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Feb 14 2014

Weather battered Britain

Fallen Tree

Fallen Tree

As many of you will know Britain is presently being battered day after day by storm force winds bringing down trees, coastal areas are seeing giant waves destroying sea defences and continual rain which is seeing huge areas of the country water logged with hundreds of homes flooded.
With little rest bite before the next storm hits emergency services are working flat out with the armed forces being deployed in some areas. Can I just say a big thanks to all those helping everyone effected.
The BBC have been showing images of the flooding and devastation. With a live update site here. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26184648)
Archery Club too are seeing their grounds suffering. With some club shoots are already having to be cancelled due to water logged grounds or access roads. The NFAS website has the latest details on shoots here.  This was the view that created us this morning on our range behind our house.
From the other side - the black plastic covers a target

From the other side – the black plastic covers a target

Across the country clubs are seeing damage to their grounds too.
Artemis (one of our old clubs based in Derbyshire) recently posted images of fallen trees and flooded areas.

Artemis damage

Artemis damage

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SVYF have seen numerous branches down and some fallen trees blocking the water courses. Fortunately a few of us had spent time dredging the main water ways a few weeks before or things might have been far worse.

Nearly under water

Nearly under water

Please take care if you are traveling. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all those families facing an uncertain future.
Thanks for reading.
Jan 17 2014

Club meeting and photo shoot

Severn Valley Team photo

Severn Valley Team photo

Last week saw our clubs annual general meeting where the organising committee feedbacks to members and members have an opportunity to pose questions and raise concerns, elections taking place etc. If you are a member of all club I think it is important to attend these meetings to hear the discussions.

It also gives you the opportunity to raise questions and understand the work that goes on behind the scene.

Like last year the event was well attended with over 60 club members making the effort to attend.

The meeting also provided the opportunity for a photo session. As some readers will know at last year’s NFAS national championships the Severn Valley Yeoman Foresters club won a few trophies and this meeting provided the perfect opportunity for team members group photo.

So below is the bare bow team photo.

Bare Bow Team

Bare Bow Team

The other photo is of the 3 team trophies, the instinctive, bare bow and longbow with corresponding team members. Well done to all involved.

Thanks for reading.

Dec 20 2013

Happy Christmas

snowy lane

snowy lane

I just wanted to wish everyone a

Happy Christmas and

festive season.

I hope you all have had a good year in 2013 and I’d like to wish all readers and followers a great 2014. Don’t know if we will have a white Christmas but I hope it is a safe and happy one for all.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all my followers for their support over the last 12 months, especially those that have posted comments on here or spoken to me face to face. Thanks guys.

I’d also like to thank all the archers who I have met and shot with in 2013, far too many to mention all here, but special thanks to Jim, Bob, Chris and Keith Harley, Steve and of course the very special lady in my life Sharon. There have been some great shoots (listed here) and championships (3D, nationals) this year.

Field archery is a great hobby which many can enjoy no matter their age or ability.

So keep safe, have a great festive season and good luck for 2014.

As always thanks for reading, Happy Christmas