Now, the results ... GENTS HT BEN HEARNE 740 ELRIC MC CLOUD 732 NEIL GAMBLE 726 GENTS AFB RUSSELL MUTTON 702 GENTS LB STEVE GILL 690 KEITH SHARP 704 VOLKER FAUVEL 726 SEAN BECKHAM 594 GENTS BB GENTS BH ANDREW LEHANE 752 PHIL MAHER 784 MARK BROOKES 714 BOB BASSETT 508 CHRIS RUSHTON 626 GENTS CL GENTS UL DUANE WILLIAMS 872 PAUL LITTLE 928 33* DAVID STONE 868 GENTS FS ANDY WILLIAMS 864 RICHARD GARDINER 872 DOUG SHAW 848 GENTS PRIM STEVE MUNNINGS 830 KEVIN BUTTON 698 this money was raised by guests and members at ROY EASTON 578 GENTS TBH most ever raised at Oakwood Bowmen!! Well done all of you GARETH PEARSON 776 TIM CATHMOIR 624 STEVE ROBINSON 584 LADIES HT JAN SEED 670 MEL HORNE 574 SUE MCCLOUD 538 LADIES AFB THERESA HEARNE 496 LADIES LB PENNIE GREW 558 SALLY SMITH 548 51
LADIES BB LADIES BH THERESA LITTLE 664 SUE BIRCH 684 LADIES TBH LINDA LEHANE 668 52
Welcome to Hoods & Maids! If this feature is new to you, they are my unique way of celebrating stunning shots (both jammy & skill) that only Robin Hood or Maid Marian themselves would’ve been able to pull off. It is also my way of celebrating the shots we all either dream of hitting or are so lucky that they need scoring before they fall out of the target! We all, regardless of age/ability, appear to rack up a fair few of these shots in our field archery careers so it was also my way of trying to include more people and show off their shots and celebrate them as the stars they are – albeit having stood in a healthy blob of jam or simply from being rather a fine shot, both are most welcome here! Ricochets, Barnes-Wallis classics, lucky legs, tree shots, “in-off”s, wind-assisted, carried into the target by well-paid woodland creatures, Robin Hoods, Pickering Awards (AKA the Pines Park Special!)… ALL are welcomed with open arms! Good shooting & please do share! You’re worth it ;-) Hels 54
This terrific shot was achieved by Dion, of Elmtree Archers, on Sunday 21st April 2019 @ Tavistock Company of Archers! off their shots and celebrate them as the stars they Wallis classics, lucky legs, tree shots, All you need to do is email me, Hels, on [emailprotected] or get in paid woodland touch via Facebook or the FAN UK website, including the following information:- * Your name and club (if applicable) * Name of the archer whose shot/s are being nominated * Where and when the pictures were taken * Any information you feel will boost your nominee’s chances of being inducted! * You CAN nominate yourself if you wish - no problem at all!! 55
Photographer: MARK SERVICE Pictured: Stacey Service Location: Aurora FAC’s 2018 August Bank Holiday 3-day shoot
FAN UK’s FAN UK’s FAN UK’s “Meet the Club” “Meet the Club” “Meet the Club” introduces introduces introduces Castle Bowmen! Castle Bowmen! Castle Bowmen! I spent some catching up with the lovely Owen - I spent some catching up with the lovely Owen - I spent some catching up with the lovely Owen - here is ‘the scoop’ from him & his fellow club members! here is ‘the scoop’ from him & his fellow club members! here is ‘the scoop’ from him & his fellow club members! So, who are you and where are What types of shoot do you you based? do and what affiliations does the club have? We are Castle Bowmen and we are based around We are affiliated and hold Woodhall Spa, Tattershall shoots under the National and Gypsy Bridge in Field Archery Society. Lincolnshire. What makes your club Where did the idea for the club come from? such a special one? What makes you different? The history of the club is a little grey (with people saying we started in I’d say we’re rather unique in the 1981, others saying it was the late seventies sense that we’re always pushing just how far we can think outside the box. A great and some saying we started after an example of this is our “Ashes” shoot that Olympic games) but the most recent information from an original member is: we ran (and intend to run again). Taking a lead from the cricketing world, we “In 1983 or 1984 Castle Bowmen was had a 40 target course made up formed because John Hoare and of an English half and an Australian Adrian Dawson were travelling half (where the targets were from Tattershall and Coningsby upside down). I think it came to Friskney Bowmen, which was as a bit of a shock to people over 20 miles each way. With who thought we’d just be the help of Friskney Bowmen, having a few little targets tied they started a club in upside down, only to come Tattershall. along and find our bison There are 2 reasons why the hanging from a couple of name of Castle Bowmen trees. was decided upon: firstly, because of Tattershall Castle Other than your awesome and secondly as they were “Ashes” events, do you have having the club based at any special shoots, targets Castle Leisure Park (now or club activities? Tattershall Lakes) where they held Currently we’re just getting their meetings, club nights and settled in our new woodland but both target and field shoots.” we do have big plans for special shoots soon, including clout shoots / 58
What is the best thing about being part of Castle Bowmen? The people, by far. We have a fantastic group of members that love shooting together, playing games down at practice and can bounce ideas off each other for how a shoot or the club is run. What benefits does field archery give you and/or others that engage with the sport? For most members the sport started as a source of exercise but quickly developed into a social event as well. It gives you a break from a targets, night shoots, 2-day multiple world of technology and brings you closer woodlands shoot. to nature, depending on how well you shoot… it can bring you right into the thick What is it about field archery that of nature (a blackberry bush for example!). you love the most? Is there anything else you’d like to share? As archers we love going out and meeting new people, as well as seeing parts of the Castle would like to thank FAN UK for country we would never have thought of inviting us to do this article. We hope to see going before. many of you at our shoots and would also like to say that if you see us out at a As hosts, we love challenging archers (and shoot, don’t hesitate to pop over for a chat ourselves) with the courses we lay and (we’ll be the ones in green)! always feel proud with the positive feedback that we receive! How can people get in touch to find example of this is our “Ashes” shoot that When is your next shoot and out more and/or join your club? we ran (and intend to run again). Taking what type of shoot is it? Interested people can email us at [emailprotected] or contact our had a 40 target course made up Our next shoot will be on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ 15th September 2019. CastleBowmenArcheryClub/ . half (where the targets were It will be a 2 x 20 all 3D course! upside down). I think it came as a bit of a shock to people who thought we’d just be Currently we’re just getting 59
