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Contents New Features New Features New Features 4 Editor’s Hello! 14-17 FAN UK meets “The Russian Longbow Club 26-27 Mike Loades “War Bows” book review 44-46 Overton Black Arrows 24 hour Charity Shoot 58–61 FAN UK’s “Meet the Club” introduces CASTLE BOWMEN 68 NEW Longbow 2019 IFAF National Championship trophies! 70-74 FAN UK would like you to meet MADI TRICKER & Paralian Laser 108-109 FAN UK would like you meet DAN HOJ 86-87 FAN UK would like you to meet Shoot Entry Forms Shoot Entry Forms Shoot Entry Forms Chianti 3D Archery & Poderi Val Verde Regulars 12-13 D&NAA NCAS Championships 03 & 04.08.2019 Regulars Regulars 36 Ballands Bowmen 17 & 18.08.2019 28 Cartoons by Via Verde 24-25 Australian Archery Museum Awards 2019 54-55 HOODS & MAIDS 42-43 IFAA Bowhunter Championships 20 63 Cartoons by Via Verde 66-67 Purbeck Archers - Jurassic Shoot 13.10.2019 88–92 Del the Cat’s “Bowyer’s Diary” - 80-81 Scottish Field Archery Championships 2019 Flights of Fancy Part Two 118-119 Welsh and Open Field Archery Champs @ Pentref Bowmen 116-117 FAN UK’s Dogs & Crossbows 28 & 29.09.2019 List so far! 2

Shoot Reports Shoot Reports Shoot Reports 6-10 Deer Park Archers 08.06.2019 20-22 Wolfshead Archers 09.06.2019 30-35 All British Field Champs 2019 38-41 Black Arrow FAC 30.06.2019 50-52 Oakwood Bowmen 16.06.2019 76-78 Raven Field Archers 2-day shoot 11 & 12.05.2019 82-84 Sabden Fold Archers 02.06.2019 96-98 Wharfe Valley Archers 22 & 23.06.2019 102-105 Overton Black Arrows 14.07.2019 110 Delamere Field Archers 07.07.2019 112-113 Castle Bowmen 21.07.2019 Shoot Entry Forms Shoot Entry Forms Shoot Entry Forms Photography Photography Photography D&NAA NCAS Championships 03 & 04.08.2019 COVER Colin Fairburn 47 Adam Browning Australian Archery Museum Awards 2019 - 17 & 18.08.2019 57 Mark Service IFAA Bowhunter Championships 20-22.09.2019 99 Colin Fairburn Jurassic Shoot 13.10.2019 114 Mark Service Scottish Field Archery Championships 2019 - 24 & 25.08.2019 REAR COVER Castle Bowmen Welsh and Open Field Archery Champs @ Pentref Bowmen 3

A quick “Hello!” from your editor: A very warm welcome to this, the latest issue of “Field Archery News UK” online magazine! This is another packed edition for you lovely readers and I do hope that you enjoy it. A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this issue - without you all there would not be a magazine to write so again, thanks to each and every one of you :-) :-) Thank you also for reading, it’s lovely to have you as part of the FAN UK family which just seems to keep growing worldwide - I am so proud of the diversity within these pages and across the social media channels and let’s keep it going. Don’t be afraid to get in touch and share your news with me - I’d love to hear your stories and share them with the FAN UK readership. Just pop me an email to [email protected] or get in touch via Facebook or Twitter. I’m off for a lie-down! It’s been another busy one to get out there and I really hope you like it. For the love of field archery - Hels x https://www.quicksarchery.co.uk/ index.php?route=product/ search&search=aspire

