Field Archery News UK - JUNE_JULY 2017FINAL

Contents: EXCLUSIVE! SHOOT REPORTS 8-9 FAN UK presents: 6-7 Magna Carta FAs 09/04/17 Meet JOHN CAIRNS…the new IFAA 18-19 Tavistock Company of Archers world Indoor Para-Champion 2017 Easter shoot 16/04/17 28-30 Ashcombe Valley Archers NEW FEATURES 02/04/17 4-5 ILAA Popinjay Shoot by Derek Hutchinson 44-46 Company of Sixty 14/04/17 22-25 FAN UK introducing presents 52-53 Muttley Crew Archers 21/05/17 “Leather Creations by Kay Buchanan” 58-59 Whitefriars Bowmen 09/04/17 32-34 FAN UK special shoot report… 66-67 South West Crown 2017 Baldivis Archery Club Zombie Apocalypse! 76-77 Oakwood Bowmen 07/05/17 36-39 England’s Medieval Festival 2017 82-83 Kings Lynn FAs 23/04/17 50 “My Favourite Bow” by Daniel Allen 88-89 English War Bows New Zealand 62-65 FAN UK invites you to meet The Sherwood Easter shoot 2017 Forresters Longbow Archery Club 92-93 Rednex 15 & 16/04/17 SHOOT INFO/ENTRY FORMS REGULARS 10-11 2017 Sussex & Open UKRS WA Field 12-15 “A Journey in Archery, Part 6” Championships 29 & 30/07/17 by Mitch Vaughan 16 North Lakes Cumbria Challenge 54-56 “The Bowyer’s Diary”: Where it all 17 & 18/06/17 goes wrong… by Derek Hutchinson 21 Regent Archers 23/07/17 57 A Superb Cartoon for you! 70 Druids Field Archers Summer Solstice shoot 68 “Archery on the Big Screen” 17 & 18/06/17 by David 1066 80 Draig Goch Welsh National Championships 74-75 HOODS AND MAIDS 08 & 09/07/17 79 Sue Kenworthy Poetry 87 Magna Carta Field Archers Summer Open 104 NFAS Shooting Styles (Freestyle) shoot 30/07/17 by Stuart Moody 97 Apollo & Raven’s Southern Champs 105 Another Superb Cartoon for you! 15 & 16/07/17 102 Delamere Field Archers 16/07/17 UPDATES 106-107 South West Challenge 2017 40-43 Azincourt 600 Archers’ Tribute by OH Boyd PHOTOGRAPHY (& pictured) 108-109 Club Locations Directory COVER SHOT Colin Greenway (Eliza Leach) 48-49 Mark Service (Stacey Service) QUIZZES 71-72 Adam Browning 20 Word Search 79 Jason Quinn 34 Anagrams Answers from Apr/May issue 94-95 Mark Hamilton (Kay Buchanan) 90 Word Search Answers from Apr/May’17 111 Colin Greenway (Eliza Leach) 96 Anagrams REAR COVER Fritz von Weinsberg (Armin Hirmer) SUPPLIER ANNOUNCEMENT 100 Fairbow Lifetime Warranty 2

A message from your editor, Hels... Welcome, or welcome back to the latest issue of FAN UK! Well, we have quite the bumper edition for you this June/July and I am so excited to share all of the articles, shoots and more that are jam-packed within its pages! The 1st of July 2017 will be a year since I launched Field Archery News UK and I cannot really believe that this is edition number 8!! I am so very grateful to all of our contributors, supporters and YOU - our lovely readers - for all of your wonderful comments and suggestions. Please do keep them coming - I cannot wait to include more clubs and associations in forthcoming issues :-) I would like to let you know just a couple of things about FAN UK so far … we have had contributions from 115 different clubs, 19 different societies/ associations and the magazine is being accessed by site members in 38 countries! This is growing with each edition and FAN UK is very proud of its diversity. You can also now buy our beautiful fully-embroidered FAN UK patches, just see the website to find out how! Also, if you would like to show your support/appreciation for the work that goes into FAN UK, and to help me keep if free for all to access, then there is also now a “Donate” button on the site - any donation, no matter how large or small, will help keep us going and growing for you all. If you would like to contribute - be it shoot reports, club contacts, photos, event calendar inclusions or other articles - I would be delighted to hear from you and, as always, please email: [email protected] to do so or get in touch via the website, Facebook or Twitter. I am expanding the website this year do keep checking in to see how it’s going and to have your club featured. For the love of archery and the wider archery family & community :-) Thank you again & I do hope that you enjoy this & every issue - Hels, Creator & Editor. The Editor reserves the right to edit any submissions received. 3

“ILAA Popinjay shoot” by Derek Hutchinson. We all have our archery goals, ambitions and things we want to try. One of those more obscure disciplines is Popinjay, shooting at a wooden bird atop a tall mast. I was first aware of its history through Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey’s book “The Crossbow”, so when the opportunity to have a go presented itself fairly locally I jumped at the chance. The ILAA had organised their annual popinjay shoot hosted by Braintree Bowmen and I went along with eager anticipation and a good deal of curiosity. The mast was already erected when we arrived and they were hoisting the wooden bird up to the top attached to a short pole and controlled by a couple of ropes. It took some time to get it in position, but the process became quicker with practice every time it was knocked off the top. The mast had a fair few guy ropes and braces, which made me wonder how tricky the shot would be. We were shooting with blunts for obvious reasons and a supply of these was provided. The frustrating thing was we were each getting just one shot at a time and with 24 of us shooting it was a bit of a wait for the next shot. Now you’d think this would be a recipe for a boring day, but no such thing, it was very sociable and entertaining with gasps from the throng as shots narrowly missed the bird, or touched the string or mast just beneath it. No one could hit the darned thing, but we were reassured that by the afternoon the hit rate would increase. It’s a very strange shot as we had to keep one foot on the plate around the base of the mast and try to shoot near vertically whilst threading the shot through the rigging. It was about a 15 yard shot, but not like a horizontal shot where gravity gives a parabolic trajectory with about a 6” drop. Being vertical the trajectory is probably equivalent to about 3 yards. Does the arrow “drop” at all, and if so, which direction constitutes down as it’s easy to lose your bearings when leant right back? All very odd… overthink was kicking in and it was also the devil’s own job to arch my back enough. Anyway by the third round I was distracted, chatting away to some of the other archers when I heard my name being called… I’d forgotten to keep an eye on the shooting order. I apologised profusely and hastened to the mast. This time I tried kneeling keeping my left leg stretched out to touch the plate. It took some wriggling about to get a position where I could see the bird and miss the rigging. I drew with the bow horizontally and leant back focussing on the bird which seemed to suddenly to loom big and bold. The arrow slipped away and straight towards the bird with a satisfying clonk lifting it clean off the pole. I was ecstatic and did embarrassing fist pumps, and a cheer 4

went up. I was probably as surprised as everyone else, but I’d broken the ice and it wasn’t long before it was knocked down again. It took some time to wipe the grin off my face and I didn’t manage to repeat the feat. Strangely I think we only got about 8 shots each, but it was exhausting and thoroughly enjoyable. The winner knocked it down 4 times I believe. I won’t be satisfied having simply ticked this off my ‘to do’ list, I can see it being a regular yearly event, I’ll probably be making a nice little 35# longbow (it was a longbow only event) and a couple of blunts specially for the event, I wonder would a 6” diameter blunt be frowned upon?! Many thanks to the ILAA for taking the time and effort of producing and erecting that mast and joining forces with Braintree Bowmen who hosted the event and provided excellent catering. a position where I could see the bird and miss the rigging. bird with a satisfying clonk lifting it clean off the pole. 5

