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Contents: NEW / EXCLUSIVE! 6-8 FAN UK FEATURED ARCHER Lynne Harrison SHOOT REPORTS 10-11 FAN UK Family New Year messages! 28 COVER STORY - 14-17 CSAA Leonie George Memorial “Ron Pickering… repeat offender!” Shoot 04/11/2018 46-51 FAN UK introduces “Sean Selby-Wells 22-24 Draig Goch 18/11/2018 & LAMBINDRA STUDIO - Meet Paul” 30-32 DVAC Remembrance shoot 60-63 FAIRDAY 2018 FAN UK FEATURE 11/11/2018 72 NEW! “Beginners/Who’d Be A Coach 36-37 Pentref Bowmen Winter Masters Cartoons for you! Shoot #2 74-76 MEET BLACKRIDGE ARCHERY 40-43 Regent Archers 06/01/2019 81 Ballyvally Archery News Updates 54-56 Aurora FAC 13/01/2019 83 STAY INFORMED - FAN UK GDPR 78-79 STAFAA Flint Championship 104-105 “So I make targets now…” 04/11/2018 by Phil Marr REGULARS SHOOT INFO/ENTRY FORMS 34 “Archery on the Big Screen 9 Raven Field Archers 11 & 12/05/2019 by David Hastings 18 Dunbrody Archers’ 100 3D shoot 44 Superb Cartoons for you! 29 & 30/06/2019 66-69 The Bowyer’s Diary 21 Regent Archers 21/07/2019 by Derek Hutchison 26-27 Australian Archery Museum Awards 84-85 “Hoods & Maids” Hall of Fame! 2019 96 Meet the FAN UK Contributors 58-59 Dearne Valley Archery Club 106-107 FAN UK’s Dogs & Crossbows Easter 2019 FITA shoot List so far! 20 & 21/04/2019 64 2019 South West Challenge 27/07/2019 - 04/08/2019 PHOTOGRAPHY 70-71 THWAC 2-day field shoot 15 & 16/06/2019 19 Mark Service 77 Delamere FA 07/07/2019 52 Adam Browning 86 D&NAA NCAS Championships 95 Owner: Armin Hirmer 03 & 04/08/2019 Photographer: Fritz von 90-94 The All British Senior & Junior Field Weinsberg Archery Championships 2019 97 Mark Service 25 & 26/05/2019 REAR 101 Rednexstravaganza 20 & 21/04/2019 COVER HSC-Q/JQ 102-103 Australian Archery Museum Awards 2019 108-109 Longbow Heritage’s “Jim’s Jungle Jaunt 2019” 06 & 07/07/2019 2

A very warm welcome to 2019 & a new year of “FAN UK” online magazine! I sincerely hope that each and every one of you had the Christmas & New Year that you wished for and that your 2019 has started well! I must apologise for the lack of “Part 2” of the Christmas & New Year special - I have spent the last 6 weeks with the flu and have been rather unwell (to say the very least), but please rest assured that all of the articles that I promised you follow in the pages after this one PLUS some awesome NEW articles for your reading pleasure! I really do hope that you enjoy my 1 issue of the year & I am so look st forward to sharing the rest with you… I have some truly lovely, fantastic & fabulous stuff coming up for you!! Your editor, Hels. The Editor reserves the right to edit any submissions received. 3





FAN UK would like you to meet FAN UK would like you to meet FAN UK would like you to meet FEATURED ARCHER FEATURED ARCHER FEATURED ARCHER Welsh Champs Ladies Barebow Winner, 2017 NFAS National Ladies Barebow Champ & 2018 NFAS National Ladies Traditional Bowhunter Champion ~ Lynne Harrison ~ ~ Lynne Harrison ~ ~ Lynne Harrison ~ Hi Lynne - can you tell us a little You appear to adore field archery… bit about yourself? what is it specifically about this type of archery that you love the most? I celebrated my 50th birthday this year and only started archery 4 years ago. I have worked Archery for me is all about meeting new people, for the same company for over 10 years as being out in the fresh air and thinking a Senior Executive Secretary in a large of something different other than work. You professional services firm in Birmingham. learn something new every time you go out I started shooting Barebow, which I on a shoot. Archery appeals to all think is where the majority of people from all walks of life and people start and 6 months ago of all ages. moved to the new class of Traditional Bowhunter. I am You’ve shot many a very proud member of different competitions - Centaura Field Bowmen where have you been based at Aston on Trent. & how did you fare? We are a small group of extremely friendly people. After shooting for just over 12 months I won How did you get into the Welsh Champs Ladies archery and how Barebow in 2016, then long have you been in 2017 I became the shooting for? NFAS National Ladies Barebow Champion. One of my work colleagues wanted to have a go at archery and she asked if I This year I have just recently become would go with her. She didn’t enjoy it the NFAS National Ladies Traditional but I did. At the time, I had a little Bowhunter Champion! Westie called Henry so I didn’t go back to archery for a while as I wanted to We travel to various shoots in England spend all my spare time with Henry – and Wales and pretty much every he was my world and when he passed weekend. I haven’t ventured abroad away 4 years ago I returned to archery yet but watch this space. for something to do on a weekend. 6

