Unbeknown to Mark, I’d had had my eye on these woods as a potential venue for a few years, but I was also aware that they were used as a breeding area for the local pheasant shoots and had not “There’s a new club pursued the idea. Mark and I set up a meeting with the farmer, taking along Scott and Madi, and posed the question of using the woods as a venue for a field archery shoot. He was, in principle, in favour of the idea but would need to speak to the pheasant shoot managers for their feelings and the timing of events, should they be amenable. They were, and we were offered the chance to hold a “trial event” in the Spring of 2015 to see how things went. We decided that an invitational event would be best, so invites were sent and accepted, meaning that approximately 30 archers would descend upon the woods for a day of field archery. There was quite a bit of work to do as we were going from The idea of starting our own club just sort of happened … it started, scratch to a shoot venue in about four weeks. We all mucked in, as did the farmer and some of our archery friends, to get the woods ready in time; we made it. Mark had set an area to help them with archery, in particular, Field Archery and NFAS. The person excellent course, everyone had helped carry out and position the targets, pegs, direction markers and other signage. The administration area, refreshment area and other facilities were all in place, we just needed the archers. They came, booked in, were welcomed, briefed on the course and safety arrangements, went out, shot the seeking coaching and tuition for his family was just a youngster, a farmer’s son. course, came back without incident and off they went home, all having said how much they had enjoyed the day. During the day, the manager of the pheasant shoot had visited us and had been impressed with the way it was being run. It’s an enormous relief when an event is done and the participants have left but there is cards were applied for and duly arrived in time for one of the shoots nearest to us. always plenty to do before the organisers can go home. Once we were ready to go home, we agreed to meet with the farmer in a day or so for a “debrief” and a chat about what next. At the meeting, we found out that everyone was happy with how the event had gone so Mark, myself, Scott and Madi decided to go ahead and set up the club. set out a few targets in a piece of woodland opposite his house. So, a couple of Once the decision was made, setting the club up was made easy by the amount of weekends later, we went over and set out a small course, a mixture of 2D and 3D information available on the NFAS website. We gathered together all that was needed, submitted it, sat back and waited. The thumbs up came through for the start of December 2016, so here we are today, our first two proper events announced and the preparations have begun. By Peter Tricker, Rednex. 51
Whitefriars Bowmen Shoot Report 11th December 2016 What a great day, the weather gods truly smiled on us by providing sun and blue skies. This meant all archers could get on with the serious job of trying to hit those awkward targets had been cunningly set by the course laying team. The day proved to be most enjoyable judging by the comments. Catering which is a corner stone of these events was successfully managed by Megan Edwards who did so single-handed as her assistant called in sick at the last minute so well done Megan. Sandy Goodings acted as car park attendant, marshall and general dogsbody so a big thanks to him. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the archers who supported our shoot to make another successful event at our grounds. We hope to welcome all back again at a future shoot. Our next 3D shoot is on the 12th February 2017 so if you would like to take part then please contact Bob Bruce at [email protected] or on 07802 758211. ----------------------------------- Results ----------------------------------- 32 targets HT Gents HT Ladies Archer Club Score Archer Club Score Paul Whitehead Broadland 436 Christine Smith Kings Forest 380 Tony Smith Kings Forest 422 Sandra Meek Kings Forest 374 Paul Tucker Kings Lynn 360 Carol Fowles Oakwood 302 Steve Osborne Tendring 302 Jan Beckham Tendring 190 Phil Smith Kings Forest 280 Shaun Beckham Tendring 266 Terry Chittock Independent 248 Matthew Cook Oakwood 190 Bob Bassett Independent 180 AFB Gents Kevin Button Priory 462 Andy Manning Kings Lynn 288 AFB Ladies Mary Narey Oakwood 58 52
