 6 and managed the whole course and I believe our oldest shooter was in his eighties, well done all! ~ By Stephen Moss ~ 52

Here is a lovely picture of Mr and Mrs Head, winners of Gents and Ladies Longbows respectively who - back to went out for dinner whilst still wearing their winner’s medals! back to back to having completed the course - then showered, changed and shoot in many years shoot in many years shoot in many years Brixham Archers’ A small but dedicated and hardy bunch of archers gathered to brave the elements smell of sausages and bacon and veggie options cooking away! The weather Thank you for attending. were at 10am as planned (many thanks to the archers for being so well prepared!). Below is a shot across our lake……wait for the splash! We felt we laid a tricky and technically demanding course and this was the spirits soared then the work of the last 18 months to get this shoot set up all all day producing high quality nutritious food, with GF/Veggie options in both hot youngest shooter was only 6 and managed the whole course and I believe our oldest shooter was in his eighties, 53

Here are the full results:- Gents AFB 1) Andrew Shelton Tavistock 438 2) Norman Tucker Cranmore 368 Gents BB 1) Terry Windsor Cranmore 516 2) Chris Acland Muscovy 492 3) Pasty Cain Yelverton 480 4) Steve Richardson Muscovy 474 5) Graham Cawsey Ind 392 Ladies BB 1) Cally Acland Muscovy 330 Girl U9 Cub 1) Sky Bowers Muscovy 302 Gents CU 1) Paul Inkpen Westcombe 660 Boys Junior CU 2) Les James Ind 580 1) Harry Burke Tavistock 444 Gents F/S Gents HT 1) Dave Howell South Hams 594 1) Simon Maple Belvedere 448 2) Tony Young South Hams 528 2) Andrew Gilfrin Invictus 444 3) Mike Taylor Windwhistle 440 Gents LB 4) John Capello Belvedere 434 1) Richard Head Ind 346 5) Graham Hatch Muscovy 388 2) Mike Burke Tavistock 264 6) Alan Greaves Windwhistle 344 3) Peter Whiteman Windwhistle 208 Ladies LB Gents PV 1) Lindsey Head Ind 256 1) Nick Hawken Muscovy 400 2) Steve Rufus Windwhistle 296 Gents TBH 1) Ralph Porteous Tavistock 450 2) Jeremy Carrivick South Hams 448 We look forward to seeing you all out and about on other courses and, when the time is right, on our next adventure, here in Brixham! 54

We look forward to seeing you all out and about Photographer: Mark Service Location: EFAA Spring Champs 2018

ARCHERY ON THE BIG SCREEN Throughout the decades, Hollywood has had more than just a passing interest in archery. The studios have churned out hundreds of films (some good and some quite forgettable) featuring bows and arrows in some form or other. Here is where we remind you of some of these alongside dredging up some you will have definitely never heard of!! Ealing Studios 1949 GB Director:- Robert Hamer Starring: Alec Guinness, Dennis Price, Joan Greenwood & Valerie Hobson This classic Ealing studio’s production, from Britain’s golden age of film comedies, has Louis Mazzini (Price) gradually making his way to a Dukedom by eliminating eight members of the D’Ascoyne family. Mazzini's mother belongs to the aristocratic family D'Ascoyne, but she ran away with an opera singer. As a result, the D’Ascoynes rejected her and Louis. Once adult, Louis decides to avenge his mother and him, by becoming the next Duke of the family. Murdering every potential successor is clearly the only way to achieve his goal. One of the family is murdered by Mazzini shooting down his hot-air balloon with bow and arrow! The marvellous Alec Guinness plays 8 members of the ill-fated D’Ascoyne family. This film is a real treat with a very clever twist at the end. DH 56



FAN UK introduces… FAN UK introduces… FAN UK introduces… The Hartfield Kiddy The Hartfield Kiddy The Hartfield Kiddy Bursary Bursary Bursary Archery in the UK is not well supported financially by UK sport, national Lottery or sport England. Where financial support is offered it is predominantly for Olympic style only, making all other forms of archery predominantly amateur with a few archers at the very top of the sport internationally able to obtain a little sponsorship from Archery Equipment manufacturers. At club level Archery does require some initial investment, however the year on year costs of participating are moderate and certainly not at the levels required for Golf, but is more than several other leisure activities such as Badminton or Football. When an Archer progresses, gets involved with tournaments and invests in coaching to compete at a high level the costs can rise significantly with tournament fees, travel and accommodation becoming a significant cost of participating in major tournaments and can often limit the number and status of events that archers attend. Field Archery in the UK has a great following, albeit divided across three main Field Archery organisations - NFAS, Archery GB and IFAA - with perhaps 10,000 people participating. There are fewer field archery clubs across UK than there are target clubs and this increases the cost of participation, impacts the access to the various Field archery styles and courses and makes participation more expensive. To support Developing Field Archers in UK, particularly those nearing national team and the younger participants, a bursary has been established to provide financial assistance with a view to archers being helped to achieve their potential. This Bursary fund is the Hartfield Kiddy Bursary. The passing of two key contributors to Field Archery in UK was the inspiration to set up the fund with the proceeds of their memorial donations being used to create and support the fund: John Hartfield The fund the was set up in 2009 the year after John died by North- ampton County Archery Society. Managed by 5 trustees, it is a one-off award to give financial help to up and coming arch- ers to attain international standard. John was heavily into the administrative side of archery having been elected onto the national field committee, he designed and organized the GNAS field website (now no longer used). He was never happier than finding a piece of ground and organizing a field shoot and he became one of the top course layers in the country. He was always interested in the youth of our sport and the new members who showed interest and promise. 58

When we moved to Northampton in 2002 we looked for a club to join with access to a field course - there was nothing around by GNAS. We eventually found an EFAA course near Rushden, joined the association and they allowed us to use their course to run a GNAS field shoot and hold the Northampton County field championships there. The shoot was very successful over the years and greatly helped NCAS with their budget. When John passed away in 2008 the county decided that the proceeds from the shoot be halved with 50% going to the county and 50% going into a trust fund - this is where most of the money comes from, with occasional donations from various sources. As you can see it is vital that you come and support the shoot which is now held at Daventry Rugby Club. At the inaugural shoot in 2009 a glass plaque was presented by Tracey Hill and Charmian Burgess to be awarded annually to the person I considered had contributed the most in the organization and support of the archers behind the scenes. Joyce Kiddy In 1962 Joyce and Albert Kiddy joined Dearne Valley Archery Club and this started a long line of family involvement in Archery both at County and International level. The Kiddy family are currently the most represented family to fly the GB flag and Joyce was the first woman to represent Great Britain at a high level the costs can rise significantly with tournament fees, travel and in Field Archery at the inaugural World Field Archery Championships held at Valley Forge USA, where she came 6th. She went on to represent GB in 1970, 1972 and 1974. She also went on to hold the titles of European Champion, Yorkshire Champion and British Field Champion. with perhaps 10,000 people When she sadly passed away the family where asked where they would like any donations given in memory of her to go. archery styles and courses and makes participation more expensive. To support It felt a fitting place for these to go to the Hartfield Memorial Bursary to support the development of up and coming field archers. The Hartfield family had both been very supportive of Michelle and Amy during their field careers and the bursary had also assisted the family previously. The bursary was approached on how donations could be given and as a result the trustees wanted to pay tribute to Joyce by changing the name of the fund to the Hartfield/Kiddy Memorial Bursary. This was an honour and tribute to two kind, caring, generous and passionate archery people. Fund Activities The fund has raised over the last 9 years in excess of £10,000 and made bursary donations to 36 Archers. The funds are raised from an annual John Hartfield Memorial Tournament, several personal donations and donations form Clubs and club activities. The fund is still very active although further donations are welcome and the support of the fundraising events is key to continuing with bursary grants. Contact email address - [email protected] ~ By John Hartfield ~ 59