Finally, as a member, what does your club mean to you? Answers from club members… Andy M - “I joined the club back in 2010 when my eldest daughter started doing her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. She chose archery as it seemed to be a social sport which didn’t require any outlay as all the equipment was supplied. Following the completion of her Bronze award she continued with the club, helping out with new members and at shoots organised by the club, she also took part in competitions organised at clubs in Lincolnshire and Norfolk, where she won several events in the junior class. I found archery to be a relaxing sport, other than ensuring that all safety measures are followed no pressure is placed on any individual to ‘succeed’ instead individuals are coached on safety, the basics of archery – different styles of bows, the parts that make up bows and the arrows and the etiquette required – archers are then free to shoot, advice is always available and is always freely given to help members improve. My youngest daughter also completed her Bronze D of E Award having chosen Archery as her sport, we are elected members of the club committee and we commit a lot of time to ensure the club remains a place where people can go and enjoy Archery, the club hosts a number of competitions throughout the year, we assist the other club members to ensure that all competitors have an enjoyable safe shoot.” Roger D - “As a member of Castle Bowmen I have met some of my best friends, it has given myself and my fiancée plenty places to go and do shoots all around the country and have time away from normal day to day life with other members of the club in a different part of the country meeting new people. The club as a whole is like having a second family all willing to help each other and looking forward to spending time with each other at different venues.” 60
Emma R - “Being part of castle bowmen means being part of another family who offer support when finding it hard to shoot and always helpful.” Martin G - “I have been a member of Castle Bowmen in one way or another for the past 10 years. During this time I've helped out with open days, club shoots & official shoots. One of my favourite of my favourite moments was when we tutored at Rand Farm Park near Lincoln to teach underprivileged children how to shoot. I have to thank the club and the sport for much more than just shooting, because archery has given me a fantastic social life, experiences I wouldn't have had before, but most importantly it gave me my wife... 10 years ago, on my first night at Castle Bowmen, we met each other and we haven't looked back since. It's a truly great sport and we encourage more people to take part.” Lucy M - “I started archery when I was 15 years old when I did my Duke of Edinburgh Award at school. It was a fantastic way for me to acquire a new skill, but also to meet new people. At school I wasn't deemed to be a \"cool kid\" and I didn't have many friends but joining an archery club afforded me the opportunity to establish new friendships with people who I otherwise wouldn't have had the chance to meet. Socialising with people who weren't my age made me realise the bigger picture: who cares if people at school don't like me? It's far more important to have those few special friends who really mean something to you than superficial friendships. Archery then became a family thing as my dad joined the club (and later my sister) which gave us the opportunity to develop our father-daughter relationship as we spent days shooting together. When I was 18, I was at a shoot in a group with a special guy. We spent all day talking, shooting and getting to know each other and now, 5 years later we are still together waiting to move into our first home together. Archery is a great sport but for me, it's all about the club which I belong to, I love the \"Zusammengehörigkeitsgefühl\" of Castle Bowmen as the Germans would say; that sense of belonging, being part of a community, feeling accepted.” Casey B - “My club is like a second family… laughter, jokes (usually at my expense) and a helping hand are the main ingredients of this friendly club, with a little bit of competition thrown in here and there!” “As a member of Castle Bowmen I have met some Mick N & Shelagh N – “It’s a friendly club for all ages and abilities with a touch of fun. It was of my best friends, it has given myself and my fiancée the club that introduced us to field archery, going on open shoots, meeting and shooting with a lot of different people and getting plenty of exercise in the process.” Owen S – “The club and sport give fantastic opportunities. I truly feel at home at Castle and members of the club in a different part of the country have made my closest friends in the process. It is a source of fascination for my colleagues meeting new people. The club as a whole is like having at work who are always asking me about how our shoots are run and how well I did at a second family all willing to help each other and looking shoots I attend (to which I will say confidently that I came in the top 20 at the NFAS Championships… I just forget to mention we have many many different classes… and it was out of 21 that particular year).” 61
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The Purbeck Archers Jurassic Shoot 2019 ~ Sunday 13 October 2019 ~ th Update! The course is progressing slowly but it is progressing. We have been saving the new 3Ds so that they are pristine for the competition. The course will be 36 x 3D-targets spread through the undulating Dorset countryside. The entry / application form is on the page opposite! We are based at Purbeck Shooting School, just north of Monkeyworld. We are really looking forward to seeing you all!! Please spread the word!! ~ Kenn Duffield ~ 66
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The New Longbow Trophies for the 2019 IFAF National Championships ... ~ Beautiful craftsmanship by Bruce Shiel ~ 68
The New Longbow Trophies for the 2019 craftsmanship Greetings from Shire Archery! Greetings from Shire Archery! Greetings from Shire Archery! We are an online archery store based close to the bustling market town of Chesterfield, a stone’s throw away from Sherwood & the Dales. We stock a wide selection of materials & equipment, leading international brands and exclusive items from independent craftspeople. We offer bespoke arrow manufacture, a personable & knowledgeable service and provide low cost weight-based postage.
