Bowmen of Rutland

Rutland v Birstall Match 2005

May Day Bank Holiday Monday saw the now traditional Match against Birstall with many thanks to Chris, Chrissie, Dick and Kaye (and others) who kindly set out the field ready for our Challenge.  The Day started off well with some sun although there was a little wind.  With the field set up and the tables set up ready for tea we awaited our visitors. 

18 Birstall members arrived and the tents went up in quick succession (they were needed).  We had 10 Rutlanders ready on the shooting line.

Dick kindly offered to be field Captain for the competition and the sport commenced.  As the afternoon progressed we had several heavy showers but this did not deter any of us and a good afternoon shoot was had by all.

My thanks to Steve Copson who along with myself helped with sorting out the results.  Yet again the Senior Trophy went to Birstall but I am pleased to say our junior team managed to win so at last we have a Trophy back in Rutland.  Congratulations to Gary, Kristy and Alex who will all hold the trophy for 4 months each.  Kirsty also won the Rutland Salver for the highest scoring Rutlander.

Many thanks to all who attended and worked hard making the day one to remember, special thanks to Steve and Lynn Cooley for manning the Tea tent, thanks to all members for providing such a lovely tea which was well appreciated by all.

Team consisted of Steve Brown, Graham Jones, Tony Mayhew (well done for your first competition shoot) Anne Davies, Kaye Mundy, Chrissie Mortlock, Gary McDonald, Kirsty and Alex Davies and I.

Perhaps next year we can arrange the shoot so that it does not clash with any other competition so that we could have a few more Rutlanders.

Report by Jill Gornall.

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