Primitive Easter Weekend
The Primitives are meeting again over Easter.
We have been offered the use of the woods of Holmbush Archery club, near Henfield, Sussex for the Easter weekend, 6,7,8,9 April.
As usual there is no set timetable but at some point over the weekend we hope to have a look at the following:
Flint knapping
Nettle Cordage
Fire by Friction (Wayne is a sadist)
Bow making (we are talking about the possibility of making a panda bow in the morning and shooting it round the same day. Youll need a bundle of 6ft garden canes, duct tape or string for whipping and some thin nylon cord for a string)
Woodworking and carving
Arrow making
Atl-Atl making and shooting
Leather working
Hide preparation
Game preparation (if Rob or I can get our fingers out and pot a few long eared field rats.)
Other possibilities are a portable forge, bronze smelting and some basket/hurdle and hurdle making.
All interspersed with sitting round the fire, eating well and generally socialising.
The Holmbush archery course targets will be available every day except Friday. If you wish to shoot the course please bring an NFAS card or expect to pay a small fee for temporary membership. For newcomers to Field Archery there will be plenty of people who can take you round the course and make sure you know the ropes.
There will be a few spare bows available if you dont have equipment and want to give it a try. Rob has offered some coaching for a small donation of 3GBP to the club to cover broken arrows and wear and tear. Beer and sexual favours will be given consideration.
If you dont want to camp you can turn up and say hello at any time over the weekend. If theres enough interest Holmbush will make sure theres hot water for tea and coffee available. There are local shops not far away and a farm shop. If you want more details have a word with Rob (email address below).
To help out Holmbush club funds there will be a small charge. We think the fairest is 5GBP for camping and 2.50GBP for day visitors.
As usual if you have something to show or a skill youd like to demonstrate bring all the stuff you need. There will be some materials available, if in doubt ask.
We also usually have a bit of a swap-shop so anything you regard as tat, bring it along, one mans tat is another mans treasure
Expressions of interest, questions, and suggestions can all come to me in the first instance.
Kids and dogs are welcome if they are kept under control. Under 16s will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We all know about the weather and how unpredictable it can be. We are hoping to arrange some shelters (gazebos, tarps etc). If you have anything along those lines please put it in the car in case the heavens open.
Contacts:
General Questions: David Sinfield, Bows@customarchery.net (Mobile 07903161254)
or Mark Hill markdesignhill@aol.com (Mobile:07812736292)
Location of grounds, local facilities and coaching questions: RobAWilliams@aol.com
The Primitives are meeting again over Easter.
We have been offered the use of the woods of Holmbush Archery club, near Henfield, Sussex for the Easter weekend, 6,7,8,9 April.
As usual there is no set timetable but at some point over the weekend we hope to have a look at the following:
Flint knapping
Nettle Cordage
Fire by Friction (Wayne is a sadist)
Bow making (we are talking about the possibility of making a panda bow in the morning and shooting it round the same day. Youll need a bundle of 6ft garden canes, duct tape or string for whipping and some thin nylon cord for a string)
Woodworking and carving
Arrow making
Atl-Atl making and shooting
Leather working
Hide preparation
Game preparation (if Rob or I can get our fingers out and pot a few long eared field rats.)
Other possibilities are a portable forge, bronze smelting and some basket/hurdle and hurdle making.
All interspersed with sitting round the fire, eating well and generally socialising.
The Holmbush archery course targets will be available every day except Friday. If you wish to shoot the course please bring an NFAS card or expect to pay a small fee for temporary membership. For newcomers to Field Archery there will be plenty of people who can take you round the course and make sure you know the ropes.
There will be a few spare bows available if you dont have equipment and want to give it a try. Rob has offered some coaching for a small donation of 3GBP to the club to cover broken arrows and wear and tear. Beer and sexual favours will be given consideration.
If you dont want to camp you can turn up and say hello at any time over the weekend. If theres enough interest Holmbush will make sure theres hot water for tea and coffee available. There are local shops not far away and a farm shop. If you want more details have a word with Rob (email address below).
To help out Holmbush club funds there will be a small charge. We think the fairest is 5GBP for camping and 2.50GBP for day visitors.
As usual if you have something to show or a skill youd like to demonstrate bring all the stuff you need. There will be some materials available, if in doubt ask.
We also usually have a bit of a swap-shop so anything you regard as tat, bring it along, one mans tat is another mans treasure
Expressions of interest, questions, and suggestions can all come to me in the first instance.
Kids and dogs are welcome if they are kept under control. Under 16s will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We all know about the weather and how unpredictable it can be. We are hoping to arrange some shelters (gazebos, tarps etc). If you have anything along those lines please put it in the car in case the heavens open.
Contacts:
General Questions: David Sinfield, Bows@customarchery.net (Mobile 07903161254)
or Mark Hill markdesignhill@aol.com (Mobile:07812736292)
Location of grounds, local facilities and coaching questions: RobAWilliams@aol.com
