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Feb 7 2026

Episode 140 – 2026 with and thoughts on NFAS proposals and rant about bad tour operators

Welcome to the first podcast of 2026, crazy to think we are already in February. I hope 2026 is treating you well and any new year resolutions you made are still going well.

As always here is a link to the amazon music version

I will admit to having a bit of a rant at the start of this episode concerning the appalling service we have received from TUI airlines following our long flight delay when returning home. After everything that happened end of last year we decided to book a ski holiday, which was fantastic but the flight home was delayed for hours.

Anyway lets change the subject to more archery related. In the episode I  give my thoughts on the proposals that have been sent out to NFAS members for voting on this year concerning rule changes. Some of which I like others of which I am less keen on.

Let me know what you think.

Dec 4 2025

Episode 136 – With Special guest of Oliver from Hemlock archery

I have a very special guest in this episode of the podcast. I am delighted to have Oliver Lewis the owner of Hemlock Archery.

For those of you who don’t know of Hemlock Archery, they are a UK based business selling a variety of archery related products but most noticeably Hemlock wooden arrows.

In the episode we talk about topics from, how it all started, to why Hemlock wood as his wood of choice for arrow shafts. With Oliver offering his top tip is for any wooden arrow shooting archery out there.

As always you can listen to the episode on Spotify or Amazon music

I suggest you take some time and check out Hemlock Archery website and see some of the amazing wooden arrows Oliver produces. They really are quite amazing and below you can see a small selection.

As always thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the episode. I have a couple more guests lined up for future episodes.

Have a great Christmas and New Year.

Aug 31 2025

Episode 127 – Shoot Report – Lyme Valley

Several weeks ago, we ventured to the Lyme Valley club for the first time in what seems like years. Only now have I’ve finally got round to writing this shoot report. Sorry guys for the delay.

This would be a 36 mixed target course with some cracking shots and some JVD faces (I really don’t like the old JVD faces. The course is situated in a valley, hence the name, not far from Stoke on Trent. Being in a valley the course offers a variety of gradient based slots, both up and down hill, something few clubs can offer.

One great shot was the grizzly and fish from the top of the hill to the screen below. This was a double shot where you would shoot both the Grizzly 3D and fish 3D from the red, then if needs be you would take shots from the white. Etc

Another shot worth mentioning was the 3D polar bear, where they had positioned white sheets and duvets, making it look like the bear was exiting a cave.

Check out the podcast for a full breakdown of my thoughts on the course and shots.

I’m afraid I can’t embed Amazon music on this page but can provide a link https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/c649e917-695a-4c30-aa50-d99742ccd824/episodes/c314e454-dad9-41a1-9812-ecf3b66655e4/off-the-arrow-shelf-episode-127-%E2%80%93-shoot-report-%E2%80%93-lyme-valley

I much preferred the shoot through for lunch, with catering being central in the woods than the old situation where you would stop at 12.30 for 30-40 minutes.

Overall it was a good shoot with some interesting shots.

Thanks for reading.