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ROBIN HUNTE

22 October 1949 - 14 January 2021

It is with deepest sadness that we say farewell to one of our wonderful members.

Robin joined the club on 29 September 2002.  He became our Treasurer in 2005, making sure the books were always balanced perfectly and accounts paid on time.  He took care of uniform requirements for the members so that we all had the right gear to look good on the shooting line.

Robin was always there to give advice to new and old members, spending much of his time as a coach and part of the training team.  He was one of our main organisers, getting involved with pretty much everything.  Not only did he help with our club but he also helped people outside as a digital eagle.

He was able to fit in his own archery time, shooting longbow, and doing very well at our competition clouts.  Robin was one of the intrepid archers who ventured to foreign shores to shoot.  He made it to France and Holland a number of times.  On one infamous occasion, at a roundabout in France, all three cars of our convoy each took a separate exit in a 'starburst' fashion.  It took hours to reconvene, Robin having taken a more scenic and lengthy route!  Robin also made a name for himself drinking Jagerbombs during evening relaxtion at an annual shoot in Holland, and waking up late looking much the worse for wear!

Robin was very proud of being part of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony in the Industrial Revolution segment.  We all sat glued to our sets trying to spot him.

Robin will be remembered fondly for usually turning up late.  But if he said he was going to be somewhere he would be ... eventually.  He will be remembered for his even temperament, except when he got annoyed ... footballers on our field and various other little niggles.  He will be remembered for being one of the tallest members of the club.  He will be remembered for his black and white dinosaur hat which made an appearance on special occasions, and his homemade medieval garb.  He will also be remembered for his kindness, gentleness and thoughtfulness.

Rest in peace dear Robin.  We love and miss you.

Christmas gathering - 13 December

We had a small get together during archery to celebrate the coming of Christmas.  The numbers were few but those gathered were cheery and glad to be out on a damp day surrounded by the muddy field.

Medieval Society Bowmen Christmas Shoot - 1 December

It was a chilly day for an informal field shoot in Kent comprising 20 festively decorated 3D targets.  

Helen Jeory - 2nd Longbow Lady

Allington Castle White Friars, 50th Anniversary Shoot - 18 August

Against the glorious backdrop of the privately owned Allington Castle, competitors were shooting various nine dozen rounds.  After the first dozen the heavens opened and torrential rain soaked those with no wet weather gear for next two dozen.  This resulted in some competitors leaving.  The rain hampered shooting but it stopped at lunchtime and the rest of the day was largely warm and sunny.  The assembled company was mostly good natured and we made some new friends and came away with two medal prizes including a specially engraved anniversary glass.

Helen Jeory - 1st Longbow Lady, Albion

Tom Williams - 3rd Barebow Gent, St George

Leaves Green Ind Coope - 11 August

A great result for the Bromley Barebow Team in this afternoon tournament.  Shooting a Long Western against some very difficult competiton, they won the team prize.  In addition, two of the team won individual medals.

1st Barebow Team – Andy Barham, Jameel Mahmood, Tom Williams

Andy Barham – 2nd Barebow Gent

Tom Williams – 3rd Barebow Gent

Southampton Record Status Clout - 4 August

A very serious clout competition where attendant archers are normally avid clouters.  Some travel the length and breadth of the country to compete. Scoring is traditional, into a clout circle.  Tom competed as the only traditional barebow competing and was awarded the prize in recognition that the bow type is becoming more prevelant.  Both achieved white Tassel awards.

Tom Williams – 1st Traditional Barebow, 180 yards

Andy Barham – White Tassel Barebow, 180 yards

Tom Williams – White Tassel Traditional Barebow, 180 yards

Bridge Woods Summer Field Shoot - 28 July

Shooting at 3D animals at unmarked distances from about 20 yards up to 60+ yards, through bushes and round trees.  Tom was shooting in the traditional bow hunter class (any bow shot off a bow shelf using metal arrows), and won joint First place.

Tom Williams – Joint 1st Barebow Gent

Kent Archery Association, WA70 – 7 July

WA 70 round with head to head for medal places.  Tom beat fierce competition to win the bronze medal in a final one arrow shoot off.

Tom Williams – 3rd Gent Barebow

Allington Castle, Sir Thomas Wyatt Tournament – 22 & 23 June 2019

Success again for the two BAC members who attended, shooting the double York.  Very close scores at the end of the weekend.

Tom Williams - Double Round Winner Gents Barebow

Andy Barham - Double Round Runner Up Gents Barebow

Tom Williams - 2nd Gents Barebow Sunday

Andy Barham - 3rd Gents Barebow Saturday

Andy Barham - 3rd Gents Barebow Sunday

Swan Spring Shoot – 7 April 2019

A foggy and soggy day out in Swanley with persistent drizzle throughout the shoot (a Western).  Five Bromley Archers attended, three of whom achieved medal status.

Helen Jeory - 1st Lady Longbow

Tom Williams - 2nd Barebow Gent

Andy Barham - 3rd Barebow Gent 

Whitehill Archers – 23 & 24 March 2019

The first day of the competition was a metric WA70, where Andy and Tom shot well but were up against more experienced archers. However, on the second day Tom triumphed in the St George round coming second.

Tom Williams - 2nd Barebow Gent