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Deer Park Archers WA3D Tournament & World Champs Qualification shoot th On Saturday 8 June Deer Park Archers held their first WA3D Tournament at their home ground, in Shurdington near Cheltenham. As a qualifying selection event for the World Championships later this year in Canada, the event welcomed archers from across the mainland. After a very wet week the weather gods were kind and held back the rain clouds delivering overcast sky’s at the start of the event. The course provided a variety of challenging shots spread across woodland, open ground with a mix of elevations and shade within a very compact area compared with other shoots on the calendar. Saturday morning saw the archers shoot mainly in the shelter of the woodland passing over woodchip covered trails, with carved steps, a trickling brook spanned by bridges, tree archways and the light flickering through the leaves (credit to Michaela Lake for that description). Saturday afternoon was shot on open ground and grassland exposing the archers to windy conditions and several longer distance targets. One of the armadillo targets became disliked by many archers as they struggled to score high on this mid-range shot on a flat but exposed area of the course; so much so that at the following week’s High Weald event, Jason Meehan had still not got over it as he could be heard crying “ARMADILLO” from across the practice range! Sunday saw the sun shine and the temperatures rise for almost perfect shooting conditions through-out the day. Archers were confronted with challenging up and downward elevations, dead ground and several shaded targets across the woodland and open ground areas of the course. At the end of the weekend there was much learnt by the Deer Park team through experience and feedback from the archers. This was a varied course that challenged many of the best WA field archers from around the UK. The following quotes, taken from Facebook posts after the event, provide an insight to the thoughts of many of the archers that competed over the weekend:- “… thanks to all the guys at Deer Park one of the toughest courses of the year for sure and a glimpse into the precision at distance that will be needed for the World Champs.” Spencer Martin (#psenation #goldtip) – Compound Unlimited Winner 6

“Huge thank you to Deer Park Archers for putting on a great shoot this weekend. Good variation from wooded inclines to flat grassland. It wasn’t an easy course which I loved!” Allison Kelly – Instinctive Winner “Thank you Deer Park Archers for a great weekend of 3d archery. The weather was kind, the targets challenging and my group was good fun, what more could you ask for?” Victoria Williams – Barebow Winner Deer Park Archers would like to thank everyone that attend the event and made it successful and enjoyable weekend’s shoot. Special thanks to all the helpers over the weekend, without whom it would be impossible to hold the event. Thank you the World Championships later this year in Canada, the event welcomed archers also to Roger Crang for capturing and sharing his wonderful pictures of the weekend! held back the rain clouds delivering overcast sky’s at the start of the event. The ~ By John Dalton ~ Saturday morning saw the archers shoot mainly in the shelter of the woodland passing over woodchip covered trails, with carved steps, a trickling brook spanned Michaela Lake for that description). Saturday afternoon was shot on open ground targets. One of the armadillo targets became disliked by many archers as they course; so much so that at the following week’s High Weald event, Jason Meehan had still not got over it as he could be heard crying “ARMADILLO” from across the Sunday saw the sun shine and the temperatures rise for almost perfect shooting At the end of the weekend there was much learnt by the Deer Park team through from Facebook posts after the event, provide an insight to the thoughts of many of Results over the page! > > > > > > > > 7



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Editor’s Fondest Memories so far in field… #1 Photographer: Jason Quinn Location: Labyrinth Archers’ Medieval Shoot 2016 19

Wolfshead Archers NFAS shoot th ~ Sunday 9 June 2019 ~ Thank you to the 76 archers who joined us for our June 2019 open shoot. Once again we were fortunate with the weather, managing to find the one dry and reasonably bright day amongst more than a week of rain. Except for an embarrassing lack of performance from the air horn when starting the shoot (made a note to test it first next time), everything ran reasonably smoothly throughout the day. Everyone appeared to enjoy the competition, with several of the classes being very closely fought. Our continued investment in new targets and additional course improvements was also favourably received. Thanks to all the club members who worked so hard to get the course prepared and whose efforts as marshals and in the kitchen were a vital contribution to a successful day for the club and - hopefully - an enjoyable one for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you our next shoot on the st 1 September 2019 where you'll be able to experience shooting a variety of woodland and moorland targets in the beautiful surroundings of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. 20

