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Fun and archery in the sun!
Batsford 2009 was once again fantastic fun! The people were friendly, the atmosphere was great, and we broke an important tradition: we didn't get rained on! It was also funny to see that more and more people are now joining the club and getting a "Linda's toe cap" or "Doornbosje", since at first people just gave me funny looks over that. Let's start a new tradition and say that everyone spotted with one has to buy me a drink ;oD. Speaking of drinks, the Agincourt 1415 seemed to go down a treat! Thanks to Cherwell brewery for this specially brewed beer... and for the singing barman!
Of course, as always, there are many more people to thank, so let me be the one to do it: Steve Stratton for putting on this event, Richard Wadge for the administrative duties, Gert Neelen for being the prez :o), Mike Mills for manning the BBQ, Pete for the musical accompaniment (I STILL have that particular version of "English Country Garden" stuck in my head), Charlie for the brilliant job with the raffle, and the falconry guys for their efforts to put on a show. And thanks also to all of you for participating, for the great atmosphere and good mood, and for your help tidying up the course after the 3d.
Remember, if you want to leave your own feedback on the weekend, or if you think there's someone I forgot to thank, you can use the message board.
AND: the first PHOTOS are now also available for your viewing pleasure. Remember, if you've got more, please send them in! More photos will be posted as soon as I get them, so please check the site again!
Traditional archery events in Europe: TAKE YOUR PICK
UPDATE: we have an invitation from the Icelandic branch of ETAS, a.k.a. ICE TEA :o) !! Our good friend Knutur (thanks, Knutur!) writes the following:
My viking group is planning to host a 3d hunt during the weekend July 31st–August 2nd, with the tournament itself taking place August 1st.
We would very much like to invite ETAS members that can take the time to join us.
It will take place about 30 min drive from Reykjavík. There is a house we have where people can stay in over the weekend (one big room with matresses, kitchen and wc) but also there is a camping site. We are also going to have our viking tents with us and people can stay in them.
This is the year to come to Iceland because prices are low, the Icelandic krona is weaker than ever!
If there are any questions I will be happy to answer :)
entrance fee is 2000 isk.
For info please contact your friendly ETAS webmaster, and I will pass your questions on to Knutur!
Here is a message from our good friend Lennart (thanks Lennart!) in Sweden:
"we had our annual and planning meeting for 2009, and we now also together with Janne G have decided: 8 – 9 AUGUST for The Great Scanian 3D-Hunt 2009"
Once again, the event will be held at Raftarp, which is an absolutely beautiful area. As always, a visit is highly recommended!!
Find the official invitation and info HERE.
Maps of the location HERE and (slightly more zoomed in) HERE.
And if you're looking for more archery events, why not try the Czech Republic? We have gotten an invitation from Michal/Mýša Sodja and Michal Goetz (thanks, Michals!) to join the Libor festival of traditional archery in Všetice, near Prague. The competition is a celebration of the "battle of Little Bighorn".
The competition will take place on 26-28 June, and the program is well packed: Target shooting, Speed shooting, Royal Retreat, PUTA, Urjanchaj, Vertical carousel, Teling, Korean long distance shooting, "Mounted archery" from a life-size rocking horse (!!), Aerial targets thrown by a catapult (!!), Shooting at the carousel, Combat shooting, Forest archery, Roving and French salami shooting.
Wow, that almost sounds like hard work!! Click the "Read more" link below for more detailed info. If you fancy a visit, contact
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