New Member ~ Les Whitbread

We would like to welcome our latest member from Course no 6 – Les Whitbread (father of our own Lord Leigh Whitbread of Glencoe). Les will be shooting recurve and hopefully keeping Leigh under control.

Club Coaches

On Sunday 21st July, Helen Lowe and Bryan Haynes both qualified as Level 2 coaches. We would both like to thank all club members who have helped us over the last 9 months, especially Richard Davies, Leigh Whitbread and Ros … Continue reading

Belvoir Archers gain places in the County Team again

Congratulations to the following for being selected to represent the County Target Team this year Ladies Recuve         Sue Haynes    Tri-Counties and The Thoresby Trophy Ladies Compound   Helen Lowe     The Thoresby Trophy Gents Longbow       Steve Gamble Tri-Counties and The Thoresby Trophy … Continue reading

Saturday say our 3rd summer windsor.  A total of 49 archers booked in, and all turned up to shoot.  Compound, Longbow, Recurve and Barebow disciplines were represented. It was a good day, starting off a bit chilly following the recent … Continue reading

County Championships

Congratulations to our archers who shot in the County Championships at Rolls Royce on Sunday 14th July.  We had 9 archers shooting the York, Hereford, Bristol II and National round. Ladies Recurve Lady Champion ~  Sue Haynes Gents Longbow Champion … Continue reading

Committee changes following the AGM

Last night saw Belvoir Archers 3rd AGM with over 20 club members present.  The AGM went well concluding with the election of new officers of the club. The Committee would like to thank the work of the 2012 – 2013 … Continue reading

May Bank Holiday at Rolls Royce

Sunday 5th may saw 10 archers from Belvoir Archers attend the first of the 2013 league shoots at Rolls Royce Bowmen Sherwood. Ros, Alex and Ian were attending their first tournament whilst Helen and David were shooting their first tournament … Continue reading

Bingham LCAC Western – Shoot report

Today a handful of Belvoir Archers attended the shoot hosted by Bingham Leisure Centre Archery Club.   The round was a Western (4 dozen at 60 yards and 4 at 50, with shorter distances for novices and juniors). The weather started … Continue reading

New Members ~ Alex Bridges and Heidi Walker

Following successful completion of our indoor course at Cotgrave, we are pleased to welcome Abby’s dad ~ Alex Bridges to Belvoir Archers and Heidi Walker to Belvoir Archers Juniors.

3rd Founder Members Shoot

  On Saturday 16 March Belvoir Archers assembled for the third Founders Shoot.  It was an excellent turnout despite the unpleasant weather, after a briefing in the shelter of the Country Club the field party set to and soon got … Continue reading

New Member ~ Leigh Whitbread

The ink is only just dry on the course completion certificates for our indoor course at Cotgrave, when Leigh Whitbread has returned his form, paid his dues and is looking forward to joining us all. Some of you may have … Continue reading

Sherwood Clout

Sunday saw 4 club members shoot the Clout at Sherwood Archers. Dennis shot his first clout, and came 3rd in the combined gents 165m/125m Barebow Clout shoot with a respectable 99.  Dennis had not had any practice at clout and … Continue reading

New Member ~ Daniel Reddish

Daniel Reddish has joined the club this week.  Daniel completed course in October 2012 and has waited until this year to  take the plunge. He will be joining fellow course members Ricard DT, Richard G, Steve E, Adam and Abby … Continue reading

Beginners Course no 5

Sunday saw the start of our first indoor beginners course at Cotgrave.  The course is fully booked with 16 trainee archers shooting.  The first day was a success, with lots of smiles all round. We would like to thank Mike … Continue reading

New Member ~ Ian Davies

Ian Davies shot as a junior in Dorset 20 years ago, and has now decided to take up archery once again.  I shot with Ian on Saturday up the field for his first shoot with his new recurve bow that … Continue reading

Dennis Takes over as Records Officer

Dennis Crompton has officially taken over as the new Club Records Officer from Steve Gamble. The Club would like to thank Steve for his work over the last 18 months as Records Officer. Sumbission for club records will still be … Continue reading

Indoor Shooting over the Christmas period

Please see below details of indoor shooting for the next 4 weeks:-   Sunday 16th December            7pm – 9pm   Sunday 23rd December           7pm to 9pm   Sunday 31st December            No Shooting   Sunday 6th January 2013         7pm – 9pm … Continue reading

6th October ~ club handicaps

The handicaps page has been updated, and well done to Barbara, Dennis and Nigel for dropping thier handicaps. Dennis now has a handicap of 47 and his second class award Nigel’s handicap is down to 65 Barbara has the same … Continue reading