~ IFAF CHAMPS 2018 ~ Facebook quote from Joe Ifaf-Ireland, July 2018:- “Day two of the IFAF National Championships and the sun was shining down on one of best and definitely the toughest Champs to date. Well done to Sean, Marie, Ben and Thomas for the all the hard work that they put in to make this a very enjoyable weekend.” Host Club: Killygarry Archers Round : UAR + 3D Standard 2 Arrow Number of Competitors : 68 Max Score : 1120 Date: 28/07/2018 + 29/07/2018 Barebow Recurve (BB-R) Adult Male Barebow Recurve (BB-R) Adult Female Name Club UAR 2 TOTAL Name Club UAR 2 TOTAL Arrow Arrow Mark Daly Dunbrody 452 252 704 Jolene Kohne East Coast Archers 296 178 474 Mihaly Reczi Valley Bowmen 390 207 597 Sharon Eady Laois 304 123 427 Terry Dempsey Enniscorthy 380 212 592 Gyorgyi Kalan Valley Bowmen 302 79 381 Michael Fisher Elite Archers 334 170 504 Alan O'Grady Laois 324 143 467 Barebow Recurve (BB-R) Young Adult Male Ivan Cummins Ashgrove 248 83 331 Gerard Eady Laois 336 66 402 Barebow Recurve (BB-R) Junior Male Barebow Recurve (BB-R) Junior Female Corey Eady Laois 64 56 120 Olivia Eady Laois 356 161 517 Taylor Adams Elite Archers 212 96 308 Barebow Recurve (BB-R) Cub Male Sean O'Grady Laois 366 197 563 Barebow Recurve (BB-R) Cub Female Padraig O'Carrol Laois 330 150 480 Kirsty O'Connor Laois 132 155 287 Sean McGarry Three Counties 198 169 367 Darragh Kehoe Dunbrody 132 122 254 Barebow Compound (BB-C) Adult Female Aaron Nolan Ashgrove 0 219 219 Tina Verity Mayo 190 118 308 Freestyle Limited Recurve (FS-R) Junior Male Freestyle Unlimited (FU) Adult Male Oisin Smith Dunbrody 338 156 494 Dave Leigh Dunbrody 536 415 951 Martin Moylan Dunbrody 518 339 857 Bowhunter Compound (BH-C) Adult Female Daniel Benton Enniscorthy 510 334 844 Diane Cummins Ashgrove 400 210 610 David Skillen East Coast Archers 476 293 769 Gordon Horner Elite Archers 456 249 705 Bowhunter Compound (BH-C) Cub Male Robert Cummins Ashgrove 264 124 388 60

Bowhunter Recurve (BH-R) Veteran Male Name Club UAR 2 TOTAL Arrow Dezi Kohne East Coast Archers 314 119 433 Ned Cronin Laois 294 139 433 Tony McGarry Three Counties 122 104 226 Bowhunter Recurve (BH-R) Adult Male Bryan Rentes Swan Lake 466 264 730 Mark O'Connor Laois 442 239 681 Tony Eady Laois 424 230 654 Donal Donovan Donegal 408 154 562 Fred Pakenham Swan Lake 362 155 517 Bowhunter Recurve (BH-R) Adult Female Edward Kehoe Dunbrody 330 127 457 Name Club UAR 2 TOTAL David Boles Elite Archers 332 109 441 Arrow Jeff Curtis Swan Lake 0 162 162 Fiona Smith Dunbrody 340 145 485 Bowhunter Recurve (BH-R) Young Adult Male Bowhunter Recurve (BH-R) Junior Male Cian Kehoe Dunbrody 378 134 512 Ciaran Butler Ennis Swan Lake 368 122 490 “Day two of the IFAF National Championships and the sun was shining down Hayden Scroggie Elite Archers 294 150 444 Bowhunter Recurve (BH-R) Junior Male Cormac Smith Dunbrody 0 91 91 Amy Kehoe Dunbrody 216 127 343 Bowhunter Recurve (BH-R) Junior Female Bowhunter Unlimited (BU) Veteran Male Helena O'Connor Laois 94 103 197 Eddie Hay Wild Boar 0 248 248 Bowhunter Unlimited (BU) Adult Male Bowhunter Unlimited (BU) Adult Female Karl Curtis Swan Lake 466 332 798 Una Dempsey Dunbrody 186 206 392 David Dempsey Dunbrody 440 296 736 George Shields Dunbrody 466 239 705 Roy Verity Independent 0 166 166 61

IFAA Traditional Recurve Bow (TR) Adult Male Name Club UAR 2 TOTAL IFAA Traditional Recurve Bow (TR) Adult Female Arrow Name Club UAR 2 TOTAL Doc Smith Dunbrody 408 189 597 Arrow Peter Nolan Independent 0 107 107 Marjan Boers White Wolf 302 121 423 IFAA Traditional (I-Trad) Veteran Male IFAA Traditional (I-Trad) Adult Male Niall Cummins Independent 210 54 264 Conor O'Connor Donegal 372 161 533 Kieran O'Connor IAC 0 130 130 Longbow (LB) - inc AFB Veteran Female Colleen Moore Cork City 108 51 159 Longbow (LB) - inc AFB Veteran Male Anthony McDermott Mayo 376 220 596 Longbow (LB) - inc AFB Veteran Male Martin McCabe White Wolf 300 124 424 Longbow (LB) - inc AFB Adult Female Noel Bannon Laois 322 124 446 Marcin Malek Laois 114 51 165 Longbow (LB) - inc AFB Junior Male Historical (HB) Adult Male Luke Bannon Laois 10 41 51 Ference Ivanyi Independent 242 152 394 Istran Berta NLD 212 60 272 Historical (HB) Adult Female Matthew O'Connor IAC 0 63 63 Sora Kim South Korea 78 10 88 62