What has been your biggest achievement in archery so far? Winning the Welsh Champs, NFAS National Barebow and Traditional Bowhunter titles. Welsh Champs Ladies Barebow Winner, 2017 NFAS Where is your favourite location? I appear to shoot very well in Wales! Do you have a set training schedule or do you adjust your practice to suit different competitions? I have a warm up routine and I also have a routine for when I am on the peg for what is it specifically about this type consistency. Archery for me is all about meeting new Which particular bow class do people, being out in the fresh air and thinking you currently shoot? Do you have a preferred style / association bow class & if so - why? Which associations/societies do you compete under, other than NFAS? on a shoot. Archery appeals to all I am limited to what I can shoot due to people from all walks of life and an operation on my index finger, therefore I I am also a member of EFAA which I have only recently joined – watch this space … can only shoot 3 under. I currently shoot Traditional Bowhunter but have also shot in Barebow. If you could offer one piece of advice to new archers, what would that be? I like both styles and certainly couldn’t choose my favourite out of the two of them. Have fun and stick to it. over 12 months I won Barebow in 2016, then in 2017 I became the This year I have just recently become and Wales and pretty much every weekend. I haven’t ventured abroad 7

What is your favourite type of field How does it feel competing at a variety target (2D, 3D, FITA field etc.) & why? of levels? Is it different shooting at I really don’t have any preference, but at least club, local & national level? with a 3D you know you have definitely hit the I try not to think about a National being any target – lines on paper faces cannot been seen, different to a Club or Local shoot. I don’t do therefore you usually have to take your 3 well under pressure so I treat a National shots, although this is good practice. competition the same as a Club or Local shoot. Please tell us something about Who inspires you? you that is unique... I never compete against anyone, I only ever I don’t think I am unique in anyway, however, compete against myself. I want to walk off Mark (my partner) says they broke the mould of a course and say that I shot every target when they made me – not sure if he was being to the best of my ability; and I can - hand on complimentary or not! heart - say I did this when I became the NFAS Ladies Barebow Champion in 2017. It hasn’t Do you have any routines when you happened since, so I am still pushing to do this prepare for a big shoot - if so, again. what are they and do they work?!! No special routine - I try to keep my warm What do you do to relax? up the same as I would do for training at I never really get any time really to relax but club or at open shoots. if I do get a chance, I like to spend it with my family and friends. After losing my mom If you could have any type of bow from last year to cancer, spending time with family any period of history what would is of utmost importance. it be and why? Holmegaard – I really enjoy history and Do you have sponsors and if so, looking back at our past and how we have how do they support you? evolved. I am a shop shooter for Phoenix Archery and if I need any archery supplies they are my What equipment do you rely upon first port of call and I always promote them to keep you on top form? if anyone asks where they can obtain any My archery equipment is always checked, equipment. They are always extremely helpful cleaned, string waxed, arrows checked, brace and accommodating. height checked before first shot and sometimes https://phoenix-archery.co.uk/ during the shoot and it is always stored away safely. What was your inspiration to take up archery? When I was younger I never thought about archery and it was purely by chance that I became involved in the wonderful world of it. 8

well under pressure so I treat a National compete against myself. I want to walk off of a course and say that I shot every target I never really get any time really to relax but if I do get a chance, I like to spend it with my family and friends. After losing my mom last year to cancer, spending time with family Do you have sponsors and if so, I am a shop shooter for Phoenix Archery and if I need any archery supplies they are my first port of call and I always promote them if anyone asks where they can obtain any 9

Some FAN UK family have some Some FAN UK family have some Some FAN UK family have some new year messages to share! new year messages to share! new year messages to share! “Happy Holidays from out of the Greywood! I have been busy of late crafting and creating. I now offer Pre-Cut fletching dyed to your colour of choice. These Fletchings of the Greywood make for a truly remarkable looking arrow. If you’re an arrow builder these fletchings are exactly what you need to give your arrows and unrivalled aesthetic. I have many totems of power hand carved and ready to don the neck of visitors of the Greywood. Let the acorns, mushrooms and raindrops be a reminder of your time in the Greywood. Greetings & a happy new year!” ~ Jerome Pagano ~ ~ Jerome Pagano ~ ~ Jerome Pagano ~ https:// www.facebook.com/ Greywoodcraft/ 10

Some FAN UK family have some Some FAN UK family have some Some FAN UK family have some “Happy Holidays from out of the Greywood! I have been busy your colour of choice. These Fletchings of the Greywood make If you’re an arrow builder these fletchings are exactly what you need to give your I have many totems of power hand carved and ready to don the neck of visitors Let the acorns, mushrooms and raindrops “Dear friends! The new year of the pig, according to the Chinese be a reminder of your time in the calendar, is upon us! The company Siberian Arrow & our team of Andrei, Natalia, little Jan & beloved cat - Tyra - heartily congratulate you on the New year and Christmas! Let the new year bring joy, prosperity and good mood to your homes. Let everyone be healthy! Travel more, meet archers from different countries and have fun with your Hobbies! Peace to your homes and goodness! Happy holidays!! And don't forget to practice archery on vacation! :-) :-) :-)” ~ Andrei Yakushin ~ ~ Andrei Yakushin ~ ~ Andrei Yakushin ~ http://3darcherynovosibirsk.wixsite.com/3d-target 11

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.

