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<strong>National</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Archery</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />

<strong>Newsletter</strong><br />

(Acting) General Secretary: Mike Cobban, 80A Blakelow Road,<br />

Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7ED, England. Tel: 07775 624388<br />

Membership Secretary: Mr Richard Dobson, 48 Muirfield Way,<br />

Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Notts<br />

NG19 9EH, England. Tel: 07971 162404<br />

www.nfas.net January/February 2013


NFAS<br />

VOLUNTEERS<br />

Officers<br />

President<br />

Mr Nigel Bell<br />

18 Roman Road<br />

Stockton Heath<br />

Warrington WA4 6DX<br />

Tel: 01925 601149<br />

president@nfas.net<br />

(Acting) General Secretary<br />

Mr Mike Cobban<br />

80A Blakelow Road<br />

Macclesfield<br />

Cheshire SK11 7ED<br />

Tel: 07775 624388<br />

general.secretary@nfas.net<br />

Treasurer<br />

Mr Mike Cobban<br />

80A Blakelow Road<br />

Macclesfield<br />

Cheshire SK11 7ED<br />

Tel: 07775 624388<br />

treasurer@nfas.net<br />

Membership Secretary<br />

Mr Richard Dobson<br />

48 Muirfield Way<br />

Mansfield Woodhouse<br />

Mansfield<br />

Notts NG19 9EH<br />

Tel:07971 162404<br />

membership@nfas.net<br />

<strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor<br />

Ms Carol Flavell<br />

20 Queens Drive<br />

Buckley<br />

Flintshire CH7 2LJ<br />

newsletter.editor@nfas.net<br />

<strong>Field</strong> Officer<br />

Mr Dave Fuller<br />

Tel: 01768 88621<br />

field@nfas.net<br />

Coach Training Co-ordinator<br />

Mr Bernie Britton<br />

Tel:01270 766792<br />

coachco-ordinator@nfas.net<br />

Shoots Organiser<br />

Mr Lewis Chuck<br />

Tel: 01332 841931<br />

shootdates@nfas.net<br />

Webmaster<br />

Mrs Jo Cane<br />

webby@nfas.net<br />

Safety Advisor<br />

Mr Paul Colley<br />

safety@nfas.net<br />

CRB Administrator<br />

Mr Bernie Britton<br />

Tel: 01270 766792<br />

crb@nfas.net<br />

Child Protection Advisor<br />

Mr Ian Buckley<br />

Tel: 07841 519300<br />

childprotection@nfas.net<br />

Shop Administrator<br />

Mr Scott Ball<br />

4 Coronation Avenue<br />

Sandiacre<br />

Nottingham NG10 5ER<br />

Tel: 07432 720574 (before<br />

9pm)<br />

shop@nfas.net<br />

Trophies Administrator<br />

Mr Richard Cope<br />

Tel: 07773 438381<br />

trophyadmin@nfas.net<br />

Copyright © <strong>National</strong><br />

<strong>Field</strong> <strong>Archery</strong><br />

<strong>Society</strong> Ltd<br />

Company No: 5065370<br />

President’s Letter<br />

I HOPE you all had a Happy Christmas and a joyous New Year.<br />

You will all have the chance to read the Minutes of the recent AGM, published on pages 20 to<br />

23. The proposals from the floor were completely unsupported and therefore will proceed no<br />

further.<br />

Several ideas were put forward as to improving attendance of the <strong>National</strong> Championships,<br />

which we will be exploring further in the near future.<br />

The <strong>Society</strong> is progressing well in all areas. Online renewals are imminent, and this should<br />

progress to booking into the <strong>National</strong> Champs if all goes well.<br />

Our financial position has never been better and under Mike Cobban's continued guidance<br />

should continue to progress well.<br />

The 3D stock is also continuing to improve and is one of the <strong>Society</strong>’s finest assets. Dave<br />

Fuller and a group of volunteers recently undertook the annual stocktake, ordering new<br />

Rinehart 3Ds to replace any shot out targets.<br />

Although Rinehart are the most expensive 3Ds, they have proven themselves to be the most<br />

durable of any available.<br />

The newsletter is of exceptional quality and many non members who read it do not believe<br />

that it is put together to such a high standard by a volunteer. So well done Carol.<br />

All the officers of the committee carry out their chosen roles to the best of their ability.<br />

But the same people will not be there forever and we need members to consider stepping up<br />

and putting themselves forward for committee vacancies as they arise.<br />

Andrew Knott has finished his term of office as General Secretary without any replacement<br />

stepping forward to fill the vacancy.<br />

Although Mike Cobban has agreed to stand in as Acting General Secretary, this can only continue<br />

for a very short term.<br />

I would like to thank Andy for his guidance and hard work throughout his term of office, and<br />

wish him all the very best for the future. Indeed, he will be a hard act to follow.<br />

Happy New Year and good shooting .<br />

Nigel Bell.<br />

NFAS President<br />

Editor’s Note<br />

HAPPY New Year to you all, and I hope you all have a fun and<br />

productive year ahead of you.<br />

Did you get everything you wanted this Christmas? Did Santa<br />

put a smile on your face on Christmas morning? Yes? Then why<br />

not share your excitement with us and write your story for us all<br />

to read. And don’t forget to add a photo too. So get writing and<br />

before you know it you could be included in this next bit...<br />

I would like to extend my thanks again to all my regular contributors,<br />

including (in no particular order) David Hastings, Moira<br />

Hodgkinson, George Hampson, Stu Bradley, G S Godsell, Mark<br />

Jones. I don’t believe I gave you justice at the recent AGM so I<br />

would like to take this opportunity to thank you all again. I really<br />

do not know what I would do without you all, and I look forward<br />

to continuing to work with you all in 2013.<br />

Carol Flavell<br />

NFAS <strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor<br />

Next Issue - March/April 2013<br />

Please send all items for inclusion in the March/April 2013 <strong>Newsletter</strong> by Tuesday,<br />

12th February to the Editor by any of the following methods:<br />

Email (easiest for me): newsletter.editor@nfas.net<br />

Post: NFAS <strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor, 20 Queens Drive, Buckley, Flintshire, North<br />

Wales, CH7 2LJ.<br />

PLEASE - clearly handwritten, typed, word-processed or electronic formats (email<br />

or disc). Photos only in jpg and separate from the text. Thank you. (If you require<br />

photos/discs returning, please enclose SAE.)<br />

COPY DATE FOR MARCH/APRIL 2013<br />

NEWSLETTER IS TUESDAY, 12th FEBRUARY<br />

Printed by Impressions Print & Design Ltd, 2C-D Queens Drive, Sandbach, Crewe,<br />

Cheshire, England, CW11 1DA<br />

If undelivered please contact Impressions: (+44) (0)1270 767661<br />

email office@impressionsprint.co.uk<br />

Line cutters<br />

What counts... and what<br />

doesn’t!<br />

If the arrow shaft cuts into the<br />

outer edge of the line, the higher<br />

score counts.<br />

Scoring zone<br />

Arrow<br />

Scoring zone<br />

Arrow<br />

Scoring zone<br />

Arrow<br />

Scoring zone<br />

Arrow<br />

NO<br />

YES<br />

YES<br />

YES<br />

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CONTENTS<br />

6. Obituary; Coffee Break<br />

Quiz - George Hampson<br />

8. Club Noticeboard<br />

10. Paul Colley - NFAS Safety<br />

Advisor<br />

12. Your Letters<br />

13. Committee Noticeboard No 1<br />

15. Committee Noticeboard No 2<br />

16. Archers’ Horoscope - Moira<br />

Hodgkinson<br />

17. NFAS Shop<br />

18. <strong>Archery</strong> in the Movies No 26;<br />

NFAS Shop Order Form<br />

19. Coffee Break - Stu Bradley<br />

and G S Godsell<br />

20. Committee Noticeboard No 3<br />

- Minutes of the 40th AGM<br />

25. Voting Form<br />

27. Committee Noticeboard No 4<br />

- Proposed amendments to<br />

NFAS rules<br />

31. Targets and Tantrums Part 4<br />

33. Membership Application/<br />

Renewal 2013/14<br />

35. NFAS Coaches<br />

37. 2013 3D Champs Entry Form<br />

41. It’s not my fault! (Episode 1)<br />

- Paul Colley<br />

42. Thank you NFAS - Magic<br />

Dragon Archers; Quiz answers<br />

43. Scottish 50/50 Entry Form<br />

47. Shoot Reports<br />

54. Shoot Dates<br />

56. Shoot Contacts<br />

The President’s Trophy<br />

THE President’s Trophy is awarded annually to a person (or people) who has<br />

contributed to the <strong>Society</strong> above and beyond what can normally be expected<br />

of a member.<br />

If anyone could be classed as putting in continuous effort above and beyond,<br />

it is this year’s recipient.<br />

This gentleman has been involved in putting on no less than seven Champs<br />

courses. He was one of a group of three coaches who completely revamped the<br />

Coach Training structure of the <strong>Society</strong>.<br />

Scoring:<br />

Arrow<br />

Inner<br />

(Kill)<br />

Outer<br />

(Wound)<br />

1st 20 16<br />

2nd 14 10<br />

3rd 8 4<br />

On some targets a bonus<br />

of four points is on offer if<br />

the spot/ inner kill/pro ring<br />

is hit with the first arrow<br />

only, ie 1 for 20 becomes<br />

1 for 24, but a 2 for 14<br />

stays as a 2 for 14.<br />

Do not remove arrows<br />

before scoring has been<br />

completed.<br />

NFAS peg shooting order:<br />

1st 2nd 3rd<br />

Adults Red White Blue<br />

14 & 15 White Blue Blue<br />

12 & 13 Blue Yellow Yellow<br />

U12 Yellow Yellow Yellow<br />

U9 Orange Orange Orange<br />

Every issue of the newsletter for as long as I can remember has had one of<br />

his quizzes for our amusement.<br />

I am proud to award the President’s Trophy to Mr George Hampson of<br />

Poulterguys Bowmen.<br />

Nigel Bell<br />

NFAS President<br />

The Editor reserves the right to edit any<br />

correspondence received.<br />

The NFAS <strong>Newsletter</strong> is the bi-monthly magazine for the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Archery</strong><br />

<strong>Society</strong> written by members for members.<br />

The views and opinions expressed by the members/contributors in the <strong>Newsletter</strong> do<br />

not necessarily represent those of the NFAS or its Committee.<br />

PLEASE KEEP THE MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY UPDATED OF ANY<br />

ADDRESS CHANGES AND NON RECEIPT OF NEWSLETTERS.<br />

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Test yourself with this General<br />

Knowledge quiz set by George<br />

Hampson...<br />

6<br />

Obituary<br />

Peter Shorrock<br />

Peter Shorrock sadly passed away peacefully on 6th December 2012 after losing his brave battle with lung<br />

cancer.<br />

Apart from his family, archery was the love of his life. Peter developed his love of the sport back in the<br />

‘60s when he and a fellow worker at Courthalls Weaving Mill became interested and started to attend various<br />

archery fairs together.<br />

This interest progressed to them meeting other fellow archers like Ray Bamber, who I am sure you will<br />

have all heard of at some point or other.<br />

Ray introduced Peter to the Preston <strong>Archery</strong> Club, Chingle Hall, Goosnargh, and it wasn’t long before Peter<br />

became a fully fledged member. His passion for the sport grew over the years and he joined other clubs,<br />

including Derwynd at Tockholes, where he<br />

remained a member for many years.<br />

As Peter got older he became an independent<br />

archer and shot at shoots all<br />

over Lancashire, Cheshire and Yorkshire<br />

where he met lots of people, with many<br />

becoming very good friends.<br />

Peter fought his illness with dignity and<br />

fortitude and he never gave up. His<br />

determination to continue shooting helped<br />

him through, and he still attended shoots<br />

up until early 2012.<br />

From all Peter’s family, thank you - we<br />

were overwhelmed by all the support and<br />

kind messages we received from fellow<br />

archers and friends from clubs all around<br />

the country.<br />

It made a sad time more bearable.<br />

Thank you all so much and God bless you<br />

all.<br />

Coffee Break Quiz<br />

1. In what year was the first<br />

James Bond film starring Sean<br />

Connery released?<br />

2. Peter Bowles, Richard Wilson<br />

and James Bolam starred in which<br />

hospital sitcom?<br />

3. By what nickname was William<br />

Perry, the former American football<br />

player, known by?<br />

4. In which country is Waterloo,<br />

site of the famous battle in 1815?<br />

5. Which is the coldest, driest,<br />

windiest and least populated continent<br />

on earth?<br />

6. The Sydney Opera House in<br />

Australia looks down on which sea?<br />

7. Which two planets sit either<br />

side of Venus?<br />

8. What is the capital of Tibet?<br />

9. In which sport did Gert<br />

Fredriksson win six Olympic gold<br />

medals?<br />

10. Soyus is the Russian spacecraft.<br />

What does ‘Soyus’ mean?<br />

11. Which ancient civilisation flourished<br />

in Crete?<br />

12. Where is the Sea of<br />

Tranquility?<br />

13. What do the initials ‘CND’<br />

stand for?<br />

Compiled by George Hampson<br />

14. Which is the second planet<br />

from the Sun?<br />

15. Stuart Goddard is the real<br />

name of which popstar?<br />

16. The 1922 Committee is aligned<br />

to which political party?<br />

17. What is a peccadillo?<br />

18. What is another name for a<br />

wildebeest?<br />

19. Pine trees are a member of<br />

which family of trees?<br />

20. Which entrepeneur opened his<br />

first record shop in 1971?<br />

Answers on page 42<br />

George Hampson<br />

Poulter Guys Bowmen


Noticeboard<br />

KINGS FOREST BOWMEN have planned two NFAS shoots for<br />

2013.<br />

The first, on 24th March, will be 36 unmarked 3Ds. Food will<br />

be available all day. Please pre-book. 10am start.<br />

The second is on 27th October. Again, it will be 36 unmarked<br />

3Ds. Food available all day. Please pre-book. 10am start.<br />

The shoot contact for Kings Forest Bowmen is Daniel Rae,<br />

email fieldarcherdan@hotmail.com.<br />

My contact address is:<br />

34 Sycamore Road,<br />

Stowupland,<br />

Stowmarket,<br />

Suffolk,<br />

IP14 4DR<br />

The club’s venue is near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.<br />

We look forward to greeting you at our shoots.<br />

Daniel Rae<br />

Kings Forest Bowmen<br />

WHITEFRIARS BOWMEN - the shoot dates for 2013 are as<br />

follows:<br />

10th February - 2x20 Unmarked 3Ds. 10am start;<br />

14th April - 2x20 Unmarked 3Ds. 10am start;<br />

9th June - 2x20 Unmarked 3Ds. 10am start;<br />

13th October - 2x20 Unmarked 3Ds. 10am start;<br />

8th December - Christmas Shoot 2x15. 9.30am start<br />

REBELLION ARCHERS, Pensagillas Park, St Austell, Cornwall,<br />

would like to apologise to those who booked into our “Penguin”<br />

Christmas shoot, which was cancelled when four feet of water<br />

engulfed our course. That’s nature for you!<br />

The Penguin shoot will now take place on 24th February, having<br />

been re-laid on new, previously unshot ground. The number of<br />

targets has also been increased to approximately 36.<br />

This will be our first shoot, so please show some support as it<br />

is our intention to expand the NFAS further into Cornwall. We<br />

certainly need more clubs down here!<br />

Our shoot contact is Mark Douglas, tel 01726 816042 or<br />

077904 29482, email bowmad@live.co.uk<br />

Rebellion Archers<br />

SENLAC FIELD BOWMEN - When Senlac members go to NFAS<br />

open shoots they are asked by a lot of archers why they are not<br />

putting open shoots on any more.<br />

The answer to why we stopped putting on shoots was because<br />

of the low attendance of visiting archers, which made it very<br />

frustrating and uneconomical.<br />

The low attendance could be because of the geographical position<br />

of Senlac (six miles north of Hastings), together with poor<br />

road access and the time it takes for visiting archers to get<br />

back home.<br />

Although there is not much we can do, we apologise for this,<br />

and we now are thinking of putting on an invitation shoot in 2013<br />

to celebrate our 40th year.<br />

This will be called the Senlac Challenge, open for all interested<br />

archers who want to have a good day’s shoot competing against<br />

the course layers and themselves.<br />

Be warned, we have a reputation of putting on one of the<br />

toughest and interesting courses, and with this in mind the<br />

course will be designed by Steve Joy, who will have you shooting<br />

in unorthodox positions and from in and out of cover, as you<br />

would if you were hunting - definitely not for the faint hearted!<br />

The shoot will be in our new little wood, still six miles north of<br />

8<br />

Hastings.<br />

So now for the details of The Senlac Challenge:<br />

Open to all NFAS members;<br />

Maximum of thirty archers per invitation;<br />

Maximum four archers per group;<br />

The course will be 2x29 targets, shooting two arrows at each<br />

target;<br />

Or maybe three times round!<br />

There will be NO class in the bow styles, only of which gender<br />

you are;<br />

Metal and carbon shooters will shoot from the wasp and red<br />

peg, wooden arrows shooters (AFB, HT and LB) will shoot from<br />

the red and white pegs, Primitive will shoot from the white and<br />

blue pegs;<br />

Sorry NO crossbows (Forestry land);<br />

There will be NO catering on the day and a no break on the<br />

course, only tea or coffee (bring your own food).<br />

So now we would need to know if there is any interest in this<br />

challenge before we go ahead.<br />

Please contact Steve Joy, email saj1for20@hotmail.com<br />

Steve Joy<br />

Senlac <strong>Field</strong> Bowmen<br />

HIGH CROSS FIELD ARCHERS have negotiated a better<br />

arrangement for the catering in 2013.<br />

As any archers who attended the shoot in October will know,<br />

the midday catering was a bit of a fiasco, for which the landlady<br />

apologises. This was in part due to a staff member who is no<br />

longer in employment.<br />

The deal we have with the farm is that we can use the land<br />

for free, but they do the catering and take the profits from<br />

that. This resulted in some fantastic food but also rather steep<br />

prices compared to what NFAS members are used too.<br />

Our plan for 2013 is to have a tea tent out on the course<br />

which will provide cheap and cheerful basics which archers are<br />

more used to and at lower prices. The tea tent will mainly be<br />

open during the shoot itself. At the beginning and end of the<br />

shoot you can still go into the farm shop and cafe for breakfast<br />

or tea and cakes in the afternoon.<br />

We are hoping this will resolve the holdups on the course and<br />

at the same time allow archers the opportunity to warm up or<br />

partake in some quality local farm produce.<br />

The toilet block on the campsite now has planning permission,<br />

but there have been outrageously expensive quotes to build it,<br />

so that is unlikely to be available next year; but you never know.<br />

We have explored another section of the quarry which was<br />

extremely overgrown and by the spring we hope to have cleared<br />

a way through. This will enable the possibility for more targets<br />

with some brilliant alternative shots. It also allows better circulation<br />

coming out of the quarry.<br />

Please take the time to come and join us at High Cross if you<br />

can make it to the 2013 shoots. Follow the signs from the Fosse<br />

Way to the farm shop. We are only about five miles from<br />

Cirencester, Gloucs, on the A417 Gloucester/Swindon road. We<br />

are very easy to find.<br />

Also you may camp on site by arrangement with the farm,<br />

quoting NFAS if it is a shoot weekend or at other times camp<br />

anyway.<br />

Angus Geddes<br />

High Cross <strong>Field</strong> Archers<br />

Ed’s Note: Check out Steve Rand’s view of High Cross on the<br />

Letters page .