MAGNA CARTA FIELD ARCHERS Spring Open Shoot April 9th 2017 by Clive Walker. Sunday 9th April turned out to be the warmest day of the year so far and, having been blessed with fine weather we were also blessed with a great turnout of 60+ archers all champing at the bit to get to grips with our new course. Bernie and Terry had set 38 deceptive targets in two loops which gave everyone the chance to pause for the excellent refreshments provided by Claire, Anne and Paul. Thank you for all you hard work and preparation. Our course is split into two halves – the flattish Rhododendron infested part and the infamous hill which this year has even more ups and downs – more suited, it would seem, to mountain goats than archers. Nevertheless, the general opinion was that this was yet another classic Magna Carta course with only a couple of details for our new course setters to sort out for the next shoot (many thanks to those who pointed out the odd issues on the day). A big thank you must go to the course team of club members who worked long days in the off-season and also on the day to get the course ready, organise parking and then help clear up afterwards… you know who you are, so thank you! The club goes from strength to strength so if you live within driving distance and want a great all year course to shoot over, please consider joining us. Details are on the website: http://www.magnacarta-archery.co.uk/ . Our shoots in 2017 can be also found on our website, on the Field Archery News UK website (http://fieldarcherynewsuk.wixsite.com/fanuk/event-calendar) and also the NFAS shoot list. Now, the results... 6

American Flat Bow - Senior Female: 1st Lisa-Marie Reed 486 2nd Claude Rouschmeyer 454 American Flat Bow - Senior Male: 1st Darren Hawkins 680 2nd Bruno Rouschmeyer 656 3rd Paul Cole 614 4th Mick Baily 612 5th Scott Dingley 584 6th Barrie Cooper 536 7th Brian Briggs 412 8th Christopher Harwood 398 Bare Bow - Senior Female: Bare Bow - Senior Male: 1st Nicky French 296 1st Ken Payne 630 Bow Hunter - Senior Male: Hunting Tackle - Senior Female: 1st Phil Maher 688 1st Jan Seed 574 2nd Steve Cronk 578 2nd Beverley Cooke 368 3rd Nicky Appleton 468 Hunting Tackle - Senior Male: 1st Steve Rand 718 2nd Keith Burton 710 3rd Mike List 668 4th Tim Seed 658 5th Stuart Stevenson 644 6th Alan White 630 7th Steve Dixon 614 8th Steven Taylor 536 9th Stefan Purdy 536 the flattish Rhododendron infested part and the 10th Ian Blunsdon 512 more suited, it would seem, 11th Ken Pyle 474 to mountain goats than archers. Nevertheless, the general opinion was that this was yet 12th John Leigh 472 13th Gary Thompson 398 to sort out for the next shoot (many thanks to those who pointed out the odd issues on Longbow - Senior Female: Hunting Tackle - Junior Male: 1st Monique Purdy 610 1st Sam Cronk 328 2nd Freda Marshall 512 Primitive - Senior Female: 3rd Sylvia Marshall 428 1st Susan Blunsdon 488 A big thank you must go to the course team of club members who worked long days in the 4th Maggie Bremner 344 2nd Helene Holloway 420 5th Sally Smith 306 MCFA Members: 6th Lucy Cramp 294 Simon Banks 554 7th Georgina Thompson 180 Luca Vanni 482 The club goes from strength to strength so if you live within driving distance and want Paulina Heijman 366 Longbow - Senior Male: a great all year course to shoot over, please consider joining us. Details are on the website: Paul Skippins 586 Steve Forrest 1st 2nd Ben Knight 540 Terry Rendle 3rd Paul Briggs 494 Martin Shadbolt 4th Terry Cramp 424 Bernie Green Primitive - Senior Male: James Bridge-Butler 1st Nick Gentle 476 Chris Pollard 2nd Andrew Gilfrin 404 3rd Bob Dysart 380 * Entry form for our next shoot on page 87 * 7

EXCLUSIVE! 0FAN UK presents: “Meet JOHN CAIRNS... the new IFAA World Indoor Archery Para-Champion 2017!” Fresh from his success in Romania, Helen caught up with John to talk all things archery in this EXCLUSIVE feature! Hi my name is John Cairns - I am a paraplegic archer from Northern Ireland. About 9 years ago I took up archery at my local club, Kilmore Archery Centre. I took to the sport really well and within a year and a half I was shooting for the Irish Paralympic squad. My first big comp was at Lilleshall - the home of Para-archery - at the British Wheelchair Association annual shoot open to archery with disability from all over the UK and world. I shot my first world championships in Turino, Italy in the September of 2011. I was really enjoying the whole experience of shooting on the top level of archery. I shot a personal best of 1299/1440 on a full FITA round 90m/70m/50m/30m. I was ranked 27th and went into my head to head match with high hopes. Alas it was not to be and I was beaten but big lessons were learned at this event and I took it all home and worked on the things I needed to work on; mostly my mental game which is now one of my strongest parts of my shooting. I then missed out at the London Paralympic games for a slot in the games I was beaten in a single arrow shoot-off by Matt Stuzman from the USA ... his arrow was ¼ inch closer to the X (at that time compound head to heads were shot in the set format). If it had been the format of today I would have been at the games as I had a higher overall score than Matt had shot. The next few years for me were set back due to 2 bouts of pneumonia; so I missed the Worlds in Switzerland and the Europeans in Germany. When I was well enough to get back to my beloved archery I started to do some field archery thanks to the newly formed Northern Ireland Field Archery Association (NIFAA). I was like a kid in a toy shop at my first field shoot. The fact that I was able to get out in the middle of a forest and shoot was super to me as before I had my accident in 1993 I was a very outdoorsy person (fishing and the like). So to once again be able to get out in the forest and fresh air and shoot at target that are uphill and downhill and varying distances I was over the moon. It was a big challenge and I relished the fact I was able to do it. It wasn’t easy and I have to say I fell out of my chair a few time while making my way round some of the shots. This caused myself and the other archers that were in my group many belly laughs. You get up, dust yourself off and get back in the chair and move on to the next target. I shot a B class score the first time out and then moved up to A class score soon after that and have stayed there ever since, taking 2nd in the annual 3D competition (in which I was the only Para-archer taking part) and that same year I was 1st in the Field and Hunter championships. Wanting to experience some more big events I went to the Vegas shoot in 2016 with my partner and best friend Shona, who was shooting recurve in the Vegas shoot. We met up with loads of my 8

archery friends from Canada and the USA that I had met a few years earlier on the world circuit. Bitten by the bug of big events again I wanted to have another go at the Worlds and Paralympics. When we got back from Vegas, Shona pushed me to getting back “Meet JOHN CAIRNS... into the world circuit. So, we contacted Archery Ireland about trying out for the squad again. They said that if I got the required score the new IFAA for selection I could attend the European Championships and Rio Paralympics quota selection shoot held in Saint Jean de Monts, France. I qualified 28th in this so I had a lot to do to get to where I World Indoor Archery wanted to get. In my head to head matches I was up against my good friend - Hakan Tornstorm from Sweden. I won the match 136/130 then I went on to shoot against the Turk in the quarter finals. I wasn’t able to win the match to a strong opponent who won the match 140/137; so with finishing 16th in the European championship it was onwards and upwards for the Rio selection shoot. My first match was against the number 1 seed from Spain. I went on to win the match Fresh from his success in Romania, Helen caught up with with a strong 141/126 win. Next it was the Russian archer but sadly, again, I wasn’t able to overcome him and he went on to win the match 142/139. So the next big comp for me was the 2017 IFAA World Indoor Championships in Brasov, Romania. I trained extra hard for this event with other squad members who were shooting this event also. We got to the venue to find some amazing the home of surrounds and views. The competition was held over 3 days. A 300 round at 20 yards on the first and followed by a flint round on the second day then finished on the 3rd day with another 300 round. After shooting many perfect 300 rounds before leaving I thought that I was in with a really good chance of winning. Day 1 I was set to go and felt confident, I shot OK and finished on 295/300 which put me in first with a 7 point lead. Day 2 I was happy with my lead but by no means was I lifting my foot of the throttle, so to speak. The flint round was good and I finished on top again with 267/280 - 10 points of my personal best in a flint round so I was not happy but again it was enough to win the round and take a further 12 points of a lead giving me an 18 I then missed out at the London Paralympic games for a slot in the games I was beaten in a single point cushion. Day 3 was another 300 round. This one went better for me and I finished on a 296/300 off by Matt Stuzman from the USA ... his arrow was ¼ inch closer to the X (at that time which gave me another 9 points on my total; now at 27 difference between myself and 2nd place. I’m still a bit annoyed at not getting the 300 perfect score which was my aim at the worlds. I was the World Champion! To be honest I don’t think it really kicked in until the night of the prize giving. The next few years for me were set back due to 2 bouts of pneumonia; so I missed the Worlds in To say I was happy and had the best feeling ever in my life - I had finally become a world champion in my Switzerland and the Europeans in Germany. When I was well enough to get back to my beloved sport. Setting 3 new world records at the event and becoming the world champion was the goal archery I started to do some field archery thanks to the newly formed Northern Ireland Field Archery I had set myself and I had done it. Next up for me is the European IFAA Indoor Championships in the middle of a forest and shoot was super to me as before I had my accident in 1993 I was a very in Hungary in February 2018. I hope to become the European champ as well to continue my success and add to my archery shoot at target that are uphill and downhill and varying distances I was over the moon. It was a big journey. I have to say that the help and support I had from squad members when we were at the worlds was amazing - thanks everyone; it was a pleasure and I couldn’t have done it without your help, training and travelling. I’d also like to thank my sponsors PSE bows, Stan release aids and Kilmore Archery Shop. I look forward to meeting old friends and new in future archery events. I truly love the archery family worldwide. They are such a great group of people who are all there to help and push each other. Keep the dream alive and shoot more arrows. Thanks and I hope I haven’t bored you to death with my archery journey so far - John, WIAC 2017 World Champion. 9