th “So, on the 30 June 2018, two groups of Archery GB archers decided that they would like to come and try something a bit different than just standing on a line shooting roundels. They decided that they would like to try field archery. Below are their accounts of the day - I hope you enjoy them!” Andy Flint, Stonebow Field Archers First up, Benjamin Thompson wrote:- The 30th of June was a sunny Saturday unlike any other and for some of us here at Heugh Bowmen, it was undeniably the perfect day for a traditional field shoot. With an early morning start for the majority of archers attending and almost an hour drive on the cards, the day was setting itself up to be quite the adventure! Providing we find the place first… there were a lot of members who struggled to find the farm where the event would take place. One particular group, without naming names, attempted to ring Club Secretary Karen for directions without realising she was competing, alongside another three of our own, as part of the DNAA County team at Lilleshall that day (sorry again for the phone call, Karen!). Once we had all arrived safely, albeit late, the delicious breakfast buns awaiting us was a perfect reception courtesy of our wonderful hosts, Stonebow Field Archers, who could not have been more welcoming. Once all the safety procedures and registration had been completed, the participating members of Heugh Bowmen, as well as some accompanying members from Norton Archers, separated into groups of four and were let loose upon the forest, with guidance from the amazing Stonebow team of course! The turn out for the event was fantastic, with almost all bow-styles, ages and genders being represented adequately. 64

June 2018, two groups of Archery GB archers As this was the first time at a field shoot for a lot of our archers, most of us did not know what decided that they would like to come and try something a bit to expect other than trees, 3D animal targets and different than just standing on a line shooting roundels. more trees. Luckily the gorgeous weather held up all day and, a few empty bottles of sun cream later, we were all well-adjusted to the shooting style and scoring method used in field archery. Now, as you will all know by now, the day did result in several casualties, namely several lost Andy Flint, and/or broken arrows that are yet to be retrieved from the woodland. If only we had taken the warnings about losing arrows more seriously in the weeks prior to the field shoot… if anything, it’s an excuse to spend some of your hard-earned pennies on those shiny new arrows you’ve had your eyes on for a while - and maybe a field quiver while you’re at it… In total, each group aimed to shoot at twenty-five different targets with the total scores being compared at the end of the day. With the option to shoot from a ‘wasp’ peg on a couple of targets giving us the opportunity to double our score on that particular target, the competitive nature of the sport began to show. Taking some time out for lunch, and several desperate attempts to find those missing arrows mentioned earlier, the majority of archers ended the day feeling exhausted yet fulfilled. A lucky few of us were able to return to some of our favourite targets, let’s be honest the 6ft bear was on everyone’s highlight reel, and this was a great opportunity to experience the freedom that field archery offers. Before it was time to return home with our archery bags a few pounds lighter, the winners of perfect reception courtesy of our wonderful hosts, Stonebow Field Archers, who could the day where announced and awarded with medals. The winning members of our club were... not have been more welcoming. Once all the safety procedures and registration had The turn out for the event was fantastic, with styles, ages and genders being 65

1st Place Female Bare Bow (Under 13s) – Naomi 1st Place Male Freestyle (Under 16s) – Justin 1st Place Senior Female Bare Bow – Helen 2nd Place Senior Female Bare Bow – Lisa 1st Place Senior Female Freestyle – June Joint 2nd Place Senior Male Bare Bow – Kev B. & Jay 3rd Place Senior Male Bare Bow – Ben 1st Place Senior Male Compound – Bryan Of course, special mention goes to Greg who walked away with the ‘Biggest Loser’ award for the most lost (not recovered) arrows! Finally, on behalf of all of us here at Heugh Bowman I would like to thank Alison and the other members of Stonebow Field Archers who assisted on the day. If it was not for their fantastic help and guidance, a lot of us would not have had a clue on what to do at the Field Shoot. It goes without saying that we would all have been considerably less fed without these fine fellows too! I am positive we will be returning to Stonebow in the future, eager to try our hand at field archery once more. And a few words from Norton Archery as well:- “Is that even possible?” - that was my first reaction, when Nadeem Mughal first messaged me. I had been asked by my club secretary at Norton Archers, to organise, our half of a joint field shoot with Heugh bowmen, to Stonebow, Field Archers, near Thirsk. I wasn’t at all surprised that Nadeem had put his name forward, as he’d asked the year before when the same event had been unfortunately cancelled, but it did leave me with a little dilemma! Nadeem Mughal is a VIP archer with severely limited vision, not that he ever lets that stop him, Especially when it comes to sport, and personal challenges. As well as Archery, he also plays cricket, tennis and even cycling. My dilemma was, can a blind archer get round a field course safely? I know only a little bit about field archery and even less about VIP archery. As organiser I felt responsible for his well being but I certainly didn’t want to be the one to suggest he shouldn’t take on a challenge that he’d so clearly set his heart on. I decided to seek advice from Stonebow themselves, whereupon I was told that Paul Atherton, a good friend of both Nadeem and myself, had volunteered to 66

guide Nadeem round the course. Paul is a talented, experienced field archer who has helped Nadeem before and I felt immediately reassured by his involvement. I then got in touch with Paul and, with his greater knowledge of the terrain at Stonebow and the esteem I hold his judgement, he was able to set my mind to rest about safety. On the morning of the shoot I arrived to find everything impeccably well organised by the friendly team at Stonebow, letting me relax and look forward to a great days shoot. It was then that I realised I hadn’t even considered how, Nadeem was going to Of course, special mention goes to Greg who walked away with the shoot at targets he couldn’t see and distances he couldn’t judge?.. Not easy! What I then witnessed was truly amazing. We set off on the course, with Paul carefully guiding Nadeem round the course whilst Steven Colpits and myself carried the Finally, on behalf of all of us here at Heugh Bowman I would like to thank Alison and the other members of Stonebow Field Archers who assisted on the day. If it was not for Once at a target Paul would patiently, position Nadeem into the right alignment and bows. trajectory before Nadeem would try to shoot straight and with a consistent draw - not easy their fantastic help and guidance, a lot of us would not have had a clue on what to do at when you can’t see your own bow, shoulders or arms. What we then witnessed was a display of team work between Nadeem and Paul that I doubt I will ever see the likes of again. Working without these fine fellows too! I am positive we will be returning to Stonebow in the future, together, Nadeem hit target after target, with just as many missing by the very slightest of margins. I shoot Barebow, target to MB level and am deeply embarrassed to admit to being outshot by Nadeem for half of the round. We shot a bit slower than everyone else but we didn’t care, we were all having so much fun. The look on Nadeem’s face each time he skewered that was my first reaction, when Nadeem Mughal first messaged me. another foam beast was absolutely priceless. Paul and Nadeem made something hugely difficult and challenging, look like a walk in the park (or walk in the woods). Such team work, deserves the highest of accolades, despite them bickering all day like an old married couple (joking!). I’m hugely grateful to Stonebow Field Archers for making this possible and for being such excellent, friendly hosts. A very special day! and personal challenges. As well as Archery, he also plays cricket, tennis and even cycling. My dilemma was, can a blind archer get round Pictured right > > > Nadeem, VIP archer, showing everyone being but I certainly didn’t want to be the one how it’s done. > > > > > > > > > 67