NFAS has given me an interest outside of work,<br />

many new friends and the chance to enjoy some<br />

of Britain’s great woodlands.<br />

In return, I trained as a club coach and was<br />

subsequently invited to try out as a Coach<br />

Trainer.<br />

I choose to shoot AFB at Spirit of Sherwood<br />

<strong>Archery</strong> Club (the home of many champions – oh<br />

yes it is).<br />

If I had more time to practice and attend<br />

more shoots I would no doubt be a better<br />

archer and win some medals, but my main aim is<br />

having fun with like minded people.<br />

The opportunity arose for me to put more into<br />

the NFAS by applying for the role of Safety<br />

Advisor. As this is what I do for a living, it<br />

seemed a logical step for me. As a Health and<br />

Safety professional I have been responsible for<br />

up to 35 sites and nearly 800 people across the<br />

10<br />

Paul Colley<br />

NFAS Safety Advisor<br />

UK. I have worked in manufacturing for most of<br />

my life in plastics, automotive electronics and,<br />

lately, the UK’s largest timber engineering company.<br />

Add to that 14 years in an RAF uniform<br />

(six years full time and eight years as RAF<br />

VR(T)) and my experience and maturity hopefully<br />

starts to show.<br />

Over the next two or three months I will be<br />

reviewing what is already in place in the NFAS<br />

from a safety point of view and making any suggestions<br />

for improvement. I also hope to generate<br />

a number of useful ‘generic’ risk assessments/safe<br />

systems of work that clubs can take<br />

and, following review, make their own.<br />

At home are my wife of 34 years Sue and our<br />

daughter Leana (both horsey people so no shooting<br />

partners there!). I also have a son, Scott,<br />

who has blessed me with three fine grandchildren<br />

with his wife Claire.<br />

I ride a 21 year old Honda CBR 1000f motorbike<br />

and collect autographed aircraft covers<br />

(envelopes with pictures basically).<br />

My two favourite covers are one signed by<br />

Douglas Bader and another signed by my hero,<br />

Chuck Yeager (go on, Google him).<br />

I don’t think it likely that I will meet all 5000<br />

plus members of the NFAS, but I can be contacted<br />

via the NFAS e mail system on<br />

safety@nfas.net if required.<br />

Paul Colley<br />

NFAS Safety Advisor


YOUR LETTERS<br />

Dear Editor,<br />

I WOULD like to echo Larry<br />

Baker's question about the<br />

Flemish loose.<br />

I was first introduced to this<br />

loose whilst on the society’s<br />

beginners course, and I found it<br />

suited me better than the<br />

Mediterranean loose. I got used<br />

to using it and then found I could<br />

only legally use it in the barebow<br />

class.<br />

I would like to shoot AFB, but<br />

my choice of loose prohibits me<br />

from doing so, which is frustrating<br />

.<br />

I have seen references to the<br />

Flemish loose in times past being<br />

considered a variant of the<br />

Mediterranean loose.<br />

Proposing a rule change seems a<br />

bit daunting to a fairly new<br />

archer like myself. To be honest,<br />

as a new archer, how to reword a<br />

rule to cover all the possible<br />

ways of interpretation is flummoxing<br />

because I haven't been in<br />

archery long enough to have the<br />

experience and confidence to<br />

feel like I'm making a fully<br />

informed change which would<br />

benefit the society as a whole.<br />

Is a rule change proposal at<br />

next year’s AGM the only way<br />

this loose can be made legal for<br />

the traditional styles, or is there<br />

another way forward?<br />

Adrian Woods<br />

Noakhill Archers<br />

High Cross <strong>Field</strong> Archers<br />

- 21st October<br />

I HAD never been to this club for<br />

a shoot before. Mind you, it is a<br />

three hour drive for me!<br />

It’s at Chedworth, over near<br />

12<br />

The Editor reserves the right to edit all correspondence.<br />

Cirencester. It was very easy to<br />

get too and very easy to find.<br />

I'd got there quite early, as is<br />

my wont, arriving to a friendly<br />

greeting from the marshals there.<br />

The parking facilities in the<br />

farmyard were very good and<br />

there is a farm shop and cafeteria<br />

right by the car park.<br />

The cafeteria is operated by the<br />

farm and is open to archers on the<br />

day. The food was very good but a<br />

little bit expensive compared to<br />

other shoots.<br />

Unfortunately, on this occasion,<br />

there was a bit of a problem in the<br />

kitchen which meant delays in getting<br />

food. But I'm assured this<br />

was a one-off situation that<br />

shouldn't happen again.<br />

Registration was quick and easy<br />

and that is done in the cafe too!<br />

They have an interesting ground<br />

to shoot over, with varying terrain<br />

from open field shots to fairly<br />

close woodland. Some of this is in<br />

an old quarry where some kind of<br />

stone was once mined. There were<br />

some really good shots in this section.<br />

Overall, there was some nice<br />

course setting here, making good<br />

use of the features available on<br />

the ground. 36 targets, mixed 3Ds<br />

and faces, all well placed I<br />

thought.<br />

There was also a moving target<br />

on a zip wire, one arrow only.<br />

Historically, I do quite well on<br />

these, but not this day. I missed it<br />

by a country mile! I had a dose of<br />

target panic for some reason, and<br />

loosed way too early. I've experienced<br />

this on maybe ten targets in<br />

all the time I've been shooting. It<br />

happens at the point of loose, and<br />

there's nothing you can do about<br />

it.<br />

Anyway, another really different<br />

shot was at a 3D duck mounted<br />

atop a very tall pole. You had to<br />

use a club jelly bow and some blunt<br />

arrows with huge Flu-Flu's. You<br />

stood about fifteen feet from the<br />

base of the pole and shot up to<br />

three arrows at the duck. A marshal<br />

or two was on hand at this<br />

shot, with one running up the field<br />

collecting arrows. My first two<br />

arrows missed by nothing at all,<br />

the fletches grazing the duck,<br />

then the third arrow hit. This was<br />

a huge fun shot and everyone<br />

enjoyed it immensely.<br />

There were a good number of<br />

quite steep shots here as well,<br />

with targets placed at the bottom<br />

of short, steep banks. Good variation<br />

and very enjoyable!<br />

I was in a group with some very<br />

capable archers indeed, but do you<br />

think I could do it justice? Not a<br />

prayer! After a long drive the day<br />

before and a sleepless night in a<br />

strange bed in a hotel, I was dog<br />

tired and was shooting all day like<br />

a complete numpty! That's so frustrating!<br />

Knowing you can hit a target,<br />

no problem, then missing it!<br />

I'm sure I need say no more about<br />

that, we all know what that's like.<br />

Still, it was a long way to go and<br />

then shoot badly on the day, which<br />

for me was very disappointing. The<br />

shoot results had me lying seventh.<br />

Told you I was shooting like a<br />

numpty!<br />

A decent night's sleep would<br />

have been useful, but with the<br />

best will in the world I doubt the<br />

club could help with that!<br />

But I'd happily go back there<br />

again. It's an interesting and varied<br />

shoot at a friendly club with<br />

good facilities.<br />

Steve Rand<br />

Anonymous letters will not be accepted for publication. However, your name can be withheld<br />

at your request. Please send letters via email or post to the <strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor, details on<br />

page three.


Committee Noticeboard No 1<br />

New General Secretary urgently<br />

needed!<br />

WE WERE informed over 12 months ago that<br />

Andrew Knott would be standing down at the end<br />

of his term due to work commitments, and we<br />

have been asking for someone to take on the<br />

role but have not been successful.<br />

The <strong>Society</strong> cannot operate without a General<br />

Secretary. We have taken legal advice that says<br />

we may continue for a short period with a coopted<br />

person, which is currently Mike Cobban,<br />

however 'normal service' will not be maintained.<br />

Therefore it is essential that we have someone<br />

come forward as soon as possible.<br />

All members are asked to consider this seriously<br />

as it will affect the <strong>Society</strong>, so please<br />

come forward, or if you know of someone that<br />

you consider may be able to do this function<br />

please encourage them to put their name forward.<br />

As has been reported in the minutes from the<br />

recent AGM, if we do not find a General<br />

Secretary then we will need to employ an external<br />

person or corporate body to undertake the<br />

function. This will not be cheap and may require<br />

membership fees to increase, possibly by £5 or<br />

more per member.<br />

Please help us find a General Secretary before<br />

August, which is when we will begin to seek quotations<br />

and resumes from appropriate sources.<br />

NFAS Committee<br />

Grants from Sport England<br />

I AM delighted to be able to inform you that two<br />

NFAS clubs have already been awarded grants from<br />

Sport England. They are Kings Lynn <strong>Field</strong> Archers,<br />

who received £5165, and Magic Dragon Archers, who<br />

received £9993.<br />

If any clubs require assistance in applying for<br />

grants from Sport England, a detailed explanation can<br />

be found on page 42 of the September/October issue<br />

of the NFAS <strong>Newsletter</strong>.<br />

If you have any queries not covered in the article<br />

please contact Mike Cobban, details on page three.<br />

Mike Cobban<br />

NFAS Treasurer<br />

Disciplinary Notice<br />

BOB MORRIS has been banned from the 2013<br />

<strong>National</strong> Championships and the 2013 3D Championships<br />

for disposing of rubbish over a fence into woodland<br />

at last year’s <strong>National</strong> Champs at Arley Hall. This<br />

was despite there being skips nearby.<br />

NFAS Committee<br />

Unacceptable Conduct<br />

CAROL FLAVELL, <strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor, has decided to<br />

withdraw her telephone number from the <strong>Newsletter</strong>.<br />

An increasing number of members have been telephoning<br />

(and emailing) Carol regarding issues with<br />

shoot dates that should be directed to the Shoot<br />

Dates Organiser - Lewis Chuck; and queries about not<br />

receiving the <strong>Newsletter</strong> that should be asked of the<br />

Membership Secretary - Richard Dobson.<br />

Recently she correctly directed a member twice to<br />

Richard Dobson, and was very upset to subsequently<br />

learn that she was then accused in an email of being<br />

‘unhelpful’.<br />

At the recent AGM it was agreed that this form of<br />

inconsideration was not acceptable to the membership<br />

as it constituted abuse of officers of the<br />

<strong>Society</strong>, who give up their free time to work on<br />

behalf of the membership.<br />

It is worth reiterating that all officers of the<br />

<strong>Society</strong> are volunteers and do not receive any payment<br />

for their time and services to the <strong>Society</strong> and<br />

the Membership.<br />

How to increase entries at the<br />

<strong>National</strong>s?<br />

FOLLOWING a lengthy discussion at the recent AGM<br />

it was agreed to consult the membership for constructive<br />

and viable suggestions for ways to<br />

increase/encourage entries to the <strong>National</strong>s in the<br />

future.<br />

If you would like to contribute please send your ideas<br />

to Dave Fuller or Mike Cobban, details on page three.<br />

Mike Cobban<br />

Acting General Secretary<br />

<strong>National</strong> Championships venue for 2013<br />

DAVE FULLER, <strong>Field</strong> Officer, is looking for a potential<br />

venue for the 2013 <strong>National</strong> Championships.<br />

He would be interested to hear from any club which<br />

feels that they meet the criteria, as described in the<br />

November/December NFAS <strong>Newsletter</strong>.<br />

At this stage he is looking at all possible options for<br />

suitable venues.<br />

Interested clubs should call or email Dave (details<br />

on page three) by the end of January 2013.<br />

Dave Fuller<br />

<strong>Field</strong> Officer<br />

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Committee Noticeboard No 2<br />

2013 Membership Form<br />

The time has come for the new, revised membership<br />

form to be circulated and, as can be seen from the<br />

form, membership prices have remained the same as<br />

previous years.<br />

There will be the added method of on-line renewals via<br />

the website. This has been introduced for Renewals only<br />

at this time, but may be progressed to new members<br />

later in the year.<br />

I would like to take this opportunity to answer a few<br />

questions and make a few requests. The requests are<br />

being made to help get your membership cards out efficiently<br />

and save me some time chasing up missing<br />

details. Please pass this information on to prospective<br />

new members and, if you are a club official or coach,<br />

please check the form you are signing to make sure it<br />

has been completed correctly.<br />

Please ensure all details are entered correctly on the<br />

form. The most common missing details are for the<br />

newsletter option, the Date of Birth for under 16s and<br />

the club name (if you are in one). With the latter, if no<br />

club is indicated on the form for new members,<br />

‘Independent’ membership will be issued.<br />

If changes are made after the membership card has<br />

been issued a further cost will be incurred.<br />

Please avoid using Recorded Delivery postage. My previous<br />

postman used to sign them and post them through<br />

my letterbox. However, the new one will not do this and<br />

he just leaves me the little card to take to the local<br />

sorting office. Due to my work hours I am sometimes<br />

not able to collect them for two weeks! Saturday is the<br />

only day I can get there, but this is also the day I go to<br />

my club for a bit of shooting!<br />

In 2012 I was inundated with requests for a speedy<br />

turnaround of membership cards as new members were<br />

being advised (wrongly) to book into shoots before<br />

receiving their Full Membership card, and existing members<br />

renewing late.<br />

I do not offer an "express" service! I have had to disappoint<br />

some members and tell them they will not be<br />

able to attend a shoot that they have booked into.<br />

To follow on from the release made in the<br />

August/September issue relating to Sport England funding,<br />

I will be tidying up the club database. There are<br />

many clubs that do not meet the minimum criteria set<br />

out by the NFAS (a current Constitution and/or a minimum<br />

three members). These clubs will be removed from<br />

the database, so some members may find their membership<br />

returned as Independent.<br />

If you are unsure if your club meets the requirements<br />

please contact me (details on page three).<br />

Any club that wishes to pursue the Sport England<br />

funding will need to re-register to obtain the NGB registration<br />

number. This may involve the club’s<br />

Constitution being updated to bring it in line with Sport<br />

England requirements.<br />

The answers to a lot of the questions I am asked are<br />

on the membership form or in the rule book under<br />

Membership, but here are the answers to some frequently<br />

asked questions:<br />

How long will it take for my card to come through:-<br />

Approximately one week but up to three weeks at busy<br />

times (February and March). If after three weeks you<br />

haven’t received your card please ring or email me. Your<br />

card might have gone missing in the post (or I could be<br />

on holiday).<br />

Do I have to fill a form out each year:-<br />

Yes. Please complete all sections, tick all necessary<br />

boxes and use the current year’s form.<br />

Do I have to get someone to sign the bottom section<br />

of the form:-<br />

If you are renewing a Full or Provisional membership, no.<br />

This section is for new archers being signed off as competent.<br />

When will my membership run out:-<br />

Membership will expire 31st March of the following year<br />

from when you join/renew.<br />

I have changed club. Can I have a new card:-<br />

Yes, but it will cost £5 for the issue of a new card, the<br />

same as it would if you lost your card and need a<br />

replacement.<br />

Can my son/daughter over 16 be one of the adults in<br />

a family membership:-<br />

No, they will be an individual adult in their own right.<br />

Finally, may I ask that should one of our members sadly<br />

pass away that I be informed as soon as possible.<br />

This may help in stopping newsletters being sent out<br />

which has, in the past, caused further upset to family<br />

members.<br />

Richard Dobson<br />

NFAS Membership Secretary<br />

Online Membership Renewal<br />

ONLINE Membership Renewals will be available to<br />

existing NFAS members from 3rd January 2013. At the<br />

moment, the system cannot be used for new applications<br />

or for existing Provisional members upgrading to Full<br />

membership.<br />

Applications should be made per household (ie people<br />

living at the same address). You will be asked to complete<br />

a form for each applicant, but you will only make<br />

one payment. Payment processing will be administered by<br />

CardSave, so you will be taken to the CardSave website<br />

to complete your transaction.<br />

To renew online please go to:<br />

http://www.nfas.net/nfassecure<br />

All card processing charges are being absorbed by the<br />

NFAS.<br />

Jo Cane<br />

NFAS Webby<br />

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II’S 2013, which means the world didn’t end on 21st<br />

December 2012 as predicted by some! So we can look<br />

forward to meeting up again on the courses and in the<br />

tea tents for manly hugs and girly gossip for another<br />

twelve months. Happy New Year everyone!<br />

Aquarius<br />

You have already got off to a good start this year and<br />

you’re clear about the direction you want your life to<br />

head in. With Mars in your sign all through January,<br />

you are in a powerful position for careers and networking<br />

and will have fun making new connections.<br />

Lucky day: Sunday<br />

Pisces<br />

Daydreaming has taken up a lot of your time lately but<br />

you need to focus on what you can actually achieve<br />

instead of what you fantasize about. It’s no good<br />

shooting for the stars if you really want your arrows in<br />

the kill.<br />

Lucky day: Friday<br />

Aries<br />

Your holiday spending is catching up with you so keep a<br />

tight rein on your finances until you are back on your<br />

feet. Your over indulgence in the festive season has<br />

also taken its toll so work it off by attending plenty of<br />

shoots and practice days.<br />

Lucky day: Tuesday<br />

Taurus<br />

You have learned a great deal from past mistakes and<br />

you’re capable of great things when you put your mind<br />

to it so with Saturn and Scorpio working in your favour,<br />

now is an ideal time to sharpen up your archery skills<br />

with some intensive practice.<br />

Lucky day: Monday<br />

Gemini<br />

Your family are bickering and work colleagues just<br />

can’t see all the hard work you’re putting in so maybe<br />

it’s time for a break? A few days away will do you a<br />

world of good and you could combine this with a trip to<br />

one of the clubs a bit further afield than your normal<br />

shooting grounds.<br />

Lucky day: Thursday<br />

Cancer<br />

Did you get some extra coaching as advised last time?<br />

No? Well, please don’t blame me if you don’t do as well<br />

as you were hoping to over the start of the new year.<br />

16<br />

Coffee Break<br />

The <strong>Field</strong> Archers’ Horoscope<br />

Good luck Cancerians!<br />

Lucky day: Saturday 2nd February<br />

by Moira Hodgkinson<br />

Leo<br />

You have always been attracted to glittery, shiny<br />

things and your new bow lives up to your expectations<br />

of perfection. Now make good use of it and you’ll be<br />

adding a few medals to jazz up your collection.<br />

Lucky day: Sunday<br />

Virgo<br />

February 25th brings you a full moon filled with promises<br />

of positive change. You are not normally a sign to<br />

welcome change but this will feel like a natural progression<br />

of something you already started, so relax!<br />

Lucky day: Wednesday<br />

Libra<br />

Snow, mud and Libra are not a happy combination but<br />

don’t stay away too long, you know you love it really!<br />

Though do make sure you hit the target as raking for<br />

arrows in this weather is nobody’s idea of fun…<br />

Lucky day: Thursday, Jan 17th<br />

Scorpio<br />

Your significant other is planning, plotting and scheming.<br />

A holiday is on the cards and it may not be one of<br />

your choosing, but if you’re quick you might be able to<br />

swing an archery holiday abroad. If you can’t manage<br />

that, argue in favour of a holiday here as a run up to<br />

the 3Ds instead.<br />

Lucky day: Sunday afternoons<br />

Sagittarius<br />

You are really going for it over the next couple of<br />

months and the change of style recently has been easier<br />

than you thought it would be. February especially<br />

will be a good month for you in this class with a first<br />

and two second places.<br />

Lucky day: Tuesday<br />

Capricorn<br />

The new moon on January 11th is a positive time with<br />

things going in your favour. However, don’t push your<br />

luck financially as you have spent far too much on your<br />

archery accessories lately. You don’t have to carry the<br />

kitchen sink around with you!<br />

Lucky day: Next Wednesday


<strong>National</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Archery</strong><br />

<strong>Society</strong><br />

Stock list<br />

Clothing items supplied in Small, Medium, Large, X Large and XX Large. Childrens sizes to order only.<br />

Colours available from stock (round NFAS logo in Gold), Navy, Black, Burgundy, Birch, White, Red, Bottle<br />