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Field Archery – Chapter 4 GNAS/FITA archers did, which Keep Straight On? was slightly different to the Part 1 usual EFAA Field or Hunter rounds. This went down quite by Mitch Vaughan, well, but the numbers who Billericay, Essex. turned out did not really justify repeating the exercise on a regular basis. Those In 1996, the Chairman of Mayflower Archers had to interested would have to join set to work to produce a new resign for personal reasons and Instructors Manual. GNAS and compete in the as one of the longer serving club annual FITA shoot put on by members, I was asked to replace When Panther’s own AGM came Essex County Archery Association along, we found out that our him. This put me very much on our ground. Apart from this into the GNAS camp, but I still membership was up to 120. This we put on our usual range of had no intention of giving up was mainly from beginners taking competitions for EFAA and NFAS our introductory courses and also my Field Archery activities. members. The NFAS shoots This meant I would have to a few Target archers joining to in particular were all very well work out how to divide my nd their experience to Field supported. exte efforts between Target Archery archery. This made it obvious Members also found time to we with Mayflower and Field were doing something right, support the major IFAA/EFAA Archery with Panther. but we were still rather tournaments, so the Panther disappointed at the poor uptake Posse found its way to Culford On the EFAA front I also of our coaching clinics. There found pressure for greater for the Indoor Champs, the does seem to be a resistance involvement. For the AGM in to coaching from Field archers - Spring Champs at Liberty November 1996 there was to be most of them seeming to be very Archers, the Bowhunter Champs a vacancy for a Coaching Officer independent minded, preferring at Castle Bowmen and the UK and some Panther members to learn from their own mistakes, Champs at Pentref in Wales, wanted me to stand for the just for starters. Some brave or imitate one or other of the position. While I felt inclined to current top archers. This applies souls also made it to Kil in Sweden accept their nomination, I was to their shooting form, choice for the European not happy with the amount Champs. Although Panther of bow and equipment set-up. of travelling this would involve. This success seemed to be setting Archers came back with medals and awards from all of them, Our Chairman Dave Murdoch me on the path for my future offered a solution, as he was in Field Archery and archery in unfortunately, I could not join concerned at the lack of in any of these trips. It was general. My main effort would direction of EFAA coaching. not until the National Champs be on coaching, shooting would He suggested that if he in September that I was able have to take second place. was to stand for the vacancy, to join the Posse competing at would I do all the backroom As 1997 came in, the Panther a new club in the midlands, programme was rolled out much work to come up with a revised called March Hare Archers. structure, initially for new . However, largely under I do not seem to have as usual Instructors? I was quite happy pressure from the coaching published a report for this event, with this arrangement, as my group, the decision was made to so have had to use a report work as a GNAS coach gave a FITA Marked 24 Field made by our Chairman, put on me access to plenty of ideas Round in the spring. We aimed Rod Wale, to jog my memory which could be applied to EFAA this as a trial for EFAA members, and fill in some gaps in my coaching. Dave was duly elected so that they could experience recollections. Thanks Rod! to the EFAA committee and I g the same round that shootin 12

Our Hon. Sec, Dave Murdoch pig were not available, a had been very pro-active on disappointment for many. getting together a Posse Denis and I had not been totalling 24 archers. Most of very keen anyway, so we went these assembled at the club back to our hotel for a on the Friday before the shoot, proper evening meal. The rather packed camping gear into a inclement weather decided some truck owned by one of the of our party that another night turned out did not really members and formed a convoy under canvas was not for them, justify repeating the exercise to travel to Worcestershire. so went off to find a hotel or on a regular basis. Those One or two others, including B&B for the night, very wise! Denis Burrow and me, set off GNAS and compete in the a little later, to make our own The weather on Sunday was much improved, little wind and annual FITA shoot put on by way, having previously booked meadows soon found the even a hint of sunshine, for the B&B at a local hotel. By the time shortcomings of the course Field round. With a brighter day I reached the hotel, it was too layout. In the meadows the late to do more than locate the targets were mainly the longer forecast wet gear was not ground. I didn’t have a chance to distance shots, so the wind was needed. The Posse turned up members. The NFAS shoots view the layout of the courses, the enemy. In addition, some of wearing their new bright red club so I would have to leave that the targets had been set backing shirts and sweat shirts. It wasn’t until the following morning. on to the river with very little too long before they found themselves being re-named the overshoot area. It was thought On the Saturday morning I “Red Posse”. This was a recent this would only affect the drove along to March Hare change as our previous outfits for Registration and to meet up un-sighted archers, i.e. Instinctive had been black, but this was now Longbow and Barebow shooters, with the rest of the Posse. less fashionable, so red had been chosen. This was also better for What we found was that this was but the wind also had an erratic effect on even Unlimited Spring Champs at Liberty a new club, established by visibility in dense woodland. Compound shooters. This meant experienced Field archers, on that Marshalls, who included our ground shared with a 4-WD Champs at Pentref in Wales, motoring club. It was a mixture own Rod Wale on this occasion, had to keep paddling in the river of open woodland and scrub to retrieve overshot arrows. Not souls also made it to Kil in capable of taking a 14 target the best way to spend one’s day, course. However, 28 targets are required for the Nationals so, but at least it meant that most of the archers could keep a for the weekend, the course full quiver of arrows to complete was extended out into some adjacent water meadows with the course. I think everyone in any of these trips. It was a meandering river setting the was very pleased when they had completed their 28 Hunter boundary. This was to prove very in September that I was able significant once shooting began. targets and could get back to the club house to get their to join the Posse competing at On the first day the weather was sodden gear dried out. Scores for not very kind, being dull, windy most archers were somewhat below and wet. So we needed full expectations, as was only ghgdk to be expected. I do not seem to have wet gear as we went down to the practice butts and The change in weather improved waited for Assembly and Bow For the evening the club had the shooting all round and most made by our Chairman, Inspection, before starting the organised a Hog Roast at the people managed to improve on club house, which most of previous day’s shooting. For competition proper. Once we the the campers were only too happy the Posse members it was a and fill in some gaps in my had been allocated to our various groups and led out to to attend, although I understand great weekend. Besides having our starting targets, those out in side orders to go with the roast the most members from one 13