Ladies AFB Gents AFB Lana Waters Independent 298 0 Richard Powell - 608 3 Holly Macleod Stonebow 296 1 Colin Hall Butsfield 590 4 Tom Bainbridge Butsfield 574 4 Ladies BB Grant Kerr Wild Geese 520 1 of rain. Except for an embarrassing lack of performance from the 584 3 Nick Stebbing Stonebow 514 1 Sarah Monteith Regent Richard Wright Butsfield 496 1 Gents BB Steve Mitchell Butsfield 486 2 Chris Hadden Viper 666 4 John Carr Stonebow 440 1 Dave Wassell Severn Valley 640 3 Volker Fauvel Toft Hill 430 1 Neale Fenny Stonebow 518 1 classes being very closely fought. Our continued investment in Regent 484 2 Junior BB (Under 12 Girls) Steve Dixon Simon Topping Worcester Woodland 366 0 Rebecca Mayes Wild Geese 610 3 Trevor Croft Regent 288 0 Cordelia Dixon Regent 426 1 Bruce McKenna Row Brow 248 0 Thanks to all the club members who worked so hard to get the Junior BB (Under 16 Girls) course prepared and whose efforts as marshals and in the kitchen Junior BB (Under 16 Boys) Ellie Smith Viper 468 0 Rex Topping Worcester Woodland 366 0 Molly Brown Regent 260 1 Ladies BH Gents BH Jenna Pollard Viper 462 1 Richard Pollard Viper 586 4 Gents FS Ladies HT Daniel Tibbles Butsfield 594 2 Alison MacRory Stonebow 434 0 Suzy Britnell Harlequin 362 0 Junior HT (Under 12 Boys) Ruth Hanlon Cobra 360 1 (2) Ben Morris Row Brow 500 3 Jean Horwood Stonebow 360 1 (0) 21

Gents HT Richard Carter Independent 502 3 John Hutchinson Independent 500 1 John Hall Cobra 500 0 Ray Whitehead Butsfield 466 1 Paul Pybus Regent 384 2 Dan Morris Row Brow 370 1 Dave Blewitt Wild Geese 360 0 Gents LB David Wylde Pines Park 524 2 Graham Ellerker - 502 2 Gary Cooke Harlequin 474 2 Richard Waters Independent 442 0 Dave Frammingham Regent 368 0 Grot Davies Independent 358 2 Ladies TBH Julie Hodgson - 526 3 Kat Dixon Butsfield 468 2 Michelle Betton Butsfield 448 2 Sarah Dixon Regent 356 0 Helen Marsden Dolphinholme 304 0 Lisa Devonport Butsfield 224 1 Gents TBH Junior UL (Under 16 Boys) Mark Hodgson - 612 3 Max Trewartha Regent 486 1 Morris Harker - 542 1 Tim Downing Row Brow 536 3 Ladies UL Glenn Newiss Riggwelter 528 3 Fiona Trewartha Regent 690 4 Lez Barrell Wyre Hall 506 2 Nick Roberts Dolphinholme 494 5 Sean Wilson Stonebow 484 2 Gary Mathison Regent 480 1 Robert Brown Stonebow 474 2 Charles Mayes Wild Geese 464 2 Brian Ford Wyre Hall 446 4 John Hutchinson Stonebow 444 4 Chris Babb Independent 416 2 Dave Johnson Stonebow 400 1 Dave Devonport Butsfield 346 Gents UL Dave Greenbank Stonebow 886 13 John Whitehead Cobra 854 13 James Stathers Independent 822 14 Trevor North Pines Park 812 10 Dave Wallace Wild Geese 752 10 Gary Carney Stonebow 742 12 Darren Herron Butsfield 732 6 Mike Trewartha Regent 670 9 22