LB Gents Archer Club Score Mark Allen Tendring 400 Alain Jacq Independent 400 Peter Warner Independent 354 Robert Webb Independent 308 Jon Broad Independent 290 Dave Allen Broadland 202 LB Ladies all archers could get on with the serious job of trying to hit those awkward targets had Rosie Potter Kings Forest 296 been cunningly set by the course laying team. The day proved to be most enjoyable judging by BB Gents the comments. Catering which is a corner stone of these events was successfully managed Oakwood 510 Richard Narey handed as her assistant called in sick at the last minute Tony Wells Noak Hill 492 BB Junior Boys so well done Megan. Sandy Goodings acted as car park attendant, marshall and general dogsbody Peter Whittaker Whitefriars 476 Archer Club Score Ian Martin Oakwood 470 Armani Lee Whitefriars 366 Roy Shelley Whitefriars 476 Alfie Foster Rose & Arrows 322 I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the archers who supported our shoot to make BH Gents Dave Arnold Rose & Arrows 440 Dave Sexton Rose & Arrows 408 UL Gents Dan Rae Kings Forest 756 Gary Harvey Kings Forest 700 Bob Bruce (Set Course) Whitefriars 662 Stan Wilding Kings Forest 592 John Howard Whitefriars 588 Ron Potter Kings Forest 588 George Zachariades Whitefriars 588 Ian Harris Kings Forest 514 Ken Haynes Noak Hill 512 John Heeley Whitefriars 504 UL Junior Male UL Ladies Alan Konno Whitefriars 444 Jane Zachariades Whitefriars 522 53
* Word Search - Solutions from Dec. 2016/Jan. 2017 - Vol. 1 * Remember: you were searching for festive and seasonal archery essentials ! T G O W D A V F E P K E N A R S U H G O O D W I L L I F E S C Z R E E D N I E R I E N D W O R A B S A L D E K T E R U D A B A S E A S H Q T U R K E Y A R O C L I J V M H S D E A N M U R T K A S M E T I E X E C A S C O A E M T I N S E L S E O F R A W H R R N P E F A B E G H A V Q S Y S E E A W G I U B S M M A T E L G H S W B E H A L P C I W E S L A T E Q O W N B O A U L S E V O L G R U W N A N T G E Y I U F O R L P L O F S F O O R P D N I W P F 54
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Broadland Bowmen Christmas Pudding shoot Sunday 18th December 2016 57 archers came to sample the complementary non-alcoholic mulled wine, free sausage rolls and mince pies before shooting the \"challenging\" 2 x 18 course. After shooting round for the first time the hungry archers tucked into pulled pork rolls and the Christmas special turkey and cranberry burgers, as well as the obligatory bacon rolls. Whilst refuelling there was much talk of how the trees seemed to jump out and knock arrows from their flight towards the 24 and knock them to the ground!! And how some 3Ds were “ducking to avoid being hit”!! It was a fantastic day filled with Christmas cheer and typical banter even the sunshine put in an appearance; and at the end of the shoot the club was given the honour of presenting Logan Chapman the Cub Crossbow trophy from the NFAS 3D Champs. With the usual medals awarded after our shoot, the archers also received a Christmas Pudding each! By Mark Service. 58
GENTS AFB LADIES AFB GENTS BB KEVIN BUTTON 608 BRIDGET BELLARS 424 IAN DESFORGES 644 DAVID LOVELL 558 PENNIE GREW 412 SEAN QUELCH 588 ADAM BROWNING 534 THERESA HEARNE 332 TIM LAW 576 RICH BELLARS 494 PARICHART CURRIE 260 STEWART BECKHAM 572 MARK OAKES alcoholic mulled wine, 476 CHARLIE COOK 558 LADIES BB ANDREAS MEYER 552 JUNIOR BB NICKY DESFORGES 558 CHRIS HALLS 542 BEN HALLS 460 MARK FROST 454 GENTS BH GENTS CL DAVE SEXTON 588 LADIES BH DUANE WILLIAMS 692 DAVE ARNOLD 568 OLIVIA MORGAN 542 ALAN ROGERS 540 JOHN FOSTER 422 GENTS FS PAUL LITTLE 790 JOHN SMITH 648 GENTS PRIMITIVE put in an appearance; and at the end of the shoot the club was given the honour COLIN BONFIELD 530 GENTS C/UL SKIPPY HAMMOND 374 GENTS HT RICHARD MORGAN 740 (12 SPOTS) ELRIC Mc CLOUD 524 DAVID STONE With the usual medals awarded after our shoot, the archers also received 740 (9 SPOTS) LADIES C/UL BEN HEARNE 520 RYAN BRIDGES 736 JANE ZACHARIADES 698 CHRIS OSBOURNE 490 JOHN HEELEY 688 KEVIN PYLE 474 DAVE MORGAN 674 LADIES HT PAUL TUCKER 468 CLAIR PARFITT 390 CONRAN COOK 464 GENTS LB MEL HORNE 302 DEL NEWMAN 444 CARL GIBBARD 504 ANNE STREET 228 STEVE JORDAN 434 COLIN ROSE 492 ROGER GREW 456 GENTS XB GRAHAM HARRIS 340 MIKE SAWYER & MAC 778 NIGEL LAVENDER 610 CUB X-BOW LOGAN CHAPMAN 674 LADIES XB MARGARET RICKARD 672 59
