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"Welcome to our brand new page"

Welcome, welcome, welcome. Ok, so this is is our nice new page and it will be the hub of everything new to tell you about. Starting with all the coaching dates (any changes) and any news updates coming out of Archery GB, exciting events including; Start Archery, Paris 2024, my new journey into Coach Development. Btw the local Scout Explorer (archers) call me Chester.

Wednesday 11th February:

If you are still feeling the cold, we have the last two limited edition Tandridge Archers beanies available at £15.00 each. This is a limited run, so grab one whilst we still have some.

Monday 2nd Feb26th January:

A massive well done to all those that attended the Archery GB Instructor course this weekend. All passed with flying colours. A big thank you to Trish Lovell who did our assessments on the Sunday, and a well done to Demi Roberts who herself became an Instructor last January and an Instructor+ Plus in September. Demi assisted me on Saturday and helped keep control on Sunday as we had 15 on the course, was on hand to answer any extra questions whilst our newbies waiting patiently for their assessments. Demi looking to start her Session Coach path later this year and did a fantastic job shadowing to start to learn the ropes.

So what next for our New AGB Instructors, well there is an Instructor+ Plus course on 19th April at Tandridge Archers for those wanting the new skill set of sighted shooting, maintenance and 20 meter Instructing. This is a great bolt on and fantastic start for those wishing to consider starting their Coaching journey. Details and registration available on AGB website.

Possible Fundraiser March 2026:

It will take place in March & it’s called Marchers for archers, for Access Archery Fund.

People can set there own challenge e.g, 10,000 steps a day, 1,000 arrows or 10 miles a month as an example.

To sign up people will order their finishing medal, which we think will be around £15. They can then get sponsorship through a joint & individual Just giving page (hopefully).

Let you know full details as soon as they are released.

Set yourself a personal challenge this March while supporting your fellow archers with Marchers for Archers. Whether its counting arrows or going the distance, your efforts will help disabled archers by raising money for the Access Archery Fund.

You can pick your own challenge or use one of our suggestions below, it’s up to you. Set up a JustGiving page by following the step-by-step instructions attached to this email or download a sponsorship form.

Then head on over to our shop and order your finishers’ medal. Medals will be sent out in April, so you have all of March to complete your challenge and pay in any donations.

Your money will go to the Access Archery Fund, which awards grants to clubs and activity partners to support helping more disabled people get into archery.

Order your medal!

2026 Coaching and Course date:

10th Jan 2026

18th Jan AGB Instructor+ Plus Course, Visit AGB Website for details and registration

24th/25th Jan AGB Instructor Course, contact direct…Now Full

31st Jan

14th/15th Feb AGB Instructor Course. Down at Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham. Contact direct.

21st Feb
14th March

28th Feb/1st March AGB Disability Course Part 2, at Tandridge Archers. Details and registration via AGB website

28th/29th March AGB Instructor Course, contact direct

19th April AGB Instructor+ Plus Course, Visit AGB Website for details and registration

25th April
16th May

30th May
6th June moved 30th May

21st June AGB Instructor+ Plus Course, Visit AGB Website for details and registration

27th June
18th July
8th August
29th August
19th Sept
10th Oct
31st Oct
21st Nov
12th Dec
9th January 2027

Alex May Read (nee Wren)

Tandridge Archers, archer of the year 2025

Massive grab bag Giveaway.

Like, and share on Facebook. Double you chance by liking and sharing on Instagram as well, and you could win this fantastic collection of goodies. Lots of fun and useful stuff, so get liking.

New Year coaching dates:

11th Jan, 1st Feb, 22nd Feb, 15th March, 5th April, 26th April, 17th May, 14th June, 5th July, 26th July, 16th Aug, 6th Sept, 27th Sept, 18th Oct, 8th Nov, 29th Nov, 20th Dec. Pop them in your diaries.

Monday 27th January 2025

Yesterday I ran my first AGB Instructors course at Oxted Scout Hall, under the supervision of my tutor Trish Lovell. Great news for all those that took part, all passed with flying colour’s. And to add to that I also qualified as an AGB Coach Developer. So my journey continues.

Tuesday 29th October:

I now have my first Instructor course booked in with AGB. So, 25th and 26th January at the Oxted Scout Hall. I do have two space available, if you have an interest please make contact for more info. If not I will be running another later in the year. Or if you are a local business who requires a team trained up, please make contact.

Wednesday 23rd October:

New Year coaching dates:

Sunday 20th October:

Little visit to Amberley Open air Museum today with Holland. Great place and we had the chance to say hello to the Forest Knights who among a variety of things do Bowmaking weekends, if you fancy a weekend of fun go and build your own selfbow with your own handmade string. They also do Bushcraft, foraging and cooking. Sounds great fun. I have added their website to our useful links, so checkout what other fun things you can do. Don’t forget if you do go let them know I said “Hi”. Hopefully I may go and do a weekend myself next year, I did drop a massive hint when I got home.

Monday 16th September 2024:

Just completed part two of my “Coach Developer” journey, one more part and then I will be holding my first “Instructors Course” in January 2025. Over seen by my assessor Trish. Let you know the specific date as soon as its confirmed.

Wednesday 4th September:

So big news from the Paralympic games.

Team GB win Gold in the mixed pairs, I wasn’t there. But watched on TV care of Channel 4. Awesome well done to Jodie and Nathan.

Thank you “World Archery” for the perfect pictures.

Thursday 8th August 2024:

So back from Paris 2024 Olympics, what an incredible time. Two sessions of archery where I got to watch Bryony Pitman shoot against the Korean Lim, who went onto win the gold. All of Team GB archers who did an amazing job and was a pleasure to watch them, well done to Archery GB and the whole crew. Just to say the Koreans took all the gold medals across individual, team and mixed team events. Team GB archers all finished in the top 20. Bear in mind how many archers were there, that’s incredible, again well doe and onto to the next round of competitions. They have club, inter club, County, National, European, and the World championship circuit. And all the training involved to compete at this high level. Keep going we are all behind you.

That’s a Wrap: A few great graphic pictures via World Archery

Monday 29th July 2024:

You can watch all the action via Discovery+ they are doing a deal for the Olympics. You may even catch me in the audience a couple of times, never mind where’s wally or Waldo…Where’s “Weighty”?

Thursday 25th July 2024:

This is the Olympic Archery schedule. Both our Women’s and Men’s teams have qualified. And as they say…. we’re off and running.

Monday 22nd July 2024:

Check out some of the new pictures in the Gallery. The Olympics arrived early to Johnsdale, Oxted. Pictures care of Scout Explorer Archer Demi.

Monday 22nd July 2024:

Less than 7 days until off to Paris Olympics 2024. This should be great fun, Archery, with some Footy, Tennis and Athletics. Will keep you posted via the Facebook page.

Tuesday 9th July 2024:

Archery GB Neurodiverse Training Development Session was held last week at the PGA Training Academy, Belfry last week. Got together with like minded Coaches and AGB staff, along with Access Sport. To pull together a fantastic new programme on working with Neurodiverse archers. Hopefully will bring you updates on this as we get further along on our journey.

Big reminder Paris Olympics 2024 Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August, this year. We have a full compliment of Archers prepping to go. I have tickets for a couple of events, so I will post a few pictures and results as they happen.

Start Archery 2024, will be between 4th and 12th May.

Our main coaching day is on 11th, so bring a friend along and lets get them introduced to Archery.

We have Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers all getting involved here in East Surrey.

Coaching dates for this year 2024:

January 20th

February 10th

March 9th

April 27th

May 11th

June 22nd

July 6th

August 17th

September 28th

October 12th

November 9th

December 14th