Hels/Field Archery News UK recently met with Mike Loades from his Californian home for an exclusive interview about his new book, “War Bows” - and his life’s work. Here is a taste of this incredible book... Okay, so you may know Mike Loades in one or several of his many guises - for me the order is passionate historian and documentary maker first, followed by horse-archer, author and action/fight choreographer, then featured expert & military historian on television and online, historical weapons expert, TV Director, Writer and finally, consultant to the video games industry. When I happened upon the announcement of his latest book, “War Bows”, I bravely (or stupidly and quite cheekily some might say!) took it upon myself to contact him and ask if he would have some time to communicate regarding his new publication… now you are always told by your ‘favourite grown-ups’ as a child to be careful what you wish for and my word, they had a point! Not only did Mike and I converse for a few months via email and written communications, within this he offered me his extremely rare and precious down-time to Skype with him from his home office in the USA to meet properly and have a natter! I cannot explain to you my jubilation (and terror!) at this generous proposition and after a month or so more of interruptions and life getting in the way, we finally met. The reason I mention this now is two-fold: firstly, that experience is mirrored generously in the pages of his book and secondly, I shall be sharing this exclusive interview in the next issue of FAN UK (October/November 2019). So, back to the book!! As Mary Poppins says in the classic film: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”... that was my very first thought when my hard copy of “War Bows” arrived and even from the image of the cover above and the image to the right, you can surely see what I mean ?! 26

I am sure many of you may raise an eyebrow here - surely the creator/editor of an online-only magazine cannot be speaking so lovingly about an “actual” book??!!! Well yes dear readers, I am!! Hels/Field Archery News UK recently met with I LOVE a proper book, but “War Bows” is far more than that. Not only is it a stunning piece of Mike Loades from his Californian home for an writing but it’s appearance, feel and majesty ‘in person’, before you’ve even read a word of it is simply breathtaking. You feel you have a proper piece of history in your hands, then weighing down on your lap as you open it up [yes, I love books] :-) Whether you are an archer, an historian, an engineer or just nosing through someone’s home library, this is a book for everyone. Long story short, the book covers 4 main War Bow Types:- Longbow, Crossbow, Composite Bow and the Japanese Yumi and author and action/fight choreographer, then featured within these categories you are taken through development, use expert & military historian on television and online, and impact of these beautiful pieces of weaponry; but more than this, the depth of research sprawls out and visits bow construction and design, modifications and evolution throughout the ages and across the globe, incorporating stunning imagery ’extras’ that are effortlessly interwoven with Mike’s unique blend of enthusiasm, knowledge, love, respect and joy - the very language, personality and liveliness that I was lucky enough to experience ‘in person’ during our interview. Bow and arrow building, materials (wood types, shafts, word, they had a point! Not only did Mike and I converse for a few months via fletchings), terminology in context, application of uses, the place of archery in armies and infantry, armour, posture for drawing these beasts, horse-archery, thumb-rings, chariots, bow set-up, tuning, stringing and maintenance are all covered in amongst a detailed fold: firstly, that and illustrated journey through time and across the world. Archer or not, this book is undeniably for you! Nowhere else will you find such an in-depth history of the war bow across cultures, civilisations, battles, time and present. A true treasure. A few snippets from “War Bows” are dotted around this review but you really must see for yourself and to purchase a copy (and to learn more about this incredible man and his work), just visit http://www.mikeloades.com/ . 27

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All British Open Field Championships 2019 Hosted by Lough Cuan Bowmen, the 52nd All British and Open Field Championships incorporating the UK Junior Field Championships took place over the weekend of 25th and 26th May at Mount Stewart, National Trust Estate near Newtownards, Co. Down. The host club were pleased to welcome over 130 archers from all areas of the UK, Ireland and France. All bow styles and age groups were well represented with all the archers competing over marked and un-marked courses in 2 separate woods. Each wood had its own challenges and the organisers had made full use of the terrain available to them when locating the bosses and shooting pegs. Use was made of gradients, cross slopes, light and open areas to give a variety of shots. All the hard work was done by the capable and dedicated club volunteers who gave whatever time they could to ensure that everything was completed to standard, some even giving up the opportunity to compete to ensure that everything went as planned. On the Saturday morning, the competitors were given a warm welcome by the Lough Cuan Bowmen Chair, Michael Ferguson and from Lady Rose Lauritzen of Mount Stewart, whose family home it was they had the pleasure of being at. Chair of Judges, Tony Tideswell then reminded the archers of the rules and safety procedures ahead of the competition getting underway. Over the next 2 days of close competition positions in the standings changed in each class with archers shooting their best in an attempt to take home the prestigious title of British Champion. The event went off without any issues with one Judge, Ashley Russell-Cowan commenting that it was “a stress free 2 days” . Report & Report & Report & pics by pics by pics by Michael Michael Michael Ferguson, Ferguson, Ferguson, Chairman – Chairman – Chairman – Lough Cuan Lough Cuan Lough Cuan Bowmen. Bowmen. Bowmen. 30