We are an online archery store based close to the bustling market town Several of our lovely readers & fellow archers have been asking me which clubs holding shoots allow dogs and which clubs allow crossbows – so… my question is, could you please help me to help them? You can let me know in a variety of ways, by letting me We offer bespoke arrow manufacture, a personable & knowledgeable have your Club Name and a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ regarding Dogs and ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ regarding Crossbows at your shoots. You can contact me in the following ways:- 1. Email me at fieldarcherynewsuk@yahoo.com 2. Contact me via the FAN UK website as a site member via Wix Engage message at http://fieldarcherynewsuk.wixsite.com/fanuk 3. Send me a Private Message via the FAN UK Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/FieldArcheryNewsUK/ I am compiling an ongoing updated list in future issues of “Field Archery News UK” magazine and on the website? Thank you to those clubs who have already let me know and thank you in advance (and fingers crossed for more responses) to other clubs!! ������ ������ ☺ ������ ������ ������ Hels 13

County Of Surrey Archery Association 34th Field Archery Championships 4th November 2018 Leonie George Memorial Shoot ~ Report & photographs by Andrea-Beddard-Smith ~ Alex and I had been watching the weather forecasts all week as quite often we have had bad weather for this shoot; and on our way up to the shoot we had rain but by the time we arrived it was beginning to clear and by late morning we had some sunshine. Having moved to the Isle of Wight in March this shoot was a great opportunity to catch up with old GNAS friends and that started in the car park while pulling on boots! Walking into the tea tent we found the Company of Sixty catering team of Lorraine, Roy and Paul – some may find this surprising - an NFAS club helping our at a GNAS shoot but for many Surrey archers their NFAS club is Company of Sixty. Not only the catering team but long-time CSAA field champs organiser John Pettit is also a long time member of Company of Sixty. Bows had to be inspected and mine was given a thorough look over by Chief Judge Steve Vallis and then we were ready. Due to the time of year assembly was at 9.00 am and the shoot started promptly. We had a peg with Mike Clark of Allington Castle shooting AFB and U15 compound shooter Archie Crawford from Raven. The course was very different from recent years in that the lower field wasn’t used, but we all thought that it was a much better course as it had far more shots where it was difficult to judge the distance – to me this is the fun bit of a shoot. I’m a compound shooter and many non-sighted archers seem to think compound archers want long distances, which is just not true [I can go to a target shoot if I want to shoot long distances :-)]; for me the real skill is judging the distance correctly. [P.S. For a compound shooter, short shots can be far more challenging as our sight marks go the opposite way and it can seriously do your head in shooting 5m with a 35m sight mark!!]. So our thanks to John Pettit and Surrey President Dave Morris for a great course with some really tricksy shots. We had a great day with both myself and Archie gaining national records – in fact 4 are being claimed which is a great result. My thanks go to all involved in making this a great shoot, in no particular order, Candy, Mark, Suzanna, John, Dave, Bill, Lorraine, Steve, Andrew, Roy, Paul, Tony and all the helpers on Saturday who helped put the course out. Andrea Beddard-Smith West Wight Archery Club 14

time started promptly. We had a peg with Mike Clark of Allington Castle shooting AFB and 35 5 1

Pictured: Alex and Andrea at bunny shot 16

Pictured right: Me (Andrea) shooting while Alex watches Pictured left: Our group 17

Dunbrody Dunbrody Dunbrody Archers’ Archers’ Archers’ ~ 100 3D shoot ~ ~ 100 3D shoot ~ ~ 100 3D shoot ~ 29th & 30th June 2019 29th & 30th June 2019 100 3Ds both days BBQ & drinks available to purchase Tea and Coffee provided B’n’B & hotel accommodation available locally Cost per person: €10 per adult/€5 per cub/junior per day This shoot is open to all registered archers. Valid membership cards for your association required. Book your place by email to Clodagh on dunbrodyarchers@gmail.com Please give your Name, Bow style, Association and age group (adult/junior/cub) - thank you! Book early to ensure a place at this not to be missed shoot!!!! 18

