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Counties, Devon & Cornwall

DCAS AGM 2022

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Over the last couple of years we have held all our Devon and Cornwall Archery Society Meetings on line. This year however we plan to hold one meeting in person and we would really like every club to be represented there.

Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 20 November at 2pm, at Yelverton Memorial Hall, it is open to all members.

At this meeting we elect the Devon and Cornwall Archery Committee for the next year. Some of the existing members of the committee have been in role for a long time and have expressed a wish to stand down or change role, so it would be really good to hear from anyone who would like to get more involved. Maybe you would like to see the County taking a more active role in some aspect of archery, maybe you feel the County Committee could do more, or you would like to see something done differently, this is your chance to get involved and see if you can make it happen.

I am sending this save the date message out deliberately early this year, and I hope you will;

SAVE THE DATE – 20 NOVEMBER 2PM – book it in your diary now and please come to the meeting.
Share this with your club members – there might be new people interested in being more involved in volunteering to lead the way the County support Archery Clubs and their members in the future.
If anyone is interested in any roles on the County committee and would like more information, get in touch. Let’s have a conversation now so that by the time we get to November any potential new committee members are ready to be nominated.
Finally a question, what would you like to see at the AGM? Is there someone you would like us to invite to speak at the meeting? Is there something we could organise that would make you more inclined to attend the meeting?

Best wishes
Karen Williams
Secretary Devon and Cornwall Archery Society

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Dave Lawrence

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It is with profound sadness that we share with you that Dave Lawrence from Canford Magna has passed away.

Some words below from the Secretary at Canford Magna Bowmen.

Dave was one of the founder members of Canford Magna Bowmen even before we were at our present home of Cobham’s, it is certainly no cliche to say that Dave’s input to the club over the years is incalculable. As our president and previously chairman, he has represented us at many levels and travelled miles to a lot of county and regional committees, as well as of course shooting events.

I don’t think there would be anybody in the club who hasn’t been directly or indirectly helped by Dave at some point. Whether that was being trained on a beginner course, with some tips on technique, spotting a bow that could do with a few tweaks, or in the background where he’d been sorting out the club kit, bosses and the like to keep the club running smoothly.

Dave’s input to the archery world in general is also massive, spanning back over 50 years. He was a member of the Royal Toxophilite Society, the ‘Royal Tox’, an invite-only club where, by their own description, invites are only extended to those that have “demonstrated a deep and/or long-standing commitment to archery”.

In 2015 both Dave and Caroline did a lot of work to recover funds after a fraud was committed. It is entirely possible that Canford Magna Bowmen might have folded at that point had they not stepped in.  This is one of the reasons cited for Dave’s nomination for an Honorary Life Membership with DWAA last year.
Dave will be missed dearly by the members of his club and beyond.  Our deepest condolences go out to Caroline.

If anyone would like to attend Dave’s funeral, this will be held on Monday 13th June 2022 at 12 noon in the Long Barrow hall at the Harbour View Crematorium, Randalls Hills, Lytchett Minster, Dorset BH16 6AN, all will be very welcome.

RIP Dave

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Pete Spillar

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It is with sadness that we share the news that Pete Spillar from Bowmen of Lychett has sadly passed away.

Pete was Chairman of the Bowmen of Lychett for over 20 years. He was also a coach, and helped with beginner courses and have a goes.

He particularly enjoyed the have a goes for the PHAB Club and always helped at the Mosaic residential weekend for bereaved families. He was also keen in helping the club on competition days.

If anyone would like to attend the funeral, this is being held at Harbour View Crematorium, Randalls Hill, Lychett Minster, on Thursday 9th June 2022 at 2.30pm.

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Sunday 3rd July 2022 – Supermarine Bowmen WRS WA1440 Incorporating DWAA 1440 and Metrics 1-5

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In conjunction with Supermarine Bowmen, DWAA are putting on a County shoot on the 3rd July 2022. This will include a WA1440 and Metrics 1-5. If you are interested in taking part, please click on the link where you will find the Prospectus and Application Form.

Tournaments – Supermarine Bowmen

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John Nunn Obituary

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It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of John Nunn. John was one of our county judges for the last 11 years and had been a keen archer for many years before that. He was a much respected judge, much liked and respected by all archers, especially the juniors with whom he was very popular. He always had a kind word for all whilst at the same time carrying off his duties as a judge with efficiency and little fuss. He also much enjoyed his annual trips to Dunster. He will be much missed by his many friends and our sympathies go out to his wife Jill and his family.

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Joan Griffiths

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It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Joan Griffiths from Supermarine Bowmen passed away on 5th April 2022 after a short illness. 

Joan was an archer and coach but will be remembered for her many years of work as a judge for the DWAA county, Supermarine and many other shoots, including Dunster which she thoroughly enjoyed over the years.

She held the posts of Judges Liaison and Records Officer for the DWAA county committee and was the Chairman, Secretary and Tournament Organiser at Supermarine during her time there.  

If anyone would like to attend the funeral, this is being held at Kingsdown Crematorium Swindon on Monday 25th April 2022 at 1.30pm, followed by a buffet at Supermarine Sports Club.

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DCAS Grand Day – Exeter

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The Devon and Cornwall Archery committee are pleased to announce the return of Grand Day (after being cancelled for the last 2 years) hosted by Exeter Company of Archers and taking place at Exeter School on May 1st 2022. In the morning there’s the 2 way longbow Tournament followed in the afternoon by the Open National Rounds.

Please note that ALL PARKING is now at the pavilion end of the field either roadside or in the car park behind the Pavilion. There will be no access via the main School car park at the Manston Terrace entrance (the one where you walk across the competition field).

Download the entry form for more details and to enter >>

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Summer season competitions

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Summer season competitions – Competitions open for entries
Competitive Archers here’s a reminder that entry forms now available for 2022 outdoors competitions here’s a quick round-up of what you can currently enter:
10th April 2022 
Longbow Day (AM 2-way National, PM double 100yd clout)
8th May 2022 
World Record Status Double WA720 (70m and 50m)
15th May 2022 
Exmouth Archers Open Shoot
York/Hereford/Bristols
9th-10th July 2022
Exmouth Double WRS 1440 Star
6-7th August 2022 
DCAS and Redruth Archers WRS Double WA1440 Star (Incorporating the 2019 DCAS Outdoor Championships [Sunday])
13th-14th August 2022
Exmouth WRS 50/70m & Head2Head + WRS WA14440
It’s also worth looking at the Regional Website for other competitions in the region:
including for longbow archers:
25th June 2022
Coastal Archers 
BL-BS Two Way Western – click here for the entry form
Here’s to a fantastic summer of competitions. Good luck to all those entering.

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