club, they won the Open Team To encourage other members, I could do about it. The only and Mixed Team Gold medals I did enter the Essex Champs option was to make my as well as a good selection and while I didn’t win any equipment more forgiving of of individual medals. Even I medals, I did achieve a score my frequent poor shots. managed to gain the “B Class” good enough to qualify for The Ocelot in particular was a award in my division, but I was a FITA Black Arrow award. bit twitchy, being only 40 ins A/A not very satisfied as I had not My coaching work included with quite aggressive cams and really improved over the scores completing an Instructors Manual a Deflex riser, all to produce at Darrington. So, it was for Dave Murdoch, as Coaching high arrow speeds. I therefore with a mixture of pride and Officer, to present at the EFAA decided to find a more satisfaction that the Panther AGM in November. Incidentally, appropriate bow to back up my Red Posse returned to Essex at this meeting it was accepted Merlin Eclipse with its 46 ins A/A, to plan its excursions for 1998. that the Animal round could 8.0 ins brace height and ¼ ins now be based on 3-D targets Deflex. In the autumn sales, Whilst there were still for both Marked and Unmarked at one of the main dealers, competitions held at Panther, distances. I found a PSE LD2400, new, such as the NFAS Roy Winkfield but with a substantial price Memorial Shoot and the I now felt a need to re-think my reduction. This seemed to tick GNAS Essex County Champs, own shooting performance over all the boxes for a stable and I found my time mainly taken up the year. I knew that my practice forgiving bow, based on with various coaching activities. was restricted, but there was little accepted wisdom of the day. It had 48 ins A/A, 8.5 ins brace height, ½ ins Deflex handle and relatively soft cams, this would be just the job. So I made the purchase and used the winter months to get it set-up for the following year’s competitions. 1998 looked like being an interesting year for members at Panther. Besides our regular NFAS shoots, we were to host the IFAA/EFAA UK Championships in July. To this end planning had to start early to make sure everything would be to a high standard. As regards 14

my frequent poor shots. decided to find a more reduction. This seemed to tick to other competitions, whilst In June the club and the EFAA At Panther, Tony Sparkes, the EFAA sent a substantial suffered a sad blow when our a fairly new member I team to the World Champs Hon Sec, Dave Murdoch died had helped train, took over held in New Zealand, it was suddenly from a heart attack. as Hon Sec and the EFAA too much of a stretch for appointed a temporary Coaching this would be just the job. most Panther archers, including Officer. Dave had been the driving myself. power of the club for many years and his enthusiasm added I was prepared to help the The Spring Champs in May were to the active participation new officer continue the work to be held at the Culford School of members, including the Dave and I had been doing, venue and organised by Kings formation of the Panther Posse. but he had a different approach Forest Bowmen. This was more and wanted to do things enticing and the Panther Posse It was a personal blow to his differently so, my input was family and many members who duly started its planning, no longer required. had got to know him so but once again I was not able to join with them. Nevertheless, well over the years. when they returned they had The practical result was that a good selection of medals volunteers were needed to fill the and awards, including both 2nd posts he held. and 3rd in the team event. 15

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Tavistock Company of Archers Easter Shoot, 16th April 2017 After a dry week Sunday morning dawned bright and frosty showing Mount Kelly Prep School off at its best as a wonderful backdrop for our Easter Shoot. The sun remained for most of the day and temperatures rose to a pleasant spring warmth. We could not have asked for better! 93 archers set forth to try and beat the course layers on what was a challenging course of 36 3Ds. Most were caught out by the small duiker at number 1 - it was closer than you thought! Rob, Jo, Jonny, Annita and Josh kept a steady supply of food and hot and cold drinks on hand to sustain everyone through the day; and at the end of the day the happy faces told of a great day’s shooting. Thank you to everyone who came to shoot, to all the club members who worked so hard and to the landowners for allowing it all to happen. By Sally Cammann. AFB - Gents Club Score / Spots AFB - Ladies Club Score / Spots Nick Mitchell Belvedere 480 2 Emily Harris Labyrinth 512 0 Garfield Thomas Spirit of the Green Man 478 1 Jane Walter Bowmen of Bude 334 0 Chris Hayward Bude 456 1 Jodie Francis Ind 332 0 Ian Lavery Ind 390 1 Matthew Roberts Ind 374 1 Barebow - Ladies Richard Knightley Umberleigh 374 0 Marleen Toomer Ballands 496 1 Norman Tucker Cranmore 368 0 Karen Hall Druids 446 0 Dan Francis Ind 320 0 Sue Topps Ind 418 3 Tugg Wilson Herods Wood 294 2 Rachel Crowe Druids 410 0 Cally Bowers Muscovy 346 0 Barebow - Gents Beth Allen Muscovy 296 0 Malcolm Allen Muscovy 540 1 Jenny Langham Ind 252 0 Andy Porter Westcombe 506 3 Nicola Macrae South Hams 192 3 Chris Acland Muscovy 490 4 Sue Upton Ashcombe 172 0 Jerry Crowe Druids 484 0 Mark Bleazard Ind 480 1 Barebow - Junior Boy Steve Richardson Muscovy 462 1 Thomas Birchell Tavistock 516 3 Simon Mould Ind 446 0 Andy Topps Ind 430 2 Barebow - Cub Girl Graham Cawsey Ind 396 1 Eirinn Harris Labyrinth 452 0 Matt West Ind 312 1 Martin Upton Ashcombe 420 1 Bowhunter - Gents Trevor Walter Elmtree 648 7 Compound Limited - Gents Tony Young South Hams 592 5 Tony Cox South Hams 616 4 Mike Sharland Ind 554 3 Rob Parfett Labyrinth 608 6 Derek Sharland Ind 512 3 Compound Limited - Ladies Compound Limited - Junior Boy Rae Gulliver Ind 496 3 Alex Harris Labyrinth 568 2 Compound Unlimited - Gents Compound Unlimited - Gents (continued) Ash Woodward Westcombe 720 14 Larry Baker Umberleigh 646 11 Barri Penrose Purbeck Archers 692 13 Mike Penrose Thornbury 646 11 Andrew Middleton Westcombe 678 7 Dion Cook-Martin Elmtree 642 8 Trevor Vanstone Elmtree 676 10 James Baker Umberleigh 668 9 Compound Unlimited - Ladies Dave Hoppins Westcombe 656 8 Nicky Lock Elmtree 508 3 Phil Smith Brixham 652 7 18

Freestyle - Gents Club Score / Spots Freestyle - Ladies Club Score / Spots Dave Howell Ind 630 6 Penny Kennedy Lamberts Castle 628 5 Andrew Rycroft Ind 606 5 Lee Parsons Westcombe 546 3 Hunting Tackle - Ladies Dian Kirby Ind 508 0 Hunting Tackle - Gents Cherry Wilden Hawk 498 0 Warren Potier Bowmen of Bude 576 6 Gina Finch Ind 456 3 Brian Bellinger Bowmen of Bude 522 2 Anita Gibson Arms of Old 410 3 Dominic Raffler Elmtree 516 1 Juliet Harrison Toad Hollow 352 0 93 archers set forth to try and beat the course layers on what was a challenging course of Pasty Cain Yelverton 508 0 Steve Hipgrave South Hams 504 3 Hunting Tackle - Junior Boy Simon Maple Osprey 412 0 Hector Dunstan Westcombe 418 0 Alan Trim Ballands 396 0 Albert Hibbert Ind 388 1 Hunting Tackle - Cub Boy Martin Powell Osprey 382 1 William Dunstan Westcombe 514 4 John Capello Belvedere 376 1 Longbow - Gents Tony Vowden Ashcombe 482 2 Paul Harrison Toad Hollow 478 2 Bob Scott Ashcombe 458 1 Richard Eddington Ballands 428 2 Mike Beare Osprey 380 2 Steve Bastyan Lamberts Castle 352 0 Paul Clark Elmtree 342 1 Eric Brennan Osprey 324 0 Barry Lloyd Ashcombe 226 0 Longbow - Ladies Pauline Wells Ballands 382 0 Primitive - Gents Steve Rufus Windwhistle 382 0 Primitive - Ladies Morwenna Dunstan Westcombe 292 1 Crossbow - Gents Simon Wright Arms of Old 642 8 Ray Day Muscovy 642 7 Brian Lawler Ind Ret Crossbow - Ladies Sheron Vowden Ashcombe 538 4 19