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Archers of Dolphinholme “Not the Nationals” Limited Entry Shoot 16/9/18 Due to circumstances beyond our control, and as none from our club were venturing to the Nationals, we decided to rearrange our September shoot to the same Sunday. Initially we were worried that it would be quiet, but there were enough local archers that couldn’t travel south for the weekend to fill the shoot. Turning up to your wood to find a container had fallen over in your boot spilling a litre of hot water over all your gear, perilously close to the carrot cake is not good. Then finding a herd of frisky cows exactly where you want to set up your targets is not a start you would wish for, less so when there has been a gas leak and your gas bottle is empty. It’s even worse when it’s raining too. However, if you can manage all that and still welcome friends old and new, who smile sympathetically and patiently wait for their bacon butties and brew, you know that you are part of a bigger Archery family and that the day will be okay. Thankfully the gas bottle was quickly replaced, the work on drainage inside our wood stood up and the rain stopped, albeit half an hour after it was promised. The sun even came out after lunch! Our decision to limit the entry worked well for us – the shoot never seemed to be rushed and there seemed to be no queuing for targets, everyone seemed to be relaxed and enjoyed themselves. We would like to thank each and everyone who came - there were a lot of our own novice archers who’d never been to a shoot before- and these are now hooked and will in all probability be coming to your shoots after the kindness and encouragement you gave them. Thank you, if we could, we’d give you all a medal. Our apologies to Marc Dellerba, whose score got credited to another archer by mistake at the prize giving. We had 47 archers, 2 non-shooting guardians and 2 no shows. 70

Gents AFB Richard Wright Butsfield 676 Nick Stebbing Stonebow 592 Anthony McConnel Muttley Crew 586 Andy Flint Stonebow 546 Stuart Bowdler Old Delph 478 Mark Gill Kendal 464 Gents BB Due to circumstances beyond our control, and as none from our club were Marc Dellerba Kendal 676 Ladies BB Barry Dixon Firebird 522 Carole Roberts Muttley Crew 502 Paul Roberts Muttley Crew 487 Jackie Entwhistle Dolphinholme 406 James Fitzpatrick-Barret Old Delph 452 Gents BH Turning up to your wood to find a container had fallen over in your boot Liam Blakeley Stonebow 502 Gents CL Paul Carter Firebird 672 Gents HT Martin Leonard Dolphinholme 616 Ray Whitehead Butsfield 614 Joe Wood Hollywood 594 Glen Wood Hollywood 592 Paul Daley Old Delph 578 inside our wood stood up and the rain stopped, albeit half an hour after it Dave Lyons Ind 560 Harry Thorpe Owlshead 560 Derek Fuller Foxhill 558 The sun even came out after lunch! Our decision to limit the entry worked Stephen Smith Muttley Crew 536 the shoot never seemed to be rushed and there seemed to be no John Rowland Derwynd 506 Ladies HT Alison MacRory Stonebow 570 Kathrine Dixon Butsfield 450 Susan Gill Kendal 348 Gents LB and encouragement you gave them. Thank you, if we could, we’d give you all Colin Hall Butsfield 564 Ladies LB Caroline Taylor Dolphinholme 292 71

Gents PV Gents TBH Andy Thorpe Owlshead 466 Nick Amos Dolphinholme 434 Chris Myers Owlshead 378 Jon Harrison Pennington 404 Nick Roberts Dolphinholme Non Comp Ladies TBH Kathy Newal Independent 404 Gents Unlimited Emily McHugh Dolphinholme 336 Matthew Hopkins Pennington 808 Helen Marsden Dolphinholme Non Comp Willie McPhail Pennington 758 Boys U9 BB Girls U9 BB Theo Entwhistle Dolphinholme 208 Chloe Livingstone Foxhill 436 Girls U12 BB Boys U12 CL Libby Entwhistle Dolphinholme 232 Liam Carter Firebird 454 Boys U14 TBH Rylie Eccles Pennington 520 Our FAN UK Embroidered Patches are available for you to buy! Our beautifully embroidered “Field Archery News UK” sew-on patches feature a pale cream background, our distinctive black logo and ruby red edging. Lovingly crafted for you they are superbly detailed and 65mm in diameter. ~ Only £3 each including postage & packaging (UK & worldwide) ~ To own yours simply go to http://fieldarcherynewsuk.wixsite.com/fanuk/patches or email [email protected], stating the quantity of patches you would like, your name and your address with full postal/zip/area code please. Once payment has been received your patches will be on their way to you. 72

Our FAN UK Embroidered Patches on patches Photo provided by John Dalton Location: Deer Park Archers (DPA) Field course in June 2018

Field Archery – Chapter 7 Slowing Down Part 2, The End of the Road or Just a Pause? by Mitch Vaughan, Billericay, Essex. In the early part of 2016 I Looking back over the years since Unfortunately, membership of managed to shoot a few local I started my journey in archery, it the “Posse” has now fallen Target competitions, but only is very noticeable how the clubs back to generally single numbers the shorter rounds. My legs of which I have been a member and it seems very difficult to had not improved very much, have grown in membership. persuade members to take on so Field rounds were out of the this additional commitment, question altogether. When I joined, Panther had been even when Panther hosts the in existence for about 20 years, competition. For example, Mid-way through the year my but membership was no more Panther hosted the EFAA Spring health took a turn for the worse than about 30. It was being Championships in 2018 but and I had to give up shooting re-established after relocating only 5 members entered the altogether until I could get a from woodland in Wigley Bush competition, with 3 of them resolution. At times I had to Lane on the west side of achieving medals. give up driving as well, so my Brentwood to the Temple Grove coaching activities also came Woods at Galleywood, just south This is not exclusive to Panther to a halt. of Chelmsford, a distance of or other archery clubs in this about 15 miles. While it was area. For example, my Target As I write this, in August 2018, affiliated to the EFAA, most club, Mayflower Archers, has my medical condition is still members seemed to be current grown in a similar way and preventing me from shooting or ex-members of GNAS, with has the same problems. When I either Field or Target Archery, or a few NFAS members making first became involved in archery actively coaching. I am however, up another small group. Hard virtually all club members hopeful that the operation I work by coaches Derek and wanted to compete and would underwent in January 2017, plus Muriel Collier initially and those often gather together on a other treatment I am receiving who followed in their footsteps, Sunday morning before driving will make it possible to resume plus members of the Executive, off to the day’s competition, my Archery activities on some or helped to build up membership sharing cars to keep travelling all fronts in the near future. to around 140 – 150 by the turn costs down. Nowadays, archers of the millennium. Hosting and who do enter competitions tend I don’t expect that I will be participation in competitions to travel independently, so able to return to the levels of also built up during the late there isn’t the same cohesion. achievement of 10 years or so 1990s and early 2000s - the ago, but I look forward to effect of this was that so This applies particularly to Field shooting again in classifications many archers from Panther archers as they are much more or fun shoots at Panther and were entering the EFAA/IFAA spread out geographically, so Mayflower or even in local national competitions that in assembling at the club, or competitions. 1996 they became known as nearby, is not always the the “Panther Posse”. most convenient thing to do. 74