Photographer: Mark Service Location: Whitefriars Bowmen, 8th April 2018



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Draig Goch Field Archers NFAS Shoot 18th November 2018 Our Winter open shoot was held at our woods in North Wales (yes it is still accessible without a passport pre-Brexit!!!). More than 70 archers braved the cold on what was a sunny but typically bracing day. Our new course of 36 x 3Ds, which included wasp pegs for the first time, was testing but fair according to the archers I spoke to on the day. Special thanks go to Mark Howard who laid the course by himself - considering this is only his second year in archery we think the boy done good! Catering was provided by Liz and myself. I actually hate cooking but standing next to the warm BBQ had a certain appeal on the day! Thanks go to all the marshals who guided the competitors around and looked for arrows throughout the day and to Dave Pritchard who sorted out the scores and medals at the end of the day. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next July when we host the Welsh Champs. Dave Wilson, Draig Goch FA 22

Gents – AFB Gents - BB Andy Brown DW Longbow 514 Kieron VanDerShans Team Firebird 668 Stuart Bowdler Ye Olde Delph 378 Richard Ford Delamere 644 Chris Jones Independent 306 Leeroy Smy Clayton W’m 620 Robin Martin SVYF 618 Gents - Trad Bowhunter David Owen Redoubtables 612 Gareth Jarvis Blaidd 602 Frank Hartshorn Lyme Valley 560 sunny but typically bracing day. Our new course of 36 x 3Ds, which included wasp Mark Patterson Delamere 540 2s Mark Brookes Cobra 542 Paul Daley Independent 540 0s Colin Price Blaidd 436 John Eddleston Ye Olde Delph 456 Steve Foulstone Redoubtables 440 Howard Roberts Redoubtables 420 Catering was provided by Liz and myself. I actually hate cooking but standing next Gents - Hunting Tackle Lee Gregory Lyme Valley 584 Gents - Compound Ltd guided the competitors around and looked for arrows throughout the day and to Gareth Davies Redoubtables 578 Rob Pierce Redoubtables 724 Andy Baker Delamere 568 Dan Smith Lyme Valley 560 Gents – Compound Unlimited Mel Mayer Clayton W’m 548 Mark Duerden Team Firebird 788 Graham Akeroyd Muttley Crew 546 Mark Harrison Team Firebird 750 Mike Smith Lyme Valley 540 Lee Witherington Muttley Crew 712 Dennis Lownds Audley Parish 500 Scott White Oakridge 676 John Rowlands Derwynd 492 Stephen Smith Ye Olde Delph 670 Stewart Bartram Independent 482 Ken Witherington Muttley Crew 656 Steve Smith Muttley Crew 466 Trevor North Pines Park 652 Paul Delevs Redoubtables 458 Mike Kenna Team Firebird 438 Gents Freestyle Geoff Weldon Muttley Crew 390 Daniel Moore Team Firebird 654 Jay Shankar Ye Olde Delph 356 Antony King Independent 648 Terence Barclay Blaidd 502 Gents – Longbow Steve Blackhall Delamere 572 Gents – Primitive Phillip Stratton L’bow Hert’ 496 Paul Bailey Albion 490 Neil Beeby DW Longbow 486 Mark Peet Centaura 442 David Wylde Pines Park 440 Martin Reeves Muttley Crew 440 Nathan Smith Team Firebird 435 Andrew Booth Ye Olde Delph 410 Gents – Crossbow Ladies - Bowhunter Harry Atkinson Kendal 552 Kath Harrison - - 23

Ladies - AFB Ladies LB Zoe Chadwick Team Firebird 378 Jan Booth Ye Olde Delph 414 Marie Blackhall Delamere 360 Karen Freeman Co. of 60 370 Sheena Leader Redoubtables 278 Ladies - Barebow Jackie Brookes Cobra 472 Debbie Evans Redoubtables 442 Lindsey D.Lloyd Redoubtables 352 Ladies - Hunting Tackle Victoria Foulkes Redoubtables 376 Paula Owen Independent 272 Ladies - Trad Bowhunter Viv Guthrie Delamere 510 Lynne Harrison Centaura 498 Clare Akeroyd Muttley Crew 448 Kathy Newall Independent 412 Ladies - Compound Unlimited Janet Allen Team Firebird 596 U16 Boys Compound Unlimited Harry Smith Team Firebird 564 Non-Comp Paul Evans Redoubtables ~ 24