FAN UK would like you to meet FAN UK would like you to meet FAN UK would like you to meet beautiful and talented lady & fellow field archer, beautiful and talented lady & fellow field archer, beautiful and talented lady & fellow field archer, Madi Tricker & introduce you to her business Madi Tricker & introduce you to her business Madi Tricker & introduce you to her business Paralian Laser... Paralian Laser... Paralian Laser... Hi Madi - thank you so much for finding so much time to chat with me; it has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you :-) Thank you also for sharing your work & field archery experiences with the FAN UK readers! Hi! I am Madi Tricker, the one-woman show behind Paralian Laser! I was born and raised in Clacton-On-Sea (we're not all that bad!) and for the last decade have lived in Brightlingsea, at the mouth of the river Colne in Essex. My budding business is Paralian Laser. The origins of Paralian Laser started around seven years ago, in 2012. I moved to Tendring Enterprise Studio School and began vocational education in engineering. Part of my studies had me working with a CNC laser cutter and I became adept at creating designs. During the November of 2013, in preparation for Christmas, I made some black acrylic versions of Aurora Field Archery Club’s lovely shield logo - with two special pink ones. Upon giving them their gifts, along with enough for the rest of the club, I was asked if I could add a loop to the top... I responded, of course, why? Just like that, my first batch of medals had been ordered! The Aurora shoot came and went and I was promptly asked to do more - for other clubs! Then I was asked to do some small butterfly favours for a wedding... and then a trophy... and it quickly became apparent that what I was doing was a gap in the market that I could definitely fill! Soon enough I was spending my school lunchtimes in the engineering department so I could eat and laser at the same time (if I wasn't forced by my VP to spend at least five minutes outside, bless her!). 70
Eventually, I left school and headed to college to do Computing. Sad that I had to leave \"my\" laser I focused on my studies, until my grandparents gifted me some money and I could buy my very own laser! His name was Gordon, and although a finicky sod we did some great work together, until his tragic demise in October 2017 when faulty electric burnt down his shed - with him in it, pictured right :-(. It took over a year, an amazing amount of donations from sympathetic folks and a bunch of saving up, but in February 2019 I took delivery of my new laser - a bigger, better model, and then I returned to work! Fun Fact! My 1st laser was named Gordon because when I completed my first successful piece on him I shouted “Gordon’s alive!” in a terrible Flash Gordon reference and it stuck! The moustache and googly eyes on Gordon were my mums' joke but like the name, they stuck. I love Flash Gordon, my dad made me sit and watch it as a kid as I could happily sing the \"flash\" song but didn't know the story. As for the amazingly generous donations that I was lucky enough to receive, they came from such a range of people - a bunch of them archers! They donated over £1000 between them and I flitted between sobbing for the loss of Gordon and sobbing for the love I was shown and given :-) My new laser has since been christened “Carter”. Then I was asked to do some small butterfly Soon enough I was spending my school lunchtimes in the engineering department so I could eat and laser at the same time (if I 71
So, what is your experience in archery - do you shoot? Also, what inspires you from an archery perspective? I had my first encounter with archery during a holiday during August 2007 (pictured right!). We happened upon a re-enactment at White Castle in Wales. I was offered the chance to shoot three arrows at a white cloth pinned to a board and I hit the board! Something clicked. During the next school holidays I went to a fair at a local school and spent about a tenner on chances to shoot - it was only £1 for 6 arrows! My lovely dad took notice of this sudden interest and got us into a GNAS course run by Clacton Archers in February 2009. I shot target for a little while and then we had a chance to shoot a have-a-go 3D shoot, designed to corrupt us to the “dark side”; it worked!! We promptly converted to NFAS in October 2010 and we've been shooting as a father daughter duo ever since! For the last five years I've been shooting Compound Bowhunter. I love the sport - it brought me closer to my dad and a great sense of accomplishment during school years that worked very hard to put me down. The love of the archery community cannot be overstated; there is little that makes me smile quite as much as being greeted by so many wonderful people at a field archery shoot. If I shoot these days (I'm still only in my 2nd Madi & Dad - father and daughter dream team :-) :-) working year, so I'm low on energy) - I shoot for the company & the fun and the food. As I mentioned earlier, my first ever commission was archery-related and those commissions haven't really stopped. My most common work is medals... I take the club's logo and work it into a design that I can program the laser to etch and cut. This is usually out of acrylic, which comes in hundreds of colours, most of which are available in transparent, frosted, glittery, or pastel, and between 3-6mm thick, which provides a nice heft to the work. I can also cut and etch wood, with a selection of laserable plywoods and veneered MDFs available. 72