Green.<br />

To order any of these items please use order form overleaf or on the web board or contact the supplies<br />

officer: shop@nfas.net<br />

Clothing<br />

Code Description Price<br />

001 Sweatshirts £19.50<br />

101 Polo Shirts £16.50<br />

201 T Shirts (round neck) £10.50<br />

301 Baseball caps £ 8.50<br />

801 Waterproof Jackets with NFAS logo (Navy only) £12.50<br />

1201 Hooded Sweatshirt (Adult, to order only) £24.00<br />

1202 Hooded Sweatshirt (Childrens, to order only) £19.50<br />

Patches<br />

401 Sew on patches Owl £2.50<br />

402 Sew on patches NFAS £2.50<br />

When ordering please state Owl or NFAS<br />

Pin badges<br />

501 Pin badges Owl £3.50<br />

502 Pin badges NFAS £3.50<br />

When ordering please state Owl or NFAS<br />

Stickers<br />

601 <strong>Field</strong>wise (Owl) car stickers £1.50<br />

602 NFAS car stickers (Gold on black lettering) £1.00<br />

Stickers - all stickers are self-adhere plastic cling film stickers – all @ £2.50 each<br />

701 Longbows have horny ends Barebow do it naked<br />

B/H Compounds stick it deeper Unlimited have no bounds<br />

Compound limited are reserved Flatbows do it naturally<br />

Freestyle are fast and loose<br />

X Bows do it horizontal<br />

<strong>Field</strong> archers do it in the woods Second oldest sport<br />

Hunting tackle have thicker shafts<br />

When ordering please state class<br />

NFAS Misc<br />

Score cards (plain per 100) £3.50<br />

Rule Books £1.00<br />

Clips - ideal for sight marks, whistles etc £2.50<br />

OUT OF STOCK<br />

OUT OF STOCK<br />

OUT OF STOCK<br />

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ARCHERY IN THE MOVIES No 26<br />

"THE PROFESSIONALS”<br />

(Columbia Pictures 1966 USA)<br />

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Jack Palance, Ralph Bellamy, Robert Ryan, Lee Marvin,<br />

Woody Strode<br />

Director: Richard Brooks<br />

THIS has to be one of my favourite westerns. To start with, the cast list is<br />

magnificent, the scenery awesome and the action exciting. The plot consists<br />

of the ‘Professionals’, Lancaster et al, who are employed by a wealthy mining<br />

man J W Grant (Ralph Bellamy) to rescue his young Mexican wife who has<br />

been kidnapped by a Mexican warlord Jesus Raza (Palance). “Jesus…what a<br />

name for the bloodiest butcher in Mexico” says Bellamy.<br />

Each of the rescuers has his own particular talent, but Woody Strode is<br />

the skilled archer who is employed to great effect towards the climax of<br />

the movie.<br />

The movie was<br />

filmed in Death<br />

Valley, California and<br />

in Nevada and uses<br />

the rocky, barren landscape to memorable effect.<br />

Plenty of action and, with an unexpected twist in the<br />

end, this movie is highly recommended viewing.<br />

David Hastings<br />

Cut along dotted line<br />

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Courtesy of Stu Bradley, some questions to make you think...<br />

t Can you cry under water?<br />

t How important does a person have to be before they are<br />

considered assassinated instead of just murdered?<br />

t Why do you have to ‘put your two cents in’… but it’s only a<br />

‘penny for your thoughts’? Where’s that extra penny going<br />

to?<br />

t Once you’re in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes<br />

you were buried in for eternity?<br />

t Why does a round pizza come in a square box?<br />

t What disease did cured ham actually have?<br />

t How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured<br />

out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?<br />

t Why is it that people say they ‘slept like a baby’ when<br />

babies wake up every two hours?<br />

t If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?<br />

t Why are you IN a movie, but you’re ON TV?<br />

t Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put<br />

money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?<br />

t Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They’re<br />

going to see you naked anyway..<br />

t Why is ‘bra’ singular and ‘panties’ plural?<br />

t Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the<br />

toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would<br />

eat?<br />

t If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid<br />

song about him?<br />

t If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out<br />

of a coconut, why can’t he fix a hole in a boat?<br />

t Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all<br />

fours? They’re both dogs!<br />

t If Wile E Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME<br />

rubbish, why didn’t he just buy dinner?<br />

t If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made<br />

Coffee Break<br />

from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?<br />

t If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come<br />

from morons?<br />

t Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have<br />

the same tune?<br />

t Why did you just try singing the two songs above?<br />

t Why do they call it an asteroid when it’s outside the hemisphere,<br />

but call it a hemorrhoid when it’s in your butt?<br />

t Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dogs face, he<br />

gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he<br />

sticks his head out the window?<br />

Why, Why, Why<br />

t Why do they use sterilised needles for death by lethal<br />

injection?<br />

t Why doesn’t Tarzan have a beard?<br />

t Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks<br />

when you throw a revolver at him?<br />

t Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?<br />

Whose idea was it to put an ‘S’ in the word ‘lisp’?<br />

t If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?<br />

t Why is it that no matter what colour bubble bath you use<br />

the bubbles are always white?<br />

t Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?<br />

t Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your<br />

first try?<br />

t How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?<br />

t In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it<br />

was in summer when we complained about the heat?<br />

t How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?<br />

And my FAVORITE……<br />

The statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons<br />

are suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your<br />

three best friends — if they’re okay, then it’s you!<br />

Stu Bradley<br />

G S Godsell<br />

19


20<br />

Committee Noticeboard No 3<br />

Minutes of 40th Annual General Meeting<br />

for <strong>National</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Archery</strong> <strong>Society</strong> and<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Archery</strong> <strong>Society</strong> Ltd<br />

Saturday 24th November 2012<br />

Held at: Eggington Memorial Hall, Eggington, Derbyshire<br />

40 members attended, including 9 of the Committee. The meeting started at 10:31.<br />

Apologies<br />

Apologies received from Scott Ball, Mike Barker, Bob & Carmel Bassett, Terri Boyce, Ian Buckley, Marion & John<br />

Griffiths, Matt Hopewell, John Jones, Liz & Paul Nicholas, Eileen Pass, Philippa Riley, Barry and Pat Ward, Rob<br />

Williams.<br />

Minutes of 39th AGM<br />

Minutes of the 39th AGM were accepted.<br />

Matters arising from 39th AGM<br />

There were four matters arising from the previous year’s minutes:<br />

1. It was confirmed that non-NFAS clubs are not promoting shoots through NFAS’ <strong>Newsletter</strong> or shoot listings on NFAS’<br />

website.<br />

2. Written details as well as maps have been given, where possible, on 3D and <strong>National</strong> Championship entry forms.<br />

3. An update on obtaining Forestry Commission approval for use of crossbows on their land is on the agenda of the 40th<br />

AGM.<br />

4. A question was raised about whether the 3D Championships and <strong>National</strong> Championships could be combined into<br />

one event. A discussion on the future of the <strong>National</strong> Championships is on the agenda of the 40th AGM.<br />

Officers’ reports<br />

Reports were delivered by the President, General Secretary, Treasurer, <strong>Field</strong> Officer and Membership Secretary,<br />

<strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor and Coaching Officer. The webmaster was also invited to give a brief update.<br />

Nigel Bell, in his first President’s report stressed that he intended to keep his report very brief. Nigel stressed how the<br />

Committee continue to work closely together. He emphasised that the Committee had recently made much more use of<br />

internet conference calls as a way of cutting down the cost of holding Committee meetings and that this has been working<br />

well.<br />

The General Secretary’s report highlighted a recent insurance claim made for an alleged accident that took place in<br />

2010 and which has been rejected by our insurers. Andrew Knott highlighted that NFAS has had a good track record of<br />

insurance claims, but that care is needed to ensure that claims are legitimate to avoid increases in insurance costs<br />

which will push up membership costs.<br />

Andrew Knott, the General Secretary, announced that following a disciplinary process Bob Morris has now been banned<br />

from the <strong>National</strong>s and 3Ds in 2013 for dumping rubbish over a hedge at the <strong>National</strong> Championship campsite. He also<br />

identified that a contract to hold the 3Ds at Osmaston for a third year has now been signed.<br />

Andrew raised the point that at the last AGM he made it known that he was not going to stand for a third term as<br />

General Secretary due to changes in his day job. Over the last year NFAS has been inviting any members interested in<br />

the position to speak to the Committee, but there have been no candidates. Consequentially, Andrew identified that<br />

NFAS will be without anybody in this role and a volunteer is sought urgently. Legal advice has been sought about the<br />

lack of anyone carrying out the General Secretary’s role upon the <strong>Society</strong> and NFAS Limited. The lawyer’s advice is<br />

that another Committee member can be co-opted to carry out the tasks, including the responsibilities for ensuring that<br />

NFAS is properly insured and the legal responsibilities that need to be undertaken for NFAS Ltd.<br />

Andrew identified that Mike Cobban has kindly agreed to undertake the General Secretary’s legal and insurance responsibilities<br />

in addition to his role as Treasurer. However, Mike would not be carrying out the full responsibilities of the<br />

General Secretary. Following a discussion by the Committee it was agreed that if there is no suitable candidate within<br />

the next year, the Committee will need to review the General Secretary’s responsibilities and to pay an external organisation<br />

to carry out key tasks. It was identified that there is no intention to pay a NFAS member to carry out tasks previously<br />

undertaken by the General Secretary because this will be setting a precedent to pay other Committee members<br />

and volunteers.<br />

Andrew thanked the Committee for all the work done by every Committee member that goes on ‘behind the scenes’<br />

throughout the year. He also thanked Alex Tyler, his wife, who in addition to being NFAS ‘official photographer’ at the


3Ds and <strong>National</strong>s, also (like many others) helps with admin at these events and also regularly fields many calls from<br />

NFAS members when she happens to be back from work ahead of Andrew.<br />

The Treasurer’s report highlighted that for a third year running there would not be an increase in membership fees in<br />

2013/14. However, Mike Cobban, the Treasurer, identified that if NFAS needs to pay an external organisation to carry<br />

out part of the remit of the General Secretary, this could lead to a £5 increase per person in membership fees next year.<br />

Mike referred members to the <strong>Society</strong>’s accounts for the year ending March 2012 which were printed in the<br />

September/October 2012 <strong>Newsletter</strong>. Mike identified that in the last financial year the <strong>Society</strong> had a surplus of circa<br />

£24,000 which was a slight increase on the previous year. A key factor in this improvement is that NFAS made a surplus<br />

of £460 on the 3Ds in 2012 compared to a loss of £2,873 in the previous year. However, the <strong>National</strong><br />

Championships made a loss of £7,783 in 2012, which was similar to 2011, and Mike identified that the reason for the<br />

loss is the high fixed costs of staging the event and the comparatively low number of entrants.<br />

Mike also highlighted that another reason for the increased surplus in 2012 is that the Committee has managed to<br />

reduce expenditure over the last year. An example given is that £1,100 in annual storage costs have been saved by<br />

selling off 66 bosses used at the <strong>National</strong> Championships following a decision to reduce the event to two courses, and<br />

this saving outweighs the costs of buying additional bosses if the number of courses are increased in the future.<br />

After 30 months of discussion and negotiation with Sport England Mike was pleased to be able to announce that NFAS<br />

clubs can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 and that two clubs have already been successful in obtaining grants.<br />

Dave Fuller, the <strong>Field</strong> Officer identified that there were 600 plus archers at the 2012 3D Championships and more than<br />

400 at this year’s <strong>National</strong> Championship. He thanked the course layers, Dave Haynes and volunteers for all the hard<br />

work that went into making these successful events.<br />

A decision was made to reduce the 2012 <strong>National</strong> Championships to two courses and that this had been well received.<br />

Dave identified that the current intention for the 2013 <strong>National</strong> Championships is to continue with two courses and that<br />

only having two courses makes it easier to find suitable venues. He highlighted an idea that had been set out in the<br />

September/October <strong>Newsletter</strong> of clubs with sufficiently large grounds and parking to host the <strong>National</strong> Championships<br />

for a fee, and Dave asked that any clubs which would like to consider the idea to speak to him no later than January<br />

(preferably sooner).<br />

Dave highlighted that we may not be at Osmaston in 2014 as other venues are being sought.<br />

Carol Flavell, the <strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor, identified that she had been carrying out the role for the last six years, but there<br />

appeared to be an increase in people telephoning and emailing her to fix problems which are outside Carol’s control.<br />

She highlighted that any issues about shoot dates and shoot contacts should go to Lewis Chuck, Shoots Organiser, and<br />

any queries about not receiving newsletters or only getting on-line newsletters should go to Richard Dobson, the<br />

Membership Secretary. She emphasised that she does not have access to the membership database. Carol particularly<br />

highlighted an incident which greatly upset her when, after twice directing a member to the right person, she was then<br />

copied into an email to the Membership Secretary saying how unhelpful she had been. Consequently, Carol will no<br />

longer be publishing her telephone number in the newsletter.<br />

Paul Chapman, from the floor, asked that a piece is put into the next newsletter to emphasise that it is not acceptable for<br />

members to abuse officers of the <strong>Society</strong>, who give up their free time to work on behalf of the membership.<br />

Richard Dobson, in his membership report, stated that membership numbers were little changed from the previous year<br />

at around 5,100. Around 20% of the membership does not renew each year and these are predominantly people who<br />

have just started field archery but decide not to continue the following year.<br />

Richard said that he is seeing an increase in incorrectly completed membership applications, which delays sending back<br />

membership cards and creates extra work for Richard. He said that he will put a piece in the next <strong>Newsletter</strong> to help<br />

people avoid making similar errors in the future (see page 17). Richard also made it clear that some people continue to<br />

have unrealistic expectations about the speed with which he can process membership applications. Some new members<br />

seem to be encouraged to enter an open shoot the week after they are signed off as competent archers and then<br />

expect Richard to be able to process their Full membership within a few days. This is unrealistic and many new members<br />

are disappointed when they are unable to attend their first open shoot because they have not yet received their Full<br />

membership card.<br />

Brian Allen asked from the floor whether the Committee gets feedback about why people do not renew membership.<br />

Richard identified that many of this group fall within the 16-25 age group. Mike Cobban highlighted that GNAS/ <strong>Archery</strong><br />

GB has a similar rate of non-renewals.<br />

Bernie Britton, in his Coach Training Co-ordinator’s report, spoke about running his first training course and thanked Ian<br />

Ross and Mike Williams for all their help as Coach Trainers. This thanks was echoed by the President. Bernie identified<br />

that a course had been held in June/July 2012 in East Anglia and the intention is to hold other courses in the South<br />

West and North West. Bernie is also looking to recruit more Coach Trainers.<br />

Bernie also stressed the benefits of Coach Training being accredited by the Open College Network (OCN), which means<br />

that the quality of NFAS’ courses are externally validated by a professional body.<br />

Jo Cane, NFAS’ webmaster, highlighted that she and the Committee are currently testing an on-line membership renewal<br />

system, with the intention of this being ready for 2013 membership renewals (see page 17).<br />

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Andrew Knott highlighted Richard Cope’s role as a ‘hidden hero’ of the 3Ds and <strong>National</strong>s. As Trophy Officer, Richard,<br />

together with and his partner Hannah Hammond, work tirelessly before these events chasing up people for the return of<br />

trophies, polishing and repairing trophies both before and during the events and then ensuring that the right trophies are<br />

handed to the right people during the awards ceremonies. Especially with the large numbers of <strong>National</strong>s trophies, this<br />

is not a simple task. Paul Chapman, from the floor, also thanked Richard for transporting an injured marshal at the 3Ds.<br />

Election of Officers of NFAS<br />

<strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor: Carol Flavell was re-elected unopposed as <strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor for another three years.<br />

Membership Secretary: Richard Dobson was re-elected unopposed as Membership Secretary for another three years.<br />

Safety Officer: Rob Williams has decided to stand down as Safety Officer. Since there were no other applicants for this<br />

role, the Committee has agreed to co-opt Paul Colley into this role. As set out in NFAS’ Constitution, Paul will stand for<br />

election next year along with any other candidates.<br />

Paul was welcomed to the Committee. Paul is the Health and Safety Officer for a major timber engineering firm, a<br />

NFAS coach and a Coach Trainer (see page 10 for Paul’s ‘resume’) .<br />

Proposals<br />

Andrew Knott described that the AGM would follow the format for proposals used in recent years and already set out in<br />

the <strong>Newsletter</strong>. Proposals have been published in the NFAS <strong>Newsletter</strong> and the proposer (or one of the named supporters<br />

of a proposal) described the proposal and benefits that it would bring. Members then had the opportunity to discuss<br />

the proposal and, where appropriate, to suggest amendments. A revised list of proposals (with any amendments) would<br />

then be published in the January/February <strong>Newsletter</strong> to enable eligible members to vote on these by post or via the<br />

internet. The results of votes will be published in the March/April <strong>Newsletter</strong> and come into force on 1st April.<br />

Andrew identified that Mike Cobban has agreed to run the voting process in the absence of a General Secretary.<br />

Modification to NFAS Safety Policy<br />

Andrew highlighted that the Committee had used its powers set out in the Constitution under the Standing Order procedure<br />

of the Constitution (clause 6.1) to introduce a modification to the NFAS Safety Policy. This revised Safety Policy<br />

was published in the November/December 2012 <strong>Newsletter</strong>. The Standing Order procedure allows the Committee to<br />

bring in a rule from the point when it is published in a <strong>Newsletter</strong> and hence this revised Safety Policy came into effect<br />

from the publication of the November/December 2012 <strong>Newsletter</strong>. As set out in the Constitution, the revised Safety<br />

Policy will be voted on by the membership after publication of proposals in the January/February 2013 <strong>Newsletter</strong>,<br />

together with other proposals taken forward for voting.<br />

Andrew highlighted that the changes to the Safety Policy had been taken following legal advice. The amendment clarifies<br />

that the Committee has the authority to veto any changes to rules which the Committee considers to be unsafe.<br />

The legal advice sought had confirmed that the Committee’s actions were constitutional. Andrew emphasised that<br />

Committee members have ultimate legal responsibility for safety and in carrying this legal responsibility it is only appropriate<br />

that the Committee can ensure, on behalf of the membership, that any unsafe proposals can be stopped. Andrew<br />

also highlighted that it is important that the Committee’s veto should only cover safety issues which was the intention<br />

when the Constitution was revised in 2009.<br />

Proposal A – Head-to-head shooting<br />

This proposal was not carried forward for debate or voting because the proposer or any of his named supporters did not<br />

attend the AGM to explain the proposal.<br />

Proposal B – Amendment to Longbow definition<br />

Andrew Knott, on behalf of the Committee, explained that the Committee wished to amend the proposal set out in the<br />

September/October newsletter to address some points raised by members about the shape of an unstrung longbow.<br />

Andrew described revised wording to the second paragraph of the proposed new definition which closely follows existing<br />

wording for AFB about limb curvature. The revised wording is:<br />

“When braced, the limbs must curve in one direction only from the handle riser to the string nock. When braced the<br />

string must not come into contact with the face of either limb except at the nock grooves. The ends of limbs cannot be<br />

recurved.”<br />

There was a constructive debate about the proposal and discussion about whether the definition needed to be more<br />

detailed about the proportions of ‘D’ sections/oval limbs. Following the discussion, the Committee decided not to further<br />

complicate the definition by adding more rules about limb shape. However, it was recognised that the rule definition<br />

might need to be changed in the future if it was apparent that archers were abusing the definition and, essentially, shooting<br />

wooden flatbows as longbows.<br />

Proposal C – Amendment to Shooting Rule 19 about use of cameras<br />

Andrew Knott, on behalf of the Committee, explained that the amendment is being proposed to address claims of cheating.<br />

The revised wording allows archers to take photographs, but avoids archers using cameras being accused of using<br />

their cameras to gain a competitive advantage by zooming in on kill areas or range-finding. Andrew explained that currently<br />

the Committee is asked to adjudicate on accusations of cheating and the current rule does not make it easy to<br />

distinguish when somebody is simply taking a photo or when he/she may actually be cheating.<br />