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THIS ISSUE’S COVER STORY… “Ron Pickering… repeat offender!” “Ron Pickering… repeat offender!” “Ron Pickering… repeat offender!” This issue’s Cover photo features the arrow-seeking skills of the one and only RON PICKERING!! A legend in his own right (having the most auspicious “Pickering Award” named after him), Ron has shown nothing but class & commitment to shattering arrows, irrespective of material as the poor arrow on the cover attests to; BUT this is not Ron’s 1st time… ;-) He told Hels the following about the cover shot and picture below:- “Hello Helen. This happened in June 2015. I Robin Hooded Barry’s arrow for the first time at LEFA. He’s only had it done to him twice. This one and today (15th January 2019). It was in our own woods (Pines Park Archers). There were, I think, four or five of us in our retirement club just shooting round. It’s Barry Buckley. I think I will have to shoot first in future!” 28

only RON PICKERING!! A legend in his own right (having the most

Dearne Valley Archery Club Remembrance Day shoot 2018 Only two weeks after the Yorkshire Field Championships, Dearne Valley converted their FITA course into a Big Game animal course on Remembrance Day. The event, formerly the Doncaster and District Field Championships, is run every year on Remembrance Sunday and attendance is steadily rising again. 40 hardy archers braved the cold weather and odd rain shower for an enjoyable day in Savin Royd woods. A minutes silence was also observed, 100 years since the end of the Great War. The Longbow competition was won by Trevor Astley from Chantry Bowmen in Rotherham, with Arrowflight's Chris Dyal and Alan Gibson in second and third respectively. The novice categories were very close indeed with Faye Collins from Dearne Valley winning the Recurve Novice Lady ahead of Denise Carr from Harworth Archers. Orsi Oliver (DVAC) took third, only 2 points ahead of club mate, Amy Law. Orsi's nine year old daughter Isabelle, also won a gold medal in the Junior Girl Recurve division - her first ever official competition! Well done Isabelle. Jeff Almond scored 266 to take the Novice Recurve Gent award and only a few points ahead of Stephen Collins in second and Rob Keighley in third, all from Dearne Valley. Rob Prince, a field archery and camping veteran took first place in the Senior Gent Recurve category with an impressive 462. Mark Tinker somehow fluked his way into 2nd place with a 422 and John Yates, shooting in his 150th year, scored 360 to take 3rd, only 2 points ahead of Jason Coles in 4th... all from Dearne Valley. Aardwold Archers from Sheffield swept the board in the Barebow categories with Martin Middleton taking a convincing victory ahead of the Bradshaw-Mann's, Matthew and Roger. Abbeydale Archers, also from Sheffield, took 1st and 2nd in the American Flat Bow category, with Patrick Hartland and Stephen Keen separated by a mere 2 points. Tracey Keen, also from Abbeydale was 1st in the Lady Barebow category. 30

Colin Fairburn from Wharfe Valley took victory in the Compound Unlimited category, ahead of Rob Greenhalgh from DVAC. Many of the competitors were either new to field archery or new to archery altogether and the overwhelming response received by the organisers was that much fun and enjoyment was had by all and they couldn't wait to try again. Announcement!! Dearne Valley will now be opening up the woods over Winter for have-a-go Open Days where archers can try their hand at either FITA Field or Animal rounds. Only GNAS-affiliated archers unfortunately. Please see dates below:- Only two weeks after the Yorkshire Field Championships, Dearne Valley converted their Dearne Valley 2019 Open Days @ Savin Royd Woods - 20th January 24th February 24th March A minutes silence was also observed, 23rd June 28th July 18th August * April 21st/22nd FITA Field Easter shoot * (All of these dates are subject to change so please do check our Facebook page for updates.) ~ Dearne Valley Remembrance Day Shoot Results ~ Orsi's nine year old daughter Isabelle, 11th November 2018 Weather: Overcast, chilly, rain am, sunny pm. Junior Boy Recurve Junior Girl Recurve Jody South DVAC (not submitted) Isabelle Oliver DVAC 78 Senior Gent AFB Senior Gent Barebow Patrick Hartland Abbeydale 196 Martin Middleton Aardwolf Archers 344 Matthew Bradshaw-Mann Aardwolf 194 Senior Gent CUL Roger Bradshaw-Mann Aardwolf 122 Colin Fairburn Wharfe Valley 454 Rob Greenhalgh DVAC 372 Senior Lady Barebow Rich White DVAC (not submitted) Tracey Keen Abbeydale 192 31

Junior Boy Recurve Junior Girl Recurve Jody South DVAC (not submitted) Isabelle Oliver DVAC 78 Senior Gent Longbow Senior Gent Recurve Novice Trev Astley Chantry 228 Geoff Almond DVAC 266 Chris Dyal Arrowflight 188 Stephen Collins DVAC 254 Alan Gibson Arrowflight 182 Rob Keighley DVAC 244 Stewart Chantry ~ 178 Daniel Field Harworth Archers 238 Geoff Rhodes Arrowflight 132 Paul Bashford Chantry 130 Geoff Holmes DVAC 124 Stephen Matthews Harworth Archers DNS Lawrence Chantry 122 Geoff Turner Chantry DNS Senior Gent Recurve Robert Prince DVAC 462 Mark Tinker DVAC 422 John Yates DVAC 360 Jason Coles DVAC 358 Steve Shaw Barnsley AC 304 Matt Robinson DVAC 280 John Archer DVAC 224 Scott Webster DVAC DNS Tibor Nagy DVAC DNS Jeff Birch DVAC DNS Senior Lady Recurve Novice Fay Collins DVAC 262 Denise Carr Harworth Arche rs 164 Orsi Oliver DVAC 142 Amy Law DVAC 140 A minutes silence was observed. ~ Report and results provided by Mark Tinker ~ 32