I have done award plaques in the past, including the last two years’ of 3DA trophies which were a lovely oak plaque with an embedded 3DA medallion, with lasered text and logos showing sponsors and winners. I can also etch glass, slate, and I can mark metals with the help of a compound, or I can remove coatings on metals, as with my hipflasks. If you want to commission a work, or think it was you might, just send me a message! only £1 for 6 arrows! My lovely dad took notice of You can contact me through the this sudden interest and got us into a GNAS course run Paralian Laser Facebook page or by Clacton Archers in February 2009. I shot target for send me an email at a little while and then we had a chance to shoot a [emailprotected] - I'm friendly and happy to chat about any ideas you have and help you to refine them into a product. Whether you’d like a 30 mm fondant stamp to customise your shoot’s cupcakes, or a 600 x 400 mm layered sign announcing your club’s car parking, I can help. What is the hardest piece you’ve made? I think the hardest piece I've made complexity wise was a clock I made with Gordon; it was a long etch on wood and it was also the first time I stained anything, so I was super nervous of messing it up. I was fairly happy with the result and the customer hasn't complained yet! I always put a lot of extra pressure on myself for anything I do for the 3DAs and I tend to drag my lovely fiancé Scott in by the collar to be a double-check on spellings and the details of each design - they're a lovely solid oak half inch thick plaque that ends up all over so I'm always stress- ing about getting them correct! related and those Finally, can you tell us something unique about you? A unique thing about me could be the lack of coherence in my education; I moved half way through junior school, got bullied at senior school so I left to join a new studio school after two years, studied engineering, then computing in college, then did a U-turn and - despite no real skills or history in it - charmed my way into my recently completed 2 years as an apprentice where I did boat building. We did a lot of restoration and rebuilding of wooden boats, as well as dabbling into GRP gigs. It could be the rainbow colours of my hair or the scar-like \"zip\" birthmark that stretches across my right shoulder. It could be my hip dysplasia as a child, or my claims that: \"The dog taught me everything I know\"... 73
Truly though, I think the most unique thing about me is my parents. I am an only child to loving, kind, supportive parents that have done all they can to drag me up right, to support me in my passions and help me up when I get knocked down. There is no-one like the jolly, bearded Viking blacksmith that is my dad; who is more charismatic than he lets himself believe. There is no-one like my mum - the sharp, artistic, fantastic cook that has a wicked sense of humour when she lets it out. No other combination of people could have made me as I am; no other parents, grandparents, cousins, uncles, aunts and friends could have made this lump of self doubting, overly critical, perfectionist ‘flesh and brain’ the person I am today and will be tomorrow. 74
I am; no other parents, grandparents, cousins, uncles, aunts and friends could have made this lump of self doubting, overly critical, perfectionist ‘flesh and brain’ the person
RAVEN FIELD ARCHERS 36 x 3D shoot 11 and 12 May 2019 th th Head Down, Near Petersfield, Hants. Mild temperatures and spring sunshine made for a very enjoyable weekend for all the archers who attended our shoot in this beauty spot of the South Downs National Park - some for one day, most for both days. The wild garlic was in pungent full bloom and our course layers set some testing shots, utilising the slopes to their best advantage. Thank you to the whole team of volunteers from behind the scenes to front of house in the catering tent, without whom we would not be able to run such a successful shoot. We hope to see everyone again next year. ~ By Sue Kenworthy ~ 76
Results:- American Flatbow Gents American Flatbow Junior Girls Mark Jones Rednex 10 1186 Grace Trodd Ratpack 2 412 Roger Massey Archers of Battle 5 1184 Phil Adams Ratpack 6 1136 American Flatbow Ladies Garfield Thomas Spirit of the Green Man 9 1124 Rae Gulliver IND 4 1080 Ian Nuttall Company of Sixty 6 1116 Alex Gloster IND 3 876 Stephen Hinton IND 7 1098 Richard Powell IND 7 1086 Barebow Gents Barrie Cooper IND 6 922 Ken Sparham Aurora 12 1224 David Bennett Fleet Ibex 4 516 Martin Joy Aurora 13 1176 Felix Miller IND 0 0 Andy Topps IND 6 1082 Graham Cawsey IND 6 894 Barebow Ladies Stuart Stevenson IND 0 540 Monique Purdy Company of Sixty 7 1122 Reg Hobbs Raven 0 0 Sue Topps IND 1 1090 Bryany Paveley Avalon Archers 0 356 Bowhunter Gents Trevor Walter Elmtree 25 1438 Bowhunter Junior Girls Dave Andrews Cloth of Gold 7 1292 Lara Evans Fleet Ibex 5 1126 Phil Maher IND 11 1236 Bowhunter Ladies Compound Unlimited Gents Jane Walter Bowmen of Bude 8 1126 John Holland IND 31 1508 Simon Willard Longbow Heritage 30 1496 Compound Unlimited Junior Boys Stan Bartosz Fleet Ibex 27 1472 Archie Crawford Raven 0 0 Mike Davidson Fleet Ibex 25 1460 Mike Evans Fleet Ibex 26 1456 Compound Unlimited Ladies Jason Sawdy Avalon Archers 16 1276 Andrea Beddard-Smith IND 10 718 Andrew Crawford Raven 0 0 Heather Pearson Orion 0 0 Crossbow Gents Freestyle Gents Christopher Harwood Longbow Heritage 15 1258 weekend for all the archers who attended our shoot in this 17 1348 Stefan Purdy Company of Sixty 0 0 Terry Stevens IND John Taylor Fleet Ibex 12 692 Mick Pearce Longbow Heritage 0 0 Alex Smith IND 3 604 Bryan Stone Longbow Heritage 0 0 most for both days. The wild garlic was in pungent full bloom and Hunting Tackle Gents Hunting Tackle Gents continued... Steve Rand Invicta 10 1204 Kevin Cunningham Ratpack 0 0 best advantage. Thank you to the whole team of volunteers from 7 1130 Dave Terry Ratpack 0 0 David Curwen IND Andrew Gilfrin Invicta 6 1052 Andy Doyle IND 3 1022 Hunting Tackle Ladies Peter Eldridge Copra 6 972 Linda Palmer Ratpack 6 872 Graham Anderson Afan Nedd Neath Valley 1 950 Kim Lea Ratpack 1 438 Gordon Waldie IND 2 756 Sharon Trodd Ratpack 0 368 Charles Liston IND 3 740 Alan Jones Ratpack 3 494 Primitive Gents Peter Parker Ratpack 3 476 Giles Spearing IND 5 1022 Grant Boniface Ratpack 3 470 Paul Hankin Company of Sixty 3 946 Jack Rickets Ratpack 0 0 Bob Miles Dragonfly Archers 0 338 77