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FAN UK introducing presents “Leather Creations by Kay Buchanan” Helen was lucky enough to spend some time getting to know Kay and finding out more about her business, how archery fits in to her life & work, the inspiration behind her beautiful pieces & more… here is what she discovered:- Please introduce yourself to us … What is your experience/interest in who are you and where are you from/ archery - do you shoot? What inspires do you live? you from an archery perspective? My name is Kay. I am a leather worker Yes, I love to shoot. I have taken up archery (among other things) from Aotearoa, as a hobby really, I am self taught and I am New Zealand. When I am not working I love sure that there is a lot I could still learn! to play at archery, riding horses, swimming, From an archery perspective… I love how rock climbing, surfing… I love to be in the mind becomes still, the focus is on the nature, under the stars, fireside, with good target, there is no competition, for me it is company. I have a deep love about being in the present for Ashtanga yoga. I live in moment, very relaxing. Always Whaingaroa, Raglan. room for improvement and bettering oneself. Focus. Aim. What is your business and Shoot. That release of tension how long have you been from pulling the bow is very doing what you're doing? satisfying. My business name is currently ‘Leather Creations by Kay When/where/how did your Buchanan.’ I create custom leatherwork journey begin? made commissions, functional I’ve always been drawn to wearable art and leather art. quality craftsmanship. Leather always stood out to me - there What is your heritage and is a rawness about it. I love does it influence your how some indigenous cultures creations? Do other if hunting would utilise all of cultures / experiences / the animal, so as not to waste interests / traditions influence your any of it. The animal was honoured and creations? respected in this way as a great gift. Leather is one of the first materials used My heritage is mixed, I am half Japanese, by humans to make useful things: shoes, and also Scottish and English so yes, clothing, tents to live in, tools, drums, absolutely. I am hugely inspired by and water-skins… there is something very primal have a deep respect for all Japanese about it. I like to use recycled leather where craftsmanship. I also love symbolism from & when I can. Ethically sourced leather ancient traditions and pagan cultures, is ideal of course. I have a huge respect primarily coming back to the cycles of for animals as sentient beings and the good nature. This gives meaning to my work. 22

FAN UK introducing Your work is treatment of animals is very important. Simply stunning - I started making stuff out of leather from some scrap pieces a friend gave me once, what provides and it just kept going from there. Then I met you with the a cowboy on my travels down south many inspiration for years ago, who grew his own food, rode the extremely horses for a living and made these amazing intricate designs tooled western saddles. He showed me the on your pieces? beginnings of working with tools and russet Is there a theme hide from skins he had tanned himself from that you feel and cows he had raised himself. follow or is it finding out more about her business, how archery fits in to her life & work, purely your I find it very inspiring seeing people who can the inspiration behind her beautiful pieces & more… natural talent for sustain their lives this way, growing their own food, making their own things, ethically and the creative? sustainably, which to me is where quality There appears a wide range of comes in. The first thing I made in his workshop from tooled leather was a guitar influence to your designs, including strap. I love the idea of artisans, crafters Norse, Native American, Medieval, Canadian, New Zealand and more in who make beautiful things that are also useful and functional. your designs - can you tell us which they sure that there is a lot I could still learn! are and where those have come from? I am inspired by ancient wisdom, animal medicine, mysticism, nature wisdom, sun and moon cycles, seasons. There is so much wisdom in nature. I love symbolism. It can give deep meaning to what I create, and I love that my work is often custom made for commissioners, who often add their own little meaningful ideas that I incorporate into Bladesmith: Marten ten Broek my designs, giving meaning to each piece, specific to that person. Some of these designs are derived from historic symbolism and tradition, and some of it is my own take How did you learn your phenomenal on what I think seems to fit. Some of it is skills? just for fun! Trial and error. Many errors. Hahaha! Regarding cultures, for me, (with all due Commitment to the craft. Practice, respect) I see many similarities in our practice, practice. Like with anything. I feel international widespread cultures and like I have still got so much to learn actually! our eastern and western indigenous I also worked at WETA cultures. For example, within these cultures workshop briefly, any of it. The animal was honoured and some years ago now. I was lucky to see Leather is one of the first materials used a lot of hard working by humans to make useful things: shoes, creatives who were clothing, tents to live in, tools, drums, lovely people. It was very inspiring to see people bringing & when I can. Ethically sourced leather creative ideas into is ideal of course. I have a huge respect manifestation. Movies are fun. 23

and to our planet can’t be a bad place to start. To work hard, but stay humble. To create quality, not quantity. To value, not price. Bladesmith: Marten ten Broek What archery pieces do you make and are often symbolised by the four directions, how can people commission works (abroad and in NZ)? North, South, East and West. These four directions create a circle. I make archery wrist guards, quivers, belts Through experiencing and learning different and belt pouches. You can commission aspects, different directions, by viewing abroad and in NZ via my website: things from different perspectives, we can www.leathercreationsbykaybuchanan then see things from a greater whole. or via my Facebook page: Perspective. “Leather Creations by Kay Buchanan”. As humans, we are all essentially the same. I’m also on Instagram We have different experiences, different @leather_creations_by_kay. entries into the world, different influences and events that shape us by how we react and what we have been taught. But I believe we are all equal in this circle. No matter where we are from or who we are, we are born, we live, we die. We can all relate to this. This cycle of nature. For me, to incorporate symbolism into my work helps me to tune into something bigger than me, this can be very therapeutic. Having a creative outlet in general can be an amazing tool for anybody, to assist in learning about Do you have a ourselves or perhaps learning to rise above ourselves. I hope this somehow favourite/ translates into my work. It is my hope that preferred bow, my work some how inspires people, even if arrows and style purely just to remember the quality of of shooting? craftsmanship. The gift of using our own What makes them hands to create. There is a sense of special to you? satisfaction after completing a piece, nutting it out, seeing it through. Like shooting I currently have a 60/30 PSE Wolverine a target. wooden longbow made from Rosewood and Walnut with Maple limbs. It is the only I feel like mass production and consumerist bow I have ever had so I don’t have culture is not necessarily the way forward… anything to compare it with. But I tried Do you? I feel like respecting our planet, the a few out before I bought it, and it just forests, the oceans, clean air, clean water… felt so nice to use. I am a relatively small These things are vital to pay respect to our person so it suits me great for now. environment, and to see the continuation of a clean environment. I think to know where What is the full range of your repertoire? it is what we “buy” comes from and how it was made is important. I know the world is In leatherwork? Or generally?! an extremely unbalanced place. Where to I also work as a professional photographer even begin I’m not sure. But fair treatment and I am an Ashtanga yoga practitioner and respect to other humans, to animals and teacher. 24

Does history give you inspiration? I think the whole world could dress a bit start. To work hard, but stay humble. more creatively too be honest! What a fun Yes. I am fascinated by history. I love learning about people’s bloodlines, their and magical place if when we walked out of our house every day that there were stories, their lives. We all have stories… fascinating. Where we have come from. wizards, pirates, elves, cowboys, faeries, Cultures. Traditions. There is so much we whatever you choose to be, walking the can learn from history. The way people streets! Why not? made things. Built homes. Crafted tools. Is the Huntress based Made clothes. Grew food. Gathered food. upon yourself? What Prepared food. And so much more. inspired the design for her and what does Do you have a favourite aspect of your she represent to you, craft ... if so, which is it and why? the creator? The Huntress is a fantasy I guess with leather work, I love that it is durable. It is natural. It is malleable. There character I created for are so many different things you can make a wearable art contest out of leather. I love carving the most I think. in Raglan NZ. It is like archery too. The focus, being always been inspired by warrior I have present with what you are doing. And I love women - strong, independent women. that with carving the piece becomes art. To me she represents a love for the forest, There are no boundaries in art. I also love she is a wild woman, but fiercely good. costumes very much! I love characters. I A protector of nature and forest dwellers… love imagination. Again there are no limits. she aims true. I love the idea that we can be whoever we dream. If costume helps us to have fun “The Huntress” in that then great, I’m all for it! bow I have ever had so I don’t have anything to compare it with. But I tried a few out before I bought it, and it just “The Huntress” Photography: Mark Hamilton Hair: Shay Kapur 25





