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Anthony Hilton - 15 December 2024
Panda will be holding the Colin Bowes Memorial Clout shoot on New Year's Day with sighters about 1:00 PM at West Park Leeds RUFC, The Sycamores, Bramhope LS16 9JR.
A fun shoot and chance to learn about clout archery if you've never tried it. No entry fee and no prizes. Open to all archers.
Distances from 80 yards to 180 yards to suit you.
Arrive by 12:30 PM to be sure there is a flag at the distance you want to shoot.
Enquiries to Anthony Hilton:
Anthony Hilton
Coach and Equipment Officer, Panda Bowmen
Will Kempf - 23 October 2024
Those of us who belong to Yorkshire archery clubs sometimes forget about how much time and effort the club volunteers put in to ensure everybody can enjoy our sport.
I suspect many of us are guilty of this from time to time but this weekend I was reminded of the brilliant work the volunteers at Valley are doing. This has been very well summarised in the attached October newsletter which I am proud to share with everybody in the county.
Many thanks to all the volunteers at Valley and to those in other clubs who work so hard to ensure we can all just pull it back and let it go.
The Bowmen Bulletin October 2024 (PDF)
Will Kempf
President, Valley Bowmen
5 October 2024
Sarah Monteith has won silver at the World 3D Championships being held in Mokrice, Slovenia.
She and her team mate Jed Cullen qualified seventh in the Mixed Traditional category. They went on to a narrow victory over Italy and a more comprehensive win over Denmark to get to the final.
They were beaten by Austria, but took a very creditable silver.
Congratulations to Sarah and Jed from all at the YAA.
Rosemary Hilton - 11 September 2024
Panda Bowmen are pleased to announce that the Pandamonium Shoot will be held on the 17th of May 2025.
Panda Bowmen will reach 70 years old next year. An anniversary event will be held on Saturday the 28th of June 2025 - details nearer the time.
Rosemary Hilton
Secretary, Panda Bowmen
Stephen Keen - 5 September 2024
It is with regret that we are having to cancel the Abbeydale Archers Potato Shoot, which was due to be held on the 15th of September.
We apologise for any disappointment and hope for better luck next year.
Stephen Keen
Chair, Abbeydale Archers
Chris Noble - 9 August 2024
Rest in Peace Paul Clutterbuck, who died on the 1st August 2024
It is with great sadness that we remember Paul, who passed away peacefully after a short but severe illness with his family at his side.
Paul was a fine archer and a dedicated member of South Leeds Archers. He was the club's Records Officer for many years as well as helping to run countless beginners courses and have-a-go sessions. When he wasn't shooting he could be seen supporting others. He was a key member of the tournament organising team and encouraged many novices starting out in their first tournament.
He will be missed by all of us. His family asked us to support his favourite charity, the RNLI, instead of flowers at his upcoming funeral, and we have set up a Just Giving page for members to show their appreciation of his role in the club.
If you would like to donate, this is the link:
Just Giving: In memory of Paul Clutterbuck
Chris Noble
Chairman, South Leeds Archers
Mark Farrow - 4 August 2024
A friend and I are currently raising money to purchase and then drive an ambulance/emergency aid vehicle to Ukraine, hopefully leaving at the end of September.
We're obviously trying to get the word out and I thought as a way of hopefully raising a few funds I could offer any archer (AGB affiliated) who donated £70 or more a couple of hours spent with me at our club at Scorton with the chance to go over recurve setup, tuning, technique ideas or field shooting methods etc.
I hopefully have some useful knowledge I can share having shot for England 5 times, GBR once at field and of course my crowning achievement - I also shot for Yorkshire!
Here's our story and campaign for more info, which is going quite well so far:
Go Get Funding: Help Stephen and Mark buy and drive an evacuation vehicle to Ukraine
Stephen White and Mark Farrow
Mark Farrow
Company of Scorton Archers
Rosemary Hilton - 4 August 2024
In 2025 Panda Bowmen will reach the age of 70 and a celebratory event is being planned for next summer.
Details will follow as they become available.
Rosemary Hilton
Secretary, Panda Bowmen
14 July 2024
Isabelle and Adam Carpenter of Barnsley Archery Club have each been presented with the Award of Merit, the YAA's highest award.
The brother-and-sister duo, with the unstinting support of their parents Tony and Sophie, have been hugely successful and inspirational for years, winning titles across the world against tough opposition.
Izzy's citation reads:
Izzy is an extremely talented Archer and exceptional role model at Club, County, and international level.
She has achieved a great deal in an international career that has spanned 10 years and remains an integral part of the Great Britain Compound Archery team.
Her first junior GB trip was at age 15. As a junior she had 9 internationals, representing GB at European Youth Cups, European championships, and World Championships; winning 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze medals.
Izzy's senior GB debut was in 2021. She has already shot at 7 World Cup stages, 2 World Championships and a European Championship. Izzy is proud to have a silver team World Cup medal and is also the current double European champion, winning individual and team gold in 2022.
Izzy is currently ranked No 2 in the UK.
She works extremely hard to maintain a high standard in archery, setting a good example to all who meet her.
In addition to her achievements on the archery field, she gives her time freely to support others, including Yorkshire juniors at squad events.
Izzy is a great ambassador for the County and the sport of Archery.
Adam's citation reads:
Adam is an extremely talented Archer, who works very hard, and is an exceptional role model at Club, County, and international level.
He has achieved a great deal in an international career spanning 9 years and remains a key part of the Great Britain Compound Archery team.
His first GB appearance was at age 12, the youngest ever member of a GB squad.
He also won a world championship silver team medal age 12 and is still the youngest archer worldwide to do this.
As a junior, he represented GB at World Championships, European Championships and European Youth Cups 10 times; winning 5 Gold and 4 silver medals.