Primitive Ladies Longbow Gents Karen Freeman Company of Sixty 4 970 Gerry Tierney Company of Sixty 6 1086 Sandra Anderson Afan Nedd Neath Valley 4 846 Ben Knight Copra 5 1036 Nikki Brown North Somerset Field 3 826 Phil Stratton Longbow Heritage 9 1016 Paul Skippins Copra 3 1004 Longbow Ladies Rob Pointon Fleet Ibex 3 958 Freda Marshall The Medieval Society 5 1028 David Alvey The Medieval Society 3 954 Sylvia Marshall The Medieval Society 3 1006 Gary Powell IND 2 836 Carol Pearce Longbow Heritage 7 938 David Smith IND 4 502 Mandy Linn Ratpack 1 900 Nick Lea Ratpack 0 428 Freya Wise Kendal Bowmen 3 874 Sally Smith Company of Sixty 2 774 Traditional Bowhunter Gents Cat Chandler IND 2 718 Mark Stockton Archers of Battle 12 1278 Brett Field South Wilts 8 1158 Traditional Bowhunter Ladies Karl Kamm Bowmen of Salcey 6 1066 Denise Field South Wilts 5 1094 Kurt Kamm Bowmen of Salcey 4 1030 Steve Tuson IND 6 972 Non-Competitive Stewart Strachan South Wilts 4 968 Andy Millars Ratpack - - Michael Matthias South Wilts 3 546 Paul Brewer Company of Sixty 3 528 Steve Joy Senlac 0 0 https://www.facebook.com/ FieldArcheryNewsUK/ https://twitter.com/ NewsukField Don’t forget to visit the FAN UK website too for updates, multi-association Event Calendar, Shoot Info & Entry forms and more: http://fieldarcherynewsuk.wix.com/fanuk If you wish to Donate to support FAN UK just visit:- http://fieldarcherynewsuk.wixsite.com/fanuk/donate 78
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JACK BELCHER MEMORIAL SHOOT nd 2 June 2019 Thanks to 40 or so archers who travelled from near and far to help us celebrate founders and key members of the club's past. We all appreciated the support, especially considering that there were other shoots on the calendar. Big thanks to Pat & Derick from the Lancashire League for passing on the old photos of Jack Belcher. The day started off a bit damp and drizzly and typically switched between overcast and damp, but all helped to keep the archers cool. Thanks to all for the feedback on the twice 20 x 2Ds & 3Ds course; much of the feedback being that it was a little more challenging than last year's shoots up the steep-sided wooded valley that is Sabden Fold. Big thanks to Jon, Tom & Drazic for their sterling work getting the shoot ready. By Pete McGiffen. 82
HUNTING TACKLE – GENTS HUNTING TACKLE – JUNIOR GIRLS Martin Leonard Pennington 630 (3) Chloe Livingstone Foxhill 462 (2) Thanks to 40 or so archers who travelled from near and far to help us celebrate founders David Lyons Independent 580 Mike Thomson North Lakes 552 (1) BAREBOW – GENTS David Shepherd Team Firebird 496 Kieron Van Der Schans Team Firebird 688 (3) Peter Arnold Seedfield 484 (1) Mick Kirkman Owlett Hall 634 (1) Big thanks to Pat & Derick from the Lancashire League for passing on the old photos of Derek Fuller Foxhill 474 Mark Brookes Cobra 546 (2) Geoff Weldon Muttley Crew 446 BAREBOW – LADIES COMPOUND LIMITED - GENTS Kiri Francis Foxhill 466 David Carter North Yorks 550 (NC) COMPOUND UNLIMITED – GENTS Thanks to all for the feedback on the twice 20 x 2Ds & 3Ds course; much of the feedback Lee Witherington Muttley Crew 778 (12) BOW HUNTER – LADIES sided Sarah Taylor Foxhill 496 Tony Commander Foxhill 720 (4) wooded valley that is Sabden Fold. Big thanks to Jon, Tom & Drazic for their sterling work Tom Harris Muttley Crew 708 (4) BOW HUNTER – GENTS Ken Witherington Muttley Crew 698 (3) Chris Plant Foxhill 724 (9) Stephen Smith Ye Olde Delph 670 (3) COMPOUND UNLIMITED – JUNIOR BOY U16 COMPOUND UNLIMITED – JUNIOR BOY U12 Harry Smith Independent 630 Ben Witherington – 698 (4) AMERICAN FLATBOW – GENTS AMERICAN FLATBOW – JUNIOR BOYS Craig Smith Storm 654 (3) James McGiffen Sabden Fold 634 (5) Duncan Jacques Owlett Hall 526 Tony Nutall - NC AMERICAN FLATBOW – LADIES Claire Thomson North Lakes 442 LONGBOW – GENTS Andrew Weekes Muttley Crew 468 (2) LONGBOW – LADIES Mark Overson Foxhill 398 (1) Jackie Brookes Cobra 438 LONGBOW – JUNIOR BOYS FREESTYLE – GENTS Max Smith Independent 448 Glenn Pringle Butsfield Bowmen 632 (4) Nathan Smith Independent 512 (1) TRADITIONAL BOW HUNTER – GENTS Marc Dellerba Kendal 592 (2) CROSSBOW – GENTS Harry Atkinson Kendal 716 (6) 83
A quick \"congratulations\" to this year's custodians of the 7 Memorial Trophies: George Balshaw Shield: Gents AFB - Craig Smith of Storm (shooting one of Jack's own AFBs!) George Balshaw Riser: Ladies AFB (was HT) - Claire Thomson of North Lakes Jack Belcher 3 Arrow Shield: Gents Longbow - Andrew Weekes of Muttley Crew Jack Belcher Longbow Eagle: Ladies Longbow - Jackie Brookes of Cobra George Balshaw Riser Shield: Gents HT - Martin Leonard of Pennington John Lee Friendship Trophy: Gents Barebow- Kieron Van Der Schans of Team Firebird Jack Belcher Shield: Gents Instinctive - Chris Plant of Foxhill 84
Chianti 3D Archery E-mail: [emailprotected] www.poderivalverde.it and www.chianti3darchery.com