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ARCHERY ON THE BIG SCREEN Throughout the decades, Hollywood has had more than just a passing interest in archery. The studios have churned out hundreds of films (some good and some quite forgettable) featuring bows and arrows in some form or other. Here is where we remind you of some of these alongside dredging up some you will have definitely never heard of!! Twentieth Century Fox 1939 USA Director:- John Ford Starring: Henry Fonda, Claudette Colbert & John Carradine Plenty of arrows flying about in this western drama! During the revolutionary war, in 1776, Fonda and his new bride Claudette Colbert leave their luxury home in Albany, NY and travel westwards to start a new life in Mohawk Valley. That’s when their troubles begin as hostile Indians, who are aided and abetted by baddie John Carradine, attack them and drive them out of their home. After many adventures, eventually life returns to normality for a while until once again, the Indians attack them. However, at the finale of the film, the cavalry arrive and rescue the settlement. The film is shot in glorious Technicolor, and one would expect from John Ford, the Director, a memorable film. Ford would go on to make other western classics – notably “My Darling Clementine”, “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon” and many others. DH 34

After many adventures, eventually life returns to normality for a while until once again, The film is shot in glorious Technicolor, and one would expect from John Ford, the Director,

* The Pentref Bowmen * The Pentref Bowmen * The Pentref Bowmen Winter Masters 2018-19 * Winter Masters 2018-19 * Winter Masters 2018-19 * The second round of the Winter Masters competition/fun shoot was held on Dec 30th at Pentref Bowmen's Glyncornel course in the Rhondda. The weather was again kind to the archers with the ever present rain holding off for most of the day, it made for wet footing but nothing seasoned field archers could not cope with. Again it was great to see all organisations, GNAS, WFAA and NFAS represented. The competition was designed to be as competitive as each archer wants it to be with the best total scores at the end of the 4 competitions in each bow style receiving a trophy. It was also to give new and not so new archers an opportunity to test themselves over the 4 shoots to improve their personal scores. However, there is no need to commit to all the shoots - archers please come to one or as many as you can make. A wide range of abilities and ages took part with the youngest at 9 and the oldest, Cyril John of Red Kite Archers, who had at 82 made the journey from deepest Carmarthenshire to run around the course. His tongue in cheek comment that the targets should be bigger and the distances shorter have (not) been taken into consideration for the next shoot. The shoot is run on GNAS 3D distances and bow styles with some changes to scoring to ensure even the youngest or newest archer has points on their card at the end of the day. This we hope will encourage archers of all abilities to continue with their sport as nothing daunts more than an empty card. The course was a mix of paper face animal targets and 3D set out as a 12 x 2 course with the clubhouse at it’s heart, Bron Tucker once again ensuring that no one went thirsty or hungry during the day. A 10.30 start made for a easy day for those who had to travel with the vast majority of archers off the course by 14.30 and back in the clubhouse, blatantly lying to their companions about their best shot of the day. Our two European 3D competitors Mathew Thomas and daughter Amelia, who in the 2018 Europeans tested against the best and at the tender age of 13 came a very creditable 5th place in the Women’s Barebow, took the 36

* The Pentref Bowmen * The Pentref Bowmen opportunity to test out their new Spigarelli sponsored risers. By the grins on * The Pentref Bowmen both their faces and their scores, love has come to the valleys. We would like to thank all those that took the time and trouble to support this shoot and to extend a warm welcome to anyone wishing to join us at the next events on the 3rd and 24th of February. The archers of Pentref Bowmen wish archers everywhere of whatever on Dec 30th at Pentref Bowmen's Glyncornel course in the Rhondda. nationality, religion or organisation a peaceful and healthy new year. Best wishes, David G Jones. It was also to give new and not so new archers an opportunity to test Location: Pentref Bowmen, Llwynypia Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pentref01/ oldest, Cyril John of Red Kite Archers, who had at 82 made the journey Did you know that if you would like to show your appreciation and support for FAN UK and what Hels is doing (and to enable her to keep the magazine free for everyone) you can DONATE? You may or may not know that \"Field Archery News UK\" online magazine is researched, edited and produced by just one person whose aim has always been and still is to bring field archery in all its forms (alongside other forms of archery) and all associations & societies together in one place to celebrate, promote and share our wonderful sport with archers, clubs and enthusiasts across the UK and worldwide. Any sum to keep the magazine going would be majority of archers off the course by 14.30 and back in the clubhouse, greatly appreciated - thank you :-) To Donate via PayPal just visit https://www.paypal.me/FANUKHels who in the 2018 Europeans tested against the best and at the tender age OR select the \"Donate with a card\" option (which does NOT go via PayPal once the Donate with a card option is selected) at https://www.paypal.com/donate/… 37