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Rob Jones (from the floor) queried whether the proposal assumed cheating will take place. Alex Tyler, from the floor<br />

(and a signatory to the proposal) said that she has tested the proposed amendment and it does work: it has not hampered<br />

her when she has been taking photographs. Harry Boyce added that there had been past experience of someone<br />

using a camera to zoom in on kill areas but that it was currently hard to prove or disprove claims about cheating.<br />

Sharon Jones queried whether the proposed change would stop people taking pictures of archers and was assured that<br />

this was not the case.<br />

There was a constructive debate about clarifying that any photographer cannot use a photographic device to give an<br />

archer a competitive advantage and amended wording was proposed which will now be put to a vote by eligible members.<br />

Proposal D – Amendment to Shooting Rule 26 about kneeling<br />

This proposal was not carried forward for debate or voting because the proposer or any of his named supporters did not<br />

attend the AGM to explain the proposal.<br />

Proposal E – Amendment to crossbow definition to allow use of cocking aids<br />

This proposal was not carried forward for debate or voting because the proposer or any of his named supporters did not<br />

attend the AGM to explain the proposal.<br />

Andrew Knott, the General Secretary, identified that the Committee believed that this proposal created a significant safety<br />

risk and the Committee had informed the proposer of the Committee’s intention to veto this proposal on safety<br />

grounds if it was put forward at the AGM. The Committee believed that the current wording of the proposal meant that it<br />

was too open to abuse by members using cocking aids to shoot unacceptably high powered bows. In the view of the<br />

Committee the proposed method of policing the proposal was not realistic and would not happen. Nigel Bell identified<br />

that several clubs were considering banning crossbows if this proposal was voted in. Nigel also pointed out that current<br />

negotiations with the Forestry Commission to allow the use of crossbows on Forestry Commission land was based upon<br />

our current rules and that cocking aids would not be acceptable to the Forestry Commission. A number of clubs currently<br />

rent land from the Forestry Commission and it is also being looked at as a future source of venues for 3D and<br />

<strong>National</strong> Championships.<br />

Any Other Business<br />

There was an extensive debate about what could be done to revive attendance at the <strong>National</strong> Championships. Mike<br />

Cobban, the Treasurer, identified that these events will always have a higher entry cost than a normal two day shoot<br />

because of the high set-up costs. Mike identified that medals alone for the <strong>National</strong> Championships cost over £800.<br />

Suggestions were made that the event could be opened up to archers from overseas and other archery bodies. It was<br />

possible that the date could be moved forward to the August Bank holiday so that more young archers could attend without<br />

needing to take time off school, although it was recognised that this had not been well received when previously proposed<br />

by the Committee. An alternative idea was to swap the dates of the 3Ds and <strong>National</strong>s.<br />

A question was raised about whether shooting Big Game rounds at the <strong>National</strong> Championships made it boring and that<br />

there should be mixed rounds. However, it was recognised that many of the other rounds require a lot of time to shoot.<br />

It was also highlighted that there is a tendency to make paper face rounds more difficult by putting targets too far away<br />

and that this can be very dispiriting for many archers.<br />

Another idea put forward was to have two grades of membership. In additional to normal membership there could be a<br />

new type of membership where the membership fee also covered entry to the <strong>National</strong>s and 3Ds. This annual fee<br />

would give a discount on the two events and so encourage participation.<br />

Discussion also covered whether declining numbers at the <strong>National</strong> Championships was an inevitable consequence of<br />

clubs putting on fewer paper shoots, and that the solution was for clubs to encourage more people to shoot paper faces.<br />

A question was raised about whether Osmaston should be used as a venue for future <strong>National</strong> Championships, but<br />

Dave Fuller, the <strong>Field</strong> Officer, identified that this was not possible because Osmaston would be unavailable because of<br />

game bird shooting.<br />

It was recognised that none of the individual ideas put forward offered a simple solution to the problem. Rob Jones proposed<br />

that the membership is approached to get the membership’s views on ideas to increase numbers at the<br />

<strong>National</strong>s. This was agreed and it was also suggested that this should be done at the same time as voting on AGM proposals<br />

to make it easier for members to express their views.<br />

Nigel Bell, President, concluded the discussion on how to increase attendance at the <strong>National</strong> Championships by highlighting<br />

the importance of experienced archers promoting the event to others.<br />

Ian Ross raised a question about whether we recognise adults at 16 or 18. Nigel Bell said that he would take up the<br />

matter with NFAS’ Child Protection Officer.<br />

Paul Chapman thanked the Committee for their hard work and also congratulated the caterers at the AGM venue.<br />

President’s Trophy<br />

The President’s Trophy for outstanding contribution to field archery in the last twelve months was awarded to George<br />

Hampson, Poulter Guys Bowmen. George accepted the trophy and highlighted that it should also be for his grandson<br />

who worked just as hard as George on behalf of NFAS. (See page 4.)<br />

The meeting finished at 14:31.<br />

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2013/14 AGM PROPOSALS<br />

Please return your voting form to:<br />

Mike Cobban (ballot)<br />

80A Blakelow Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7ED<br />

Voting ends at midnight on 10 th February 2013 for postal votes<br />

You can also vote on-line at www.nfas.net/<br />

Voting ends at midnight on 10 th February 2013 for electronic votes<br />

2012/13 2013/14 should Proposed this amendments be 2013/14Proposed to NFAS rules amendments to NFAS rules<br />

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NFAS Membership Number: ____________________________<br />

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Bowclass (please circle): AFB BB BH CL FS HT LB PV UL XB<br />

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For Proposal B only Full full adult members who predominantly shoot in Longbow class can can vote.<br />

All Full full adult members can vote for proposals Proposal C and the Safety Safety Policy Policy.<br />

See pages 27-30 XX to XX for details for details of proposals. of Please indicate your preferences below with a tick to show whether you accept or reject a<br />

proposal.<br />

Proposal Accept Reject<br />

Committee amendment to Safety Policy<br />

Proposal B – amendment to Style Rule for Longbow<br />

Proposal C – amendment to Shooting Rule 19 on use of cameras<br />

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voted upon.<br />

Proposal D about kneeling shots was not put forward at the AGM and so is not being voted<br />

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Proposal E about crossbow cocking aids was not put forward at the AGM and so is not being<br />

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Targets and tantrums!<br />

Part Four: The Amazing Anteater<br />

by Mark Jones, Excaliber Archers<br />

THE final chapter in my series is a combination of all<br />

the techniques tried and tested on previous projects.<br />

Why an anteater? (At this point my number one son<br />

Pete will be cringing!) As a small boy his granny used<br />

to read him a story about the Amazing Anteater who<br />

used to pick up all the sweets dropped by the children<br />

with its long tongue. This became his favourite<br />

animal. As he shoots Bowhunter we thought this<br />

would make a unique Christmas present.<br />

The base ‘victim’ was a very worn out McKenzie<br />

black walking bear. The front foot was missing, the<br />

joint in the middle was held together with gaffer<br />

tape and the kill area had more holes than a colander<br />

(some archers would consider this to be still in pretty<br />

good shape!)<br />

Taking a photo from a book I traced an outline to<br />

get a rough idea of scale... head length and tail length<br />

compared to body length. I then measured the old<br />

target and, using these for my calculation, I found<br />

that from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail it<br />

would end up 7ft long!<br />

I decided the first job would be to mend the head<br />

and middle joints. This was done using Titebond,<br />

which I knew could be carved and sanded into shape.<br />

(A quick tip I learnt from previous targets: where<br />

the joints have been repaired or are very tight, spray<br />

them with cheap silicone spray polish. This makes<br />

them easier to put together and pull apart.)<br />

The next step was to put the target together and<br />

lay it on the ground. Then, using my outline as a guide<br />

for scale, I cut a large piece of Kingspan for the tail,<br />

and judged how long I would need to extend the nose.<br />

The head section was now carved down by roughly<br />

removing the old ears and features of the bear. I<br />

lengthened the nose with a piece of dowel pushed<br />

into a hole I had drilled in the original bear’s nose.<br />

The dowel was covered in adhesive foam and, when it<br />

dried, this and the rest of the head was carved and<br />

sanded into the correct shape.<br />

I then started on the rear end and tail. The<br />

Kingspan was carved to the round shape of the bear’s<br />

rear. Four dowels were drilled and glued into the<br />

bear’s rear, with approximately 12 inches left sticking<br />

out. The Kingspan is fairly soft so, with a good<br />

push, the tail section was carefully pushed onto the<br />

protruding dowels until it sat flush up against the<br />

target. More adhesive foam was then used on both<br />

sides of the tail piece to secure.<br />

Pete shoots a fairly powerful compound and I knew<br />

that with repeated shooting the kill area would not<br />

last very long if I only filled it with foam. Again, my<br />

good friend Tony Weston and I had worked out that<br />

you could fit a Rinehart target plug in the kill area.<br />

This would make the target last considerably longer<br />

as it is made from the same stuff as Rinehart targets.<br />

So with a little scheming by my dear wife, the<br />

required insert was purchased from The <strong>Archery</strong><br />

Company and<br />

smuggled past<br />

the number<br />

one son.<br />

Now the “fun”<br />

part; cutting<br />

out the<br />

round(ish) hole<br />

in the kill area<br />

allowing me to<br />

insert the new<br />

plug. Enter one<br />

extremely<br />

vicious pad saw<br />

(very sharp,<br />

with long<br />

teeth), a large<br />

sheet to catch<br />

the mess, two<br />

men, a large piece of timber and a sledge hammer.<br />

The rest I will leave to your imagination, but it would<br />

have made a wonderful video (except the wife was<br />

too busy laughing to film it!)<br />

Some two hours later it was finally in position after<br />

having been tested to fit about 30 times, each time<br />

gradually carving away the old material until the final<br />

adjustment was made and it fitted.<br />

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The timber protected the new insert from the<br />

sledge hammer and once in place it was then sanded<br />

on both sides to match the body shape.<br />

A new leg pole was fitted into the front leg; adhesive<br />

foam surrounded it before it was carved and<br />

shaped into a new foot. Using foam to build up the<br />

details on the back leg, this was also carved to match<br />

the front. The tail was carved to create a shaggy hair<br />

effect.<br />

Once all the parts were smoothed and sanded to my<br />

satisfaction, the kill area on the insert was marked<br />

and burnt in with the hot wire.<br />

The final finishing was with a coat of PVA and a covering<br />

of muslin over all three pieces. After several<br />

days of drying I used my picture as a reference for<br />

the colours and shading.<br />

The making of this target must have been the best<br />

kept secret in the NFAS archery world. All our<br />

friends knew what was going on, just not the number<br />

one son (hehehe).<br />

I will never forget the look on Pete’s face at<br />

Christmas when he unwrapped each part and realised<br />

what it was. I almost forgot he was 23 years old and<br />

not five anymore!<br />

All the work had paid off big time, and if you are<br />

really lucky and go into the woods in certain parts of<br />

Devon you may even come across The Amazing<br />

Anteater!<br />

Mark Jones<br />

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Bryan Allen LEFA Applied for Justin Mosley Albion May-15<br />

Lynn Ball Yorick Bowmen Nov-15 Michael Murphy Bisley Bowmen Jun-16<br />

Scott Ball Yorick Bowmen Nov-15 Tony Nelson Castle Bowmen Feb-16<br />

Tony Boone S.C.F.A. Jun-16 Paul Nicholas Paget De Vesey May-15<br />

Colin Bonfield Kings Lynn FA Nov-16 Luca Parrella Celtic Harmony Nov-13<br />

Trevor Borrington Hanson Oct-12 Eileen Pass Oakridge Archers Feb-15<br />

Andrew Bowskill Bowmen Of Bude Dec-12 Cherrie Peabody Black Arrow Sep-15<br />

Brian Brown Buzzard Bowman Mar-13 Carol Pearce Longbow Heritage Feb-13<br />

Bob Bruce Whitefriers Bowmen Jul-15 Mike Piela Kings Heath Archers Nov-16<br />

Sandi Cackett Tavistock Co of Archers Dec-12 Terry Ridal Pennington Archers Nov-13<br />

Adrian Caddy Independent May-15 Ken Ridge Old Delph Jan-15<br />

Martin Cane S.V.Y.F. Jul-13 Melanie Roberts Holm bush Aug-15<br />

John Challis Independent Feb-15 Stephen Robinson Castle Bowmen Nov-13<br />

Lewis Chuck Duvelle Nov-14 Geoffrey Rose Ashcome Valley Archers Dec-12<br />

Clifford V Clarkson Holmbush FA May-15 David Sanderson Independent Mar-13<br />

Sue Cooke Whitefriers Bowmen Jul-15 Elaine Sellors Centura Nov-16<br />

Richard Cope Spirit Of Sherwood May-15 Emma Shadwell Goshawk Jul-14<br />

Anne Mary Davies Elmtree May-15 Christopher Sharp Derwynd Mar-13<br />

Alan Dennis Balland Bowmen Jul-14 Chris Smith Hanson Bowmen Nov-15<br />

Bruno Dewaele Bowmen Of Bude Nov-15 Daniel Smith Lyme Valley Mar-13<br />

Lyn Dickason Spirit of the Greenman Dec-12 Rachel Smith Lyme Valley Mar-13<br />

Penelope Dickson White Horse <strong>Archery</strong> Mar-15 Michael Smith Pennington Archers Nov-13<br />

John Dorning Ye Olde Delph Sept-15 Colin Smithers Elmtree Nov-15<br />

Debbie Downer Company Of Sixty Nov-13 Martin Snowden Independant Jul-15<br />

Michael Eden Kings Heath Dec-12 Scott Stanbury Artemis Nov-16<br />

David Fuller North Lakes Sep-13 Roger Stokes Black Country Archers Nov-15<br />

Samantha Gascoigne Spirit of Sherwood Feb-16 Mark Taylor Artemis Archers Jul-14<br />

Lee Gear Arms of Old Sep-15 Bruce Taylor White Horse <strong>Archery</strong> Mar-15<br />

Hazel Gear Arms of Old Dec-12 Jonathan Throup Pines Park Archers May-15<br />

Joe Gill SCFA Jul - 15 Bernard Todd Wyre Hall <strong>Field</strong> Archers Nov-15<br />

James Gillespie Cloth Of Gold Nov-13 Mary Todd Wyre Hall <strong>Field</strong> Archers Nov-15<br />

Alex Grant Ye Olde Delph Apr-13 Sue Walker LEFA Dec -15<br />

Pennie Grew Tendering <strong>Field</strong> Archers Jul-15 Tina Waller Green Man Feb-16<br />

Roger Grew Tendering <strong>Field</strong> Archers Jul-15 Philip Warriner Albion Mar-16<br />

John Griffiths Paget de Vesey Nov-16 Richard Warriner Albion Sep-13<br />

George Hampson Poulter Guys Nov-13 Kenneth Watson Kings Heath Applied for<br />

Doug Hart Long Eaton Apr-15 Brian Webster Shipley Outlaws May-13<br />

Brian Hannan Cobra Jan-16 Tony Weston Orion Jan-15<br />

Nicholas Hawken Muscovy Archers Nov-15 Peter Whieldon Long Eaton Nov-15<br />

Jillian Haynes Pride Park Archers Jan-17 Alan White South Wilts AC Jul-14<br />

Richard Head Bath Archers Dec-12 Neville Wilson Avalon Feb-15<br />

Alan Healy Forest Of Arden Feb-15 Robert Williams Holmbush Aug-15<br />

Ben Hearne Excalibur Nov-13<br />

Theresa Hearne Excalibur Nov-13<br />

Simon Henshall Lyme Valley Nov-13<br />

Kay-Leona Hodgkinson Artemis Archers Mar-16<br />

Alfred Holder Royal Richmond AC Jan-15<br />

Matthew Hopewell Charnwood Feb-15<br />

Richard Hornsby Westcombe Nov-13 COACH TRAINERS<br />

Peter Humphrey The London Archers Nov-15 Lynn Asbury Long Eaton Feb-15<br />

Jane Hunt Lyme Valley Jul-14 Peter Asbury Long Eaton Feb-15<br />

Patrick Hutchinson Westcombe FA Nov-16 John Bagnall Lyme Valley Jul -15<br />

Norman Jackson Seedfield Nov-13 Nigel Bell Cheshire Oak Jun-15<br />

Les James Tavistock C Of A Oct-15 Bernie Britton Cheshire Oak Feb-16<br />

Stanley Jenkins Oakridge Archers Feb-15 Paul Colley Spirit Of Sherwood May-15<br />

Mark Jones Excalibur Nov-13 Mary Hannan Cobra Jan-16<br />

Patricia Jones Excalibur Nov-13 Peter Kendrick Artemis Archers Jul-14<br />

Martin Jones Kings Heath Nov-12 Ian Ross Goshawk Archers Mar-15<br />

Terry Jones Oakridge Archers Jul-14 Robin Sutherland Black Sheep Archers Jan-16<br />

Robert Jones Black Arrow Nov-16 Mike Williams Red Arrow Archers Jun-15<br />

Frank Jones Old Delph Dec-14<br />

Martin Joy Noak Hill Archers Jul-15 ASSISTANT COACHES<br />

Paul Little Noak Hill Archers Jul-15 Alison Coley Pride Park Nov-16<br />

Harry Livsey Cobra Jan-15 Lynn Kendrick Black Sheep Archers Nov-14<br />

Peter Longley Bowmen Of Bude Feb-15 Mark Hanson Black Sheep Archers Nov-14<br />

Glenn Martin Bisley Bowmen Jul - 15 Mark Newell Long Eaton FA Nov-15<br />

Claire Marshall Wyre Hall <strong>Field</strong> Archers Nov-15 Carl Asbury Long Eaton Jul-16<br />

Alberto Martinelli Cloth Of Gold Nov-16 Alastair Wren Avalon Jul -16<br />

Peter Masters Independent Apr-15 Anne-Marie Ross Goshawk Archers Mar-15<br />

Gillian Mill Spirit Of Sherwood May-15<br />

Stephen Mill Spirit Of Sherwood May-15<br />

Terry Mills Fleet Ibex Feb-15<br />

Pat Morrow Pride Park Archers Nov-15


<strong>National</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Archery</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />

3D Championships<br />

25th and 26th May 2013<br />

Osmaston Park, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LW<br />

by kind permission of Sir Peter Walker of Okeover Estate<br />

IMPORTANT: Please note the course allocation for this year’s competition overleaf.<br />

This is particularly important for shoot guardians.<br />

ENTRY FEES - Adults £30.00, U16s/U12s £5.00. Half price if shooting one day only.<br />

PAYMENT WITH ENTRY PLEASE.<br />

Title:<br />

Name:<br />

Club:<br />

NFAS No:<br />

Class:<br />

Status:<br />

Year:<br />

Day:<br />

Fee:<br />

Patches:<br />

Enter Mr, Mrs, Miss.<br />

Enter name which will appear on score card. Including a first name is a help and<br />

makes administration easier.<br />

The club entered will be your club for the duration of the shoot. Please note that<br />

GNAS, EFAA, BBA, BLBS etc are not valid clubs.<br />

Current membership number.<br />

AFB, BB, BH, CL, FS, HT, LB, UL, XB, PV.<br />

M - Gent, F - Lady, U16 Boy - Junior Boy, U16 Girl - Junior Girl, U12 Boy - Cub<br />

Boy, U12 Girl - Cub Girl.<br />

U16s/U12s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/SHOOT GUARDIAN.<br />

Please make this clear on the entry form. Only one U16/U12 per parent/shoot<br />

guardian. PLEASE STATE AGE OF JUNIORS.<br />

To be eligible, please enter year in which a previous <strong>National</strong> Champs (Annuals or<br />

3Ds) has been shot OR provide proof of attendance at THREE shoots shot in the<br />

style intended on entering the 3D Championships. (Score cards signed by the shoot<br />

organiser AND from three different clubs/shoots.)<br />

A Statement of Attendance is not acceptable.<br />

If shooting ONE DAY ONLY please enter SAT or SUN.<br />

Enter shooting fee in this column.<br />

Put a tick in this column if you would like one Champs patch - two ticks if you want<br />

two! Add £2.50 per patch.<br />

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR ENTRY IS CORRECT - Admin cannot be held responsible for your errors.<br />

CLOSING DATE - Monday, 20th May.<br />

CANCELLATIONS - For cancellations after this date please ring 01623 825127.<br />

SEND ENTRIES TO: Mrs Sam Gascoigne, 1 Woodhead Close, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts, NG21 9RE<br />

EMAIL - 3Dchamps@nfas.net<br />

CHEQUES/POSTAL ORDERS payable to “NFAS”.<br />

Admin will try to accommodate requests for shooting with a partner but cannot guarantee this except on medical<br />

grounds. Where different styles mean that partners would normally shoot different courses and both partners still wish<br />

to shoot together, you should indicate which partner intends to shoot non-competitively (that is on a different course<br />

from other archers in his/her bow class). Any request to shoot with another archer/helper on medical grounds requires<br />

suitable medical evidence to be provided a minimum two weeks prior to the event.<br />

Any archer who submits a list of demands about who they will/will not shoot with (children, named individuals etc) may<br />

find that their application is not accepted.


