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Nov
Archery Beginner’s Courses Indoors 2017/2018
The outdoor season is drawing to a close and it will soon be time to shoot indoors! Our first courses of the indoor season will take place during the last weekend of October and the second weekend of November.
– 28th/29th October 2017 (Sat/Sun) STUDENTS GRADUATED
– 11th/12th November 2017 (Sat/Sun) STUDENTS GRADUATED
– 16th/17th December 2017 (Sat/Sun) STUDENTS GRADUATED
– 20th/21st January 2018 (Sat/Sun) STUDENTS GRADUATED
– 24th/25th February 2018 (Sat/Sun) STUDENTS GRADUATED
Sessions will begin at 1230 on Saturday, 1200 on Sunday and finish at around 1700 both days. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. The cost of the course is £75 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
The venue will be in the upstairs gym at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page
Our courses fill up fast, so DONT DELAY, BOOK TODAY!
Nov
November 2017 Beginner Course Graduates
Congratulations to our November 2017 Beginner Course graduates. Very well done to you all!
– John Williams
– Lee Joseph Brooks
– Maggie Gairdner
– Kay Sherman
– Barry King
– Barrie Hunt
– Pip Dorkings
– Aidan Eames
– Daniel Horne
– Danya Dehasse
Thank you to Ray Thomson, Warren Mason and Chris Barrett for acting as Instructors.
Next Beginners Course
Our next course will take place indoors during December 2017. Details can be found here.
The venue will be in the upstairs gym at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Sessions will begin at 1230 on Saturday, 1200 on Sunday; and finish at around 1700. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Oct
October 2017 Beginner Course Graduates
Congratulations to our October 2017 Beginner Course graduates. Very well done to you all!
– Florence Laguzet
– Robert Gillott
– Jodi Lee
– Linus Turner
– Arthur Knapp
– Margaret Knapp
– Rooshaan Qaiser
– Rory Collinge
– Mike Davies
Thank you to Ray Thomson, Warren Mason and Chris Barrett for acting as Instructors.
Next Beginners Course
Our next course will take place indoors during November 2017. Details can be found here.
The venue will be in the upstairs gym at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Sessions will begin at 1230 on Saturday, 1200 on Sunday; and finish at around 1700. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Oct
Membership Fees 2017 – 2018
Details of fees for the 2017 – 2018 membership year can be found here
Note that:
- Senior fees over 25 – apply to those aged over 25 at the date of joining
- Senior fees 18 to 24 inclusive – apply to those aged over 18 to 24 inclusive at the date of joining
- Junior fees – apply to those aged under 18 at the date of joining
- Associate members * – must be direct members of Archery GB or affiliated via another club. A current Archery GB membership card, a
temporary card issued by your club secretary or an e-mail confirming that your fees have been paid, from either Archery GB or your club, must be
shown before you can shoot with us - Student members * – must be in full time University education and be direct members of Archery GB or affiliated via another club. A current
Archery GB membership card, a temporary card issued by your club secretary or an e-mail confirming that your fees have been paid, from either
Archery GB or your club, must be shown before you can shoot with us
If you would like more information about becoming a member of Brighton Bowmen, please e-mail your enquiry to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
* Note – You will be required to show the club any relevant documentation or cards to confirm your entitlement. This is necessary for insurance purposes.
Guests
Target fees for guests are £5 per day. Fees must be paid and proof of Archery GB membership produced before a guest begins to prepare to shoot.
Aug
Congratulations to our July Beginner Course Graduates!
-Raluca Jarvis
-Hudson Jarvis
-Max Marwick
-Craig Kilvert
-Chris Regan
-John Robert Evans
-William Atkey
-Chris Attfield
-Tharaka Jayabalan
Next Beginners Course
Our next course will take place indoors during October 2017. Dates are still to be confirmed.
The venue will be in the upstairs gym at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Sessions will begin at 1230 and finish at around 1700. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days(over one weekend).
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Jun
June 2017 Beginner Course Graduates
Congratulations to our most recent graduates!
- Darren Goddard
- Nick Lake
- Katie Thompson
- Robert Jones
- David James
- Francesca Viney
- Ian Viney
- Alex Lake
Next Beginners Course
Our July 2017 course will take place outdoors on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th.
Sessions will begin at 0930 and finish at around 1500. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
The venue will be on the small field at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. Our courses cost £70 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
May
May 2017 Beginners Course Graduates
Congratulations to our May 2017 Beginners Course graduates. Very well done to you all!
– Stuart Spicer
– Archie Baker
– Geraldine O’Haire
– Tony Sinnett
– Rachel Montford
– Peter Machin
– Ella Lucas
– Simon Croucher
– Adrian Selby
Places are still available on our June 2017 beginners course, which will take place outdoors; on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th.