A valley full of ranges, a valley of the archers - and all this right on the doorstep of your holiday home! Chianti 3D Archery is on its way to becoming the largest privately owned archery location in Italy. The first 3D range with 18 positions was built in March 2015 by German-born Fabian Eder, a dedicated longbow archer and multiple tournament winner. He embedded the range into the hills and slopes of a natural preserve area and strict no-hunting zone of pine and oaks woods, the typical Tuscan hill macchia. Chianti 3D Archery is part of the extended 76 ha large property of the Agriturismo vacation rentals of Poderi Val Verde, an authentic 14th century Tuscan farm estate owned by his German family for the past 20 years. For the 2017 WBHC, our 1st range (red range) was used as an exercise range where it was extended to 28 targets and a 2nd range (yellow) range) with 14 targets was inaugurated. Both ranges are set up with IFAA and WA distances. In 2018 the red range was extended to 30 targets and our 3rd range (blue) with 28 IFAA shots was inaugurated at the end of March with our first official Easter Tournament. Naturally there is also a generous practice field with a sun sail for the warmer months. Life-sized 3D targets (mainly SRT and Franzbogen) ranging from bear to deer, from rats to crows, wolves, foxes, boars etc. are all set at long and short distances with challenging up and downhill shots. There is also a moving target, an elevated stand and picnic areas as well as 2 challenging shots, 1 @ 107m and 1 @ 127m!!! Due to their various trials and short- cuts, the ranges may also be interrupted at any point or may be com- bined in one gigantic round of 72 targets and shots. Hundreds of archers from all over the world that came during the 2017 WBHC complimented Chianti 3D Archery on its challenging range, perfect location, stupendous surroundings and the fact that it has friendly and efficient service. A recent review (July 2018) says it all: \"Adventure Tuscany or archer’s Mecca in the south of Europe! Hey? What is this? 3 ranges in front of your doorstep, guaranteed sun & well-being, pool, nice people, delicious food, good wines and all this in the middle of Tusscany. We stayed there as a family (dad, mom and son of 9 years). All three of us are archers who often visit other ranges, shoot at tournaments and are enjoying 3D archery immensely - that is to say: we are no beginners! What we found there exceeds all expectations… fantastic grounds... everything there that makes a traditional archer’s heart happy. During the times you don’t feel like shooting or your fingers hurt, you proceed with the normal Tuscan programme: being in the middle of the Chianti hills, cities such as Florence, Siena, San Gimignano or many wineries with delicious snacks can be reached by car in about 30 minutes.” Fabian will gladly teach “Not-Archers” the secrets & fascination of traditional archery. The slopes and inclined terrain and the off and on adventurous walkways ask for sturdy footwear and good physical fitness. Next to the 3D archery ranges, one will find also perfect conditions for trekking & biking. Guests may also book a real hands-on cooking class of local dishes. Easy to reach Poderi Val Verde is located in the heart of Tuscany, in the Chianti hills, only 3km away from Castellina in Chianti and within less then 1 hr’s drive of all major Tuscan sights. 45 min. to the Florence airport and 90 min to either Pisa or Bologna airport. We look forward to welcoming you at the Chianti 3D Archery Center.
Del The Cat’s “Bowyer’s Diary” “Flights of Fancy” (Part Two) by Derek Hutchison, AKA ‘Del the Cat’! The shoot was rapidly approaching and I’d built and tested three 50# ELBs. The one which popped a spall of wood off the belly had been patched and turned out to be the fastest, managing 211.9 fps through the chrono! The fact that the belly patch survives on a flight bow is a testament to both the technique and the glue! I drove up to Telford on the Saturday afternoon and stayed overnight for the shoot on the Sunday. I took two of the 50# ELBs, my Osage flight bow, a small Mollegabet of cherry backed with Yew and “Twister” (my field bow) to “show and tell”. After a full English breakfast I arrived early at the shoot to leaden skies and a brisk wind. The field was the sports ground of a posh school and was on a slight uphill; that - combined with the dampness and a brisk headwind - made it obvious that no records would be set! I'd taken a little tent with me which was very handy as I could keep my kit dry and have a little lie down. There were only about 20 competitors but most competitors were shooting more than one class and there was a good variety of bows: compounds, recurves, English Longbows and some interesting horsebows. My little Osage flight bow was put in the American Longbow class (unlimited). 88
It was 6 arrows (maximum) to which popped a spall of wood off the belly had been patched and turned out to be an \"end\" and there were 4 the fastest, managing 211.9 fps through the chrono! The fact that the belly patch ends being shot during the day, each end including any class of bow. The compounds shot first I drove up to Telford on the Saturday afternoon and stayed overnight for the from a shooting line which shoot on the Sunday. I took two of the 50# ELBs, my Osage flight bow, a small was further back (100 yards?) and we all retreated behind tell”. After a full English breakfast I arrived early at the shoot to leaden skies that line while they shot. made it I shot the Bamboo backed Yew obvious that no records would be set! I'd taken a little tent with me which was longbow first (not exceeding 50# class). After everyone had shot we walked up the field and planted a flag with our details on it where our furthest arrow had landed. The flags were handed out at the start when the bows were checked in and weighed. My arrows were rather spread about and my Ipe/pine laminated arrow had kicked well off left, so for the next end I swapped that for my number 7 arrow (all arrows had to have your name/initials and a number). I was disappointed to see I wasn’t even up to the 250 yard mark! Then I heard someone say that the wind was taking 90 yards off their distances. On the next end I had another go and shot a bit further, moving my flag up about 5 yards to the new distance. Time for lunch, I only had water and a biscuit bar but was invited to join Tony (the range master... seen in the pic from my tent) and his daughter Rachel, who had a huge spread of food. A chicken leg and chunk of bread topped me up nicely while we had a good natter about bows and shooting. 89
