Tag Archives: archery

Mam
Oct 14 2025

Trying to cope with grief

Some of you may know that I lost my Mam suddenly on October 1st. In the latest episode I talk about my on thoughts and feeling of this and to say thanks to all my friends and family who have been amazing.

It’s been a huge shock to everyone and if truth be told I’m not coping well with the loss. My memory is shot right now and I’m having to write everything down.

I have some amazing friends and followers who have reached out to me. Thank you all.

Remember to enjoy your archery, but most of all reach out to friends and family and check they are ok. Don’t put it off.

May 3 2013

bit nervous about weekend

So why am I a bit nervous about weekend?

Well I am hoping to be able to shoot for the first time since before Easter, but not sure if shoulder will cope. I managed to trap a nerve in my shoulder whilst digging in the garden which resulted in a lot of pain and discomfort, including lack of sleep.

It has aggravated an old problem I had a few years back following a car accident. I’ve been having physiotherapy and have built up to this weekend by shooting my 20lb practice coaching bow but still nervous.

Will let you all know how I get on. Thank for reading

Apr 24 2013

Theft of Equipment from Midlands club

My old club chairman from Black Arrow has contacted me about a theft from a midlands based club and I thought I would try and raise peoples awareness of it here.

Burton Bridge Archers, Burton-on-Trent, have had their club house / storage locker  broken in  and all our beginners bows, arrows, tabs and arm guards had been stolen. Some 60+ bows (including 6 compounds and several lightweight longbows kindly made and donated by their club chairman) .

Please could you pass this on to any clubs you are involved with, especially those in the midlands area of the UK. So they can be on the lookout for second hand equipment suddenly appearing for sale (mainly used wooden riser trainer recurves). My guess is it will appear on eBay or car boot sales.

I wish them all the luck in finding those responsible.

Thanks for reading.