Another concern I have is the lack of children taking up the sport. Looking through the results of major competitions, it is noticeable that Cub and Junior divisions are very poorly supported. At Panther, the numbers of Juniors joining the club are very small and of those that do, very few actually enter competitions. I know that all children need to be supported by their parents and cannot be left alone to wander around the courses in woodland. the “Posse” has now fallen “Safeguarding”, for children is Archery equipment has also As a coach, this makes it very an important issue that has changed significantly since I difficult to keep up to date on arisen since my involvement purchased my first bow, back the latest equipment and to began, but I am sure archery in 1989. At that time, one could make recommendations to is better than many other sports pick up a retailer’s catalogue newcomers to the sport. competition. For example, in this respect. and it was difficult to know at Compound bows in particular, first glance, whether it was the are constantly changing. In the Championships in 2018 but In spite of these negative current publication, or one, early 1990s there were effectively comments, I am very pleased two or three years old. two basic “Twin Cam” designs, to note that both clubs are long axle and round wheels, continuing to make archery a Nowadays, manufacturers are or short axles with “Hatchet” better experience for their introducing new and updated cams. I have examples from the members, with both of them equipment so quickly that the 80 s that are up to 51 ins A/A, recently installing new cub catalogue can be out of date 10 ins Brace Height, but only houses, Mayflower for the first before one leaves the shop. around 30% Let-off, which were time! still being used for Target grown in a similar way and shooting and “Spots” in Field. Top archers would use these long axle bows, sometimes even older “4 – Wheelers”, indoors as well and set substantial scores with them, I seem to recall top US Pro, Terry Ragsdale being reported as gaining a perfect “300” with one of these at one of the major US shoots, possibly to travel independently, so Las Vegas, one year. This applies particularly to Field nearby, is not always the 75

Compare this to my latest Bigger and stronger archers through archery and still enjoy Target/Field compound bow could probably manage one keeping up to date with purchase, the Hoyt Pro-Edge, of these older bows, with activities, both Local and 35 ins A/A, 7 ins Brace Height, the, heavy and larger diameter National, via a variety of 80% Let-off and large hybrid Aluminium arrows, which were publications and now, of cams (Cam & ½). This is so in general use when I started my course, the “New Fangled” much faster and easier for me “Archery Journey”. Internet. to shoot than one of the bows from the early 1990s. I can I don’t want to make all this (Respect to Hels!!) get away with this also because sound too negative, as I have of thinner and lighter arrows enjoyed my near 30 year journey now available. ~ Mitch Vaughan ~ Billericay, Essex st 31 August 2018 76

keeping up to date with activities, both Local and National, via a variety of publications and now, of Photographer: Adam Browning Location: Aurora FAC August Bank Holiday shoot 2018



~Arrows with John Beavis - Part 3~ In this issue we are looking at The War Bodkin. THE WAR BODKIN… a simple arrowhead with two objectives - to maim and penetrate armour; these varied in shape, size and in weight. The type 8:- a light head, square in section, very effective against armour as the small head would penetrate deep especially when shot from a heavy bow. These have been found with a variety of socket sizes but most prominent is the half inch. The type 9:- a medium weight head, diamond in section with a slight curved edge blade. This allowed the head to cut on impact and penetrate deep through leather or metal armour. Tests that I have conducted have shown that, on occasion, complete pass-through was possible with a heavy bow. The short type 10:- the lightest of the war bodkins. A small bladed head, diamond in section (like the type 9) with a slight curved cutting blade. Being so light, a longer distance was achievable with this arrow but penetration was not as deep; nonetheless, armour offered little protection. The long type 10:- a medium weight head, diamond in section with more of a classic tapered point, very minimal curve to the cutting edge. Penetration was deep, often only the fletchings were visible from the front of the target when conducting tests. Shot from a heavy bow these were a formidable arrow. The heavy war:- as it’s name suggests, the heaviest of the bodkins; very similar to the type 9 but on a much larger scale. Diamond in section, slight curve to the cutting edge and fitted to half inch shafts. Distance is not as great but the punch of being hit was enough to drop you where you stood. Surprisingly, penetration was quite poor on metal armour, most stopping only a couple of inches up the shaft... still enough to cause serious injury! Summary:- all were very effective in the job they were meant to do - weaken advancing infantry and cavalry enough to either frighten them from the field of battle or reduce numbers to a point where the battle could be won fighting hand-to-hand. 79

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Delamere Field Archers Open Shoot Report 23 September 2018 rd 48 hours prior to the shoot, serious consideration was being given to cancelling it, as the forecast was for wind gusts up to 40 knots in the afternoon, & our safe limit for being in the wood is 25 knots. Fortunately, we hung on & the forecast steadily improved with Sunday itself being quite a pleasant day – right up until the hailstones anyway! Despite there being other shoots available on the day, a steady stream of archers started arriving at 08:30 & we were pleasantly surprised to only have just the one “no show”. We did have a large handful of people turn up who weren’t actually booked in, but no matter - it’s a large wood with plenty of space! The walk out started just after 10:00 & first arrows were away before 10:20. Groups generally moved well through the wood & very little in the way of hold ups were observed. Catering was kept busy all through the day with groups calling in as they passed & Derek’s “Hawaiian Pork” proved particularly popular. Thanks to groups progressing at a good pace the shoot finished at a sensible time, followed by the well supported raffle & then the prize giving. It was particularly encouraging to see so many under 16s winning medals, they are - after all - the future of Field Archery, so they need to be encouraged as much as possible. We received much positive feedback throughout the day on our “cunningly tweaked” course & the amount of happy faces & laughter heard throughout the day would appear to indicate that people were enjoying themselves – which is what it’s all about at the end of the day! None of this would be possible of course without the small number of club members who make it possible. Liz, Tony, Dave, Tom, & Ritchie are the devious so & so-s responsible for laying the course; Derek, Phillipa, Tracey & Viv did sterling work in catering; Colin, Matt, Chris, David, Allen, Sue, Peter & Ian all freely gave of their time to help out on the day (& several of them on the previous day as well!). Bernie & Viv are to be thanked for handling organisation, registration & then the results so smoothly. All in all, a successful day & we look forward to welcoming everybody back for our first Open in 2019. ~ By Bernie Stafford ~ 82