Regent Archers 6th January 2019 It might have been January but it felt like Spring had arrived as we welcomed a record breaking 109 archers to our open shoot and blessed them with near perfect shooting conditions. Thanks for all the help given by Club Members in preparing the shoot in the days beforehand meant we started on time and despite the high numbers of archers we finished with plenty of time to spare before darkness fell. Throughout the day the catering team was kept busy serving drinks, hot sandwiches and cakes. Fellow club members ensured the whole day ran smoothly from start to finish. Thank you to everyone who attended and for all the positive feedback, that was appreciated by the club. We hope to see you all again at the next open shoot on 21st July 2019. We hope the weather will be just as kind to us again! Steve Dixon – Regent Archers Secretary Huge thanks to Regent club members Bob Styles & Trevor Croft for the terrific photographs they took of the day! 40

Results: Junior Boy U12 HT Junior Boy U12 BB Ben Morris Scarborians 456 Rohan Clark Cobra 272 Junior Girl U14 BB Ladies BB Ellie Smith Viper Archers 510 Nicola Mcmaster Independent 598 It might have been January but it felt like Spring had arrived as we Lauran Jennings Independent 386 Ladies HT Ruth Hanlon Cobra 530 Ladies TBH Alison Mcrory Stonebow 456 Julie Hodgson Wild Geese 430 Thanks for all the help given by Club Members in preparing the shoot Julie Bacon Harlequin 414 Jean Horwood Stonebow 406 Chrissie Braton Toft Hill 354 Zoe Chadwick Firebird 362 numbers of archers we finished with plenty of time to spare before Harlequin 346 Suzy Britnell Tomoko Ueta Independent 340 Ladies LB Mary Hannon Cobra 396 Throughout the day the catering team was kept busy serving drinks, Ladies AFB Karen Freeman Co-Of-Sixty 370 Jayne Fletcher Pines Park 432 Elenor Cottrell Duvelle 290 Holly McCloud Stonebow 350 Shirley Rhucroft Wolfshead 196 Sue Colbeck Co-Of-Sixty 332 Vicky Maylam Kings Lynn 330 Nikki Hall Kings Lynn 330 Rachel Kenny Cobra 298 Gents PV Brian Robinson Dolphinholme 416 Gents FS Richard Pollit Scarborians 386 Gents BH Ladies BH Liam Blakeley Stonebow 458 Sam Ellis Harlequin 512 Gents XB Mike Melladay Spirit Of Sherwood 828 John Whitehead Cobra 684 41

Gents LB Gents HT Ken Adams Sp. Of Sherwood 562 Lewis Chuck Duvelle 522 Carl Cook Harlequin 556 John Hutchinson Independent 514 Andrew Cross Wolfshead 532/3 Spots Geoff Ingleby Riggwelter 510/3 Spots John Pendleton Duvelle 532/2 Spots Neil Hall Kings Lynn 510/2 Spots David Wylde Pines Park 524 Peter Plunkett Derwynd 510/1 Spot Trevor West Independent 500 Richard Carter Stonebow 448 Stuart Atkinson Independent 498 Michael Strong Lefa 486/4 Spots Michael Mountain Independent 492 Nigel Bratton Toft Hill 486/2 Spots John Manners Sp. Of Sherwood 480 John Cotterill Duvelle 456 Andy Bailey Scarborians 476 Will Lees Pines Park 454 Phil Stratton Longbow Heritage 448 Simon Clarke Cobra 454 Grot Independent 434 John Milligan Legbow 434 John Richardson Sp. Of Sherwood 428/1 Colin Greenway Scarborians 426 Richard Waters Independent 428 Andy Flint Stonebow 418 Colin Warring Buttsfield 420 John Hall Cobra 418 Johnathan Taylor Wolfshead 392 Dan Morris Scarborians 416 Chris Dyle Arrowflight 380 Graham Scott Scarborians 382 Alan Gibbon Arrowflight 360 Phil Burley Phoenix 378 Paul Cromach Wolfshead 342 Andy Wills Scarborians 378 Roy Corner Scarborians 282 Andy Brooksbank Phoenix 294 Graham Thomas Sp. Of Sherwood 260 Geoff Rhodes Arrowflight 256 Gents BB Chris Hadden Viper Archers 614 Gents TBH Geoff Smith Viper Archers 558 Gary Mathison 100 yard 570 Mark Brooks Cobra 552 Mark Hodgson Wild Geese 494 Geoff Eccleshaw Wolfshead 506 Chris Babb 100 yard 478 Alan McDonald Wolfshead 494 Tim Dowling Scarborians 476 Chris Ward Cobra 484 Howard Tinkler Wolfshead 476 Bruce McKenna Scarborians 314 James Tilling Legbow 374 Neil McKenna Scarborians 303 Sean Wilson Stonebow 332 Gents AFB continued... Gents AFB John Carr Wolfshead 440 Richard Wright Buttsfield 596 Phil Patterson Scarborians 404 Nick Stebins Stonebow 560 Jeff Smith Viper Archers 558 Gents UL Volker Fauvel Toft Hill 550 Dan Melladay Sp. Of Sherwood 810 Andy Oats Independent 542 Gary McMasters Sp. Of Sherwood 800 Colin Hall Buttsfield 534 Lee Gardeki Harlequin 790 Roly Bee Phoenix 486 Trevor North Pines Park 728 Robbie Banister Sp. Of Sherwood 714 42