Hosted by Lough Cuan Bowmen, the 52nd All British and Open Field terrain available to them when locating the bosses and shooting pegs. Use was made of gradients, cross slopes, light and open areas to give a variety of shots. All the hard work was done by the capable and Over the next 2 days of close competition positions in the standings changed in each class with archers shooting their best in an attempt to take home the prestigious title of British Champion. The event went off that everything was completed to standard, some even giving up the without any issues with one Judge, Ashley Russell-Cowan commenting that it was ‘a stress free 2 days’. the Lough Cuan Bowmen Chair, Michael Ferguson and from Lady Rose 31

Several archers were been able to claim Arrowhead awards and there has been claims submitted for both UK Junior records from Lara Saunderson (City of Belfast) and Joe Fairburn (Wharfe Valley Archers). Lara was also able to claim NI Junior records along with COB member Jack Doherty. On completion of the second day the prizes were presented to the successful archers by GB gold medal winning Olympian and NI sporting icon, Lady Mary Peters. Following the presentation of the individual awards, the Home Nations trophy was presented to the Welsh team by Lady Rose. Special mention must be given to Simon Price of RSM Archers 32

who took home the Senior Gents Compound Barebow title for the 10th time. The hosts have received plenty of positive and constructive feedback on the courses and praise for organisation and hosting of the event with City of Belfast archer, Mike Henry, commenting: “The setting was beautiful, the weather kind and the camaraderie unparalleled in participant sport. The organisation and flawless execution are true testament to the team spirit that exists at the club” . French International archer, David Jackson, agreed with this by saying: “Thanks to Lough Cuan Bowmen for the weekend and all the hard work put into it. Everything went smoothly” . On completion of the second day the prizes were presented to the 33

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Black Arrow FAC th 30 June 2019 Results & shoot report A spell of heavy rain during the few weeks before our shoot had left our wood quite wet in many places, this meant we had to make a few last minute changes to get some shots out of the water, but luckily as it had been dry and sunny for a few days and we had a mini-heat wave on the Saturday, the paths and seating areas dried up very well in time for the day. A big thank you to the 109 archers who attended, we were fortunate that it turned out to be a dry and pleasantly warm day with sunny intervals. We had set out 40 targets, a mix of 3Ds and hand painted hessian faces which had been beautifully painted by 2 of our very talented members; our visitors were quick to comment on the paintings - many said they were much too nice to shoot... so much so that some even missed them completely!?!! We had a couple of novelty shots which seemed to be very popular, we were hearing lots of laughter and banter all around the course. The catering was well received and almost all of the cake was eaten. Thank you all the archers for your lovely comments, both at the event and on social media, it is much appreciated. th Our next open shoot is on 15 September and will be a pre-NFAS champs, all paper faces. Bookings are coming in already. ~ Cherrie Peabody ~ 38