When you shoot, you are allowed a helper to tell you if you are aiming high enough and in the right direction. There were a variety of devices for judging elevation, from simple spirit levels to tripod mounted gauges. Tony had a nice hand-held wooden gauge with a built in plumb bob pendulum. After he and Rachel had shot I stepped up to the line and she acted as my helper, which allowed me to shoot with more confidence and more smoothly (she also took the pic of me shooting ). My arrows were flying fairly well but some were wagging their tail a tad. After lunch I thought I'd try the Osage with my 26\" arrows and, if they went well, I'd try the 27\" on the final end. Well, it's a while since I'd shot it and I initially struggled with the weight! It was good to have a helper to tell me when I was ‘about right’ for elevation as I was busy heaving it back and watching the tip of the arrow... they certainly went away fast compared to the ELB. Flight arrow or fright arrow? On the last arrow I tried that whisker too much and BANG.. a shower of smashed arrow went about 10 yards forward and left. Fortunately nothing struck my hand or anyone else! I think the fact that the bow has a shelf saved me from injury. The string had sheared off a small portion of the Elm nock overlay, which had only meant to be temporary for tillering but had been left on. The parent wood of parent wood of the bow is fine so fitting new horn overlays is no problem. The bow is okay but I'll give it a careful examination and some flexing. 90
When you shoot, you are allowed a helper to tell I imagine the chain of events was as follows:- * I drew too far, the tip of the arrow slipped to the right and stuck in the belly of direction. There were a variety of devices for the bow (you can see the small mark on the belly). * The arrow exploded on loose which would dissipate some of the energy, but it would be close to a dry loose once it had broken. wooden gauge with a built in plumb bob * Finally, the string slamming home sheared off the nock overlay. Hopefully by then most of the energy had gone into the arrow, the string and shearing the nock and didn't leave enough to damage the bow. more smoothly (she also took the pic of me For anyone wondering how you can draw too far… for flight one tends to draw fairly fast and smooth to about 2” short whilst getting the elevation correct, then the last couple of inches is a fast draw and loose with no pause trying to get maximum draw possible. This is necessary as the draw length and draw After lunch I thought I'd try the Osage with weight is considered to be at the full length of the arrow e.g. A 27” arrow is considered as 27” draw. In normal longbow terms that would put the arrow tip level with the back of the bow, but for flight shooting it is measured to the belly. shot it and I initially struggled with the weight! It was good to have a helper to tell me when I was ‘about right’ for elevation as I pretty much felt I'd shot my bolt by then, but with only one more end to shoot I was busy heaving it back and watching the tip of the arrow... they certainly and the weather having calmed I strung the longbow for a final 6 arrows. Walking up to collect the arrows I'd spotted 5 of mine short of my flag, but right next to my flag was one of Tony's 50# ELB arrows, so he was obviously getting similar dis- tances. Then I spotted my sixth arrow 12 yards further up the field, definitely worth On the last arrow I tried that whisker too much and BANG.. a shower of smashed arrow went about 10 yards forward and left. Fortunately nothing struck shooting those last six! my hand or anyone else! I think the fact that the bow has a shelf saved me Time for a lie down and packing away my kit, while the measuring of distances was in progress. I also had a very interesting chat about using a thumb ring and a bit of a demo', something that's definitely on my to-do list. As we sat round awaiting the results, I was hoping for a mention somewhere and was delighted to have won both my classes, narrowly beating Tony in the 50# ELB; he assures me that he'll beat me next time! Mind you, he won in other classes and Rachel won hers. A few days later the results were published with some interesting figures, which certainly showed the effect of the wind. My winning 50# ELB shot just 252 yards (there were 8 competitors), but the unlimited ELB was only 5 yards further! My little Osage was a bit of a ringer being classed as an AFB as it is actually too short to comply, mind it is a self wood bow whereas any material is allowed in the construction of an AFB, so it was competing against glass/carbon fibre etc. 91
