Sherwood Forresters Longbow Archery Club

22/04/2026

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‘Arrows vs Armour’ is back! This time we have an armoured soldier of 1450 in our sights. All of him. But not just one archer shooting at our target, a whole ...

18/04/2026

This is a long shot, a chap by the name of Andrew Kenning contacted the club through me with regard to Beginner's Courses etc., just after we got slung off the Barlborough School grounds and we had to stop doing them. Unfortunately I have lost his contact details and can't get in touch with him to tell him that we will shortly be re-starting Beginner's courses, etc. So, Andrew, if you're still out there and following this page please get in touch again.

18/04/2026

https://youtu.be/dtrxamMFYdM?si=c7hWCmFDZt2aYdhA

17/01/2026

Hi Folks,

I think today could probably go down as the first proper full shoot at our new venue. We were using, what we call, the lower field which is the most suitable for target and medium distance shooting. A pretty good turn-out, twelve people in all. Dave, Steve G and Gary set up the new WC facilities. Eight of us were shooting. Peter and Yumi were wandering around keeping an eye on things. Weather was a bit grey and overcast but it was warm enough (just) and there was no rain. It was quite (i.e. extremely) muddy in the parking area but the field was firm enough and okay for walking on.

All in all, a pretty good day

09/01/2026

Good Morning, t'committee has been in conference and the sensible decision has been taken that tomorrow's shoot is CANCELLED.

The parking in the lower field will be very muddy, and the forecast temperature and wind chill will make for a very miserable experience. Temperature will also be borderline for the bows. Stay cosy and warm, this is the way.

Cheers Steve J.

09/01/2026

Newsflash: Robin Hood used a Scythian bow!

06/12/2025

Hi Folks,

Well we had our first roving marks at the new venue this morning. Still feeling our way around the topography of the site but there is plenty of scope for some good/testing shots.

Weather was a bit miserable, overcast with occasional light to moderate showers therefore little or no contrast for photography, another time maybe. We only shot for an hour before adjourning for warm drinks and biscuits.

Myself, Matt, Chris, Nigel, Andrea and Robert did the shooting. Dave W and Steve G were messing about in the lorry back making it presentable(ish!)(thanks chaps!), Peter and Yumi followed the rove and did a bit of safety spotting for un-sighted shots. There is a lot of potential for some great shots but it's probably only going to be suitable for roving in the winter. Too much of it will be unsighted in the summer when the trees and hedges are in leaf. Be good for field/3D shoots in the summer. On days when we want a change from target shooting.

Lets hope for some clearer, brighter, drier weather soon.

Cheers Steve J.

18/10/2025

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Update on our homeless situation (for those who won't have seen Dave W's email).

There has been a preliminary inspection of a potential new site this morning by Peter B, Dave W, Steve G and George A. As a result a rental arrangement has been arranged with the site owner. As David puts it,

"The site we have now been offered is indeed a most interesting and, to quote our club secretary Peter, a rather quirky location. It is huge and offers multiple options for Target, Field, Clout and Roving on different areas which will be easily accessible from our clubhouse. It has excellent security and we will not be troubled by dogs or public paths as none of the latter exist on the site. The odd deer, badger, fox, etc might be resident in parts of the wooded areas but there are no gnomes, fairies, hobbits, orcs, wood elves or nymphs lurking in the vicinity …… (well, at least none that I am aware of anyway)."

It's going to be different folks, but we have a new home and a new adventure to look forward to.

There are still some logistics to be dealt with, moving the containers, site familiarisation visits, etc.

Members will be notified when we can all start using our new home. There will also eventually be information as to when we can start doing beginners courses and have-a-goes again.

Personally I very much look forward to seeing you all again.

Happy shooting. Steve J.

08/08/2025

Dave W has just been in touch. As you should know the school has actually gone into administration.

As a direct result we now have no access to the grounds. There will be NO shooting tomorrow or for the foreseeable future.

We await Peter's discussions with the Administrators before we know what will be happening in the future.

Watch this space.

Steve J😩

31/07/2025

Well this has come as a bit of a shock! Obviously this will affect the club, further information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

https://www.msmcollege.com

Steve J.

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the immediate closure of Mount St Mary’s College and Barlborough Hall School with effect from today, 30th July 2025. This decision has not been made lightly, and we understand the shock and distress this news will undoubte...

15/07/2025

A bit of longbow history

They called him “Mad Jack” — and for good reason. Lieutenant Colonel John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill was no ordinary soldier. Charging into battle with...