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Shoot Reports & Clubs’ Location Directory In response to feedback from one of our readers, who asked if it was possible to let readers know roughly where the clubs featured in the shoot reports are, we have decided to add this feature. The reader said that as the photos and shots in the reports look interesting, it’s frustrating thinking “I’d love to go there” and not actually knowing how close (or not) they are. FAN UK agreed! So - here is a list of the clubs featured in this edition (and Volume 1 of the Dec. 2016/Jan. 2017 Christmas & New Year Special), as well as the clubs advertising their forthcoming shoots and those who have already asked for their information to be shared, with their general locations for your perusal :-) Thank you to Mike Schofield for your suggestion, it is a terrific one and we shall continue to include this in future editions :-) Name Location Afan Nedd South Wales Artemis Archers Belper, Derbyshire Aurora FAC Chelmsford, Essex Avalon Archers Near Sandy, Beds. Bowmen of Bude Bude, North Cornwall Broadland Bowmen Norwich, Norfolk CSAA Open FA Champs Various, this shoot held at High Ashurst, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey Company of Sixty Oxshott, Surrey Delamere Field Archers Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire Foxhill Bowmen Pendle Hill, above Downham Havering Nalgo Archers (HNA) Ramsden Heath, Essex Mayo Archery Club Ballina, Mayo, Ireland Oakwood Bowmen Near Woodbridge, Suffolk Regent Archers Near Bridlington, East Yorkshire Spirit of Sherwood Worksop, Notts Thornbury Field & Roving Archers Thornbury, Bristol Whitefriars Bowmen Between Westleton & Dunwich, Suffolk 70
In response to feedback from one of our readers, who asked if it was I’ve been shooting field for about 5 years now, EFAA, NFAS and IFAA, in HT, BHR and AFB classes. I found a combination of shafts that work well with my various bows by carefully selecting sources and materials, matching grain weights, wood types and spine testing the shafts, then bare shaft testing of course. However, the recent closure of my usual supplier saw me looking for new materials that matched the quality and consistency that I was used to. here is a list of the clubs featured in this edition (and Volume 1 of the Dec. 2016/Jan. 2017 Christmas & New Year Special), Then, I found the feather cutting templates you supply. I’m happy to tell you that they’ve helped me create arrows that exactly match the specification I need, consistently, and I’ve saved a large amount of money in the process. Simply by buying full length feathers (again from you), using the 3” banana and 4” parabolic super fast template shapes has seen me save 60% against buying exactly the same thing from other shops that sell pre-cut feathers. The templates are really easy to use, I can see what I’m doing as I do it, and the amount of waste is almost zero. The template and rotary knife method delivers really good, consistent results every time. Thank you for a wonderful tool. Review by: Peter Barclay 71
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Don’t forget to visit the FAN UK website Site Members’ Only Areas (Clubs Info & Reports and FAN UK Magazine) for updates, Photo by Jen Bellinger @ the 2016 South West Crown - one of the many terrific Predator & Prey shots set by the Bowmen of Bude.
Photo taken by Philip Cave of Company of 60 Field Archery Club (www.co60.co.uk)
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