Results (please note that these results do not represent every archer who attended as not all score cards were handed in). Breakdown by Class: Hunting Tackle 20 Compound Unlimited 15 Barebow 10 Longbow 7 American Flat Bow 6 Traditional Bow Hunter 5 Freestyle 4 Bowhunter 3 Primitive 1 Results: Traditional Bow Hunter Gents Traditional Bow Hunter Ladies forecast was for wind gusts up to 40 knots in the afternoon, & our safe limit for being Muttley Crew 540 1 Trish Gramauskas Independent 462 1 Simon Cowans in the wood is 25 knots. Fortunately, we hung on & the forecast steadily improved with Kathy Newall Independent 408 2 Barebow Gents Clare Akeroyd Muttley Crew 388 1 Kieren Van Der Schans Team Firebird 608 7 Zoe Chadwick Team Firebird 282 0 Despite there being other shoots available on the day, a steady stream of archers started Leroy Smy Clayton Woodsmen 596 4 arriving at 08:30 & we were pleasantly surprised to only have just the one “no show”. Ye Olde Delph 532 1 Barebow Ladies John Eddleston We did have a large handful of people turn up who weren’t actually booked in, but no Gareth Jarvis Blaidd FA 526 1 Deborah Evans Redoubtables 416 0 Frank Hartshorn Lyme Valley 499 2 Barry Dixon Team Firebird 478 1 Barebow Boys U12 The walk out started just after 10:00 & first arrows were away before 10:20. Groups Blaidd FA 412 1 Ethan Evans Redoubtables 420 0 Alan Gough generally moved well through the wood & very little in the way of hold ups were observed. Blaidd FA 362 1 Colin Price Catering was kept busy all through the day with groups calling in as they passed & Primitive Ladies Longbow Gents Ruth Breeze Blaidd FA 340 0 Neil Beeby DW Longbow 518 1 Thanks to groups progressing at a good pace the shoot finished at a sensible time, Muttley Crew 468 0 Hunting Tackle Gents Lionel Rodriguez Tony Davies followed by the well supported raffle & then the prize giving. It was particularly Clayton Woodsmen 406 0 Graham Akeroyd Muttley Crew 546 1 the future Mark Duerden Team Firebird 378 0 Nigel Bell Cheshire Oak 514 2 David Wylde Pines Park 370 0 Paul Baker Independent 512 1 Mark Overson Foxhill 332 2 Mike Smith Lyme Valley 498 0 Jay Slaney Cheshire Oak 316 0 Mel Mayer Clayton Woodsmen 484 2 course & the amount of happy faces & laughter heard throughout the day would appear Steve Smith Muttley Crew 484 1 Hunting Tackle Ladies which is what it’s all about at the Jim Hodge Seedfield 474 1 Julia Baker Independent 398 1 Paul Daley Independent 452 3 Eileen Pass Oakridge 248 0 Dan Smith Lyme Valley 448 1 Patrick Kenny Seedfield 440 1 s responsible Freestyle Gents Alan Booth Cheshire Oak 430 1 Terry Barclay for laying the course; Derek, Phillipa, Tracey & Viv did sterling work in catering; Independent 500 2 Martin Reeves Muttley Crew 402 0 Paul Evans Colin, Matt, Chris, David, Allen, Sue, Peter & Ian all freely gave of their time to help Redoubtables 496 2 Simon Cocker Team Firebird 402 0 376 1 Tony Cooper Cheshire Oak out on the day (& several of them on the previous day as well!). Bernie & Viv are to Freestyle Ladies Ray Bell Cheshire Oak 292 1 Pat Belfield Oakridge 400 0 Freestyle Boys U12 All in all, a successful day & we look forward to welcoming everybody back for our Nicholas Evans Redoubtables 354 2 Compound Unlimited Ladies Janet Allen Team Firebird 622 2 Chris Hall Independent 604 2 Compound Unlimited Boys U14 James Witherington Muttley Crew 578 4 83

Compound Unlimited Gents Tim Chatfield Audley Parish 724 11 Mark Dooley Blaidd FA 698 6 John Whitehead Cobra 672 3 Colin Street Independent 658 5 Jim Marsh Team Firebird 652 4 Ken Witherington Muttley Crew 642 5 Trevor North Pines Park 618 3 Lee Witherington Muttley Crew 614 3 Tom Harris Muttley Crew 610 4 David Shanks Team Firebird 578 3 Compound Unlimited Boys U12 Benjamin Witherington Muttley Crew 634 6 Bow Hunter Gents Mark Harrison Team Firebird 398 1 Bow Hunter Ladies Kath Harrison Team Firebird 562 3 Kiri Francis Foxhill 410 0 AFB Gents Gus Gramauskas Independent 490 1 Anthony McConnell Muttley Crew 460 1 Andrew Brown DW Longbow 438 2 Pete McGiffin Sabden Fold 358 1 Phil Peak Independent 358 1 Dave Wilson Draig Goch 342 2 AFB Boys U14 James McGiffin Sabden Fold 396 3 84



Meet the FAN UK Meet the FAN UK Meet the FAN UK Contributors! Contributors! Contributors! I am extremely excited to introduce you to a couple MORE of my awesome regular contributors that help to make Field Archery News UK online magazine what it is. You can get to know the faces & folk behind some of your favourite features & photos! I would like to say an enormous thank you to all of you for all of your hard work & generosity in sharing your creations with not only me but also the FAN UK readers, you’re all truly wonderful and I most certainly couldn’t do this without you - Hels. Meet official FAN UK photographer Meet official FAN UK photographer Meet official FAN UK photographer & occasional article writer:- & occasional article writer:- & occasional article writer:- Name: MARK SERVICE Name: MARK SERVICE Name: MARK SERVICE Location: Norwich, Norfolk ‘Archery About’: Been shooting for around 6 years with Broadland Bowmen. I shoot compound with 5 pin sight and release aid (NFAS UL & EFAA BU), I also shoot a recurve with wooden arrows. I'm the chairman of Broadland Bowmen and an EFAA trainer for the club, I am also temporary NFAS rep (until a member steps up) as a trainer I love introducing new people to the madness of field archery. I regularly attend shoots at other clubs (EFAA & NFAS) as part of the Broadland Bowmen Orange Army! It's great to meet other people that love flinging arrows in the woods for fun! I shoot with my wife and I think it's brought us closer together... a bit of competition!! I AM NOT ADDICTED TO ARCHERY… … WE ARE JUST IN A VERY COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP!! 86

