The Hwicce Bowmen

	Hwicce Bowmen Archery Club Nuneaton, Warks, UK
Background	The original archery club was founded and drawn from the Hearth of Arianrhod, although membership is now open to all. Known as the Hwicce Bowmen (pronounced H-wich-e), it is named after the West Saxon tribe that ruled the Kingdom of Mercia in the 7th Century in the English Midlands, since we meet in Nuneaton, Warks.
	It was once the law in England that males of military age should practice it at these times and other pastimes, such as football and skittles, were restricted. However, we practice it for fun! Archers require not only some physical strength, but also mental fitness, and archers develop their focus, flexibility, and attention skills. You compete against yourself rather than others, with the aim of improving your skills at each shoot. We have a range of ability from very experienced archers to beginners, so don't worry if you have never tried it before, there are people on hand to give you pointers. The club owns training bows, so no need to come equipped at first.
Where & When	The Hwicce Bowmen archery club is based near Nuneaton and meets: Sundays 12.30 till 3.30 pm Except the first Sunday in September, over Christmas from 18th December to 6th January and in heavy rain and high winds. MIRA Watling Street (A5 between Atherstone and Nuneaton - MIRA is a huge place, you can't miss it) Warks Because we are now shooting at a motor research facility, it is strictly no photography and no cameras.
Membership & Club Fees 2010	There is an annual fee for joining the Hwicce Bowmen, which includes: Membership of the Bowmen Insurance Adults (age 18 years and over): £40 Junior (10 -16 years): £10 Fees are due January 1st annually. However, you can come along and have a go for six weeks before club membership is required. Each time you shoot, there is a green fee of: Adults: £1 Juniors: 50 pence
Well dressed Bowmen!	You can find some trendy shooting apparel with the club logo at Cafe Press. The few pennies made on each sale go to the club treasury.
Questions?	For more details call the club secretary Neil on 07739 852093 or email Neilmbr@aol.com for membership enquiries, contact Sue on suejsands@googlemail.com Go to the forum (bottom section of the Mercian forum)
Club Officers	Executive Officers: Secretary - Neil Champ phone 07739 852093 or email Neilmbr@aol.com Chair- Anna Franklin Raginohart@live.co.uk Membership Secretary Sue Sands suejsands@googlemail.com Treasurer- Sue Sands suejsands@googlemail.com Non Executive Officers: Equipment Officer- Chalky White Ordinary committee members: John England Marian England Roger Greasley Phil Sands Sue Lane