Ashcombe Valley Archers Sunday 2nd April 2017 ~ by Sheron Vowden. ~ 112 archers came to Ashcombe and enjoyed a totally re-jigged course. After a lot of forestry work it made setting the shots a challenge, what with the brush on the floor and the big muddy ruts which made parts of the wood inaccessible. For weeks beforehand a lot of hard work by a small team was put into making the course as safe as possible to walk around. Bosses were moved so all the 3Ds had backstops which was appreciated by the archers as some of the shots were a little tricky! Catering as always was excellent and the sun shone. What more could you ask for? Thank you to all who attended, but more so to the team who pulled out all the stops to put a great shoot on. Gents Primitive: Score/Spots Steve Rufus Windwhistle 462 + 1 ` Giles Spearing Independent 446 + 3 Gents Longbow: Paul Harrison Toad Hollow 486 + 2 =Richard Eddington Ballands 480 + 3 =Patrick Hutchinson North Somerset 480 + 3 Mike Beare Osprey 430 + 1 Steve Bastyan Lamberts Castle 378 + 1 Ladies Longbow: Pauline Wells Ballands 378 + 0 Alison Pattemore Independent 338 + 1 Jaine Whitford Independent 268 + 0 Gents AFB: Daniel Clark Westcombe 570 + 2 Garfield Thomas Spirit of the Green Man 542 + 5 Oliver Boobyer Westcombe 542 + 2 Bob Cronk Cranmore 500 + 2 Steve Devlin High Cross 496 + 2 Chris Haywood Bude 480 + 1 Nicholas Mitchell Belvedere 468 + 4 Ian Egerton Westcombe 464 + 3 Dave Moore Yelverton 448 + 3 Andrew Ingle Independent 394 + 3 Matthew Roberts Independent 380 + 1 Simon Cox Westcombe 324 + 1 Simon House Westcombe 316 + 2 Ladies AFB: Gents Bowhunter: Score/Spots June Cronk Cranmore 475 + 2 Trevor Walter Elmtree 708 + 10 Sally Haynes Independent 450 + 2 Steve Dale Thornbury 686 + 8 Jane Walter Bude 412 + 0 Tony Young South Hams 646 + 7 Jodie Francis Independent 270 + 0 28

Gents Barebow: Score/Spots Ladies Barebow: Score/Spots Jamie Rawson Ballands 690 + 7 Marleen Toomer Ballands 606 + 6 York Gibson Thornbury 624 + 8 Rae Gulliver Independent 578 + 3 David Jeffery Ballands 596 + 4 Mitzy Fry Druids 518 + 3 Andrew Richard South Hams 592 + 3 Katy Dale Thornbury 442 + 1 Ralph Porteous Tavistock 570 + 5 Karen Hall Independent 426 + 0 Jerry Crowe Druids 544 + 1 Nicola Macrae South Hams 416 + 1 Mark Bleazard Independent 536 + 3 Rachael Crowe Druids 402 + 0 Dave Andrews Aquarius 530 + 1 Mark Brown Thornbury 528 + 5 Junior Girl Barebow: Simon Mould Independent 506 + 2 Tabatha Gibson Thornbury 448 + 0 a lot of hard work by a small team was put into making the course as safe as Andy Porter possible to walk around. Bosses were moved so all the 3Ds had backstops which was Westcombe 502 + 2 appreciated by the archers as some of the shots were a little tricky! Catering as always was Lee Pallant Westcombe 454 + 1 Cub Girl Barebow: excellent and the sun shone. What more could you ask for? Thank you to all who attended, Mike Poile Umberleigh 446 + 3 Eirinn Harris Labyrinth 454 + 0 Graham Cawsey - 436 + 2 Josh Burke Tavistock 302 + 1 Cub Boys Barebow: Harry Jeffery Ballands 456 + 0 Gents Freestyle: Harry Burke Tavistock 424 + 2 Andy Moore South Hams 750 + 18 Lee Parsons Westcombe 684 + 7 Ladies Freestyle: Dave Howell Independent 650 + 5 Penny Cox Ballands 636 + 5 Kevin Mullett Druids 634 + 9 Sonya Ward Ballands 566 + 4 Richard Taylor Osprey 600 + 6 Sally Cammann Tavistock 558 + 5 Mike Burke Tavistock 538 + 2 Gents Compound Limited: Junior Boy Compound Limited: Rob Parfett Labyrinth 678 + 8 Alex Harris Labyrinth 610 + 4 Shel Cowles Independent 648 + 7 Gents Crossbow: Ladies Unlimited: James Rigler Ballands 780 + 23 Hazel Howe Orion 678 + 8 Simon Wright Arms of Old 768 + 19 Rachel Independent Middleton-Gear (Non-Comp) (682 + 10) 29

Gents Unlimited : Score/Spots Gents Hunting Tackle: Score/Spots Ash Woodward Westcombe 814 + 25 Warren Potier Bude 616 + 6 Steve Howe Orion 808 + 24 Dominic Raffler Elmtree 600 + 2 Mike Penrose Green Meadow 772 + 17 Jed Cullen Raven 598 + 5 Trevor Vanstone Elmtree 754 + 17 Mike List South Wilts 580 + 6 Barrie Penrose Purbeck 748 + 17 Christopher Rowston - 572 + 6 Adam Valovec Warminster 744 + 14 Brian Bellinger Bude 550 + 3 Andrew Middleton Westcombe 732 + 14 Steve Hipgrave Independent 524 + 1 Dave Hoppins Westcombe 714 + 9 Alan Trim Ballands 518 + 3 Larry Baker Umberleigh 702 + 10 Paul Inkpen Windwhistle 518 + 1 Phil Smith Brixham 692 + 6 John Waters Westcombe 508 + 1 Juray Valovec Warminster 682 + 7 Peter Field South Wilts 502 + 4 Donald Munro Tavistock 664 + 8 Stewart Strachan South Wilts 492 + 2 Dion Cook-Martin Elmtree 658 + 9 Alan Tarrant Brixham 484 + 3 Paul Williams Audris-Hart 474 + 4 Pasty Cain Yelverton 470 + 1 Alan White South Wilts 444 + 3 Tim Wedlake Westcombe 442 + 2 Jeremy Carrwick South Hams 440 + 1 Martin Powell Osprey 432 + 2 John Capello Independent 432 + 1 Albert Hibbert Independent 424 + 1 Brian Curl Westcombe 354 + 0 Norman Redclift Brixham 334 + 1 Simon Ould Westcombe 324 + 4 Ladies Hunting Tackle: Gina Finch Independent 508 + 2 Juliet Harrison Toad Hollow 472 + 3 Anita Gibson Arms of Old 462 + 1 Beverley Brown Thornbury 370 + 1 Ali Le-Mar Independent 314 + 1 Michelle Maddern Elmtree 302 + 1 Junior Boy Hunting Tackle: Jack Ould Westcombe 500 + 1 30



FAN UK special shoot report … Early Sunday morning a couple of weeks ago a cry went out that our field course field course had been invaded by Zombies yet again!! So a troop of hand picked (well those who could get up in time) archers strode forth to combat the Zombies. The Zombies are shot from unmarked distances normally through brush and small trees. To be honest we don’t score as a rule but go for the kill shot on the head. If you hit the head you win a patch for the first shot only. Then the following shoot if you get another head hit in you win a chevron. You can win three of these and then the final award is three head shots in one round and you get the last patch to go over the first one. 32

So away we went the weather was generally pretty good temperature was good and we had a pretty good turn out. I designed the hazards to shoot round/thru/over and under to make it difficult and it went well except for the odd “How I meant to shoot that? I can’t even see it!” “You’re evil Finch!” and “That shot favours a left hander!” … me being a lefty of course :-) So off we went in one big group we use a adapted bow hunters type round of three arrows from the first marker the first arrow that hits counts and the second round just a single arrow, normally from a harder position. As said we don’t score but the competition is great and the Australian sledging is fun. Early Sunday morning a couple of weeks ago a cry went out that our field course So a troop of hand picked (well those who could get up in time) We’ve been shooting Zombies for the best part of a year and the numbers have been good on a Sunday morning - especially when I brought the patches in as a “prize”. I try and make it hard and we’ve had a few interesting shots! 33