Meet regular article writer:- Meet regular article writer:- Meet regular article writer:- Name: DAVID HASTINGS Name: DAVID HASTINGS Name: DAVID HASTINGS (AKA David 1066) (AKA David 1066) (AKA David 1066) I am extremely excited to introduce you to a couple MORE of my awesome Location: “Delamere Field Archers”, near Delamere Forest in Mid-Cheshire ‘Archery About’: Joined South Cheshire Field Archers (as it was known as then) in 1994. Club changed its name to “Delamere Field Archers” 3 years ago. readers, you’re all truly wonderful and I most certainly couldn’t do this I was elected Treasurer and Membership Secretary in 1997, I have held that position ever since. In 1997 we had no more than 20 or so members and since Meet official FAN UK photographer Meet official FAN UK photographer Meet official FAN UK photographer our move to new woodland in 2002 we now have, currently, 161 members. I have always been interested in the cinema and old movies – hence the subject of my articles. Since retiring from my day job in 1994, I have spent most of my spare time involving myself with Delamere Field Archers along with my other interests of golf, family history (gone back to 1537), on the committee with my local Probus Club; not to mention time spent with family. I started field archery with a Samick hunting bow shooting bare bow style with home-made wooden arrows. I am now using a “Zebra” flat bow with carbon arrows. Draw weight 40 lbs. Great bow – loving it! Our club members are encouraged to take note of any wildlife seen out on the course and a wildlife log is kept in our HQ caravan for records of any sightings. This time of the year it is not unusual to see the odd grass snake near to our delightful mere. I am privileged to work alongside our excellent Secretary Tony Boone and committee colleagues. I am confident our club will continue to grow from strength to strength. Website/blog/links: Delamere Field Archers, Delamere, Cheshire (Look in via Google) Next time: meet Derek Hutchison! Next time: meet Derek Hutchison! Next time: meet Derek Hutchison! 87





Competition Time! FAN UK In Conjunction With Win this bracer! We want you to tell us about your “Field Archery Ninjas”... the rarely seen or recognised people behind the scenes at your club, your shoots or that wonderful independent archer that always helps out. Whether it’s teams or individuals; course setters or admin stars; marshalls or fabulous catering teams feeding the ravenous hordes of archers, we want to give them some recognition and show them some love, thanks & appreciation. To enter simply nominate a person/persons by writing us a short paragraph or two telling us why they truly deserve the title ”Field Archery Ninja”. The winner will be chosen by our awesome sponsor, * Arthael Leatherwork * * Arthael Leatherwork * Good * Arthael Leatherwork * and this one-off hand designed, hand carved, hand painted leather “Tree Raven” bracer will be yours to donate to your ninja, Luck! your club or your next open shoot raffle. ALL ENTRIES TO:- fieldarcherynews [email protected] & please don’t forget to include your reasons with your entry!! Closing Date:- Friday 23/11/2018 @ 6pm GMT 90

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Centaura Field Bowmen Shoot Report nd 2 September 2018 The weather gods once again smiled on Centaura with the archers being treated to a glorious sunny day. The course consisted of a mixture of 3D, 2D and paper face targets providing practice for the forthcoming Nationals. Several changes to the layout had been made to the course following feedback from the last shoot in March with the intention of making the route through the woods flow more smoothly. This certainly worked as there were no hold-ups during the day. The addition of two predator/prey targets set an extra challenge for the archers and will certainly become a feature in future shoots. Congratulations to Josh, Will, Nick and the rest of the team for setting the course. There are several other changes planned for the next full shoot in 2019 with new targets and challenges which are not to be missed. The catering team provided their usual excellent range of food including a veggie chilli. The cakes certainly proved popular and disappeared quickly. The extra refreshment sta- tion between targets 1 and 2 provided additional opportunity for archers to restock and re-energise themselves on this warm sunny day. The Committee and members of Centaura would like to thank all the archers who attended and made it an enjoyable and stress-free day. We look forward to seeing as many archers as possible at our Boxing Day Charity Shoot, 10am for a 10.30am start. No pre-booking required just turn up and shoot. No Medals, just shooting for fun. BB - Ladies Score / Spots BB - Gents Score / Spots Nicola McMaster Independent 662 4 Andy Martin Artemis 660 5 Saraena Thomas Black Country Archers 566 3 Ivor Briggs SVYF 658 2 Sandra Langrish Long Eaton Field Archers 562 3 Robin Martin SVYF 644 3 Theresa Smith Pines Park 502 5 John Eddleston Olde Delph 560 1 Hannah Hart Black Swan Archers 464 0 Phil Print Harlequin Bowhunters 532 5 Gary Bramley Pines Park 522 0 BB - U16G Brian Nash Wasp 442 0 Jessica Hackett Harlequin Bowhunters 388 0 Steve Brown Independent 408 0 BB - U16B BB - U12B Jake Lambert Prince Thorpe Foundation Archers 424 1 Reece Barratt Harlequin Bowhunters 422 2 AFB - Ladies AFB - Gents Sharon Jones Briar Rose 582 3 Rob Jones Briar Rose 676 7 Mikki Hall Kings Lynn 538 6 Chris Moon Robin Hood Longbowmen 630 4 Mary Hargest SVYF 520 2 Jim Pierce Artemis 566 2 Jayne Fletcher Pines Park 518 4 Neil Hall Kings Lynn 542 3 Clare Akeroyd Muttley Crew 458 0 Tony Parson Briar Rose 532 2 Mary Jones Independent 456 0 92