Adam's senior GB debut was age 18. He has represented GB as a senior at 5 World Cup stages and a World Championship, winning a Bronze mixed team medal.
Adam is currently ranked 1st in the UK and is the first GB man to have won three National Tour finals in consecutive years.
In addition to his achievements on the archery field, he gives his time freely to support others, including Yorkshire juniors at squad events.
Adam is a great ambassador for the County and the sport of Archery.
Not mentioned in the citations is that they are lovely people who kick ass in spectacular fashion.
Congratulations to Izzy and Adam on these well-deserved awards.
Ray Chaplin - 11 June 2024
Obituary of Ben Turner (9 November 1943 - 25 May 2024)
Past Chairman of Ebor Archers in York.
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of Ben Turner, past Chairman of Ebor Archers in York and well known clout archer.
He died peacefully in Blackpool hospital following complications from a fall whilst on holiday, with his family by his side.
Ben was an archer for many years and his greatest shooting achievement was becoming Gentlemen National Recurve Clout Champion in 1986. This followed a previous near miss where he was second in 1984. He also had many successes in Northern Counties and Yorkshire Clout tournaments over the years. In fact he gained the podium at more than 110 events and represented Yorkshire in the recurve clout team on at least 5 occasions. He also secured his Blue Imperial Tassel and Black Metric Tassel award badges.
Ben was an enthusiastic club member assisting in the training of many beginners, but his greatest accomplishment was when he was Chairman of the club. In 2003 the club, who at that time practiced archery at the Civil Service Sports Club in York, got the unfortunate news that the sports complex was to close. Ben set about the task of finding a new home for the club and secured tenure at the British Sugar Sports Ground in York. He then found and purchased a container to store all the clubs equipment. Not only that but he racked it all out for the equipment and provided a power supply for a lighting system.
Ben involved his children in archery with James and Annebelle following their dad into shooting clout. Ben leaves behind his children and partner Jane, along with five grandchildren Oliver, Katie, Freya, Isaac and Jacob.
Ray Chaplin
Chairman, Ebor Archers
27 May 2024
Sarah Monteith has become British Champion at the Archery GB British 3D Championships.
She travelled to Gloucestershire to take part in the British 3D Championships, hosted this year by Deer Park Archers. She was proud to be selected to represent England in the British 3D Championships again this year, as she was the highest scoring lady in the Traditional archery category again during the last calendar year.
The weather, 24 target unmarked 3D course and company were all excellent and Saturday's shoot went well. She ended the day with a good score of 339 and the overnight scores showed she was in the lead in the Ladies Traditional category.
Sunday dawned sunny and warm, and went on to be a very beautiful day with sunshine throughout and 23C. It felt hotter out on the open sections of the course in the fields though, and the shelter of the shade in the wooded parts was most welcome.
She shot well again on the newly re-designed course and was happy to improve on her score from the previous day with 353. This gave her a total score for the Championships of 692 which she was really pleased with.
Overall she finished first in her category and is very proud to be the British Champion again, having defended her title from 2023.
Team England won medals for the highest scoring Home Countries team over the weekend, and she also picked up a medal for being part of the highest scoring Traditional Mixed pairing.
Her score over the weekend is the last required qualification score towards being selected to compete for Great Britain at the World 3D Championships being held in Slovenia in late September, so hopefully she will be selected for this event too.
23 April 2024
Dearne Valley Archery Club will be holding a field archery taster session on Saturday the 4th of May 2024. The session will take place at Savin Royd Wood, Haigh, not far from the Woolley Edge Services.
The course will consist of 24 marked and unmarked WA field targets.
Start time between 9:30 and 10:00 AM.
Hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available.
Cost - £5.00, pay on the day, cash only.
Book in via email:
DVAC-AGBfield@outlook.com.
Gaynor Moorhouse - 27 March 2024
The Northern Counties Archery Society is making grants available to support NCAS archers who have been selected to represent England or the UK at a competition not held in England. This includes events under Archery GB, Archery England, University, Warrior or Invictus Games auspices.
Grants are not available for self-selected events such as training camps - they are only available where the archer has been selected on merit following a selection process.
Please see this document for full details and an application form:
NCAS archer grant application, March 2024 (DOCX)
Gaynor Moorhouse
Northern Counties Archery Society
27 March 2024
Adam Carpenter, of Barnsley Archery Club, has been selected for the GB squad for the European Championships.
Adam achieved 1st place selection in Men's Compound.
Outstanding achievement! Congratulations and best wishes for success, from all at the YAA.
19 March 2024
After 14 years, Andy Wilkinson has stepped down as the YAA's secretary. He's done an excellent job and we thank him for his many years of good work on behalf of Yorkshire's archers.
Yvonne Dyal is the new secretary. We welcome her aboard and wish her every success.
Chris Noble - 19 March 2024
South Leeds Archers have raised over £900 with two events.
The first was on the 15th of March 2024 when in one evening they shot 5 indoor rounds - over 240 arrows, finishing after 11:00 PM.
On Saturday 16th they did a fun shoot ending with a 100 red balloon wall for junior and novice archers.
All proceeds go to the Red Nose Day Appeal.
Chris Noble
Chairman
South Leeds Archers
Dave Hunt - 28 January 2024
Dennis Wilcockson died on 12th January.
He was a lovely, warm friendly and funny man who had time for everyone. He was a Longbow man and made his own bows. He will be much missed at the Club by all.
Heaven has a new Longbow Archer.
RIP Dennis.
Dave Hunt
ABBA Club Coach
Nick Beeson - 2 January 2024
The funeral of David Aikin will take place on the 18th of January at 13:45 at Rawdon Crematorium, Leeds LS19 6JP.
All who wish to remember David are welcome.
Nick Beeson
Bowmen of Adel
AGB: World 3D Championships
