Roving video

[TimS]

Originally Posted by steve58

But how many of us have a stately home?! I guess it's just a question of turn up at the the shoot and give it a go?

If you are interested in trying this you may be like to look at the format used by the Clifton Hampden Longbow Society (Clifton Hampden Longbow Society home page). This is described in more detail on their website.

This combination of clout and roving mark - perhaps best described as 'fixed mark', as while it shoots between flags (marks) at varying lengths, the distances are known (unlike roving mark) and based on a 'fixed' circuit.

The course (consisting of 5 flags) is shot twice in one direction and once in the reverse direction at their weekly shoots.

The courses were designed to fit within a choice of two reasonably sized fields (one a farmers field with a copse and pond in the centre, the other a school playing field with a row of mature trees through the middle) - much easier to beg the use of than your average stately home - and to be 'playable by the younger, older and female members' as well as the macho 70lb plus lot.

The set-up costs are minimal and this is an ideal format for occasional club use as well as the longbow/clout/mark enthusiasts such as the CHLBS.

If you would care to visit one Sunday - or Wednesday evening during the Summer - and have a look at the format (and take part) I am sure you would be most welcome.

Incidentally - excellent video, catches much of the atmosphere of the bigger shoots