Registration:<br />

8.30am Registration:<br />

to 9.30am SHARP<br />

8.30am to both 9.30am daysSHARP<br />

both days<br />

It would be greatly appreciated if you would collect and<br />

It<br />

return<br />

would<br />

cards<br />

be greatly<br />

as promptly<br />

appreciated<br />

as possible<br />

if you would<br />

as there<br />

collect<br />

is a<br />

and<br />

lot of<br />

return<br />

work to<br />

cards<br />

be done<br />

as promptly<br />

both before<br />

as possible<br />

and after<br />

as<br />

the<br />

there<br />

shoot.<br />

is a lot<br />

Thank<br />

of<br />

work<br />

you.<br />

to be done both before and after the shoot. Thank<br />

you.<br />

dIRECTIONS: Please see maps above.<br />

DIRECTIONS: Please see maps above.<br />

The course layout will be as follows:<br />

The<br />

Course<br />

course<br />

1: Hunting<br />

layout will<br />

Tackle<br />

be as<br />

and<br />

follows:<br />

Primitive;<br />

Course<br />

Course<br />

1:<br />

2:<br />

Hunting<br />

American<br />

Tackle<br />

Flatbow<br />

and<br />

and<br />

Primitive;<br />

Longbow;<br />

Course<br />

Course<br />

2:<br />

3:<br />

American<br />

Bowhunter,<br />

Flatbow<br />

Unlimited<br />

and<br />

and<br />

Longbow;<br />

Crossbow;<br />

Course<br />

Course<br />

3:<br />

4:<br />

Bowhunter,<br />

Barebow, Compound<br />

Unlimited and<br />

Limited<br />

Crossbow;<br />

and<br />

Course<br />

Freestyle.<br />

4: Barebow, Compound Limited and<br />

Freestyle.<br />

ImPORTANT: It is your responsibility to ensure that all<br />

IMPORTANT:<br />

U16/12 archers<br />

It is<br />

are<br />

your<br />

with<br />

responsibility<br />

a shoot guardian<br />

to ensure<br />

on their<br />

that<br />

allocated<br />

course.<br />

all<br />

U16/U12 archers<br />

When<br />

are<br />

booking<br />

with a shoot<br />

in please<br />

guardian<br />

state<br />

on<br />

the<br />

their<br />

name<br />

allocated<br />

of<br />

the guardian<br />

course.<br />

who<br />

When<br />

is<br />

booking<br />

to shoot<br />

in<br />

with<br />

please<br />

the U16/12<br />

state the<br />

archer.<br />

name of<br />

the<br />

Only<br />

guardian<br />

one U16/12<br />

who is<br />

archer<br />

to shoot<br />

per<br />

with<br />

target/per<br />

the U16/U12<br />

guardian.<br />

archer.<br />

Only one U16/U12 archer per target/per guardian.<br />

CATERING: Food on all courses and camping field.<br />

CATERING: Food on all courses and camping field.<br />

TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE: 13 Market Place,<br />

TOURIST<br />

Ashbourne,<br />

INFORMATION<br />

DE6 1EU.<br />

OFFICE: 13 Market Place,<br />

Ashbourne,<br />

Tel: 01335 343666.<br />

DE6 1EU.<br />

Tel:<br />

Email:<br />

01335<br />

ashbourneinfo@derbyshiredales.gov.uk<br />

343666.<br />

Email: ashbourneinfo@derbyshiredales.gov.uk<br />

34<br />

CAMPING/PARKING: Follow NFAS signs.<br />

There CAMPING/PARKING: will be a charge Follow of £4 per NFAS tent, signs. £7 per caravan per<br />

There<br />

night,<br />

will<br />

collected<br />

be a charge<br />

by the<br />

of<br />

NFAS.<br />

£4 per<br />

Please<br />

tent, £6<br />

do<br />

per<br />

NOT<br />

caravan<br />

send to<br />

per<br />

night,<br />

admin<br />

collected<br />

with your<br />

by<br />

entry<br />

NFAS.<br />

form.<br />

Please do NOT send to admin<br />

with<br />

Please<br />

your<br />

dO<br />

entry<br />

NOT<br />

form.<br />

arrive before 12 noon on Friday as<br />

Please<br />

Trade Stands<br />

DO NOT<br />

and<br />

arrive<br />

logistics<br />

before<br />

need<br />

12 noon<br />

access.<br />

on Friday as<br />

Trade<br />

Please<br />

Stands<br />

depart<br />

and<br />

no later<br />

logistics<br />

than 12<br />

need<br />

noon<br />

access.<br />

on Monday.<br />

Please depart no later than 12 noon on Monday.<br />

FACILITIES: Water on site. Portable toilet blocks will be<br />

FACILITIES:<br />

available as<br />

Water<br />

always.<br />

on<br />

Please<br />

site. Portable<br />

use your<br />

toilet<br />

designated<br />

blocks will<br />

toilets<br />

be<br />

-<br />

available<br />

they will be<br />

as<br />

signed<br />

always.<br />

‘Ladies’<br />

Please<br />

or<br />

use<br />

‘Gents’.<br />

your designated toilets -<br />

they will be signed ‘Ladies’ or ‘Gents’.<br />

Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a lead and under<br />

Dogs<br />

control<br />

are<br />

AT<br />

permitted,<br />

ALL TIMES<br />

but<br />

as<br />

must<br />

per<br />

be<br />

NFAS<br />

kept<br />

rules.<br />

on a lead and under<br />

control AT ALL TIMES as per NFAS rules.<br />

Smoking in the woodland is NOT permitted, with the<br />

Smoking<br />

exception<br />

in<br />

of<br />

the<br />

the<br />

woodland<br />

catering<br />

is<br />

stops,<br />

NOT<br />

where<br />

permitted,<br />

they<br />

with<br />

MUST<br />

the<br />

be<br />

exception<br />

extinguished<br />

of the<br />

in<br />

catering<br />

the sand<br />

stops,<br />

buckets<br />

where<br />

provided<br />

they MUST<br />

NOT<br />

be<br />

on<br />

extinguished<br />

the<br />

ground.<br />

in the sand buckets provided, NOT on the<br />

ground. PLEASE leave the courses/site free of litter.<br />

No PLEASE rubbish is leave to be the left courses/site on site if the free bins/skips of litter. are<br />

No rubbish<br />

full -<br />

is<br />

you<br />

to<br />

brought<br />

be left on<br />

it,<br />

site<br />

you<br />

if<br />

take<br />

the bins/skips<br />

it away!<br />

are<br />

PLEASE full drive - you with brought care and it, courtesy you take at it all away! times. There<br />

PLEASE<br />

is a maximum<br />

drive with<br />

speed<br />

care<br />

limit<br />

and<br />

of<br />

courtesy<br />

15mph throughout<br />

at all times.<br />

the<br />

There<br />

is<br />

estate.<br />

a maximum speed limit of 15mph throughout the estate.<br />

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE<br />

PLEASE<br />

PARKING<br />

FOLLOW<br />

MARSHALS<br />

THE<br />

-<br />

INSTRUCTIONS<br />

They are volunteers<br />

OF THE<br />

and are<br />

PARKnot<br />

ING<br />

there<br />

MARSHALS<br />

to be verbally<br />

- They<br />

or physically<br />

are volunteers<br />

abused.<br />

and are not there<br />

to be verbally or physically abused.<br />

For trade enquiries please contact the <strong>Field</strong> Officer, Dave<br />

For<br />

Fuller,<br />

trade<br />

tel<br />

enquiries<br />

01768 88621<br />

please<br />

or<br />

contact<br />

email field@nfas.net<br />

the <strong>Field</strong> Officer, Dave<br />

Fuller, tel 01768 88621 or email field@nfas.net


To remove cut carefully along dotted line<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Archery</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />

3D Championships<br />

25th and 26th May 2013<br />

Osmaston Park, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LW<br />

by kind permission of Sir Peter Walker of Okeover Estate<br />

Title Name<br />

Club<br />

NFAS No Class Status Year Day Fee Patch<br />

Totals<br />

Grand Total<br />

Please give a contact telephone number and/or email in case we need to contact you: ................................................................................................................................<br />

Closing date: Monday, 20th May 2013<br />

Please return completed form to: Mrs Sam Gascoigne, 1 Woodhead Close, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts, NG21 9RE.<br />

In case of queries tel 01623 825127 or email 3Dchamps@nfas.net


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It’s not my fault! (Episode 1)<br />

by Paul Colley<br />

I AM a member of the Spirit of Sherwood <strong>Field</strong><br />

<strong>Archery</strong> Club, based in Warsop, Nottinghamshire, and<br />

have been shooting since mid 2005. There are several<br />

reasons why I continue to shoot and, more importantly,<br />

enjoy shooting. I list some here:<br />

l It gets me out in the fresh air where I can enjoy<br />

Britain's ‘green and pleasant woodlands’;<br />

l It is a good hobby, and one I can afford;<br />

l I am meeting and making good friends;<br />

l The attitude of most archers is based around<br />

‘enjoying the day’;<br />

l And... I have a laugh listening to and adding to the<br />

list of good humoured excuses as to why we miss a<br />

target that we just should not miss!<br />

Many things keep a smile on my face, but especially<br />

the excuses that we all make when we shoot badly. I<br />

have now joined in with the veteran archers and can<br />

make excuses with the best of them, so I thought it<br />

was time to write a few of them down and share them<br />

with everyone else. Those who will find this list useful<br />

will be:<br />

u Archers who have run out of their own excuses<br />

(rare, I know);<br />

u Archers who don’t know how to make excuses and<br />

would like an idea of where to start (I am sure there<br />

are at least two of these in the NFAS!);<br />

u Archers who have been very good in the past but<br />

do not want to be so competitive anymore;<br />

u Cocky archers who tell people they are good but<br />

then shoot badly.<br />

Some of the excuses that I have heard have obviously<br />

been made in jest. Some of them have been<br />

based on technical points and some on the surroundings,<br />

but the funniest ones are those spontaneous<br />

ones that are made by people who believe what they<br />

are saying at the time.<br />

I have brought a laugh to many a group when hearing<br />

such an excuse and saying loudly: ‘That's excuse No<br />

108 in the list of excuses folks’. The archer will then<br />

realise what they have said and join in the laughing.<br />

What other sport could you get away with that in?<br />

I have decided to split the excuses into categories<br />

and have settled on the following headings:<br />

Equipment, Nature, People, Others.<br />

So for the first section:<br />

Equipment: The Bow<br />

n ‘I’ve just fitted a new string and it’s not bedded in<br />

yet’ (I tried this one at the 2007 <strong>National</strong>s in Usk.<br />

Surprisingly people laughed at me!)<br />

n ‘I’ve only had the bow for a short while and I’m not<br />

used to it yet’<br />

n ‘I had a problem with my main bow so I had to go<br />

back to my old one’<br />

n ‘I made the mistake of letting someone else use my<br />

bow and it just doesn’t pull right now’<br />

n ‘My nuts aren’t tight enough’ (Oooh Matron)<br />

n ‘I’ve damaged my Allen key and can’t tighten it correctly’<br />

n ‘This pulley's a bit stiff’<br />

n ‘A leaf got stuck in the bottom of my string when I<br />

leaned it against that tree and it changed the direction<br />

of my shot!’ (Yes... someone did say this!)<br />

n ‘I hit a pot hole in the car and I’m sure it has bent<br />

my bow’<br />

n ‘I grip my bow that hard when I shoot that it’s<br />

bending it!’ (From the Uri Geller ‘School of <strong>Archery</strong>’)<br />

n ‘My bow was leaning against a tree while I pulled my<br />

arrows and a dog wee’d on it. It’s never been the<br />

same since!’ (No dog was harmed in the making of<br />

this comment!)<br />

n ‘I have to cant my bow because the ledge is not<br />

straight, but then my eyeball’s not level’ (Oh yes she<br />

did!)<br />

n ‘This bow’s not been the same since we had that<br />

hot spell’ (Obviously an old excuse)<br />

n ‘I’ve got to stop letting the wife clean my bow, I’m<br />

sure she puts it in the dishwasher!’<br />

n ‘Any other day I would have hit everything with<br />

this bow but today, it just won’t shoot straight’<br />

n ‘I shoot well with this bow on my own target but it<br />

doesn’t like these’<br />

n ‘I was just letting go and my bow moved!’<br />

n ‘Look how level this bow shoots’ (takes his shot and<br />

misses boss) ‘That’s because I shot it to show you<br />

how level it shoots and I’m taller than the boss’ (Yes,<br />

he did!)<br />

n ‘If only this bow would shoot how it used to when<br />

Dave had it’<br />

n ‘When I bought this bow he said it was fast and<br />

accurate. I took it back and he shot it and it worked<br />

OK for him but I must have the wrong arm muscles!’<br />

n ‘I fitted a new leather grip last week and I can get<br />

a good grip now … can’t hit owt, but I’ve got of good<br />

grip of her’<br />

n ‘Can you see that stain just above the grip … that<br />

puts me off and makes me miss’<br />

n ‘This is one of Andy Soars bows and it doesn’t hit a<br />

thing ..’ (It’s the bow then!)<br />

n ‘I must have put this bow together wrong. It’s<br />

shooting too high’<br />

By the keeper of excuses<br />

Paul Colley<br />

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Thank you NFAS -<br />

and thank you Sport England!<br />

SOME of you may remember 24th June 2012. We do! Much like now it<br />

rained and we celebrated our first birthday with an open shoot.<br />

Our shoot was the best that we could do with limited resources. We<br />

hand built our bosses from cardboard, carpet and rubber and borrowed<br />

some 3Ds. We were as creative as we could be with 20 small bosses which<br />

were in danger of being washed away.<br />

After the shoot we received a great deal of positive feed back for our<br />

first effort, but within those comments we could hear... “Shame about all<br />

those small bosses” and “Where were the Dragons?”<br />

What none of our visitors knew was that we were one of two clubs invited to pilot the Sport<br />

England grant system - and we were already working on it.<br />

I will not lie to you guys and girls out there, it is hard work. And it is frustrating. But IT IS<br />

WORTH IT!<br />

Having worked our way through all the stages of the application, the grant was submitted at the<br />

end of summer. And then we chewed our fingers to the bone waiting to find out if we had made<br />

the grade. Well we did! And on 19th December Sport England awarded us our grant of just under<br />

£10,000.<br />

By the time you read this we will have proper bosses, training bows and 3Ds, as well as somewhere<br />

to keep everything. But none of this would have been possible without our unsung heroes at<br />

NFAS, namely Richard Dobson and Mike Cobban.<br />

Our thanks to Mike Cobban for all his hard work in getting Sport England to recognise NFAS as<br />

a separate entity to <strong>Archery</strong> UK, and then his continued support throughout the process of the<br />

application, especially when I ran out of fingers and toes to add up with.<br />

And thanks to Richard Dobson, for all his help and support in ensuring that we met the requirements<br />

of Sport England in terms of the committee set-up and the wording of our Constitution, as<br />

well his encouragement when I got the screaming ab dabs about the application process. So a<br />

really big thanks to them both.<br />

Lastly I have to thank all those members of our club who supported the application process and<br />

gave their input and ideas about what, when and how we should go about things.<br />

So on 23rd June we are going to have another 2x20 shoot, but this time there will be 3Ds and<br />

Dragons!<br />

We look forward to seeing not only those of you who came last year but also some new faces<br />

too.<br />

Again, thank you NFAS!<br />

Karen Bond<br />

The Magic Dragon Archers<br />

Coffee Break Quiz Answers<br />

Answers from page 6<br />

42<br />

15. Adam Ant<br />

16. Conservative<br />

17. A petty sin<br />

18. The gnu<br />

19. Conifers<br />

20. Richard Branson<br />

11. Minoan<br />

12. On the Moon<br />

13. Campaign for Nuclear<br />

Disarmament<br />

14. Venus<br />

6. Tasman Sea<br />

7. Mercury and Earth<br />

8. Lhasa<br />

9. Canoe racing<br />

10. Union<br />

1. 1962<br />

2. Only When I Laugh<br />

3. ‘The Fridge’<br />

4. Blegium<br />

5. Antarctica


The 2013 Scottish 50/50 Championships<br />

<br />

Easter Weekend<br />

March 30th & 31st 2013<br />

at<br />

Parton, near Castle Douglas,<br />

Dumfries & Galloway.<br />

DG7 3NE.<br />

Registration: 8.30am to 9.30am both days.<br />

ENTRY FEES<br />

Adults - - £10.00. (Half price if only shooting for one day.)<br />

All cheques & postal orders must be made payable to<br />

AULD KIRK BOWMEN<br />

and sent with entry to:<br />

Scottish Champs Entry, Auld Kirk Bowmen,<br />

Kirkland of Parton, Castle Douglas, DG7 3NE.<br />

N.B. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT.<br />

ENTRIES WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 350 ARCHERS.<br />

A RESERVE LIST WILL BE MADE WHEN THIS TARGET HAS BEEN MET.<br />

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />

To enter this shoot you must have shot in a previous NFAS Champs (Scottish, 3D or <strong>National</strong>)<br />

or enclose three shoot cards from NFAS open shoots.<br />

You must shoot the style you enter on this form. Changes on the day will not be accepted.<br />

NFAS Membership cards MUST be shown to admin on signing in.<br />

CLOSING DATE<br />

Entries, with fees, to be received by Friday 15th March 2013.<br />

Entries received after this date will not be accepted.<br />

CANCELLATIONS<br />

For cancellations after this date please ring: 01644 470311<br />

Refunds will not be given for cancellations made after the closing date.<br />

SCORE CARDS<br />

If you require your score cards at the end of the shoot, please provide a stamped SAE and<br />

they will be posted to you. You will not be able to take score cards home on the day.<br />

PATCHES<br />

Scottish Champs Patches are available, by pre order only, at £4 each. Please state how many patches<br />

you require on the entry form.


GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

Members ONLY are allowed on course, including guests.<br />

Dogs are allowed on site, but MUST be kept on a lead.<br />

Catering will be available on both courses and at assembly.<br />

Score Cards must be collected from Registration between 8.30am & 9.30am. Archers whose<br />

cards are not collected at close of registration will not be shooting that day. Only collect score<br />

cards for archers whom you are quite sure are on site and are intending to shoot.<br />

<br />

talled, checked and put in the appropriate boxes.<br />

All cards must be checked and signed by the scorer and the competitor.<br />

Please return cards as promptly as possible .<br />

<br />

HAVE BEEN HANDED IN.<br />

Failure to observe Rules of Shooting, on-course coaching, changing of groups or other disruptive<br />

behaviour will render those involved liable to disqualification and removal from the<br />

course. Parents or shoot guardians of under 16s will be responsible for their safe and proper<br />

behaviour. We reserve the right to refuse entries from archers who failed to observe these rules<br />

at the previous years championships.<br />

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />

To enter this shoot you must have shot in a previous NFAS Champs (Scottish, 3D or<br />

<strong>National</strong>) or enclose three shoot cards from NFAS open shoots.<br />

You must also shoot the style you enter on this form. Changes on the day will not be accepted.<br />

NFAS Membership cards MUST be shown to admin on signing in.<br />

Directions to Parton<br />

From the North: Take the M74 to Junction 15 (Signed Dumfries, Selkirk and Moffat)<br />

Turn right at the roundabout on to the A701 and continue on until you reach the roundabout<br />

at Dumfries bypass (A75). Then follow the directions from Dumfries.<br />

From the South: Follow the M6 to Carlisle, continuing on the A74 to Gretna. Bear left<br />

onto the A75 (signed Dumfries and Stranraer). Follow the road to the roundabout at the<br />

A74. Then follow the directions from Dumfries.<br />

From Dumfries: On reaching A75, follow the sign for Stranraer and travel on through<br />

Crocketford and Springholm.<br />

At the roundabout outside Castle Douglas follow the by-pass towards Stranraer.<br />

After approx 1mile turn right onto the A713 to Ayr.<br />

Follow the A713 through Crossmichael. After approx. 4 miles you will arrive at Parton.<br />

On entering the village take the right fork at the village hall. The car-park will be signed<br />

from here.


The 2013 Scottish 50/50 Championships Entry Form<br />

THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL.<br />

NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________<br />

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________<br />

________________________________________________________________________<br />

PHONE NUMBER: _________________________________________________________________<br />

EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________<br />

Memb No: Current NFAS membership number<br />

Title: Enter Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss or Master<br />

Name: Enter name as it will appear on Score Card, including a first name.<br />

Club: The Club entered will be your Club for the duration of the shoot.<br />

Status: G - Gent; L - Lady; Junior Boy (aged 12-15); Junior Girl (aged 12-15); U12B (Boy under 12); U12G (Girl under 12)<br />

UNDER 16s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SHOOT GUARDIAN. (Please name guardian on entry form.)<br />

Class: AFB, BB, BH, CL, FS, HT, LB, PV, UL, XB. (You must shoot the style you enter on this form. Changes on the day<br />

will not be accepted.)<br />

Year: Enter year in which a previous NFAS Champs (<strong>National</strong>, 3D, Scottish) has been shot, or enclose three shoot cards<br />

from open shoots.<br />

Day: If ONLY shooting ONE DAY please enter Sat or Sun.<br />

Fee: Enter shooting fee in this column.<br />

Patch: Enter number of Champs Patches required. (£4 per patch.)<br />

To remove cut carefully along dotted line<br />

NFAS<br />

Memb No.<br />

Title Name Club Status Class Year Day Fee Patch<br />

Totals £<br />

Grand Total £<br />

____@£4<br />

=£<br />

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR ENTRY IS CORRECT - Admin cannot be held responsible for your errors!<br />

Douglas Mitchell Memorial Trophy<br />

<br />

Bowhunter buddies will not be allowed to shoot together unless it is a parent/guardian + junior. Entry to this class is free and will be<br />

taken at registration on the Saturday.<br />

e.<br />

AULD KIRK BOWMEN<br />

FORM TO: Scottish Champs Entry, Auld Kirk Bowmen, Kirkland of Parton, Castle Douglas, DG7 3NE, TO REACH US BY<br />

15th MARCH 2013.


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Shoot Reports<br />

14th October - Oakwood Bowmen Charity Shoot<br />

THANKS to everyone who attended our 2012 charity shoot on Sunday, 14th October. For some of the archers<br />

this was their first visit to an Oakwood Bowmen shoot. We hope they had a good time and will consider visiting<br />

us again in the future.<br />

The day started rather cold and overcast, but the sun did peep through the clouds later and the temperature<br />

rose one or two degrees to shake off a little of the chill.<br />

Numbers were down compared to previous charity shoots, but despite this we did manage to raise over<br />

£500, which was split between our two chosen charities, Downs Syndrome and the RSPCA.<br />

We would like to thank all the attending archers for their generosity in supporting the two charities.<br />

LONGBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Kevin Button 548<br />

Peter Warner 542<br />

Alfie Allen 538<br />

AMERICAN FLATBOW<br />

Gents<br />

John Ship 616<br />

Mark Allen 604<br />

Dave Challis 534<br />

Ladies<br />

Theresa Hearne 390<br />

COMPOUND LIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Duane Williams 696<br />

HUNTING TACKLE<br />

Gents<br />

Steve Rand 680<br />

Terry Plunkett 546<br />

Alan Dullage 546<br />

Ladies<br />

Clare Parfitt 468<br />

Amanda Grindell 426<br />

Carmel Bassett 416<br />

U16 Girls<br />

Emilia Dullage 482<br />

BAREBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Stuart Beckham 670<br />

Andrew Lehane 658<br />

Ben Hearne 592<br />

Ladies<br />

Linda Lehane 544<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Carl Hearne 536<br />

U12 Girls<br />

Isobel Dullage 536<br />

BOWHUNTER<br />

Gents<br />

Bob McGuire 736<br />

Dave Arnold 670<br />

Dave Sexton 618<br />

Ladies<br />

Olivia Morgan 654<br />

UNLIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Stone Hendrickson 730<br />

14th October - Ashcombe Valley Archers<br />

AFTER some awful weather leading up to the shoot<br />

the sun decided to show its face and, apart from one<br />

shower at around lunch time, the rest of the day was<br />

dry.<br />

110 archers came to shoot our course covering both<br />

sides of the road, with admin and catering in the car<br />

park to avoid the long walk to the far end of the<br />

woods.<br />

We received some very positive comments throughout<br />

the day, so well done to the course layers who<br />

managed to catch out quite a few with their devious<br />

target setting! Also well done to the catering team,<br />

who did a tremendous job feeding and watering<br />

everyone.<br />

We hope to see you all again in April.<br />

AMERICAN FLATBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Garfield Thomas Green Meadow 508<br />

Steve Rufus Windwhistle 456<br />

Dave Hadden Muscovy 436<br />

Ladies<br />

Margaret James South Hams 332<br />

Wendy Deane South Hams 302<br />

Roz Washington Holmbush 290<br />

BAREBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Dave Winmill Westcombe 606<br />

Mark Jones Excalibur 562<br />

Colin Price Lamberts Castle 560<br />

Ladies<br />

Trish Jones Excalibur 612<br />

Marlene Toomer Ballands 522<br />

Lynn Pottier Bowmen Of Bude 458<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Ben Winmill Westcombe 344<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Alex Robinson Belvedere 404<br />

Nat Robinson Belvedere 230<br />

U12 Girls<br />

Charlie Heaton Toad Hollow 180<br />

BOWHUNTER<br />

Gents<br />

Trevor Walter Green Meadow 672<br />

Paul Farr Green Meadow 592<br />

Mike Hawkins XX Archers 590<br />

Ladies<br />

Jane Walter Green Meadow 502<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Tom Farr Green Meadow 598<br />

COMPOUND LIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Bob Grimshaw Elmtree 670<br />

Send your shoot reports to shootreports@nfas for publication in the NFAS <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />

and on the NFAS Website.<br />

Please send photos separately and NOT embedded in the text.<br />

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Ladies<br />

Penny Kennedy Lamberts Castle 568<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Ben Macklin Osprey 430<br />

HUNTING TACKLE<br />

Gents<br />

Warren Pottier Bowmen Of Bude 568<br />

Terry Windsor Cranmore 522<br />

Paul Perks South Hams 518<br />

Ladies<br />

Anita Gibson Arms Of Old 462<br />

Rae Gulliver Ind 436<br />

Alison Perris Brothers In Arms 304<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Jo Vickery Ind 376<br />

LONGBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Paul Harrison Toad Hollow 460<br />

Rick Goulding Belvedere 458<br />

Jonathan House Westcombe 416<br />

Ladies<br />

Amber Clark Arms Of Old 234<br />

Kay Robinson Belvedere 54<br />

Rob Parfett Labyrinth 628<br />

Adrian Drew Elmtree 600<br />

Ladies<br />

Jenny Bellinger Bowmen Of Bude 564<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Stuart Medland South Hams 522<br />

PRIMITIVE<br />

Gents<br />

Richard Hornsby Longbow Heritage 490<br />

Alan Trim Ballands 350<br />

Brian Brown Buzzard Bowmen 292<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Christopher Brown Buzzard Bowmen 312<br />

CROSSBOW<br />

Gents<br />

James Rigler XX Archers 716<br />

Andy Macklin Osprey 704<br />

Phil Smith Ind 684<br />

UNLIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Chris Rothwell Brixham 732<br />

Alan Hearson Barnstaple 730<br />

(12 spots)<br />

Trevor Vanstone Elmtree 730<br />

(10 spots)<br />

FREESTYLE<br />

Gents<br />

Mike Charlesworth Tavistock 634<br />

Paul Medland South Hams 500<br />

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21st October - Long Eaton <strong>Field</strong> Archers<br />

AFTER a flurry of no-shows and on the day bookings, 144 archers descended on a misty Lount Wood for the<br />

Long Eaton Autumn Open.<br />

The club would like to thank everyone for their patience while we waited for people held up by the weather.<br />

This caused a delayed start. Sadly the wait did nothing for the mist and no ‘Daggers’, we didn’t hire fog<br />

machines!<br />

Certainly the fog caused some distance judging issues until after lunch, but overall the challenge was met<br />

with good cheer. At the end of the day the sun came out, whilst the ever thickening cloud in the distance held<br />

off until the evening and we got away with yet another dry open for 2012.<br />

As a club we would like to thank everyone for the kind comments they made to the marshals, the booking in<br />

team and the ladies in the catering team, and also for the emails and comments on the NFAS web board.<br />

There is a link to photos of the shoot on the web board.<br />

Our first shoot of 2013 will be on Sunday 5th May, and will be 40 3Ds as a pre-3D Champs preparation<br />

event. More details to follow soon.<br />

AMERICAN FLATBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Andy Betts Artemis 628<br />

Jason Peach Severn Valley 618<br />

Roly Bee 100 Yards Club 600<br />

Ladies<br />

Mandy Smith Hanson 538<br />

Kim Armitage Ind 532<br />

Dianne Fauvel Tofthill 384=<br />

Tammy Constance Albion 384=<br />

U16 Girls<br />

Emily Smith Hanson 524<br />

BAREBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Jez King Ind 654<br />

Martin Greenway Forest of Arden 650<br />

(1 spot)<br />

Pat Morrow Pride Park 650<br />

Ladies<br />

Sharon Jones Severn Valley 664<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Ben Straw Artemis 592<br />

Williams Doyle Lyme Valley 546<br />

Tyler Reynolds Forest of Arden 460<br />

BOWHUNTER<br />

Gents<br />

Phil Nadin Wasp 744<br />

Matthew Hopewell Charnwood 734<br />

Martyn Cotterill Hanson 722<br />

Ladies<br />

Lynne Ball Yorick 644<br />

Sam Haynes Hanson 536<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Zac Ball Yorick 696<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Cammie Ball Yorick 732<br />

Kai Tyrer-Williams Wolverine 650<br />

COMPOUND LIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Mark Taylor Artemis 796<br />

Scott Ball Yorick 754<br />

Darren Simrock Pines Park 744<br />

Ladies<br />

Jane Hunt Lyme Valley 772<br />

Karen Critchley Spirit of Sherwood 652<br />

UNLIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Tony Hunt Lyme Valley 872<br />

Tibor Lovasz 100 Yards Club 864<br />

Tim Chatfield Audley Parish 844<br />

Ladies<br />

Terri Boyce Nemesis 788<br />

FREESTYLE<br />

Gents<br />

Scott Stanbury Artemis 786<br />

David Johnson Severn Valley 650<br />

Mike Piela Kings Heath 598<br />

HUNTING TACKLE<br />

Gents<br />

Richard Davis Kings Norton TA 626<br />

Alan Healy Forest of Arden 622<br />

Alan Taylor Forest of Arden 616<br />

21st October - Seedfield Archers<br />

Ladies<br />

Susan Mulcahy Severn Valley 536<br />

Dawn Donohoe Ind 512<br />

Jo Morgan Forest of Arden 500<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Harry Shaw Pines Park 434<br />

U16 Girls<br />

Christine Lange Hanson 534<br />

Rhianne Davis Conisbrough Castle 458<br />

LONGBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Mark Tarbuck Robin Hood 640<br />

Ken Adams Spirit of Sherwood 612<br />

Jon Rudge Paget de Vesey 568<br />

Ladies<br />

Kay-Leona Hodgkinson<br />

Artemis 520<br />

Sue Fenyn Albion 508<br />

Wendy Young Robin Hood 426<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Aaron Hopewell Charnwood 536<br />

PRIMITIVE<br />

Gents<br />

Mark Corstin Black Eagle 460<br />

CROSSBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Chris Aston Ind 826<br />

Ken Titley Audley Parish 810<br />

John Anness Forest of Arden 782<br />

Report by Geoff McSweeney<br />

AS USUAL the weather during the week before the shoot was atrocious with<br />

heavy rain. However, it brightened up on the Saturday and the sun actually<br />

shone all day on the Sunday.<br />

This was our first novelty shoot with a<br />

Halloween theme. All the targets were hand<br />

made by our club members, which gave a very<br />

interesting course as nobody had seen the targets<br />

before.<br />

Thanks to Anne, with help from Helen Watson,<br />

for feeding and watering everybody. A great thanks to all the club members<br />

for making up and laying out the targets, which led to some really appreciative<br />

comments from the archers who shot the course.<br />

We hope to repeat it all again next year.<br />

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LONGBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Graham Hardacre Storm 578<br />

Ken Ridge Olde Delph 502<br />

Roy Gwilliam Foxhill 494<br />

FREESTYLE<br />

Gents<br />

Nathan Smith Gawthorpe 618<br />

CROSSBOW<br />

Ladies<br />

Barbara Morriss Hollywood 558<br />

50<br />

AMERICAN FLATBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Simon Cowans Foxhill 626<br />

Barry Weldon Olde Delph 610<br />

Rod Jaques Storm 542<br />

BAREBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Mick Kirkman Owlett Hall 740<br />

Mark Harrison Pride Park 624<br />

John Pagan Derwynd 592<br />

Ladies<br />

Kath Harrison Pride Park 552<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Aiden Bibby Olde Delph 570<br />

BOWHUNTER<br />

Gents<br />

Craig Smith Storm 654<br />

Russ Yarley Derwynd 648<br />

Ladies<br />

Ann Fuller Foxhill 686<br />

HUNTING TACKLE<br />

Gents<br />

Mick Divine Storm 674<br />

Peter Taylor Hollywood 654<br />

Andrew Booth Olde Delph 632<br />

(17 kills)<br />

28th October - Artemis Archers<br />

UNLIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Andrew Rothwell Olde Delph 820<br />

Norman McColl Derwynd 764<br />

Ladies<br />

Claire Akroyd Foxhill 798<br />

COMPOUND LIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Gus Allen Aire & Wharfdale 680<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Harry Smith Gawthorpe 322<br />

by Mark Taylor, Secretary<br />

THIS was our second shoot and we hoped for good weather. Although it didn’t look good all week we considered<br />

ourselves lucky when we had a very fine morning and early afternoon, and then the rain came.<br />

The weather forecast did create a last minute flush of cancellations, but balanced by new requests we were<br />

left with a very respectable 121 archers walking out.<br />

The course was set comprising of many new faces from makers LCC, (thank you to Trevor and CBA for helping<br />

us there). There was no red squirrel or ermine in sight and no repeat faces. If you missed the long bear<br />

over the dip last time, it was re-instated to give a second chance.<br />

In addition, we were able to offer a 3D target in the top field as the stony nature of our wood precludes us<br />

from putting any inside the wall, which was nice.<br />

We have had many compliments and a couple of constructive comments to work on for this coming year, but<br />

on the whole it was a great success.<br />

So a huge thank you to catering, admin, the marshals, target pasters, work parties, support workers and<br />

course setters for all your hard work behind the scenes, in the weeks leading up to it and all your hard work<br />

on the day.<br />

Finally, a big thank you to all the archers who supported us and for conquering the slope between targets 19<br />

and 20. We enjoyed sharing our wood with you and we look forward to seeing you all again.<br />

AMERICAN FLATBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Roly Bee 100 Yards Club 598<br />

Steve Hall 100 Yards Club 590<br />

Dan Melladay Spirit of Sherwood 558<br />

Ladies<br />

Kim Armitage Ind 436<br />

Helen Harris Long Eaton 416<br />

Dawn Purcell Olde Delph 410<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Mike Melladay Spirit of Sherwood 590<br />

Sebastian Sabo Wasp 394<br />

U16 Girls<br />

Emily Smith Hanson 398<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Kai Smith Castlefield 202<br />

BAREBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Graham Holmes Nemesis 610<br />

Robin Martin Severn Valley 606<br />

Rob Simpson Wasp 576<br />

Ladies<br />

Jill Haynes Pride Park 486<br />

Sue Walker Long Eaton 476<br />

U16 Boys<br />

William Doyle Lyme Valley 520<br />

Jack Coley Pride Park 390<br />

U16 Girls<br />

Natasha Hood Lyme Valley 486<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Matthew Gascoigne Spirit of Sherwood 330<br />

BOWHUNTER<br />

Gents<br />

Trevor Borrington Hanson 622<br />

Martyn Cotterill Hanson 620<br />

Roy Gwilliam Foxhill 608<br />

Ladies<br />

Sam Gascoigne Spirit of Sherwood 632<br />

Carol Shaw Duvelle 546<br />

Angela Struthers Forest of Arden 486<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Joseph Booth Ind 410<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Kai Tyrer-Williams Wolverine 576<br />

COMPOUND LIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

David Williams Wolverine 636<br />

Robin Sutherland Black Sheep 620<br />

Dean Williams Wolverine 574<br />

Ladies<br />

Jane Hunt Lyme Valley 686<br />

Liz Holmes Nemesis 628<br />

Karen Critchley Spirit of Sherwood 598<br />

FREESTYLE<br />

Gents<br />

Richard Thompson Ashfield 580<br />

Steve Brown Ind 538<br />

Steve Robinson Ind 490


HUNTING TACKLE<br />

Gents<br />

Rich Davis Kings Norton TA 530<br />

John Gramauskas Olde Delph 526<br />

Roger Hands Paget de Vesey 498<br />

(6 spots)<br />

Ladies<br />

Julie Bacon Hanson 470<br />

Winnie Smith Pines Park 392<br />

Michelle Oliver Albion 212<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Thomas Dobson Spirit of Sherwood 434<br />

U16 Girls<br />

Rhianne Davis Conisbrough Castle 394<br />

Christine Lange Hanson 380<br />

LONGBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Ken Adams Spirit of Sherwood 520<br />

Neil Borrington Hanson 512<br />

Brian Hannan Cobra 484<br />

Ladies<br />

Sue Fenyn Albion 476<br />

Lynn Sabo Wasp 366<br />

Mary Hannan Cobra 348<br />

UNLIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Tony Hunt Lyme Valley 772<br />

(20 spots)<br />

4th November - Hanson Bowmen<br />

Russell Bartlett Ind 772<br />

(19 spots)<br />

Harry Boyce Nemesis 758<br />

Ladies<br />

Terri Boyce Nemesis 734<br />

Mary Hargest Severn Valley 690<br />

Paula Kimbley Yorick 584<br />

CROSSBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Sean Quelch Avalon 772<br />