Sundays are about having fun with Archery and the Zombies are a winner! * Anagram Answers from April/May 2017 edition * Hint: they were all Spring-themed... 1. CLANGING SNIPER (8,5) SPRING CLEANING 2. FARAD LILY OOPS (5,5,3) APRIL FOOLS DAY 3. ADDED FLINGS FOOL (5,6,4) GOLDEN DAFFODILS 4. SLOB SEER TOM (4,7) TREE BLOSSOM 5. HAVE ERFY (8) HAY FEVER 6. PODS SWORN (9) SNOWDROPS 7. GAG TEES RES (6,4) EASTER EGGS 8. WARLOCKS CORD FOG (6,2,7) CLOCKS GO FORWARD 9. BID GRUNTS SOUP (9,4) SPROUTING BUDS 10. LAPSED TO (8) TADPOLES >>>>>>>> You can find the NEXT anagrams challenge on page 96! >>>>>>>> 34

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FAN UK invites you to Celebrate the magic of the past at England’s Medieval Festival & participate in Archery events... Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Find out what life was really like for an archer in days of old? Raise your bow and arrow to the sound of thundering horses with the backdrop of a majestic castle and hundreds of soldiers? Then, at the end of the battle enjoy the simple pleasure of a glass of delicious mead or ale, and a feast in the local tavern. Set at the stunning historical setting of Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex, England’s Medieval Festival is a three day immersive experience held over the August bank holiday. This hugely popular annual event is the largest and most authentic of its kind in the UK. Hosting over 15,000 visitors each year it’s a chance to step back in time and discover the wonder of the past. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, this unique weekend festival offers a very special blend of history and fun for young and old and a chance for thousands of re-enactors and enthusiast to come together and salute the past. 36

Archers from across the land travel to this magical and historical part of Sussex to enjoy the unique surroundings and atmosphere. The festival offers many opportunities to participate and demonstrate archery skills in the daily archery tournaments, with targets located around the castle walls, gardens and moat, plus in the woodlands; and for those in full costume, the chance to join over 100 archers in an amazing daily siege and battle. Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Find out what life was really like for an archer in days of old? Raise your bow and arrow to the sound of thundering horses with the backdrop of a Many of the regular visitors at England’s Medieval Festival have been returning year after year to enjoy the castle battles and now bring their own children to share this memorable experience. With so much to see and do, it’s easy to see why grandparents, babies and even the pet dog enjoy their day. For those who wish to stay all weekend there are plenty of camping options, including medieval glamping and even an onsite B&B. As well as the amazing atmosphere and realistic historical battles “What an incredible you’ll find a grand parade, jousting, falconry, a medieval shopping experience. market and an authentic living history village. There are plenty of We felt like we really traditional crafts people to chat to about their skills and trade. Find out had gone back in about the history of archery and other battle skills or maybe take part time!” in a workshop like blacksmith-forging, wood-weaving, calligraphy or chain mailing. Did you know, Medieval Archers usually fought bare-footed due to the poor grip of primitive shoes? “The children loved it. They didn’t want to leave so next year we’re staying all weekend.” If you prefer to take it easy then you can grab a pint from the Buxom Wench Tavern and relax around one of the stages taking in some traditional and modern folk music or theatrical performance. Don’t forget to catch the hilarious Theatre in the Mud offering a tongue in cheek look at the messier side of the medieval world. 37

Kids Kingdom is a world of medieval fun if you have little ones. Wizards, jesters, knights, dragons and princesses await. Children can take part in the workshops too. From Jester school and shield or wand making to magic shows, theatre and drum school. There is have-a-go archery for guests of all ages and older kids and adults can try their hand at Combat Archery (like paintballing but with blunt arrows!). “The Jousting was From the moment you arrive, you are hit with the array of dazzling demonstrations, realistic battle re-enactments, highly-skilled displays of simply AMAZING. falconry and thrilling jousting from the Knights of Camelot. If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a bit of a warrior there is even have-a-go jousting, A pure delight!” and axe, knife and spear throwing on offer. “What a brilliantly staged event. Really friendly people, loads to see. Only wish we had stayed for the weekend. Always next year.” Day tickets are available on all three days of the festival but for the truly immersive experience then weekend tickets are a must. If you like a touch of luxury then book in to the medieval glamping village, or how about a VIP room in the castle? For all weekend guests, the evening starts with a torch-lit procession from the camp site and an optional medieval banquet fit for a king. Time to pack the bow and arrows safely away and head to the tavern. Kids love the fireside storytelling and medieval stargazing, while music and dancing continues well into the evening for the night owls. Traditional musicians join a music line-up of foot-stomping folk bands who party day and night like its ‘1499’. The Buxom Wench Tavern is always popular, serving real ale, traditional mead and 21st century brews. While magical venue for “A medieval eats are on the menu alongside delicious treats for all the a truly unforgettable family. Kids of all ages adore the moonlit cinema showing medieval medieval wedding !” themed classics under the incredible backdrop of the castle. “‘Thanks so much for For any couples wishing to tie the knot, the stunning everything your team did for grounds and gardens of Herstmonceux Castle are the us to make our wedding so perfect fairy-tale setting. Wedding parties can enjoy spectacular and special.” this unique location with guests of all ages finding so much to see and do during their time at the festival. 38

Past wedding at England's Medieval Festival have included traditional civil ceremony in the castle, of more alternative hand-fasting or bespoke blessing in the beautiful gardens or within the thrilling royal arena. With the breath-taking backdrop of the festival, the sights and sounds of the thrilling battles and the day to day life of the medieval village, a limited number of couples can book this special themed experience never to be forgotten. The name Herstmonceux is itself a fusion of surnames between Idonea de Herste and nobleman Ingelram de Monceux. It’s fitting that is a world of medieval fun if you have little ones. such a superb wedding venue has romantic historical beginnings and explains why couples marrying at Herstmonceux Castle feel the romantic ambiance beyond the beautiful setting. All festival guests can enjoy acres of parkland, lawns and formal period gardens containing hundreds of species of flowers and plants. You are free to wander through this authentic medieval world or discover the hidden court yard or woodland folly. simply AMAZING. ATTENTION ALL ARCHERS - YOUR CALL TO ARMS! If you are interested in performing your archery skills at our festival and entering our Archery Tournament then you’ll find more information at http://www.englandsmedievalfestival.com/ medieval/participants-info/re-enactors/archery/ - there are two exciting and challenging shoots that take place each day. To ensure free entry to the festival we ask participants to come in medieval costume and arrive with their own equipment. You’ll find the Application form at http://www.englandsmedievalfestival.com/medieval/participants-info/re-enactors/archery/ Archery-application-form.html. Competition is high, so get those practice shoots in early! For anyone who is a member of a group, and is interested in having your group attend our festival, and join with all of our dedicated re-enactors, you can find more information on the website. This is a challenging but rewarding role, and we are sure that you will enjoy the experience, but feel free to contact the festival before applying with any questions ([email protected]). We look forward to welcoming you. Huzzah! If you’d like to book standard tickets to England’s Medieval Festival 2017 “A magical venue for you can get 10% off a truly unforgettable day and weekend entry tickets by entering code FANUK10 at the check out:- unique location with guests of all ages finding www.englandsmedievalfestival.co.uk 39

Work continues to complete the sequence of the archers draw, done as a break from the main figure and as a more manageable extension to it and easier to display. The four separate pieces are designed to represent the four instructions given to the archers when in the midst of battle: NESTROQUE NOCK The famous order, peculiar to Azincourt, The action of selecting the arrow and presenting it to the string. shouted by Sir Thomas Erpingham for the battle to commence. It is believed that he actually cried, \"Now strike\", in his broad Norfolk accent. The order was given on the battlefield and not actually written, but is represented here on an outline of the battlefield with quill. MARK Partially drawn in readiness to find the target. 40

