Welcome to the Bowmen of Wadebridge website. We are a small but friendly target archery club based just outside Wadebridge, North Cornwall. Shooting a variety of Recurve, Compound, Longbow and Barebow (sorry, no crossbows!) we welcome guest archers and beginners alike to join us on our picturesque outdoor range throughout the year or indoors through the winter months.

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Bowmen of Wadebridge3 days ago
Our next beginners course will start on Monday 9th October at the Royal Cornwall Showground at 6pm. Please click the link below to register.
https://www.bowmenofwadebridge.club/event/october-23-beginners-course/?instance_id=150
Bowmen of Wadebridge
Bowmen of Wadebridge1 week ago
Congratulations to the DCAS County Team in their win at the GWAS Intercounties yesterday. A great effort by everyone in particularly challenging conditions. We're extremely proud that our members made up nearly a quarter of the squad and everyone was part of the winning team in their category as well as the overall winners! Well done Chloe Scott, Sarah Petley, Andrew Scott, Dan Soroko, Nicholas Hicks & Rob Williams
Bowmen of Wadebridge
Bowmen of Wadebridge1 week ago
Trick shot Friday! Richard's brand new longbow arrow scored a direct hit on the target wheel, then Simon hit the rope under the target, which flipped right over the boss!
Bowmen of Wadebridge
Bowmen of Wadebridge2 weeks ago
Good luck to Chloe Scott, shooting at the Junior Masters today 💪🏹🎯😁
Bowmen of Wadebridge
Bowmen of Wadebridge2 weeks ago
Well done Saffron Knowles Archer for placing third at the Junior Masters yesterday!
Bowmen of Wadebridge
Bowmen of Wadebridge2 weeks ago
A great result for DCAS Juniors today with all BOW members coming away with medals! Congratulations everyone.

Autumn Have-a-Go

On Saturday 2nd September we ran our second have-a-go this year, the first taking place prior to the summer beginners’ programme.

That first have-a-go a slightly delayed AGB initiative – Start Archery Week, something the club has participated in during previous years. As has…

Winter Postal Leagues

We shoot two different rounds over winter, which are entered into postal leagues against other clubs around the region (DCAS league) and country (Selby League).

Indoors we shoot the Portsmouth round, which is 5 dozen arrows on a 60cm target face at 20yds….

Shoot What You Like Knockout Tournament

Since we came back from lockdown and have been lucky enough to shoot again, it has been fantastic to see so many of our members taking advantage of the booking slots available and shooting at different…

Trick shot Friday! Richard's brand new longbow arrow scored a direct hit on the target wheel, then Simon hit the rope under the target, which flipped right over the boss!
Trick shot Friday! Richard's brand new longbow arrow scored a direct hit on the target wheel, then Simon hit the rope under the target, which flipped right over the boss!
Trick shot Friday! Richard's brand new longbow arrow scored a direct hit on the target wheel, then Simon hit the rope under the target, which flipped right over the boss!
1 week ago
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Have you ever fancied yourself as the next Katniss or Hawkeye? Or maybe Merida, Legolas or Robin Hood have given you an appetite for picking up a bow? Whatever your inspiration, come and try archery with the Bowmen of Wadebridge at our taster day on Saturday 3rd June at the Colquite Estate near St. Mabyn from 10am - 4pm.

