NAC is one of Northamptonshire’s longest running clubs
We had another almost full turnout for the 2016 Pete Kenny Memorial Shoot on Saturday 6th February at John Ashby Sports Hall, Moulton, with some brilliant scores from our archers. As usual the round was a Worcester, and the competition was followed by the presentation of Trophies and medals in the College cafeteria. Well done to all who shot.
With Christmas being so hectic these days some of the NAC members escaped the festivities at home and spent a few hours at Sywell taking part in our annual Boxing day shoot at Sywell.
Numbers were down on last year but considering everything at this time of year we were grateful to those who came out to take part in the fun and games.
This years overall winner was Tony Chung who overcame our regular bare bow experts. This event is special as novice and expert alike have the same chance of winning, and it’s so much fun.
So a big thank you to all who took part and we look forward too much of the same next year!
Secretary.
NAC longbow archer, Ian Hyde has now gone commercial with his traditional bow-making skills. Ian, holder of several longbow club and county records, has launched his own web-site on which archers can view his work and values. Contacting Ian regarding orders for bows and other questions about his craft can be done through the site. Over about the last two years or so, club sessions have had the added bonus of Ian and his dad, Paul, demonstrating to fellow archers the various bows they have made. We wish Ian well with this venture.
On 10th October NAC started it’s Autumn/Winter 2015 Season at John Ashby Sports Hall. There was a good turnout and the move went smoothly. A reminder that our indoor shooting times until Spring 2016 are:
Our Juniors Fun Day, Awards Ceremony and Barbecue at Sywell last Saturday 26th September, was a storming success with a great turn out and beautiful sunny weather. Some of our more experienced and (dare we say) older archers thoroughly enjoyed joining the youngsters shooting balloons and plastic balls at the 20 yard range. Great Fun. Florence (Sidney Cato’s widow) joined us afterwards with her family to present the winners and participants in the Sidney Cato Shoots with shields and medals. Then came the barbecue. The food was absolutely amazing – wow! What a fantastic catering team! (I have been advised not to mention any names here!). Thanks to everyone at NAC who made this day so special. A real highlight of the year.
Five NAC archers shot at the County Outdoor Championships held at Wellingborough Archery Club on 13th September, a cloudy but warm day that later turned a little breezy. Ian Hyde came second overall in the gents longbow, but first in County with a score of 451 in the York round. Susan Corless came first in the Ladies Compound Hereford Round with a score of 1256, whilst Kelly was second in county with a score of 1182. Kelly also achieved a six gold end. Dave Docker, brought home gold in the Gents National Round. David Q sadly brought home nothing bar his usual smile, but shot well in the hotly contested gents compound. Well done again NAC.