~ Results & Pics of the Day ~ PV Gents Pat Morrow Black Swan 514 Graham Woodhouse Black Swan 488 Dave Sanderson Woodend 480 Stan Drozda Crusader 370 Martin Wilson Ind 306 LB Gents Richard Beal Cheshire Oak 488 A spell of heavy rain during the few weeks before our shoot had left our wood quite wet Colin Hanson-New Harlequin 478 Mike Piela Forest of Arden 440 out of the water, but luckily as it had been dry and sunny for a few days and we had a heat wave on the Saturday, the paths and seating areas dried up very well in time LB Ladies Elenor Cottrell Duvelle 452 AFB Gents AFB Ladies Kingsley Orsmond Albion 576 Jayne Fletcher Pines Park 482 Jeff Tullin Ind 558 Mary Hargest SVYF 466 3Ds and hand painted hessian faces which had been beautifully painted by 2 of our very Sean McCormick Harlequin 520 many said John Dawkins Hanson Bowmen 510 HT Gents Neil Collier Ind 488 Chris Rowston Thornbury 624 Steven Baker Hanson Bowmen 410 Phil Licence Hanson Bowmen 606 Mel Mayer Clayton Woodsmen 602 Tony Bristow Thornbury 592 Chris Moon R. H. Longbow 582 Ian Bennett Paget de Vesey 580 Paul Baker Ind 562 Dave Bishop Legbow group 558 Bob Cole SVYF 542 Graham Akeroyd Muttley Crew 532 Alan Taylor Ind 530 John Cottrell Duvelle 530 Simon Thomas BCA 528 Fred Aklsbury Hanson Bowmen 504 Neil Groeber Ind 428 William Lees Pines Park 414 TBH Gents Keiron Pittore Ind 410 Graham Handley Ind 698 Graham Thorpe Legbow group 384 John Horobin Duvelle Bowmen 672 Mark Treadwell LEFA 638 HT Ladies David Main Ind 604 Julie Bacon Harlequin 544 Andrew Horobin Duvelle Bowmen 588 Sue Walker Harlequin 538 Mark Brown Thornbury 568 Vanessa Earith Centaura 490 Steven Gamble Bowmen of Salcey 506 Julia Baker Ind 478 Dave Hook Ind 510 Anne Moon R. H. Longbow 338 James Barraddale LEFA 480 Maz Ainsbury Hanson Bowmen 268 Simon Cowans Muttley Crew 476 James Tilling Legbow group 474 >>>>>> More scores on the next page... 39

TBH Ladies Wendy Horobin Duvelle 564 Bev Brown Thornbury 530 Claire Akeroyd Muttley Crew 488 BB Gents Robin Martin SVYF 670 Andy Macoughlin Hanson Bowmen 652 Martyn Nazuruk Artemis 650 Lawson Drennan Stratford Archers 638 Phil Johnson Centaura 620 Mark Jenkins Worcs Woodland 580 Martin Greenway Ind 568 Phil Print Harlequin 544 BB Ladies George Treece Centaura 496 Seraena Thomas BCA 558 David Burton Centaura 474 Jacqui Johnson Centaura 474 Jamie Hallsworth Hanson Bowmen 464 Ange Lindsay Thornbury 472 Chris Brown Hanson Bowmen 452 Sandra Langrish LEFA 448 John Ison Hanson Bowmen 438 Corrine Hanson-New Harlequin 440 Maurice Millard Ind 432 Denise Morley LEFA 416 Sue Horobin Duvelle Bowmen 338 BH Gents Luke Ellis Ind 716 Trevor Borrington Hanson Bowmen 692 Matt Hopewell Charnwood Archers 688 Charlie Watters Hanson Bowmen 672 Shaun Cuttler Frankley Bowmen 660 Stu Bradley Duvelle Bowmen 504 BH Ladies Helen Harris Artemis 632 Sam Ellis Harlequin 606 Nicky McMaster Ind 478 Jessica Markham Hanson Bowmen 466 BH U16 Boys CL Gents Sam Macoughlin Hanson Bowmen 636 Andy Wells Frankley Bowmen 802 UL Gents Andrew Goswin Worcs Woodland 894 Gary McMaster Ind 890 Adrian Morley LEFA 856 Lee Gardecki Harlequin 854 Paul Weddle LEFA 844 Hayden Bannister SOS 828 Robbie Bannister SOS 812 Paul Coultard Worcs Woodland 800 Alun Ford LEFA 734 Jack Shaw LEFA 730 Michael Patchet Black Sheep 692 40

UL Gents continued… UL Ladies Josh Earith Centaura 630 Paula Kimbley Pride Park Ret. Derek Scaysbrook Pines Park 616 Pete Wallace Worcs Woodland 598 UL U16 Boy Kieran Horobin Duvelle 762 XB Gents Dean Markham Hanson Bowmen 812 XB U16 Boy Mike Williams Cheshire Oak 786 Josh Daly Hanson Bowmen 520 Rob Hickey Pride Park 780 ~ Huge thanks to Dave Eldridge, Black Arrow FAC member, for his terrific photos! ~ https://www.quicksarchery.co.uk/ index.php?route=product/ search&search=aspire 41





