News

26
Feb

3rd FITA 18 Tournament, 23rd and 24th February 2013

“Shooting with Friends”

Word reached your correspondent a few weeks ago that someone had described Brighton Bowmen as being akin to “shooting with your friends in the garden.” The intent behind that remark wasn’t in the least bit generous, but it had a ring of truth around it in the context of our latest FITA 18 …more

13
Feb

Beginners Course, March 2013

Our next beginners course will take place on the weekend of 9th and 10th March.

Places are limited to 10. The course fee is £60 per person.

For more information about the objectives and content of our archery courses, see the Beginners Courses page.

13
Feb

Beginners Course, February 2013

Congratulations to the following, who successfully completed our beginners course on the weekend of 9th and 10th February:

- Matthew Downes
- Jayne Homewood
- Ben Miller
- Dave Read
- Deborah Shenton
- Robert Vyse
- Huw Williams

Many thanks to Steve Allen, Roger McMullan and Pip Tucknott for acting as instructors. The course was well-received, as shown by the feedback received …more

4
Feb

November Challenge Winner

Congratulations to Sidonie Lake (Eastbourne Archers) for taking first place in the Junior Ladies Under 18 Barebow section of the 2012 GNAS November Challenge.

A regular at our indoor archery sessions, Sid shot her winning score at St Aubyns. Credit must also go to her new coach, Adam Stevens, who is lending his wealth of real …more

28
Jan

Beginners Course, January 2013

Congratulations to the following, who successfully completed our beginners course on the weekend of 26th and 27th January:

- Andy Biddle
- Stuart Elliott
- Emma Griffiths
- Neli Harman
- Michaela Lake
- Darren Meacher
- Anna Morris
- Keith Peters
- Vincent Phillips

Many thanks to Steve Allen, Roger McMullan and Pip Tucknott for acting as instructors.

Among the plaudits received for a job …more

24
Jan

Holbrook Archers

Holbrook Archers have opened their new website today. Congratulations to Steve Lancaster on a nice job.

Based in Horsham, the club has indoor and outdoor ranges (for many years, their ground was the home of the Sussex Championships weekend). You can also get a decent pint in the club house after shooting.

In addition to being able …more

5
Nov

2nd FITA 18 Tournament, 3rd and 4th November 2012

Final scores from the tournament can be downloaded by clicking this link.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the tournament, especially those who travelled from outside Sussex in appalling weather conditions. Hopefully you found the journey worthwhile and enjoyed your shooting.

No records this time, but there were a number of people who made scores …more

15
Sep

Indoor Archery in Brighton 2012 – 2013

The schedule for indoor archery at Brighton Bowmen has been published today. See the Indoor Archery page for full details.

If you’d like to let other members of your club know about our indoor archery sessions, click here to download a flyer for your club’s notice board.

12
Mar

1st FITA 18 Tournament, 10th and 11th March 2012

The scores from the tournament can be downloaded by clicking here.

No medals were awarded, but the highest scores in each bow style from the weekend receive a free entry to one session at our next tournament.

The principal purpose of the tournament was to provide archers with an opportunity to make the qualifying scores for …more