Sunday, September 30, 2007

A Note of Thanks

Thank you thank you thank you for being part of the making of a brilliantDay.
One we will never forget.
Hope your face is better from that wayward bow?
Our guests had a wonderful day trying for the golden arrow.
Hope you got home ok? How is the series 1 v8 been out lately?
Thanks again
Alex Sarah and Jemima


This was an email sent to us after Nikki and myself helped to entertain them and their guests at their wedding.
This was done by providing 'Have a Go Archery' at the wedding reception for the happy couple. The guests were also competing against each other for the 'Golden Arrow' which was presented to the person who had the highest score at the first attempt at archery on the day. The prize was awarded later into the festivities after the guests had eaten and the fun and games continued into the night.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Dark Nights Are Approaching

Well it would appear that the nights are getting longer as we draw further into the colder months of the year.
This however has not stopped you from coming along and shooting in and evening. Last night was the first time this year that we had to put the flood lights on at the castle. and we were shooting until about 9:30 pm. It was a nice mild, clear night with a full moon adding to the atmosphere of the place and every one here enjoyed the evening. Most of you had not shoot under these conditions before and you all commented on how different it was and how much you enjoyed it more.

It's very strange the things you can find the morning after a night of shooting and this morning was no exception to that. A list of items found this morning is below.

2 nocks were found 1 orange and 1 black
2 fletchings were found 1 black and 1 blue

Common items to be found I know but the most bizarre thing to find was a 'Black Detachable Shoulder Strap form a Bra'

Would the owner of said item please like to explain how they lost this in the first place and how you didn't notice that you lost it!! Could it just be a case of you may be embarrassed to say that it was yours?


Mention of having a Party before Christmas was being bantered about by several members over the last few days and the suggestion of having a BBQ at the castle one evening may be the better option. Food, Drinks, Good Company ( allegedly ) at the place you like be at. Doing this would keep the costs down and also means everyone can come along. i.e. no age restrictions.

What do you think? This will also be put out in a news letter to all soon, for the benefit of those that don't check here often enough. It will also be mentioned at the next few shoot nights.

After the rove shoot a few weeks ago now, several awards have be put together for some of the people that took part and the party would be a good place for them to be presented.

Until next time then.

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Roving Shoot - The Star Inn. Moss

A fantastic evening was had by all who attended our first shoot away from the Castle. Some of us lost arrows but to be honest that's all part of the game. At one point we lost Brian and considered offering a reward for his safe return, but he actually came out of the bushes on his own before it got too dark (or he got arrested !)

We were at one point overflown by a WWII DC3 and some people considered trying to shoot it down, until it was pointed out that 1. he was on our side and 2. Brian would loose even more arrows !

Everyone agreed how different the roving shoot was compared to our normal shooting at the Castle and I can imagine our next roving shoot will again be well attended.

The Star Inn is an excellent venue and both the Landlord and Landlady were happy to have us there, and said we would deffinately be welcome again.
We would like to offer our sincere thanks to both of them for their hospitality.

Our night ended with a drink or two and a fantastic meal that everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
CC Archers would deffinately recommend The Star Inn, Moss for the food alone, let alone everything else.

Results of the competition...

Winner with the most points - Josh, cash prize awarded by the Club.

Member who made a close and intense study of the areas flora and fauna - Brian, prizes to be awarded later - book on botany and also an indepth study of search and rescue techniques.

Member who not only shot arrows that landed close - ish to the target area, but also in several adjacent fields - Mark Taylor, cub scout explorer badge to be awarded later.

Member who helped protect the next farm by providing a new lightning conductor on his barn roof - Mark Wilson, free eye test to be provided at a later date. (Still can't hit the broadside of a barn !)

First member to nail the largest tree on site - Kip, to be awarded lessons on the difference between very big trees and small poles with red flags.

Member who not only missed the poles - but also the trees, the grass and even the dry land - Brian, underwater artillery badge to be designed and awaded later.

Several people also need a mention as they complained about bad light stopping play - flares to be provided at the next evening shoot - and no we don't mean big 1970's trousers! Consideration will also be made to the Club purchasing flourescent arrows, several banks of floodlights and especially for Brian - arrows on long string.