Sessions will begin at 0930 and finish at around 1500. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
The venue will be on the small field at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. Our courses cost £70 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
May
Archery Beginners Course June 2017
Places are still available on our June 2017 beginners course, which will take place outdoors; on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th.
Sessions will begin at 0930 and finish at around 1500. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
The venue will be on the small field at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. Our courses cost £70 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
May
Archery Beginner’s Course July 2017
Our July 2017 course will take place outdoors on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th.
Sessions will begin at 0930 and finish at around 1500. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
The venue will be on the small field at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. Our courses cost £70 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Don’t delay, book today!
Apr
Archery Introductory Lessons in May 2017
Beginners Course
Our May 2017 course will take place outdoors on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st.
Sessions will begin at 0930 and finish at around 1500. To successfully complete the course, participants need to complete both days.
The course is suitable for all ages from 10 years old. Note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied to each session by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
The venue will be on the small field at The Longhill Sports Centre, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7FR.
Insurance cover and good quality equipment are provided. You are strongly advised not to purchase archery equipment before attending the course. Our courses cost £70 per person. For more information or to book a place, send an e-mail to membershipsec@brightonbowmen.org.uk
Our courses are popular and have received good reviews on our Facebook page.
Apr
Archery Beginners Course April 2017 Graduates
Congratulations to our latest Beginners Course Graduates!
The following lovely people were introduced to this awesome sport and successfully graduated their beginners’s course :
– Susan Glover
– Christy Wallis
– Kevin Wallis
– Ashley Odili
– Charlie Franklin-Martyn
– Anne Power
– Paul Franklin
We were lucky with the weather; only a slight breeze, a little cold but the rain stayed away and the sun did shine at times; as did the shooting.
Our next course will take place in May. There are only a few spaces left. Details can be found HERE.
Don’t delay, book today!
Mar
Brighton Outdoor Season 2017 is upon us!
Looking back and moving forward…………..
After another busy indoor season, the 2017 outdoor season is upon us and is set to be our busiest ever, with a membership tally busting at the seams! After the popularity and success of the BA Postal League during the winter months, we have decided to build on this success and take part in the Selby Summer Postal League. Details for this can be found here. We have also introduced the ‘Brighton Bowmen 252 Improvement Award’ which is suitable for archers of all abilities, age category and bow style. Details can be found here. A big thank you to Andy for organising and running both postal league competitions and introducing the 252 awards.
As well as the in house ‘252’ Award and the Selby League this summer, the lovely people at Friars Gate Archers are hosting an ‘Introduction to Field Archery’ for our club members on the 14th May 2017. If you have always wondered what field archery is all about and would like to give it a go please register your interest here. This is the perfect opportunity to give field archery a try under the supervision of experienced field archers. Don’t miss out! 11 archers have already signed up for this, the more the merrier.
A few years back, Brighton Bowmen were asked by the University of Brighton to run archery courses for both students and staff, and help them with getting an Archery Club formed. I am extremely pleased to say that the club was formed during November 2016 and a student committee is in place. I know ‘The Boss’ would have been so proud that all his hard work with Archery at the University has beared fruit, and we as a club wish the University every success moving forward. Check out the University of Brighton Archery Club here. If you are part of either the student body, teaching or academic staff at the University of Brighton, and would like to give Archery a try or are already an experienced archer and would like to join the club, please get in contact with them here.
‘Some of the lovely folk you will encounter at the University of Brighton Archery Club’
As well as running courses at the University of Brighton Archery Club we have run our own courses again at Brighton Bowmen this winter. Some of our recent Beginner Course Graduates left some nice 5 star reviews on our Facebook Page . A few of these are below :
Dave Bull wrote ‘Had an amazing time on the beginners course, first class instruction, good fun and nice and relaxed. Can’t thank you guys enough for what is the start of a really enjoyable hobby’
Jeanne Spaziani wrote ‘A thoroughly enjoyable intro to archery to be had on the beginners course… very nice people and a fun atmosphere. We are completely hooked now!’
‘Wayne instructing some of our February Beginner Course students’
We are running Beginners’ Courses every month of the outdoor season. More details can be found here and on our new Club Diary .
Our outdoor shooting schedule has been published and will be available on the website very shortly.
‘Sunshine, blue skies and 10’s’
If you are interested in taking part in any Archery Tournaments, and don’t know where to look, look no further than the Brighton Bowmen Tournament Diary, which is known to many archers as ‘The Bible’. This is a fully comprehensive tournament diary, which can be sorted by tournament ‘Type’, ‘Date’, ‘Club’, Shoot Name, ‘Round’, ‘County’ and ‘Status’ ;updated by Brighton Bowmen’s honorary life member Michaela Lake. Michaela works tirelessly to keep this constantly updated. Huge thanks Michaela!
And finally, Brighton Bowmen would like to wish everybody a very enjoyable and successful 2017 outdoor archery season.
‘May the sun always shine and the sky remain forever blue!’