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Dec 26 2025

Episode 139 – 2025 a year in review

Welcome to the last podcast of 2025. How crazy is it to think 2025 is almost over. It’s that strange time between Christmas and the New Year, where we lose track of which day of the week it is and its still festive but not Christmas.

In this episode, where I dare to be in front of the camera, rather than just a voice,  I give a quick review of 2025 from Off the Arrow Shelf HQ, also known as my office come fletching room, but more importantly I get the opportunity to say thanks to all my followers, listeners and subscribers. I’ve uploaded it to YouTube, Spotify and it’s on Amazon music.

There is my YouTube channel where I have been uploading more content this year, both shorts and longer form recordings of 3D reviews, gear review and more. If you enjoy the content, please hit the Like button and consider subscribing to the channel.

Two videos that have seen a lot of feedback have the the breakdown of the NFAS shooting styles for Barebow and Traditional Bowhunter. I hope to do some more of these covering different shooting styles.

I have been very fortunate to have some fantastic guests this year from the world of archery, scouting and beyond.

I would also like to give a special thanks to my friends who have been amazing this year. A year that has been very emotional with the recent loss of of my Mam

As for 2026? I have a few ideas for some more 3D target reviews along with some coaching topics including how to use a range finder to aid your archery development, along with working on videos I mentioned earlier. I might even get to do some archery, if I can decide on which bow to shoot. In the meantime remember to enjoy your archery.

If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on or via this website 

Most of all remember to enjoy your shooting and as always thanks for listening, watching and supporting me over the past year.

Dec 20 2023

End of year, guess it’s review time

So we are rapidly approaching the end of 2023. What a year it’s been! I hope it has been a productive and positive one for all reading this? Its hard to believe that a year has gone by so quickly.

Did you manage to keep to your 2023 New year goals and resolutions? I hope so.

Before I get started I want to wish you all a very happy, safe and worry free festive season. I hope any travelling you are undertaking is hassle free.

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Happy Christmas and good luck for next year

For me it’s been a busy year, highly productive at times, though with less archery than I’d hoped. Can you ever have too much archery?

I’ve been able to get back out on to the NFAS archery circuit for a a few shoots in the last year. Speaking of which I do feel a bit guilt about not writing up for this site ones I’ve enjoyed so much like one at Black Arrow, even with all the rain. So sorry guys.

I managed to shoot the 3D NFAS championships this year, the first for several years. I was shooting Hunting tackle this year and despite not being out shooting for years I was shocked and pleased to finish in top 10. I have realised I don’t have the same confidence I used to when it comes to shooting or even interacting with people. Not sure what I can do about this. I would like to say thanks to a few friends out there that have offered support in so many ways, thank you.

Coaching wise it’s been a quiet year, though I am thinking of revisiting some of my coaching material and update in 2024.

I’ve been really fortunate to have recorded a few podcasts over the past year.In fact I’ve just released my 100th recording. I have chatted with fantastic guests Including Harry President of NFAS Episode 70, Kristina Editor of Bow International Episode 80 , Zach Ball on all matters of course laying episode 58, discussed coaching with Angel of High Power Archery podcasts episode 62. The one that’s seen the highest hits has been the chat with the guys running The Bowhunter Challenge (episode 60) You can find the podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1kJbhdoxrufx5SfpVVXxnw?si=11136385616f44cf)

On this topics, I’d like to do more chats with archers from across the archery community next year so if you are reading this and interested drop me a line.

I’m experimenting with YouTube content but this is more linked to the podcasts and me walking in the archery wood, enjoying the nature and wildlife. Though I think I will stay behind the camera. By all means drop by and check it out http://www.youtube.com/@offthearrowshelf

I don’t have any new year resolutions or goals as such. I’m going to continue to support the archery community as best I can, whether than be writing, recording or just helping.

If I can offer a thought for next year for all readers, to think or better still act on is that of being more tolerant of our differences.

There has been quite a few conversations recently of them and us, the trad archer verses non trad, recurve verses compound, binocular users verses non users. The list can go on and on if we let it. I feel the only thing this does is divide us. Yes we are all different, yes we all have our favourite styles of bow, yes we all have different views. We also all shoot arrows from bows, whether the arrows are wood, carbon or the bows are flatbows or compounds. We all take joy from the hobby and have made friends through a shared pastime. So lets move forward into 2024 remembering this.

So until the next time, take care of yourself and each other. Have a great Christmas and good luck to 2024.

Dec 22 2014

Happy Christmas to all

Happy Christmas to all readers and followers.

I hope you have an enjoyable festive season, with safe journeys and good weather. Good luck for 2015, may all your endeavours be on target.

2014 has been a busy year for us, with shoots up and down the country. We have visited some new grounds like Liberty and some visits to old friends like Spirit of Sherwood. Big thanks to all clubs that have hosted events we have attended, including those that spent weeks setting the Nationals and 3D courses.
Coaching has kept me busy and I’m delighted to have introduced some new people into the hobby of field archery. I’m sure they will continue to develop their skills.
I would also like to congratulate a certain young lady who I have the pleasure of being married to. Well done Sharon on winning not only the NFAS 3D championship in May but also the NFAS Nationals in Hunting Tackle class this year. I always knew you could.
This site too has grown as more shoot reports and reviews are added. I hope you have found them useful.
Thank you so much for all the support and contributions throughout this year. May I wish you all good luck for 2015.
As always thanks for reading.