News - King's Lynn Bowmen Archery Club

Awards Evening and Quiz Night

posted 3 Dec 2018, 08:17 by melissa reeve

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a Presentation Evening and Quiz Night on Thursday 13th December at the Jubilee Room, Watlington Village Hall.

Invites have been sent to all members and it would be lovely to see as many as possible attend. Partners are also welcome. Bring drinks, nibbles and your quiz brain!

Barry Shears Memorial Tournament 2018

posted 29 Oct 2018, 11:17 by Lynn Bowmen

A big thank you to all who ventured out in the wind and cold last Sunday for the 5th Annual Barry Shears memorial tournament. Thankfully the sun shone all morning while the round took place.

The competition was close but the medal winners were:

Seniors shooting the National

Gold (and Trophy winner) - Dave Reeve

Silver - Barry Lyons

Bronze - John Bruce

Seniors shooting Jnr National

Gold - Ian Bellingham

Silver - Nigel Ho

Juniors

Gold - Lewis Kershaw

A full rundown of scores and allowances can be found in the members area. As always big shout out to JB for running the event.

This marks the end of of the outdoor season and a final league will be posted shortly. See everyone next Sunday indoors and in the warm.

Upcoming Events

posted 2 Sep 2018, 12:14 by Lynn Bowmen

Just a quick reminder of some of the club events coming up:

Wed 5th Sept 2018: We move back indoors for Evening shoots only, that's 7-9 PM.

Sunday 9th Sept 2018: Club outdoor championship. A Windsor round scored on a handicap basis.

It's membership renewal time, so look at for a email from the Membership Secretary detailing what you need to do.

Happy Shooting.

David Atkinson Memorial Shoot 2018

posted 23 Jul 2018, 13:00 by Lynn Bowmen

Sunday 22 July saw our 12th annual David Atkinson Memorial, more commonly known to club members as the Chuffy Shoot.

We shot an American round with a variety of bow types, using a handicap scoring system and the competition was fierce with only a few points separating the top runners.

The event ended with the traditional whistling arrow being shot.

The overall winners were:

Recurve Gold Medal and overall Trophy winner: Harry Thompson

Longbow Gold Medal: Sindy Baker

Short American Gold Medal: Barry Lyons

A full run down of the scores (including special medals awarded) can be found in the members area.

Well done to all the medal winners and as always a big thanks to JB for running the event.

JB also managed the trick shot of the day:

Longbow Tournament 2018 Results

posted 25 Jun 2018, 09:54 by Lynn Bowmen

Big congrats to the medal winners of the 2018 Longbow Tournament.

Gold medal and Golden Dwarf trophy winner: Dave Reeve.

Silver medal winner: Steve Wardlow.

Bronze medal winner: Tim Reeves.

and a hearty well done to everyone else who took part.

A full listing can be found in the members area.

Thanks to JB for organising the event again this year and thanks also to our Lady Paramount Kate.

Best Gold of the day came right at the end with this corker from Harry.

Next Competition is the annual Chuffy shoot in July.

Sunday 24 June 2018, A Call to Arms...

posted 17 Jun 2018, 12:15 by Lynn Bowmen

Yes it's that yearly event where KLBAC archers go primeval, reach for their longbows and do battle for the coveted Golden Dwarf trophy.

A Western round is the order of the day, 4 dozen arrows at 60 yards and 4 dozen at 50.

If you don't have or rather not shoot a longbow then you can shoot a round but unfortunately you will not be included in the medal count.

St.George's Day Dragon Slaying Clout

posted 28 Apr 2018, 11:57 by Lynn Bowmen

On a St. Georgeous Day shoot morning, Sunday 22nd April, the members of the King's Lynn Bowmen met to slay some dragons of our own.

On our 2nd St.George's Day clout, at about 120 yards, the members shot a variety of longbows and bare bows at the two dragons trying to miss the Knights stationed in front keeping them at bay.

Steve Wardlow (pictured left) was the first archer to fatally wound a dragon, but as the morning progressed they incurred an onslaught of hits worthy of St.George himself.

Trek over to the members area for a full run down of how people scored, and come back later for some more photos of the day's events.

Club Indoor Champs 2018

posted 19 Mar 2018, 14:49 by Lynn Bowmen

Club Champs and Winter League 2018 medal winners

The annual indoor champs was held on Sunday and many big congrats to our 3 winners:

Junior Champ: Lewis Kershaw,

Ladies Champ: Mel Reeve,

and for the second year in a row, Gents Champ: Steve Wardlow

Well done to everyone who took part and thanks to JB for running it as always. If you want to see where you fared in either the Champs tourny or the winter league, then both sets of results are sitting in the members area.

Lastly, We couldn't end this post without giving a big shout out to Tim and his fantastic triple compound 10 achieved with his barebow...

Here's looking forward to the Summer league 2018. Our first day outside braving the elements is the 1st April and that's no joke.

Want to Learn a new skill?

posted 16 Jan 2018, 00:51 by melissa reeve

Norfolk Bowmen are hosting an equipment event on Sunday 11th February to include string making and serving repairs, fletching and tuning. The cost is only £5 and you'll have the chance to come away with a string made by you! See the flier in the Resources page for more info.

Sleigh Bows Ping, are you shooting?

posted 9 Dec 2017, 01:58 by Lynn Bowmen

Sunday 17th Dec is the annual Christmas fun shoot for members.

Fun games are being organised with nibbles and music provided plus this years theme is festive hats for which the best will be rewarded with a prize.

If you don't want to stop at just a festive hat and go the whole Christmas hog then feel free, many will.

Hope to see you there and full of Christmas cheer.

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