I was the only one in the unlimited class and I shot 261 yards. Oddly the 35# AFB class outshot the 50# AFB class with 231 yards. Despite the anomalies I feel the performance compared favourably. To judge the effect of the wind I should mention the Osage bow has shot 341 yards in better conditions. Similar to the AFB situation, the 50# target recurve outshot the unlimited target recurve with 474 yards. This is of course a Field Archery News article… and for field archers, maybe the figures will help give an idea of the relative ranges achievable with the various classes and how large the disparity is between them when you consider the winning 45# compound shot over 550 yards into a headwind. Many thanks to Nick Mitchell - the organiser, Tony Bakes - the range master and all at the WMAS for an excellent shoot and making me (a newbie to formal flight shooting) feel welcome. https:// www.quicksarchery.co.uk/
I was the only one in the unlimited class and I shot 261 yards. Oddly the 35# AFB class outshot the 50# AFB class with 231 yards. Despite the anomalies I feel the This is of course a Field Archery News article… and for field archers, maybe the classes and how large the disparity is between them when you consider the
Wharfe Valley Archers Wharfe Valley Archers Wharfe Valley Archers Midsummer Shoot Midsummer Shoot Midsummer Shoot nd rd 22 & 23 June 2019 In the grounds of Farnley Hall, North Yorkshire WA 24 Mixed Round both days COJ Julie Coates Weather – warm with sunny spells and light winds I would like to thank all 65 archers who travelled from all over the country to attend and for placing their faith in us and taking the trouble to join us in our beautiful woodland. The weather was very kind to us, albeit a little dark at times (it is absolutely tipping it down as I write this), but all in all I reckon we got away with it. A huge public thank you to the following for helping us - not just on the day but also for advice and loans of equipment so that we were able to do the best job we could for you all: Mark Tinker Martin Burgess Rach Rhodes & Beth Pentref Bowmen Jeanette Howells Jan Howells Peter Mann Adele Mcpeake Hannah Brown (so sorry you couldn't make it - get well soon) Mark Robertson Jed Parker Andrew Rees John Hartfield Karen Hodgkiss at Archery GB KG Archery and anyone else whom I have forgotten to mention... From the feedback received, our first shoot seemed to be very successful. Our next challenge is to persuade our landowner that we should do it all again! Once again, thank you all. Forgot to mention - nobody seemed to notice the extra unmarked 80 face that we snuck in…... Our bespoke wooden medals from KG Archery > > > > > > P h o t o s & w r i t e - u p b y C o l i n F a i r b u r n . 96
Wharfe Valley Archers Wharfe Valley Archers Wharfe Valley Archers Peg Sat Sun Total Ladies Compound Unlimited CUL R CUL Hope Greenwood Edinburgh Uni R 384 396 780 Silver Spoon 359 Abbie Spinks 348 707 CUL Anca Tutuianu U of Bradford R 339 330 669 CUL Tia Kalamaru Castle Archers R 281 287 568 CULU15 Beth Rhodes Aire Valley A B 282 311 593 CULU12 Orlaith Titchenor Bridlington Bay W x 259 259 Ladies Barebow BB Carol-Anne Seez Penicuik B 290 308 598 BB Vic Williams RSM Archers B 298 275 573 BB Francesca Hawker Cleve Archers B 246 260 506 BB Ruth Breeze New Century B 172 162 334 BB Tracey Keen Abbeydale B x 148 148 Ladies Recurve REC Helen Taylor Eccles AC R 294 308 602 REC Wendy Aubrey Pendle & Samlesbury R 278 266 544 REC Abby Thornton Whitburn R 231 233 464 for placing their faith in us and taking the trouble to join us in our beautiful woodland. REC Megan Tinker DVAC R 297 DNS 297 REC Niamh Titchener Bridlington Bay R x 233 233 REC Fay Collins DVAC B 191 x 191 RECU12 Eleanor Thornton Whitburn W 87 128 215 not just on the day but also for RECU15 Hannah Fox Archery GB B DNS DNS 0 Ladies Longbow LB Beth Duthie Aber Archers B 116 128 244 LB Freya Wise Kendal B B 126 100 226 LB Tracy Cross Goldcrest B 85 84 169 LB Mary Hannan Cobra Archers B x 96 96 Ladies Instinctive Inst Michaela Lake THWAC B 216 208 424 Gents Recurve REC Paul Tittensor Eccles AC R 348 342 690 From the feedback received, our first shoot seemed to be very successful. Our next REC Rhodri Curnow Radnor Foresters R 309 324 633 challenge is to persuade our landowner that we should do it all again! Once again, REC Matthew Gardiner U of Bradford R 302 313 615 REC David Coates Selby Archers R 285 269 554 REC Jared Thornton Whitburn R 229 245 474 REC Jed Parker Whitburn Archers R 201 229 430 REC Steve Kelley Goldcrest R 223 x 223 REC John Archer DVAC R 142 x 142 REC Jeff Birch DVAC B 197 x 197 REC Jag Bains Bronte Archers W 328 334 662 RECU15 Thomas Whettam Stalybridge B 198 x 198 Gents AFB AFB Ian Taylor CM & Folkestone B 218 197 415 AFB Edward Pike Edinburgh Uni B 197 182 379 Gents Traditional Trad Charlie Coombs Pentref Bowmen B 122 93 215 Trad Andy Monger St George AC B 75 88 163 97
Peg Sat Sun Total Gents Barebow BB Paul Meeson AGB B 336 307 643 BB Jason Meehan THWAC B 328 310 638 BB Gary Hart AGB B 295 294 589 BB Glenn Pringle Cleadon B 269 254 523 BB Chris Naylor Kendal Bowmen B 267 240 507 BB Martin Middleton Aardwolf Archers B 203 178 381 BB Mal Williams RSM Archers B 194 172 366 BB Patrick Hartland Abbeydale B x 149 149 BB Steve Keen Abbeydale B x 131 131 BB Norman Sherriff Abbeydale B x 123 123 BB Martin Burgess Aire Valley B Not Sub Not Sub 0 Gents Compound Unlimited CUL Tapani Kalmaru The Castle Archers R 407 414 821 CUL Chris White Meriden AC R 405 402 807 CUL Oskars Lock York Archers R 385 396 781 CUL Mark Dooley New Century R 387 380 767 CUL Chris Horan Ashford Archers R 380 385 765 CUL Mike Aubrey Pendle & Salmesbury R 355 371 726 CUL Jon Nott AGB R 358 363 721 CUL Paul Hawker Cleve Archers R 350 356 706 CUL Aaron Bainton B of St Mary's R 350 352 702 CUL Kieran Dexter Pennine Archers R 322 324 646 CUL Pete Gregory Goldcrest R 324 317 641 CUL Daeron Meredith B of Bruntwood R 370 x 370 CUL Ron Greenhalgh DVAC R x 262 262 Gents Compound Barebow CBB Nick Coombs Pentref Bowmen B 187 211 398 Gents Longbow LB Mark Read St George AC B 58 58 116 98
Photographer: Colin Fairburn Location: Wharfe Valley Archers, June 2019
