Introduction to Hellingly Archers

We are a friendly archery club based near Hailsham, in the heart of East Sussex, established in 1981 we now also attract archers from the surrounding aeras of Eastbourne, Heathfield, Bexhill, Battle etc.

At Hellingly Archers we shoot Recurve, Compound, Longbow and Barebow, we participate in both target archery and field archery. During the summer months we shoot outside at the Boship Hotel, Hailsham with rounds on Sundays and practice on Wednesday evenings. In the winter we shoot indoors every sunday afternoon at Hailsham Community College, Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex.

The club also has it's own private field course, this is located in the Heathfield area, set in stunning sussex woodland. 12 targets at distances from 5 to 60 meters. We shoot here on the 1st and 3rd saturdays of every month.

Please see the maps page for details of where Hellingly Archers shoot.

Beginners

Every tried archery or always fancied having ago, we welcome newcomers and offer beginners courses to enable you to shoot safely. The next one will be April 19th, 26th May 3rd. Time will be 10 for 10.30am start, 3 two hour sessions. Cost £45 adults, £25 Juniors (£10 refunded if you join the club). You need to attend all three sessions. We supply all the kit that you will need.

Please note this course is now full, please contact us to book for the next one.

Contact

By phone: Graham Knight on 01435 868370 or Debbie Newton on 01323 832501

By Email ian@topgearsuperstore.com

Latest Club News & Diary

Field Shoot & Club BBQ, 18th July - field shoot at Rosewood 9.30am start, please come along if possible the more the better. This will be followed by a BBQ in the afternoon 2 o'clock ish, friends and family welcome, please bring along some food and drink contributions.

Club Pairs Competition, 19th july FITA 900, see the Noticeboard page for further details.

Friars Gate Open their field course to to other clubs, More info

Sussex Championship Dates three shoots all at Falmer near Brighton see the Noticeboard page for more details and links to entry forms.

Bayeux Bowmen 6th Annual lazy shoot, download a entry form here

2009 Indoor Championships, click here for more pictures

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