My name is Neil Holt and I am the chairman of Bampton Archery club, I also own my own Archery business “Cotswold Archery” which I run with my wife, out of Batsford Arboretum, Moreton in Marsh.

Cotswold Archery have secured a three day Have-AGo at archery activity at this years LECHLADE ANNUAL VINTAGE RALLY & COUNTRY SHOW, for the three days of this bank holiday weekend (Sat, Sun & Mon).

There is potentially a lot of money to made over these three days and we had hoped to join forces with Bampton Archery club members to promote the Club, our business and earn a few pennies.

Unfortunately the great response we were hoping for, from the Bampton Archery club members has not been forth coming and we find ourselves short handed with helpers.

We know this is on very short notice, but we would like to extend an offer to your club members to come in with us on this adventure.

Cotswold Archery will provide all equipment, float and insurance, we just need helpers throughout the days from 9am to 5pm taking money, collecting and sorting arrows, instructing and promoting Buscot Archery / Cotswold Archery.

You are more than welcome to bring any banners / leaflets to display throughout the weekend and we will inform the organiser that you will be attending with us, for any call outs throughout the show.

Cotswold Archery offer a chance for potentially archers of a minimum age 6 to shoot 6 arrows for £2 per person, instructed at all times.

We have 10 entry wristbands for any helpers, that can be used the whole weekend, all we ask is a minimum of 4 hours help at various times of the days over the whole weekend, not necessarily the same people, wristbands can be passed to other members for use, but are only for archery club members and not for family and friends.

There will be a deduction from the takings over the whole weekend of £300, the cost of the stand/plot, the rest will be split between Cotswold Archery, Buscot Archery and a small percentage to Bampton archers for the three people who have offered help on Saturday only.

We look forward to hearing from you by email or phone call.

Regards
Neil and Jenny Holt
Archers in residence
Cotswold Archery
Office – 01993 835202
Mobile – 07949 128494

Hi All,
 
We desperately need club members to volunteer to help out at the Young Farmers’ County Show at Kingston Bagpuize on 25 May, and at a Taster Session at our field for a dozen or so from the 41 Club on the evening of Tuesday 18 June from 5:45 PM. There may be another Taster Session for the Young Farmers arranged during the summer.
 
The County show is an all day event, but if you can’t help all day, then please help for some of it.
 
Please commit to helping out at one or both of these events by emailing Emma at secretary@buscotparkarchers.org.uk
 
Without YOUR help, our attendance at these events is in danger of being cancelled, and the future of these club fund-raisers is in doubt.
 
Yours,
 
The Committee

Easter Bunny Shoot
Friday 19th April 2019
@ the Buscot Park Archery Range.
Please arrive at 10:00 for a 10:30 start.

As you are no doubt aware, all committee members are required to formally step down from their roles ahead of the AGM.

Please let it be known that due to an ever increasingly hectic work and family life, and the subsequent consequences on my ill-health, I do NOT intend to run for the committee again so the role of Secretary is up for grabs. I stepped in last year as a last measure in order to keep the club going but cannot do so again.

Please let me know know by midnight tomorrow (Saturday 23rd) if you wish to be considered.

Many thanks and best regards,

Emma

B.P.A Clout competition 17th March 2019

Well there was eventually a break in the weather allowing the competition to take place. It actually turned out to be a nice bright morning, though it was a little on the chilly side..! even the wind had died down allowing the arrows to stay in roughly the right direction so any ramblers in the area were safe too..!

Getting ready to shoot

Some of the bows used by the archers

It was a brilliant morning for all that took part regardless of skill level

Of course, after shooting there is the long walk to see how well you have done. If nothing else, you get some exercise in.!

How can you not have a great time when you’re surrounded with sights like this??

As previously announced, the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at Buscot Village Hall on Tuesday 2 April 2019 at 7:15 PM for a prompt 7:30 PM start.
 
Any proposals and committee nominations need to be with Emma by midnight on Saturday 23 March.
 
The appointment of Officers and any proposals affecting the Club finances or the Rules and Constitution will be dealt with at the meeting.
 
Please attend the meeting if you can — it’s a good opportunity to help shape the future of your Club.
 
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
 
Nominations, with seconders, for these or for any other committee posts should be sent to the Secretary, Emma Johnson (secretary@buscotparkarchers.org.uk or 12 Elm Road, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 7EJ), to arrive not later than midnight on Saturday 23 March 2019 in accordance with Rule 11(b) in order to be included in the agenda for the meeting. Nominations by email are perfectly acceptable.
 
The club desperately needs members to participate in its running. For far too long we’ve had committee members having to take on two roles because of the lack of volunteers. This means that some jobs don’t get done.
 
PROPOSALS
 
Any proposals on the Club finances or the Rules and Constitution must be received no later than midnight on Saturday 23 March 2019.
 
OTHER BUSINESS
 
Time permitting, after the main business of the AGM is concluded, the Chairman may at his discretion open the meeting for discussion of other business.
 
SUBSCRIPTIONS
 
Please bring your cheque books, etc. as Club subscriptions are due by 30 April 2019. It helps the Club considerably when subscriptions are received promptly.

55^th ‘Diana’ Open Tournament
Sunday 2nd June 2019.

Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0QR

Equipment Inspection @ 10:00,
Sighters @ 11:00.

"The Diana" is a tournament held every year, on the first week of June, by the Harlequin Bowmen in Harwell, Oxfordshire. The rounds are Albion, Windsor, Short Windsor, Junior Windsor and Short Junior Windsor. A number of us from the club are entering this year and if you would like to join us do please email me over the weekend so that we can include you on the entry form.

Many thanks, Emma

A good session tonight. Alison shot a perfect 30 which led to a score of 59 for the end. Very impressive ! and Steve  got a couple of 30s  which led to two ends of 58. pretty good!

Alison’s Perfect 30

Steve’s 30

Diana

The Diana Competition is being held at Harwell on Sunday 2nd of June.  The rounds that are being shot are Albion, Windsor, short windsor, junior windsor and short junior windsor .

If you don’t know what the different rounds are then click here

https://buscotparkarchers.org.uk/shooting/target/rounds/

So far only 2 of us are going so would be nice for a few more to come along..! 🙂