Don’t forget! We hope to see you all again at our next shoot on 21st July 2019. 43

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FAN UK introducing presents FAN UK introducing presents FAN UK introducing presents Sean Selby-Wells & Sean Selby-Wells & Sean Selby-Wells & Lambindra Studio, who invite Lambindra Studio, who invite Lambindra Studio, who invite you to “Meet Paul”! you to “Meet Paul”! you to “Meet Paul”! As promised from my previous introduction in the December 2018 issue of Field Archery News UK magazine, I am here once again to discuss and show you the concepts of the first target I made for club use. The idea first came to me not necessarily as Paul at first, but as a concept. I was very excited to merge my passion for crafting with my passion of archery and this seemed like a great opportunity to do so. I was fortunate to have been gifted a pile of industrial cardboard and packing foam from a friend so the issues of sourcing materials for this make were reduced with that stroke of luck. Usually I get card for free from my local supermarket and similarly an electrical hardware store for the packing foam. Other materials I used included a good pair of sharp scissors, PVA glue, Spray adhesive, newspaper, marker pens, a craft knife, paint, external clear varnish and a heated foam cutting tool. The first thing I did was to pick an image/character to work from. I went with Paul the Alien simply because I had been watching the film “Paul” and had drawn a sketch of him. I thought his tall skinny physique with bulging head would make for an interesting target. One of the trickiest parts when starting this project was to scale the image up by eye from five inches to five feet. Once I had scaled up the image, I applied a light layer of PVA glue to the card and carefully laid the paper sketch out onto it. There we some slight folds and air bubbles at this point, but once it was all stuck down I could smooth them all out flat. 46

Some readers will probably notice the blue censor in the previous image. Initially I did have Paul doing his signature ‘wave’, but my wife advised me that it wasn’t family friendly so I changed his right arm to hang by his side. Wells & Wells & Wells & The next step was to work out what size base he needed. I knew from the start that I was going to be staking Paul directly into the ground from behind, so he didn’t need too much of a base. I gave him one mainly to put a large solid platform between his feet to prevent them from being shot out too quickly. Once dry, I cut the target out and started layering up the foam gluing with spray adhesive. What I know now that I didn’t then is that it is a great idea to layer up card and foam (as in card, foam, foam, card, foam, foam, card) as it slows the arrow better and reduces the chances of through and through shots. But as you will see Paul never got that treatment as the foam I used was so thick at 1 inch depth per sheet. I did four layers on the body and five layers on his head, sloping the fifth flush with body. Other materials I used included a good pair of sharp scissors, The first thing I did was to pick an image/character to work from. laid the paper sketch out onto it. There we some slight folds and 47

Once the glue was dry I could start to cut away the excess foam and that when I really started to see my creation come to life. The next step was to tackle the back base where I wanted to stake Paul to the ground. There are many ways you can do this, but I went with solid slices of foam piled on top of each other. Before spraying with adhesive I drilled holes into every slice so that an entry port for the stake was lined up level. The problem I found with layering like this was that the foam occasionally opened up like pages in a book, so it was here that I decided to cover all of the back in card and box it in. I then had to find a strong ‘arrow friendly’ way to fix the back and front together so that the pages wouldn’t open on impact; and the most cost-effective way for me to do this was with two layers of good old paper mâché… … but now I was faced with the problem of having newspaper over my target which isn’t the easiest thing to paint over! Nevertheless, that’s exactly what I did and I painted it white; but I didn’t stop there. As I painted over all of Paul so that the whole front was the same colour and texture, then I painted the sides and back in black. 48

The next step is where the fun really starts…the painting! I had to keep reminding myself I was creating a target which was being made to be destroyed, so a masterpiece wasn’t really needed. With Paul I did a base coat of main bulk areas and then just quickly sponged in the light and dark shadow areas and brushed in light textures to give the illusion of detail at 20 yards or so. I did the same for his rock base. For the voids between his legs and under his arms I just blacked it out which really added a 3D look to him. 49

Once painted and fully dried, I gave the target 2 layers of clear varnish to seal it... and voila, Paul was ready! I had so much fun making Paul. He was gratefully received at my Club and everyone couldn’t wait to have a go at Paul! A little later in the year I made a couple of Zombies for Halloween which we named Bill and Ted. I used the exact same process but played about more with layers of card in between foam and sizes. 50