This is a very unusual request, but I wonder if anyone may be able to help.
I am a field archer and part of a small group of field archers in Eastbourne. We will, unfortunately, be loosing our woods that we shoot in on a regular basis as the owner is going to be selling and retiring.
We need woodland to shoot in on a regular basis ideally weekly (that would be heaven) but would consider any offers anyone may be kind enough to make.
The archery we do is a form of target shooting, but much more challenging than target archery (Olympic style). All of the small group have a world ranking and we also have the current No 1, 2 & 5 in the traditional discipline. We love rugged ground and use this to full effect, we are also very conservation conscious so ensure that the woods we use are maintained and are kept clean and tidy. We do not shoot animals and we are part of the winter field archery league, most of us also travel around the country on a regular basis to compete in competitions to gain experience, meet with other archers, and gain our points for the world ranking tables.
Do you know of anyone in the East Sussex area who may consider letting a group of archers set up targets in their wood and shoot on a regular basis. We are also very Health and Safety conscious and put up signs when we are shooting. All archers are members of GNAS (Grand National Archery Society) who regulate the sport.
If we do find somewhere to shoot many of the current England field squad would possibly wish to shoot there with us as a new ground offers a new challenge.
If you would like some photos of what we do I can send some to you.
If you would like to contact me for further information you can email me at, [email protected] or ring me on my mobile on 07760 487732.
Many thanks for reading this.