Ken Titley Audley Parish 738<br />

Mike Williams Cheshire Oak 730<br />

FIRSTLY we would like to thank the 165 archers who turned up to our November<br />

shoot. It was nice to see returning archers and new archers enjoying themselves<br />

despite the chilly day.<br />

We hope you all found the course enjoyable as well as challenging. It was great<br />

to hear all the lovely comments on the day. We look forward to seeing you at our<br />

shoots in the future.<br />

As you all may know we lost a member of our club, Dave Worsdall, a few short<br />

months ago. In remembrance for Dave a number of crossbow archers put money<br />

together and donated a trophy to the club. Congratulations to Mike Cobban who<br />

won the crossbow trophy in memory of Dave.<br />

A final thank you to everyone - we raised a grand total of £265.81p for Guide<br />

Dogs for the Blind.<br />

AMERICAN FLATBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Steve Hall 100 Yards Club 694<br />

Paul Meeson Artemis 678<br />

Dan Melladay Spirit of Sherwood 650<br />

Ladies<br />

Pam Brewis Ind 524<br />

Angela Hall 100 Yards Club 482<br />

Helen Harris Long Eaton 480<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Mikey Melladay Spirit of Sherwood 614<br />

U16 Girls<br />

Katie Meeson Artemis 518<br />

BAREBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Rob Cooke Ind 692<br />

Robin Marton Severn Valley 690<br />

Larry Hood Lyme Valley 646<br />

Ladies<br />

Denise Morley Long Eaton 494<br />

Julie Woodhouse Forest of Arden 454<br />

Nicola McRae Toad Hollow 442<br />

U16 Girls<br />

Tasha Hood Lyme Valley 482<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Jack Froggart Poulter Guys 452<br />

Bill Bright Ind 450<br />

BOWHUNTER<br />

Gents<br />

Matt Hopewell Charnwood 710<br />

Stuart Bradley Duvelle 594<br />

Adie Bradley Duvelle 572<br />

Ladies<br />

Lynn Ball Yorick 596<br />

Angela Struthers Forest of Arden 584<br />

Sue Walker Long Eaton 558<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Zac Ball Yorick 648<br />

Joseph Booth Ind 466<br />

Oliver Booth Ind 452<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Cammie Ball Yorick 570<br />

UNLIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Tony Hunt Lyme Valley 810<br />

Alan Lawson Ind 798<br />

Colin Street Ind 792<br />

Ladies<br />

Mary Hargest Severn Valley 738<br />

Lynn Hanson Black Sheep 708<br />

COMPOUND LIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Mark Taylor Artemis 774<br />

Scott Ball Yorick 734<br />

Rob Hardy Pines Park 718<br />

Ladies<br />

Jane Hunt Lyme Valley 772<br />

Paula Kimbley Yorick 704<br />

Karen Critchley Spirit of Sherwood 678<br />

FREESTYLE<br />

Gents<br />

Steve Brown Ind 640<br />

Barry Withers Sherwood 544<br />

HUNTING TACKLE<br />

Gents<br />

Steve Bright Ind 670<br />

Chris Jinks Ind 664<br />

Bernard Todd Wyre Hall 636<br />

Ladies<br />

Julie Smith Long Eaton 492<br />

Jo Morgan Forest of Arden 462<br />

Carole Evans Poulter Guys 432<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Joe Fairburn Riggwelter 632<br />

Evan Davis Conisbrough Castle 450<br />

Sam Jinks Ind 442<br />

U16 Girls<br />

Rhianne Davis Conisbrough Castle 464<br />

U12 Girls<br />

Bryony Bratton Ind 320<br />

LONGBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Mark Tarbuck Robin Hood 618<br />

Ken Adams Spirit of Sherwood 594<br />

Jon Rudge Paget de Vesey 594<br />

Ladies<br />

Wendy Young Robin Hood 474<br />

Sue Fennick Spirit of Sherwood 460<br />

Phillipa Riley Spirit of Sherwood 358<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Aaron Hopewell Charnwood 468<br />

PRIMITIVE<br />

Ladies<br />

Susan Blunsdon Windrush 424<br />

CROSSBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Pete Hough Cheshire Oak 816<br />

Mike Cobban Magic Dragon 806<br />

Ken Titley Audley Parish 798<br />

Shoot admin: Please ensure<br />

that all archers produce a<br />

valid membership card when<br />

booking in.<br />

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18th November – Duvelle Bowmen<br />

Report by Lewis Chuck<br />

AFTER having to abandon our shoot in April due to high winds and heavy rain, the weather gods smiled on<br />

Duvelle Bowmen for our autumn shoot.<br />

The morning dawned frosty and sunny, which continued throughout the day. We had 40 targets out and 160<br />

competitors had booked in, keeping the numbers to a very manageable four per target.<br />

Everyone had arrived early as requested and were being taken to the pegs by 10am, with arrows flying by<br />

10.15. The shoot flowed smoothly and results were finished and archers on their way home by 3.45. We managed<br />

to lock the gate on our way home just as darkness fell at 4.30!<br />

The Bev Johnson Memorial Trophy was won by Jon Rudge, and the Harvey Harrison Memorial Trophy by<br />

Craig Kelly.<br />

Special thanks go to Jim and Carol who ran catering all day and kept everyone well fed and watered. Thanks<br />

also to all the Duvelle members who marshalled and worked to make the day a sucess - and a thank you to all<br />

the archers for supporting us.<br />

AMERICAN FLATBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Paul Meeson Artemis 706<br />

Steven Hall 100 Yards Club 694<br />

Andy Betts Artemis 690<br />

Ladies<br />

Helen Harris Long Eaton 512<br />

Sue Walker Long Eaton 476<br />

Mandy Smith Hanson 472<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Mike Melladay Spirit of Sherwood 626<br />

Josh Earith Centaura 564<br />

Sebastian Sabo Wasp<br />

U16 Girls<br />

Emily Smith Hanson 526<br />

Kate Meeson Artemis 452<br />

BAREBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Robert Cook Ind 766<br />

Robin Martin Severn Valley 734<br />

Steve Parsons Severn Valley 650<br />

Ladies<br />

Jill Haynes Pride Park 596<br />

Julie Woodhouse Forest of Arden 486<br />

Denise Marley Long Eaton 462<br />

U16 Boys<br />

William Doyle Lyme Valley 602<br />

Tom King Paget de Vesey 578<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Jacob Whitty Artemis 460<br />

FREESTYLE<br />

Gents<br />

Barry Withers Sherwood Foresters 584<br />

BOWHUNTER<br />

Gents<br />

Bob Tate Wolverine 624<br />

Dave Haynes Pride Park 606<br />

Tyler Davies Albion 602<br />

Ladies<br />

Angela Struthers Forest of Arden 696<br />

Pauline Davies Clayton 178<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Cameron Toone Hanson 576<br />

COMPOUND LIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Mark Taylor Artemis 806<br />

Dave Williams Wolverine 692<br />

Mark Phillips Forest of Arden 686<br />

Ladies<br />

Karen Critchley Spirit of Sherwood 672<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Kia Tyler-Williams Wolverine 654<br />

HUNTING TACKLE<br />

Gents<br />

Craig Kelly Poulter Guys 672<br />

Richard Davies Kings Norton TA 644<br />

(3 spots)<br />

Roger Hands Paget de Vesey 644<br />

(1 spot)<br />

Shoot organisers - please ensure that all archers<br />

produce a valid Full membership card at registration.<br />

Ladies<br />

Claire Marshall Wyre Hall 652<br />

Jo Morgan Forest of Arden 532<br />

Winnie Smith Pines Park 516<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Phillip Meeson Artemis 434<br />

U12 Boys<br />

Evan Davies Conisborough Castle<br />

LONGBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Jon Rudge Paget de Vesey 620<br />

Ken Adams Spirit of Sherwood 606<br />

Cliff Davies Kings Norton TA 568<br />

Ladies<br />

Lynn Sabo Wasp 490<br />

Sue Fenyn Albion 482<br />

Kay-Leona Hodkinson<br />

Artemis 448<br />

CROSSBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Mike Cobban Magic Dragon 808<br />

Mike Williams Cheshire Oak 806<br />

Charley Walters Hanson 796<br />

PRIMITIVE<br />

Gents<br />

Phil King Paget de Vesey 432<br />

UNLIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Russell Bartlet Ind 842<br />

Ian Johnson 100 Yards Club 824<br />

Adrian Morley Long Eaton 816<br />

Ladies<br />

Mary Hargest Severn Valley 800<br />

9th December - Whitefriars Bowmen<br />

Report by Bob Bruce<br />

THE DAY was thoroughly enjoyed by all archers, who also gave us plenty of compliments on our well set course<br />

that had many challenging though fair shots.<br />

Catering was managed by Kay and Rachel, to whom we all say a big thank you for their hard work producing<br />

very good food - and the home made cakes were very much appreciated!<br />

We were also very lucky with the weather, which remained dry and bright for the shoot. We did however<br />

have a short light shower as the medals were being announced which, considering the time of year and what<br />

less fortunate souls have been suffering of late, made us feel lucky indeed.<br />

I would like to take this opportunity once again to thank all the archers who supported our shoot, making it<br />

another successful event at our ground.<br />

Our next 3D shoot is on 10th February 2013, so if you would like to take part then please contact Bob Bruce<br />

at whitefriars.bowmen@gmail.com


HUNTING TACKLE<br />

Gents<br />

Tony Smith Kings Forest 468<br />

Steve Rand Invicta 378<br />

Neil Gamble Totem 328<br />

Ladies<br />

Pam Sims Rose & Arrows 248<br />

AMERICAN FLATBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Dave Challis Priory 378<br />

Peter Tricker Tendring 362<br />

Colin Robinson Broadland 292<br />

Ladies<br />

Sandra Meek Worlingham 336<br />

Theresa Hearne Excaliber 214<br />

LONGBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Alain Jacq Ind 396<br />

Kevin Button Priory 384<br />

Mike Abrahams Ind 372<br />

Ladies<br />

Sue Norton Priory 264<br />

U16 Boys<br />

Harry Daines Whitefriars 204<br />

PRIMITIVE<br />

Gents<br />

Keith Quantrill Whitefriars 326<br />

BAREBOW<br />

Gents<br />

Mark Jones Excaliber 432<br />

Peter Whittaker Whitefriars 426<br />

Alan Rogers Rose & Arrows 420<br />

Ladies<br />

Trish Jones Excaliber 520<br />

BOWHUNTER<br />

Gents<br />

Dave Arnold Rose & Arrows 464<br />

Dave Sexton Rose & Arrows 458<br />

Keith Bruce Whitefriars 450<br />

UNLIMITED<br />

Gents<br />

Shaun Quelch Avalon 654<br />

Gary Harvey Kings Forest 630<br />

Lofty Rooke Whitefriars 624<br />

FREESTYLE<br />

Gents<br />

Paul Roberts CADAC 560<br />

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Shoot Dates<br />

ALL SHOOTS START AT 10.30 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED<br />

2013<br />

JANUARY<br />

20 Castle Bowmen<br />

27 Pines Park Charity Shoot. 36 3Ds for RNLI<br />

in memory of Paul Prior<br />

27 HNA 2x20 3Ds double pegged<br />

FEBRUARY<br />

3 Avalon 3Ds, full catering, camping<br />

10am start<br />

3 Oakwood Bowmen 2x18 3Ds. 10am start<br />

3 Shipley Outlaws 2x18 3Ds<br />

10 Hanson Bowmen 36 Game, 10am start<br />

10 Whitefriars Bowmen 2x20 3Ds, 10am start<br />

16 Longbow Heritage Friendly at Shackleford<br />

17 Paget de Vesey<br />

24 Druids Imbolc shoot, 36 3Ds and Hessian<br />

24 Wolfshead 36 mostly 3Ds. Catering<br />

MARCH<br />

3 Oakwood Bowmen 2x20 3Ds Friendly, 10am start<br />

3 Green Meadow 36 3Ds and Hessian faces at<br />

Woodland Park, Brecon<br />

3 Pride Park 36 Big Game. 10am start<br />

10 Pines Park 36 3Ds<br />

10 Bowmen of Bude 2x18<br />

16 & 17 Noak Hill Weekend shoot. 36 targets both days<br />

Full catering. Pre-book, pre-pay<br />

17 Olde Delph<br />

17 Company of Sixty At least 36 3Ds and Faces<br />

Full catering<br />

17 Black Sheep Pre-Scottish Champs. 2x18 Mixed<br />

24 Wolverine Pre-Scottish Champs<br />

24 Pennington Pre-Scottish Champs. 3Ds<br />

24 Osprey 36 Mixed. Pre-book, pre-pay<br />

10am start<br />

24 Kings Forest Bowmen 36 3Ds, 10am start<br />

Pre-book, Catering available<br />

30 SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />

31 SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />

31 Tavistock 36 3Ds at Mount House School<br />

31 Fleet Ibex Easter Open. 40 3Ds<br />

Pre-book, pre-pay<br />

APRIL<br />

7 Cloth of Gold 2x20 3Ds. Catering<br />

7 Ashcombe Valley<br />

7 Oakwood Bowmen 2x20 3Ds friendly. 10am start<br />

7 Magna Carta At least 36 3Ds and Big Game<br />

Pre-book, pre-pay<br />

7 Clayton Woodsmen 40th Anniversary Shoot<br />

36 3Ds<br />

13 & 14 Avalon Weekend shoot. Full catering and<br />

camping. 10am start, Pre-book<br />

14 Butsfield Bowmen 40 Mixed Game, Breakfast<br />

and Lunch Catering<br />

14 Lyme Valley 36 Mixed 3Ds and Faces<br />

14 Raven 36 3Ds, pre-book, pre-pay<br />

14 Doverdale Bowmen 36 Mixed 3Ds and paper<br />

14 Whitefriars 2x20 3Ds, 10am start<br />

21 Liberty CHANGE OF DATE Spring Fling<br />

21 Severn Valley<br />

21 Shipley Outlaws 2x18 3Ds<br />

21 Belvedere Bowmen<br />

28 Duvelle Bowmen 40 Mixed Game and 3Ds<br />

28 High Cross 36 Mixed 3Ds and Faces<br />

28 Toad Hollow at Whiddon Down<br />

28 Havering Nalgo Spring Bluebell Shoot, 10am start<br />

36 Mixed 3Ds and 2Ds<br />

MAY<br />

4 Worcester Challenge at Oak Tree<br />

5 Worcester Challenge At March Hare<br />

5 South Wilts Bluebell Shoot. 40 Mixed 3Ds and<br />

Faces. 10am Start. Pre-book, Pre-pay<br />

5 Audley Parish Pre 3D Champs, 2x20 3Ds<br />

5 Long Eaton 40 3Ds, Pre-Champs<br />

Catering available<br />

12 Hollywood 2x20 Faces and2Ds<br />

10am start. Catering<br />

12 Company of Sixty At least 36 3Ds and Faces<br />

Full catering<br />

12 Ballands Bowmen 36 3Ds, Pen Ridge Course<br />

12 South Cheshire 40 3Ds<br />

19 Olde Delph 3Ds<br />

19 Castle Bowmen Jerry Sheard Memorial<br />

19 Fleet Ibex Pre 3D Champs. 40 3Ds<br />

pre-book, pre-pay<br />

19 Charnwood 40 3Ds<br />

19 Wolfshead 36 mostly 3Ds, catering<br />

19 Westcombe 36 3Ds<br />

25 3D CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />

26 3D CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />

JUNE<br />

2 Foxhill Bowmen Memorial Shoot, 2x20 Mixed Game<br />

2 Oakwood Bowmen 2x20 3Ds, 10am start<br />

9 Cloth of Gold Master Hunter, 2x20 3Ds, Catering<br />

9 Butsfield Bowmen 40 Mixed Game, Catering<br />

9 Black Sheep Trophy Shoot, 2x18 3Ds<br />

9 Whitefriars Bowmen 2x20 3Ds, 10am start<br />

15 & 16 Raven Weekend Shoot, 36 3Ds, Pre-Book, Pre-Pay<br />

15 & 16 Cumbrian Challenge Weekend Shoot<br />

16 Elmtree 36 3Ds at Tacbeare Farm, Marhamchurch<br />

16 Excaliber 2x20 3Ds at Dead Lane<br />

Little Clacton<br />

22 & 23 Druids Summer Solstice, 36 3Ds and Big Game<br />

Camping from Friday<br />

23 Long Eaton Solstice Shoot, 40 Mixed<br />

Medieval Fancy Dress<br />

30 Hanson Bowmen 40 Game<br />

JULY<br />

6 & 7 Longbow Heritage Jim’s Jungle Jaunt, Pre-Book, Pre-Pay<br />

7 Oakridge 36 3Ds,Sorry No Dogs<br />

7 Oakwood Bowmen Friendly, 2x20 3Ds, 10am Start<br />

7 The 100 Yard Club 36 3Ds and Hand Painted Faces<br />

13 & 14 Lakeland Weekend Shoot, 40 Mixed 3Ds and Hessian<br />

Faces, Catering and Camping Available<br />

14 Forest of Arden 40 3Ds<br />

20 & 21 Liberty SUPER Shoot - Superheroes Only<br />

No Villains allowed!<br />

Bookings Taken From May 1st<br />

20 Avalon Saturday CloutShoot<br />

Wooden Arrows Only, Catering<br />

Pre-Book at www.AvalonArchers.co.uk<br />

20 Pride Park 40 Big Game & Moving Target<br />

27 - 4/8 South West Challenge<br />

28 Cheshire Oak Bowmen 2x20 3Ds, Sorry No Dogs<br />

AUGUST<br />

4 Oakwood Bowmen Friendly, 2x20 3Ds, 10am Start<br />

4 Spirit of Sherwood 3Ds<br />

4 Magna Carta At Least 36 3Ds and Big Game<br />

Pre-Book, Pre-Pay<br />

10 Magna Carta Friendly At Least 36 3Ds and Big<br />

Game, No Catering<br />

Turn Up and Shoot<br />

11 Lyme Valley 36 Mixed 3Ds and Faces<br />

11 Fleet Ibex Ken Dendle Memorial Shoot, 40 3Ds,<br />

Pre-Book, Pre-Pay<br />

PLEASE send shoot dates to Lewis Chuck, Shoot Dates Organiser, details on page three.<br />

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In order for archers to be able to choose their most convenient venue, please could Shoot Organisers state the town nearest to each<br />

shoot venue. Also, PLEASE check your details, as an error could cause inconvenience. Thanks<br />

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Shoot Contacts<br />

Aire & Wharfedale Archers Ilkley, West Yorks Mr D Heppinstall awa_bookings@tiscali.co.uk 01274 921501<br />

Artemis Archers Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2UB Mrs Helen Surman artemis.bookings@gmail.com 07710 1588506-9pm only please<br />

Ashcombe Valley Nr Teignmouth, Devon Mr Eric Leason ericleason@tiscali.co.uk 01803 873804<br />

Audley Parish Bowmen Audley, Stoke-on-Trent Mrs Amanda Moody 41, Queen Street, Audley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8HB Amanda 01782 721731<br />

Craig 01782 723069<br />

01644 470311<br />

Barbara Turnbull Kirkland, Parton, Castle Douglas, DG7 3NE secretary@auldkirkbowmen.co.uk<br />

www.auldkirkbowmen.co.uk<br />

Auld Kirk Bowmen Parton, Castle Douglas,<br />

Scotland<br />

rodneygroom@btinternet.com Rod 01387 375483<br />

Chris 01387 375039<br />

Mr Rod Groom or<br />

Mr Chris McHale<br />

Auld Braidlie Archers Scottish Borders Nr<br />

Newcastleton<br />

01767 627123 or<br />

0776 7866661<br />

Avalon Archers Sandy, Beds. Mr Chris Cox Sweet Briar Cottage, Bedford Road, Northill, Beds chris@sweetbryer.co.uk<br />

nevadacofg@hotmail.co.uk<br />

Ballands Bowmen Wincanton, Somerset Mrs Penny Cox Sherwood, Church Street, Henstridge, Templecombe, Somerset BA8 0QE penny@ballandsbowmen.freeserve.co.uk 01963 363454<br />