Overton Black Arrows’ 24 hour Sponsored Charity shoot st On the 21 June, Overton Black Arrows held a marathon shoot in aid of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight air ambulance. Over the course of 24 hours, 36 club members aged between 9 and 80 shot a total of 256 “Frostbite\" rounds. Temperatures dropped to 9 degrees overnight which didn’t stop the shooting. The best score for a recurve archer was shot at 2am! Others huddled around the fire pit, fuelled by tea/coffee and huge quantities of cake. The club aim was to reach a cumulative total of 20,000 points... this target was reached after only seven hours; and the final total was 59,545 points. The event has raised an amazing figure which, at time of writing this, is over £2300 with a few more donations yet to come in. A Frostbite round consists of 36 arrows shot at 30m, with a maximum score of 360 points. During the evening, Craig Ballantine - shooting compound - scored a near-perfect 358. Jodie Buckner (U15), shooting recurve shot an amazing 334 at 2am. Mark Davies took the Longbow high score of 190; Bill Jones, shooting barebow, 44

scored 305 and Dave Giddings scored 89 with his horsebow. To put into perspective the effort involved, every arrow shot involves pulling the bowstring back, which ‘weighs’ anywhere between 18–60lbs depending on the bow; holding that weight whilst aiming, then releasing. One archer using a 30lb longbow shot 22 frostbites (792 arrows) over the 24 hours, which adds up to over 10 tonnes! Taking an average bow weight, this means the club pulled a total of around 125 tonnes! Anyone who wishes to support the Air Ambulance through the club can donate via the fundraising page: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/OVBA June, Overton Black Arrows held a marathon shoot in aid of the Hampshire between 9 and 80 shot a total of 256 “Frostbite\" rounds. Temperatures dropped to 9 degrees overnight which didn’t stop the shooting. The best score for a recurve archer was shot at 2am! Others huddled around the fire pit, fuelled by About Overton Black Arrows: The club is based in Laverstoke, near Overton in Hampshire. Founded in 1962, they A Frostbite round consists of 36 arrows shot at 30m, with a maximum score of shoot both target and field archery at their range in Laverstoke and in the hills scored a above Kingsclere. The club currently has 83 members aged between 9 & 80 years old. More information can be found at www.overtonblackarrows.org perfect 358. Jodie Buckner (U15), shooting recurve shot an amazing 334 45

About the Hampshire and Isle of Wight air ambulance: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance brings an advanced Critical Care Team to sick and injured people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight when they need it most. Working 365 days a year, the Air Ambulance Critical Care Team is called out many times a day to attend to road traffic collisions, sporting accidents, collapses and many other incidents. It currently costs £15,000 a day to maintain the service. More information can be found at: https://www.hiowaa.org ~ Steve Allam, Chairman – Overton Black Arrows ~ 46

Photographer: Adam Browning Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance brings an advanced Critical Care Team Location: Aurora FAC, Aug. 2017 to sick and injured people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight when they need it most. times a day to attend to road traffic collisions, sporting accidents, collapses and



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 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 [email protected] 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 49

Oakwood Bowmen Del & Annie Newman HT Trophy Shoot th Sunday 16 June 2019 Many thanks to all our members and guests for attending on the day. We were blessed with good weather on what was Father’s Day for some. We couldn't think of a better day for “Pops Newman” to present the trophies. Annie Newman was unable to attend and so Del presented her trophy on her behalf. A cheque of £1030 was presented to Mark Oakes for “The Brendan Oakes Trust\" - this money was raised by guests and members at th our charity shoot on May 19 2019. A fantastic amount and the most ever raised at Oakwood Bowmen!! Well done all of you very generous people. Finally, a huge well done to all of the winners on the day! ~ By Mel Horne ~ 50