Mounted, as the others, on a stainless-steel DRAW base in the shape of the Azincourt The action of pulling back the bow to its fullest battlefield, the angle of its elevation extent, this is represented on the main Archers was carefully decided so that the rhythm 600 Azincourt Tribute figure. of the action flowed properly with the others in the sequence. LOOSE The actual release of the arrow. The action of selecting the arrow and NOCK and MARK were covered in the last issue. Loose: this aspect was studied to try to catch the moment the string was plucked from the fingers and the tension and power apparent at this point. Woodcarving Method The outline was drawn in pencil on the limewood block, band-sawed out and gradually refined until satisfied with the detail of the musculature and vein structure of this powerful hand, the fingernails, cuticles and crease pattern being the final cut. As the Draw is represented on the main Tribute, I thought that a dramatic drawing of this would complement the sequence and dressed Rob, (who has patiently posed for the hands), in chain and Tabard to model for this too. 41

The strap end has been detailed-in and it looks natural now. This area is now awaiting the other areas at the belt level reach a similar level of finish, before the final detail tweaking will be carried out. The work was produced in a large format The sword and its hanger have been detailed, using chalk and charcoal on a grey ground. more It completes the sequence in the absence undercutting, more carving around of the main figure which represents the more carving standing on my head, corners, DRAW in 3D when these works are displayed but it looks quite real now and is at such independently of the main figure. an angle that people will be able to grasp the hilt so it works on a tactile level too. This sequence now completed means that attention has returned to the main figure. An extension was added and carved in from a piece of wood, specially saved for the purpose, and an almost perfect grain match. AZINCOURT ARCHERS TRIBUTE MAIN FIGURE Now refreshed by doing something else for a while, attention has been back on the main figure, in particular, the undercutting of the purse with all its details which has now been completed. Undercutting is the difficult part and the energy that disproportionately goes into it is deceiving, but the idea is to create the deep shadows that give the apparent separation which adds to the realism. The cutting through to make the purse seem to hang from the belt is time consuming, but well worth the effort. The belt, it's buckle and the knot have been finished, together with the undercutting that gives the appearance of it hanging free, whereas it is anchored with a small post at the hem level. 42

Buckler and its completion will mark the end of a fundamental stage with the work. the other areas at the belt level reach a Concentration will then be on his legs; archers rolled down their hose because of the scour and this will be represented. So, all in all, looking forward to reaching that stage which will take us nearer to the final cut. ~ o 0 o ~ You can follow progress of this work online at www.ohboyd.com which has a blog, Twitter and regular updates. Comments are always welcome, especially from archers. The block where the Ballock Dagger is tucked into the belt has been defined ready for carving-in. Once this is done I'm on to the OH Boyd but it looks quite real now and is at such 43

COMPANY OF SIXTY Shoot Results & Report Bluebell Shoot, 14th May 2017 by Andrea Beddard-Smith. All over the land our woodlands have been putting on their blue dresses to celebrate the coming of spring and Company of Sixty’s woods were no exception with zillions of beautiful bluebells everywhere to greet our guests. Our course layers had been working from dawn till dusk in the weeks leading up to the shoot to put in two completely new courses in our Savannah and Bluebell Woods and their efforts were much appreciated by our guests. Despite a damp start to the day [at 6.00 there was drizzle – yes events officers are up and out early on shoot days!] but by the time registration opened, the sky was clearing and we had a lovely warm spring day. Archers reported a challenging but very enjoyable course and to help them survive the day there were homemade cakes, as well Lorraine’s delicious pulled pork, chilli and, from her farm, were organic sausages, bacon and eggs. Well done to all who won medals and to those who just had fun and didn’t worry about scoring. And my thanks to all the club members who helped with course laying, work party, baking, marshalling and catering. And last but not least our President was celebrating his 70th birthday with his friends with a day out shooting and so our very best wishes go to him. Mike Hobbs, Barry Newham, John Way 44

Ladies Longbow Alex Tyler Oakwood 460 Gents Longbow Roger Collis Sandhill 660 Steve Blake South Wilts 656 David Holt South Wilts 616 Ben Knight COPRA 590 Rob Slatem Bridgewood 548 Philip Faithful Magic Dragon 506 Paul Briggs Independent 466 Dan Simmonds Bridgewood 450 Martin Sutton Independent 426 All over the land our woodlands have been putting on their blue dresses to celebrate the coming Gordon Eyers Bridgewood 420 of spring and Company of Sixty’s woods were no exception with zillions of beautiful bluebells Simon Pratt Bridgewood 388 Ladies Hunting Tackle Jan Seed Invicta 562 Our course layers had been working from dawn till dusk in the weeks leading up to the shoot to Clair Parfit TFA 448 Beverley Cook Invicta 434 Samantha de-Buriatte Invicta 380 Anna Swan Wight Company 378 Elaine Eyers Bridgewood 364 Gents Hunting Tackle Archers reported a challenging but very enjoyable course and to help them survive the day Mark Evans Independent 660 there were homemade cakes, as well Lorraine’s delicious pulled pork, chilli and, from her farm, Tim Seed Invicta 612 Stuart Stevenson Magic Dragon 586 Alan Jones Rat Pack 580 Gary Snook Rat Pack 574 And my thanks to all the club members who helped with course laying, work party, baking, Steve Dixon Invicta 566 Ladies American Flat Bow Ken Lewry Rat Pack 564 Joyce Morgan Cloth of Gold 540 Bob Moore Bridgewood 554 Cathy Kerr Wight Company 532 Calum Jones Independent 530 Dave Terry Rat Pack 518 Gents American Flat Bow Christopher Keeble Whitefriars 488 Simon Webster Westcott 666 Jancint Bagdi Independent 474 Phil Adams Raven 602 Colin West Rat Pack 472 Ian Nuttall Fleet Ibex 586 Peter Parker Rat Pack 442 Gary Chick Wight Company 564 Laszlo Vargo Independent 348 Adam Browning Aurora 562 Andy Doyle Invicta 558 Mick Maxen Cloth of Gold 528 John Kerr Wight Company 430 Brian Briggs independent 412 Roger de-Buriatte Invicta 344 Gents Bare Bow Terry Stevens Invicta 702 Ben Ringshaw Fleet Ibex 684 Josh Taylor Magic Dragon 666 Ken Payne Magic Dragon 620 Paul Harding Fleet Ibex 614 Mark Svensson Independent 302 45

Ladies Free Style Lisa Fowler Independent 628 Gents Free Style Lawrence Goodall Newham 748 Terry Wentworth Westcott 722 Ian Taylor Magic Dragon 644 Gents Cross Bow Paul Cole Fleet Ibex 746 Ladies Compound Unlimited Heather Pearson Orion 756 Linda Palmer Raven 702 Gents Compound Unlimited Nigel Sheffield Fleet Ibex 858 Gents Compound Limited Nik Imhofe Magic Dragon 836 Andrew Knott Oakwood 696 Adam Valorec B. of Warminster 826 Mike Betteridge Rat Pack 617 Juray Valorec B. of Warminster 798 Del Rookall Independent 794 Gents Compound Bow Hunter Stan Bartosz Fleet Ibex 786 Peter Morgan Cloth of Gold 720 Lee Brown Bridgewood 784 Richard Searl Independent 714 Retired Colin Hills Independent 662 Edward Knight, Andy Millard, Matthew Searle & Fred Wentworth Club Handicap Competition Lady Gent Maggie Bremner Mark Stockton Ladies Longbow Gents Longbow Gents American Flat Bow Maggie Bremner 496 Peter Briggs 496 Mike Hobbs 386 Meltem Raven 468 Wally Robson 426 Sally Smith 358 Jack Gorman 396 Gents Hunting Tackle Michele Stara 346 Shaun Bateman 486 Gents Bare Bow Mark Stockton 714 James Hawkins 534 Paul Wilson 412 Ladies Primitive Bow Helene Holloway 386 Gents Primitive Bow Patrick Bishop 506 Andy Gilfrin 468 Bob Dysart 396 46

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Photographer: Mark Service Pictured: Stacey Service @ Kings Forest EFAA classification (combination round) 07-05-17

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