TBH - Ladies Score / Spots TBH - Gents Score / Spots Kathy Newall Independent 480 4 Mark Treadwell Long Eaton Field Archers 698 7 Cheryl Harrison Albion 464 1 Jim Kent Forest of Arden 654 6 Kayleigh Brocklesby Albion 444 2 Roger Hands Long Eaton Field Archers 640 7 James Turner Forest of Arden 624 3 UL- Ladies Paul Shaw Long Eaton Field Archers 590 5 Emma Sik Long Eaton Field Archers 772 18 Richard Glossop Long Eaton Field Archers 580 3 Chris Hall Independent 772 16 Adrian Tunnicliffe Long Eaton Field Archers 562 1 Paula Kimbley Pride Park 746 11 Pete Beddoes Long Eaton Field Archers 558 4 Simon Cowans Muttley Crew 532 3 UL - Gents Paul Weddle Long Eaton Field Archers 816 20 BH - Ladies Gavin Payne Long Eaton Field Archers 812 19 Sam Ellis Harlequin Bowhunters 572 4 Gary McMaster Independent 800 16 Julie Hands Long Eaton Field Archers 554 3 Lee Gardecki Harlequin 798 19 Joe Ward Albion 788 14 BH - Gents Colin Street Independent 782 14 Philip Higgins Pines Park 622 7 Steve Jenkinson Wasp 768 13 Simon Thomas Black Country Archers 614 2 Sam Ward Albion 766 12 David Barker Artemis 510 3 Alun Ford Long Eaton Field Archers 742 12 Jack Shaw LEFA 724 12 BH - U12G Mark Brocklesby Albion 688 8 Maddi Morrow Black Swan Archers 586 1 There are several other changes planned for the next full shoot in 2019 with new targets and Michael Patchett Black Sheep 678 5 Gary Bowler Duvelle 658 6 CL - Ladies Shirley Donald Spirit of Sherwood 676 6 CL - Gents Martin Barratt Harlequin Bowhunters 704 11 HT - Ladies Glen Hampshire Poulter Guys Bowmen 626 3 Karen Critchley Albion 484 2 Carole Evans Poulter Guys Bowmen 470 1 HT - Gents Sue Walker Harlequin Bowhunters 448 2 Nick White Black Arrow Field Archers 634 4 Ann Moon Robin Hood Longbowmen 392 3 Lewis Chuck Duvelle 580 2 George Hampson Poulter Guys Bowmen 576 2 HT - U16G Mike Strong LEFA 574 1 Holly Cook Harlequin 554 2 Bryan Allen Harlequin Bowhunters 570 2 Izzi Morrow Black Swan Archers 256 0 Jason Jones Robin Hood Longbowmen 546 3 Luke White Black Arrow Field Archers 540 1 LB - Ladies Will Lees Pines Park 502 1 Kay-Leona Hodgkinson Artemis 564 3 Howard Callinan Independent 502 1 Wendy Young D W Longbow 394 0 Paul Tolley Robin Hood Longbowmen 476 0 Graeme Hicklin Poulter Guys Bowmen 442 1 LB - Gents Gary Cook Harlequin 640 4 XB - Ladies Ken Adams Spirit of Sherwood 602 3 Margaret Rickard Kings Lynn Archers 744 11 Mark Tarbuck D W Longbow 590 1 David Wylde Pines Park 584 3 XB - Gents Clifford Davis Kings Norton Traditional Archers 582 4 Mike Cobban Oakridge Archers 826 22 John Pendleton Duvelle 580 3 Brian Titley Wolverine 822 20 Jon Rudge Paget de Vesey 576 2 Matthew Jennens Wasp 816 20 Richard Davis Kings Norton Traditional Archers 564 2 Shane Barratt Harlequin Bowhunters 814 20 Dave Wood Robin Hood Longbowmen 550 1 Cliff Kirkman Harlequin Bowhunters 782 15 Graham Woodhouse Black Swan Archers 538 2 Kevin Sutherns Duvelle 722 8 Tony Davis Clayton 536 0 Mick Alldread Duvelle 686 5 Graham Baker Robin Hood Longbowmen 524 2 Mick Stansfield Independent 630 3 Nadeem Shabir Kings Norton Traditional Archers 524 3 Dave Riley Robin Hood Longbowmen 504 2 PV - Gents Grot Independent 498 0 Paul Bailey Albion 532 1 Rob Hickey Pride Park 522 2 Paul Thomas Black Country Archers 486 2 Pat Morrow Black Swan Archers 396 0 93

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Family success at the European 3Ds! by David G Jones, Pentref Bowmen. Daughters usually follow their fathers example but in this case it worked the other way around. Having been selected for the World 3D championship in 2017, Amelia Thomas - at just 13 - was again selected to represent GB as a senior in the European 3D championships in Sweden in September. Her father Mathew, who could only watch in 2017, was selected for Sweden this year. This father and daughter team from Pentref Bowmen did themselves and the club proud by their efforts. In the men's barebow Mathew achieved a very creditable 16th place having been knocked out by his good friend and GB team mate Jason Meehan. Amelia shot her way through the elimination stages knocking out a number of very senior and world ranked archers to achieve a final ranking of 5th on the European senior Ladies table. A very warm welcome is guaranteed for both archers on their return to Wales - and Pentref in particular. Pictured left - Mathew & Amelia @ club Pentref Bowmen 96

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Aurora August Bank Holiday 3-Day Shoot 2018 For the second year we decided to host an August bank holiday weekend of archery fun and frolics and once again, judging by the great feedback received from those who took part, it’s fair to say we ‘hit the spot’ as thankfully, did many of you… We decided to hold two separate competitions, a 2-day Big Game round over Saturday and Sunday followed by our very own Precision Hunter round on the Monday, designed to really test the shooting skills and accuracy of those taking part, offering a fabulous handicap prize for the overall Precision Hunter champion. We were delighted to welcome over 100 archers on both Saturday and Sunday with nearly 60 joining us on the Monday. The weather would be best described as ‘mixed’ with the forecast heavy rain making its appearance for most of Sunday so it was wonderful to maintain such great numbers. A hearty thank you to each and every one of you, however many days you were shooting, we really do value and appreciate your continuing support making all our efforts worthwhile. For the first time here at Aurora we even enjoyed Saturday and Sunday night musical entertainment for those staying over and camping. Massive showbiz thanks to Mark Jones and Phil Maher for rocking the house with their tireless performances – thanks guys, top tunes. Now is the time to thank all Aurora members who helped make the weekend such a success, amazing folks each and every one, never ceasing to amaze us with their generosity, versatility and dedication to the cause. Thank you all so very much. The courses were designed to be challenging but fair utilising every inch of the terrain thereby making sure that everyone worked hard for their scores. Huge thanks to Paul, Stew, Adam and Phil, the devious course architects – fabulous job guys. Keeping the guests fed and watered was our amazing catering team headed up by Holly and Teresa ably assisted by several sous chefs over the weekend, great work all. It’s fair to say our guests will never go hungry or thirsty on your watch. Next, it’s a big thank you to everyone who helped in admin including Louise, Nadine, Ian and Lisa – a slick operation if ever I saw one. Big thanks to Tom, Molly, Mick and Maria and all the great people from Radical Bikes for supporting us and allowing us to take over their field with a substantial tented village and parking. Also a big thank you to Barrow Farm RDA for allowing us to use their car park as overflow on Saturday and Sunday. Finally, we must never forget to show our appreciation and thanks to Lord Petre for allowing us to enjoy his superb Parsons Spring woodland. We are fortunate indeed to have this truly unique location, unlike anything else out there and we never tire of its riches. So... on to the shoots. The two-day big game competition comprised a 40 3D course spread over 30 target stands offering a mixture of single and double pegged targets with the double pegs being one arrow only. This all worked very well offering a real variety of challenges to mix it up a bit and keep everyone guessing. At this point our sincere appreciation must go to Peter Gillard for being our esteemed Lord Paramount. Peter is a great friend of the club having been a member for several years before moving away. This was a bittersweet occasion 100