Saturday saw Belvoir Archers host their second Founder Members Shoot on the Sports Field at Barnstone.
Belvoir Archers were formed in March 2011 by 7 archers who wanted to build and develop archery in the Vale of Belvoir. 1 year on, the club now has 12 members, with more interested in joining. On 24th March we are having a Taster session, which is now fully booked with 20 people wanting to try archery. With interest high and a waiting list, we will follow up with another session, so if you are intersted, contact us on the web www.belvoirarchers.co.uk
We will be running the beginners course for 8 people in April/May, dates to be confirmed, bookings are being taken.
As mentioned, today we held our Founder Members Shoot which is shot on the Saturday closest to the anniversary of the club shooting their first arrows. The Round is a ”National” round – that is 4 dozen arrows at 60 yards followed by 2 dozen at 50 yards. Rather than shooting for pure score (the actual score of the arrows that you hit), we use a handicap adjustment system, so that a beginner can stand the same chance of winning the trophy as the most experienced in the club.
The weather was fine, but there was a medium cross wind, which did cause a few issues. 13 Archers shot, of which 9 club members were eligable to shoot for the trophy. It was a close call in the top 5 archers, but the final winner was the club Chairman – Mark Charlish with his Compound bow (this is his first year on compound, he normally shoots Longbow). Close behind was Bryan Haynes with his recurve bow (he normally shoots Longbow aswell). Third was Steve Gamble with his Longbow. The shoot was followed by a good helping of birthday cake made by Tony Emery, and bacon & Sausages supplied by Julie at the Barnstone Country Club.
Now that the warmer weather is coming, and lighter nights, you will start to see us shooting outside.
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2012 Club Members = Pip Gamble and Tomasina Charlish not present
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All archers on the shoot
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Mark Receiving his Winners Trophy From Last Years Winner – Sue
Thank you from 1st Langar Scout Group and 1st Barnstone Brownies
Thank you to everyone who came and supported the Scout Group and the Brownies at yesterdays Gang Show.
The Scout District Commissioner for Rushcliffe came along in the evening and said that everyone had done an excellent job.
I’ve just been informed that we raised over £1,000! That’s amazing. Well done to all the children and adults involved.