“Coach Jane, please do tell us - how did you discover Archery?” My archery journey started as a bit of an accident to be honest! My Dad (Phil Beadle: Club Secretary, Senior Coach and all-round fountain of knowledge) had taken up archery and was helping out at a Come & Try Archery Fun Day in the summer of 2013. He suggested I took my daughters (Kirsten & Lisette, then aged 12 & 10) along as archery was something they could do with Grandad whilst I was at work. The day o

“Coach Phil, please do tell us - how did you discover Archery?” I got my first bow for Christmas in 1958, or 59, when I was ten, or eleven? It was a while back, so I’m hazy on the date. I was a very lucky boy, or maybe I was a pain in the bum? But mum and dad bought me the whole kit, with a Slazenger bow, wooden arrows, a quiver, arm guard, tab and, most useful, a straw boss. I shot in the garden, with a brick wall behind the straw boss. I think it was a 60cm boss? I soon dis

Starting this month, we’re launching a new monthly feature called Archer Spotlight. Each edition will shine a light on one of our club members, sharing their unique archery journey, and what keeps them coming back to the field. This isn’t just about arrows and scores—it’s about the people who make our club what it is. Our club is more than a place to practice—it’s a community built on shared passion, encouragement, and growth. Every member’s path is different, but our love fo

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Archery, an ancient skill that dates back thousands of years, continues to captivate individuals worldwide. It is not just a sport but an...