New Member ~ Leigh Whitbread

The ink is only just dry on the course completion certificates for our indoor course at Cotgrave, when Leigh Whitbread has returned his form, paid his dues and is looking forward to joining us all. Some of you may have … Continue reading

Sherwood Clout

Sunday saw 4 club members shoot the Clout at Sherwood Archers. Dennis shot his first clout, and came 3rd in the combined gents 165m/125m Barebow Clout shoot with a respectable 99.  Dennis had not had any practice at clout and … Continue reading

New Member ~ Daniel Reddish

Daniel Reddish has joined the club this week.  Daniel completed course in October 2012 and has waited until this year to  take the plunge. He will be joining fellow course members Ricard DT, Richard G, Steve E, Adam and Abby … Continue reading

Beginners Course no 5

Sunday saw the start of our first indoor beginners course at Cotgrave.  The course is fully booked with 16 trainee archers shooting.  The first day was a success, with lots of smiles all round. We would like to thank Mike … Continue reading

New Member ~ Ian Davies

Ian Davies shot as a junior in Dorset 20 years ago, and has now decided to take up archery once again.  I shot with Ian on Saturday up the field for his first shoot with his new recurve bow that … Continue reading

Dennis Takes over as Records Officer

Dennis Crompton has officially taken over as the new Club Records Officer from Steve Gamble. The Club would like to thank Steve for his work over the last 18 months as Records Officer. Sumbission for club records will still be … Continue reading

Indoor Shooting over the Christmas period

Please see below details of indoor shooting for the next 4 weeks:-   Sunday 16th December            7pm – 9pm   Sunday 23rd December           7pm to 9pm   Sunday 31st December            No Shooting   Sunday 6th January 2013         7pm – 9pm … Continue reading

6th October ~ club handicaps

The handicaps page has been updated, and well done to Barbara, Dennis and Nigel for dropping thier handicaps. Dennis now has a handicap of 47 and his second class award Nigel’s handicap is down to 65 Barbara has the same … Continue reading

Taster Session ~ 3rd November PLACES AVAILABLE

 Taster Session Date:  3rd November 2012 Start Times:   1pm  Location:  Works Lane, Barnstone, NG13 9JN.  Opposite the Barnstone Country Club  Fee: £5 per person.    The course will be run in accordance with ArcheryGB guidance, and will be 1 1/2 … Continue reading

2nd September – The Thoresby Trophy

The Thoresby Trophy 2012  Sunday 2 September saw Dave, Steve, Bryan and Vicky head off to Northampton to represent Nottingham in the EMAS Senior Intercounties The Thoresby Trophy, hosted by Northamptonshire at Long Buckby Archery Club. We were one woman … Continue reading

1st Sept – Pomfret 60

Saturday 1st September saw 4 club archers go to Pontefract Castle to shoot in the Pomfret 60. This is a longbow only fun shoot inside the castle walls (or what are left of them).  There is on average 50-60 archers … Continue reading