Greensands, Little Woolgarston, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5JE iamithink7@gmail.co, 01929 480340<br />

Mob. 07762 773617<br />

Belvedere Bowmen Nr Dorchester & W’mouth Ken and Fracis<br />

Versluys<br />

Bicton <strong>Field</strong> Archers Exmouth, Devon Mr John White Orchard Cottage, Frogmore Road, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon EX9 7DR 01395 442976<br />

Fern Lodge, Old Fen Lane, New York, Lincolnshire LN4 4XD mark.wolds@tiscali.co.uk 01526 344324<br />

07818 406579<br />

Lynne and Mark<br />

Hanson<br />

Black Sheep Revesby between Horncastle<br />

and Boston, Lincs.<br />

Bowmen of Bude Bude, Cornwall Miss Cassie Bellinger bowmenofbude@btinternet.com 01288 331139<br />

Bridge Woods FA Chattenden, Kent Mr John Dickinson 39C Brompton Lane Rochester, Kent, ME2 3BG je.dickinson@blueyonder.co.uk 01634 724176<br />

Brixham Archers Lupton Estate, Brixham Mr Paul Allan 41, Brantwood Drive, Paignton, Devon TQ4 5HY 01803 552673<br />

Broadland Bowmen Norwich Mr James Carrigan broadlandbowmen@yahoo.com 075008 42297<br />

butsfieldbowmen@hotmail.co.uk 07808 583494<br />

07739 013195<br />

Mr Richard Wright<br />

& Mr Ray Whitehead<br />

Butsfield Bowmen County Durham, nr. Tow<br />

Law<br />

Castle Bowmen Woodall Spa, Lincs Miss Victoria Scowen Cb.archery@hotmail.co.uk 07506 184109 Phone or<br />

Text,or 01526 343614<br />

Celtic Harmony Brickenden, Nr Hertford Mr Luca Parella 9, The Limberlost, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9TS www.celticarchers 01438 718543<br />

(office hours)<br />

Centaura Bowmen Aston-on-Trent, Derby DE72 2AE Mrs J Bates 155 Rutland Street, Derby DE23 8PS debbiewhite@gmail.com 01332 760971<br />

charnwoodarchers1@virginmedia.com 07780 944095<br />

Mr & Mrs Scott and<br />

Lyn Ball<br />

Charnwood Archers Newbold Nr Ashby de la<br />

Zouch, Leics. LE67 8PJ<br />

Cheshire Oak Bowmen Nr Knutsford, Cheshire Ms Audrey Hardman oneshot337@hotmail.com 01925 601149<br />

01782 611077<br />

01782 636082<br />

Mrs Elaine Hunt<br />

Mr Trevor Hunt<br />

Clayton Woodsmen Newcasle-under-Lyme<br />

Near Junc 15 M6<br />

Cloth of Gold Nr.Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Mr Jamie Ward 426, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar ,Herts, EN6 3AT Jamie.CofG@gmail.com 01707 644362<br />

Company of Sixty Oxshott, Surrey off A244 Andrea Beddard abeddardco60@gmail.com 07432 030880<br />

or 01883 348672<br />

Crusader Bowmen Annersley, Notts Ms Debbie White debbiewhite@gmail.com 07581 539332 after 6pm please<br />

01539 721493<br />

01768 88621<br />

Cumbria Challenge Mr T Tideswell<br />

or Mr Dave Fuller<br />

Dearne Valley Archers Haigh, West Yorkshire Mr John Yates 30, Camsall <strong>Field</strong> Road, Wath on Dearne, Rotherham S. Yorks. S63 7SN johnpamyates30@yahoo.co.uk 01709 879485<br />

Derwynd Feniscowles. J3, M65 Mrs Pat Ward 14 Rydal Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire BB3 2SA bazntrish@yahoo.co.uk 01254 703770<br />

Devizes Bowmen Roundway, Devizes Mr Darren Baker 31, Wellesley Close, Meilsham, Wilts. SN12 6XT 01225 790109<br />

01905 454348<br />

Mr John Duggan 64, St Annes Road, Claines, Worcester, WR3 7PQ elaine@doverdalebowmen.co.uk<br />

www.doverdalebowmen.co.uk<br />

Doverdale Bowmen Hadley, Nr Droitwich,<br />

Worcestershire<br />

07768 653188<br />

Druids Bremhill, Calne, Wilts. Mr Malcolm Wilmot 25, Water Mint Way, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0RT malcolm.wilmot@btinternet.com<br />

www.druidsfieldarchers.club.officelive.com<br />

Dunkery <strong>Field</strong> Bowmen Somerset Mrs Hilary Willerton 12, South Park Minehead, Somerset TA24 8AL hilary@willertron.com 01643 702865


Shoot Days 07510 890815<br />

Duvelle Bowmen Kirk Langley, 5M NW of Derby on A52 Mrs Carol Shaw 78, Carlton Road, Derby, DE23 6HD carol.shaw4060@ntlworld.com 01332 298735<br />

DW Longbow Mid Wales Mr Neil Beeby Dyfi Valley Bookshop, 6 Doll Strett, Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire, SY20 8BQ beeb@dvbookshop.fsnet.co.uk 01654 703849<br />

Elmtree Archers Nr. Holsworthy, Devon Mrs Annemary Davies The Cottage, Trelana, Poughill, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9EL 01288 356133<br />

Excaliber Essex Mrs Teresa Hearne 12, Clapgate Drive, Little Clacton, Essex,CO16 9PP excaliberarchers@hotmail.co.uk 01255 860057<br />

Fleet Ibex Farnham, Surrey Mrs H Strudwick david.strudwick@ntlworld.com 01483 474903<br />

Forest of Arden Nr Coventry Mrs Angela Struthers 36 Manor Park Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 5HR angela@struthers5.freeserve.co.uk 024 7632 5696<br />

Foxhill Bowmen Mrs H Watson 408 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancs BB5 4LZ helen.watson190@ntlworld.com 01254 395752<br />

Frankley Bowmen Belbroughton, West<br />

Midlands<br />

Mr Michael Anderton mick.anderton@blueyonder.co.uk 07887 878632 Evenings<br />

Between 8pm & 9pm Mon_Fri<br />

Gawthorpe Foresters Brierfield Lancs. Ms Lisa Hartley 28 Sheriden Road, Laneshawbridge, Colne, Lancashire BB8 7HW gawthorpe_foresters@hotmail.com 01282 868186<br />

Goshawk Archers Daresbury,Warrington,<br />

Cheshire<br />

Mr Ian Ross<br />

Mr Frank Fitzpatrick<br />

goshawkarchers@yahoo.co.uk<br />

www.gashawkarchers.co.uk<br />

Ian,0776 7745462<br />

Frank, 0776 1573376<br />

Green Meadow Bercon, South Wales Mr Ken Penrose ken.penrose@daniel-uk.com 01443 442569 after5pm<br />

07970 244532 Anytime<br />

Hanson Bowmen On A6096 Dale Abbey<br />

Nr Derby<br />

HNA Forty Acre Plantation Stock, Essex<br />

Nr Junc. 29 M25 CM4 9RS<br />

Mr Trevor Borrington 1 Lanark Street, Derby DE21 6GJ trevorb1968@hotmail.co.uk<br />

01332 722520<br />

www.hanson-bowmen.co.uk<br />

Mr Carl Tagg 10 ,Harbourer Close, Hainault, Essex IG63TW carltagg.hna@hotmail.co.uk Carl Tagg 020 8501 4437<br />

Hawk Archers Tal-y-coed, Nr. Llanvapley,<br />

Monmouthshire<br />

Mr Gary Hart<br />

Mr Steve Hepburn<br />

Mr Colin Prosser<br />

76, Oak Street, Abertillery, Gwent, NP13 1TG<br />

19, Sirhowy Court, Green Meadow, Tredegar, Gwent NP22 4PL<br />

colin_prosser@hotmail.co.uk<br />

07891 433047<br />

07881 730436<br />

01633 771930 or<br />

07984 577200<br />

Herods Wood Archers Hatt Nr Saltash Cornwall Mr Stephen Hoobbs 2, Greenfield Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4LJ 01752 840325<br />

High Cross F.A. Nr Cirencester Mrs RoseMarie McKay 2, Park Farm Cottage, Miserden, Gloucestershire GL6 7JA rosemariemckay@btinternet.com 01285 821815<br />

Hollywood Barley, Lancashire Mr Peter Taylor bakegallery@aol.com 01200 444236<br />

Holmbush F.A. Henfield, W. Sussex Mr Rob Williams 8, Beeches Mead, Hollow Lane, Dormansland, Surry, RH19 3PU holmbushfa@aol.com 01342 314894<br />

House of Flying Arrows Colne Lancs. Mr John Greer 148, Harrison Drive, Colne Lancashire BB8 9SF john.greer27@ntlworld.com Day 0787 3369375<br />

Eve. 01282 865598<br />

Kendal Bowmen Mr T Tideswell 33 Barn Holme, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 5LP 01539 721493<br />

Labyrinth Archers Devon and Cornwall Mrs Lynne Parfett 12, Pinch Hill, Marhamchurch, Nr. Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0ER 0781 473 4759<br />

01900 64597<br />

Lakeland <strong>Field</strong> Archers Wythorp Mill, Wythorp<br />

Cumbria Map NY203 281GB<br />

Liberty Archers Lakenheath, Suffolk Ruth Lethbridge-<br />

Borden<br />

Mr Tom Cameron 24, Crosthwaite Court, Moorclose, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3SQ tomcameron@live.co.uk<br />

www.lakelandfieldarchers.yolasite.com<br />

40 Tithe Lane, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, IP28 8BZ hearthfire7@aol.com<br />

www.libertyarchers.yolasite.com<br />

01638 428327<br />

Before 9pm<br />

Long Eaton Lount, Nr Ashby de la Zouch, Leics Mr Tony Pearson bookings@lefa.org.uk 0781 603 8059<br />

Longbow Heritage Shackleford, Surrey Carol Edwards<br />

Or Teresa Hearne<br />

Lyme Valley Archers Newcastle under Lyme,<br />

Staffs<br />

Magna Carta <strong>Field</strong><br />

Archers<br />

Craft Cottage, Bookham Lodge Stud, Cobham Road, Stoke D’Abernon, Surrey, KT11 3QG<br />

12, Clapgate Drive, Little Clacton, Essex. CO16 9PP<br />

carolarchery@tesco.net<br />

excaliberarchers@hotmail.co.uk<br />

Mr B Stonehouse 407 Werrington Road, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 9AE www.lymevalleyarchers.co.uk<br />

lymevalleyarchers@hotmail.com<br />

Near Junction 11, M25 Mr Clive Walker 100 The Greenway, The Wells, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7JA mcarchery@hotmail.com<br />

www.magnacarta-archery.co.uk<br />

Carol 01932 865181<br />

Teresa 01255 860057<br />

01782 281989<br />

01372 726606<br />

Magic Dragon Archers Ashford, Kent Ms Karen Bond 1, Summerhill, Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5EA 01233 666734<br />

Muscovy Archers Liskeard, Cornwall Mr Nick Hawken Higher Trethake, Darite, Liskeard, Cornwall PL 14 5JT hawken@macace.net 01579 343276<br />

01245 451181<br />

Noak Hill Archers Chelmsford, Essex<br />

CM3 6PZ<br />

MrSteve Dickenson 2, Yeldham Lock, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6RP bookings@noakhillarchers.co.uk<br />

www.noakhillarchers.co.uk<br />

North Lakes Archers Penrith, Jnc.40 M6 Mr Dave Fuller 1, Newtown, Skirwith, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1RJ nlakefield.archer@btinternet.com 01768 88621 Mob. 07929 251928<br />

Oakleaf Bowmen Read, Nr. Burnley, Lancs. Mr Paul Kelly 01282 412417<br />

Oakridge Archers Nr Macclesfield, Cheshire Mrs Pat Belfield belfieldp@aol.com 01625 424973<br />

Oak Tree Archers Worcester Mr Norman Lambert 2, Hoopers Cottages, Leigh Sinton, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 5DX 01886 833073<br />

Oakwood Bowmen Nr. Woodbridge Suffolk Mr Del Newman 2, St Mary’s Park, Bucklesham, Suffolk, IP10 0DY 01473 659421<br />

Olde Delph Bowmen Bolton Mr Chris Greenfield 5, Trevarrick Court, Horwich, Bolton, Lancs. BL6 6TF cpg11@msn.com 01204 698578<br />

IMPORTANT - For Shoot Contact changes, please inform Lewis Chuck, Shoot Dates Organiser, details on page three.<br />

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Osprey Weymouth DT3 4BU Mr Colin Burridge 5, Stonechat Close, Broadwey, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 5SE field@ospreyarchers.org.uk 01305 813973<br />

Paget de Vesey Aldridge, Staffs Mr John Jones 57, Scott Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6JY john@jones5011.fsnet.co.uk 0121 358 2488<br />

Panther Nr Chelmsford, Essex Mr Neil Bonner 13, Buckeridge Way, Bradwell on Sea, Essex, CM0 7QQ neil@essexarcher.co.uk 01621 776500<br />

07889 155685<br />

Pendragon Bowmen Mr Tim Pattemore dragons_breath@btinternet.com 01278 732018<br />

Pennington Archers Ulveston, Cumbria Mrs Janet Ridal entries@penningtonarchers.com 01229 584980<br />

Mob 077144 81644<br />

Pines Park Sansom Wood near<br />

Mr Richard Sansom bookings@pinesparkarchers.org.uk 07913 909851<br />

Calverton, Notts<br />

Pride Park Archers Radbourne Common, Derby Mrs Alley Coley shootentries@prideparkarchers.co.uk 07510 146020<br />

Ratpack Archers Arundel, West Sussex Ms Nikki Mayhead 23 Beaumont Park, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6PE nikki@nmayhead.fsnet.co.uk 01903 730430<br />

Raven <strong>Field</strong> Archers Rogate, Nr. Petersfield, Hampshire Mr J Mumford 63 Noreuil Road, Petersfield, Hants GU32 3BG 01730 300182<br />

Regent Bridlington, East Yorks Mr Mike Crockford mike4826@lycos.com 01262 490327<br />

Riviera Archers South Devon Mr Paul Farr 12, Pillar Ave., Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8LB 01803 858227<br />

Mob.078 773 84978<br />

Sabden Fold Sabden Fold, off A6068, Nr Burnley sabdenfoldarchers@hotmail.co.uk<br />

Seedfield Archers Radcliffe off A58<br />

Mr Geoff McSweeney 6 Smallbrige Close, Ellenbrook, Worsley, Manchester M28 7XS www.seedfieldarchers.co.uk 07715 448669<br />

Manchester to Bury<br />

Shipley Outlaws Bulwell, Nottingham Mr Brian Webster 4, Cheadle Close, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4AT shipleyoutlaws@hotmail.co.uk 0115 849 7758<br />

South Cheshire F.A. Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire<br />

Mr Niel Jones 07913 421124<br />

South Hams Newnham Park, Nr.<br />

Plymouth<br />

Mr John Cavill<br />

Mr Peter Ash<br />

john.cavill@btinternet.com<br />

peter.ash@tesco.net<br />

07889 111058<br />

01752 691259<br />

South West Challenge Mrs Lynne Parfett 07868 348923<br />

or 07814 734759<br />

South Wilts A.C. Whiteparish, Nr Salisbury Mr Alan White 30, Cornwall Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3NL white.alan@btinternet.com 07803 571257<br />

Spirit of Sherwood Worksop, Notts Mr Ken Adams 34, Beech Grove, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2LG spiritofsherwood@googlemail.com 01909 564846<br />

Stonebow F.A. Thirsk, North Yorks. Mr Peter Supple 3, Eggleston View, Darlington, DL3 9RG arrowshaft1@sky.com<br />

01325 492131<br />

www.stonebowfieldarchers.co.uk<br />

Storm Nr. Burnley Ms Lisa Hartley 28, Sheriden Road, Laneshawbridge, Colne, Lancashire BB87HW gawthorpe_foresters@hotmail.com 01282 868186<br />

S.V.Y.F. Ombersley, Nr Droitwich, Worcs Mr Martin Cane 1 Hoopers Cottage, Leigh Sinton, Malvern WR13 5DX 01886 833115<br />

Tavistock Company of Archers Tavistock, Devon Mr Lez James 9 Frobisher Way, Treetops, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8RE lez@jamesfamily.org.uk 01822 617283<br />

The Wight Company Isle of Wight Mr Keiran Bull and 10 Greenlands Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6HS Brian 0752 3052434<br />

Mr Brian Quaintmere<br />

Thornbury F. & R.A. Thornbury, nr Bristol Miss Stephanie Rees Jones stephjjones@blueyonder.co.uk 0145 485 2905<br />

Toad Hollow Archers Tavistock, Devon PL19 8JR Juliet & Paul Harrison 91, Sycamore Ave., Bishopsmead, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9NL entry@harrisonimages.co.uk 01822 612006<br />

Toft Hill Archers Woodall Spa, Lincs. Mrs Diane Fauvel 01526 352493<br />

Totem Archers Tiptree, Essex Mr Graham Birch 48, Beadle Way, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1RT totemarchers@lineone.net 01245 362270<br />

Tumulus Simonstone, Nr. Burnley Mr Steve May stephen.may17@btinternet.com 01282 680466<br />

Warcock 1 mile from J31 M6 PR5 0UX Mrs Pam Hudson 46 Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancs BB6 8EJ 01254 248317<br />

Wasp Archers Gotham, Notts<br />

NG11 0AB<br />

Mr Steve Jenkinson<br />

Mr Phil Nadin<br />

wasparchers@hotmail.co.uk Steve 078085 34753<br />

Phil 07825 330335<br />

Wellington Bowhunters Hecfield, Basingstoke, Hants. Mr John Hillsden john.hillsden@sky.com 077632 03448<br />

Westcombe 6M from Taunton Mr Marcus Adams www.westcombefieldarchers.com 07900 490028<br />

01869 325525<br />

Westcott Archers Westcott, Bucks, between<br />

Aylesbury and Bicester<br />

Whitefriars Bowmen Between Westleton and<br />

Dunwich, Suffolk<br />

Windrush Bowmen 5 mls N of Chipping Norton,<br />

Oxfordshire<br />

Mrs Cass Barnett 5, Oak Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3XD fieldshootadmin@<br />

westcottarchers.org.uk<br />

Mr Bob Bruce 141, Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AF whitefriars.bowmen@gmail.com 07802 758211<br />

www.whitefriarsbowmen.co.uk<br />

Mrs Hilary Devaney 109, Windmill Road, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6RJ hjdevaney@yahoo.co.uk 01993 882633<br />

Wolfshead Archers Robin Hoods Bay, N. Yorks Mr Andrew Cross 30, Fir Rigg Drive, Marske-by-Sea, Redcar, Cleveland TS11 6BZ andrew.cross1@ntlworld.com 01642 276530<br />

Wolverine Archers Newcastle-under- Lyme Mr Gary Tyrer 07799 668741 Anytime<br />

XX Archers North Brewham, Bruton, Somerset Mrs Carol Eldridge 212, St Ediths Marsh, Bromham, Chippenham, Wilts. SN15 2DJ carolmaxannie@yahoo.co.uk 01380 850893<br />

IMPORTANT - For Shoot Contact changes, please inform Lewis Chuck, Shoot Dates Organiser, details on page three.<br />

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