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.
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.
posted by Sir Guy of Gisbourne at 9/08/2007 01:04:00 pm
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