December 2024
I’ve updated next years shoot dates in the events page please note there is no shoot in September this because the EFAA National Champs are to be held on this weekend.
Thanks to all involved in organising the Christmas fun shoot this year much appreciated by everyone who attended, different to previous years and fun/challenging.
Id like to give my thanks to Christine Smith for all the years of service to the roll of club Secretary this has now been taken over by Jonathan Kirby.
November 2024
The AGM will be held on Saturday 23th November the meeting will commence at the club at 1.30pm prompt. All club members are invited to attend.
September 2024
Phil Smith
Phillip and his late wife were members of Kings Forest Bowmen from the 1980’s and were both, at times, members of our committee.
They both used to shoot regularly at EFAA national competitions and were part of the KFB group that shot all around the world at IFAA competitions, with both of them winning many tournaments at home and abroad.
Sadly, several years ago, Zelda passed away. For a while it seemed Phil lost his taste for field archery, but he stayed a member of the club and gradually regained his pleasure for the sport. He started to travel with KFB again to national competitions and some local classification shoots where he shot many styles, often joined by his son Adam.
A couple of years ago Phil became unwell and had to go into a home to be cared for; sadly he passed away earlier this month. His funeral details are below:
Monday 30th September at 11:00am
St Peters Church
West Row
IP28 8PD
Following the service people are invited to his wake at Judes Ferry, West Row, IP28 8PT
If you are going to attend would you please let Rosie (rosiekfb@aol.com) know as soon as possible so the family can cater accordingly.
Rest in peace Phil. We shall always remember the laughs we had at the club and on all the field archery courses we shot together around the world.
Alec James.
Chair KFB
May 2024
Spring Championships
To start a big thanks to all that made the day possible without you holding these events would not be possible, The weekend went well even the weather played its part making the event a great success.
Well done to all those who entered and congratulations to all those that won medals, Pictures are now uploaded into gallery for you to view.
April 2024
Spring Championships
On the Friday 4th May before the Spring Champs there will be some work required i.e putting up marquee to prepare or the two day event, if you have some spare time it would be appreciated, also if you are not entering over the weekend by helping with car parking and marshalling etc. The practice area will not be available only for competitors on both days.
On Sunday after the event if club members could stay behind and help clear up and take down marquee.
March 2024
Work Day
Before the Spring Champs on May 5th / 6th there are some targets to be pasted and some course maintenance to be carried out so the club looks at it best.
This will be two weeks after Easter on Saturday 13th April starting at 9.00 hrs, It would be appreciated members could give some time to the club if only for a couple of hours – every little helps the club.
Would you please let Ron know if you are able to come along.
Important news update
The club now has a Lone Archer policy this can be found in the News drop down menu or click on link below
http://www.kingsforestbowmen.co.uk/lone-archer-policy/
January 2024
Happy new year
Congratulations December last year Natasja and Daniel become proud parents of a beautiful daughter Elouise and not forgetting grandparents Charlie and Karen.
Congratulations Karen Pinches set a new EFAA record on the 7th January at Kings Forest Bowman on a international round scoring 236.
Check your Diary If you have checked the events page you will see that the EFAA spring championships are to be held at Kings Forest Bowmen on May 5th/ 6th this year, It would be great to see plenty of members attend and or help with putting the event on.