Our qualified coaches and experienced members will be on hand to show you the basics and get you shooting safely. All equipment is provided and there will be refreshments available throughout the day.
Have you ever fancied yourself as the next Katniss or Hawkeye? Or maybe Merida, Legolas or Robin Hood have given you an appetite for picking up a bow? Whatever your inspiration, come and try archery with the Bowmen of Wadebridge at our taster day on Saturday 3rd June at the Colquite Estate near St. Mabyn from 10am - 4pm. Our qualified coaches and experienced members will be on hand to show you the basics and get you shooting safely. All equipment is provided and there will be refreshments available throughout the day.
1 month ago
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Our new shirts look amazing! Thanks to @hicksy.308 for his work in designing them and our new logo with #lionhartarcheryshirts
Our new shirts look amazing! Thanks to @hicksy.308 for his work in designing them and our new logo with #lionhartarcheryshirts
Our new shirts look amazing! Thanks to @hicksy.308 for his work in designing them and our new logo with #lionhartarcheryshirts
Our new shirts look amazing! Thanks to @hicksy.308 for his work in designing them and our new logo with #lionhartarcheryshirts
6 months ago
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Our End of Indoor Season Shoot was a great, fun evening, which also saw the launch of our new club shirts and logo (watch out for the updates). Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out and congratulations to all the winners:
Women's Recurve - Elaine Jones
Mens Recurve - Andy Wilton
Mens Compound - Andrew Scott
Mens Longbow - Bob Arnold 
Junior Womens Recurve - Heidi Young
Junior Womens Compound - Chloe Scott
Junior Women's Longbow - Maisy Arnold
Handicap Trophy - Maisy Arnold
Our End of Indoor Season Shoot was a great, fun evening, which also saw the launch of our new club shirts and logo (watch out for the updates). Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out and congratulations to all the winners:
Women's Recurve - Elaine Jones
Mens Recurve - Andy Wilton
Mens Compound - Andrew Scott
Mens Longbow - Bob Arnold 
Junior Womens Recurve - Heidi Young
Junior Womens Compound - Chloe Scott
Junior Women's Longbow - Maisy Arnold
Handicap Trophy - Maisy Arnold
Our End of Indoor Season Shoot was a great, fun evening, which also saw the launch of our new club shirts and logo (watch out for the updates). Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out and congratulations to all the winners:
Women's Recurve - Elaine Jones
Mens Recurve - Andy Wilton
Mens Compound - Andrew Scott
Mens Longbow - Bob Arnold 
Junior Womens Recurve - Heidi Young
Junior Womens Compound - Chloe Scott
Junior Women's Longbow - Maisy Arnold
Handicap Trophy - Maisy Arnold
Our End of Indoor Season Shoot was a great, fun evening, which also saw the launch of our new club shirts and logo (watch out for the updates). Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out and congratulations to all the winners:
Women's Recurve - Elaine Jones
Mens Recurve - Andy Wilton
Mens Compound - Andrew Scott
Mens Longbow - Bob Arnold 
Junior Womens Recurve - Heidi Young
Junior Womens Compound - Chloe Scott
Junior Women's Longbow - Maisy Arnold
Handicap Trophy - Maisy Arnold
Our End of Indoor Season Shoot was a great, fun evening, which also saw the launch of our new club shirts and logo (watch out for the updates). Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out and congratulations to all the winners:
Women's Recurve - Elaine Jones
Mens Recurve - Andy Wilton
Mens Compound - Andrew Scott
Mens Longbow - Bob Arnold 
Junior Womens Recurve - Heidi Young
Junior Womens Compound - Chloe Scott
Junior Women's Longbow - Maisy Arnold
Handicap Trophy - Maisy Arnold
Our End of Indoor Season Shoot was a great, fun evening, which also saw the launch of our new club shirts and logo (watch out for the updates). Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out and congratulations to all the winners: Women's Recurve - Elaine Jones Mens Recurve - Andy Wilton Mens Compound - Andrew Scott Mens Longbow - Bob Arnold Junior Womens Recurve - Heidi Young Junior Womens Compound - Chloe Scott Junior Women's Longbow - Maisy Arnold Handicap Trophy - Maisy Arnold
6 months ago
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Exciting times! Watch this space for the grand unveiling later on. #lionhartarcheryshirts
Exciting times! Watch this space for the grand unveiling later on. #lionhartarcheryshirts
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Congratulations to everyone shooting at DCAS Indoor Champs. 
1st for Nick in recurve men
1st for Andrew in compound men
3rd for Dan in compound men
1st for Saffron in junior girl recurve under 15
2nd for Heidi in junior girl recurve under 15
2nd for Chloe in compound women.
Nick and Saffron won the recurve mixed pairs
Andrew and Chloe won the compound mixed pairs
Andrew, Dan and Chloe won the compound team.
Well done to Lee who was judging.
Congratulations to everyone shooting at DCAS Indoor Champs. 
1st for Nick in recurve men
1st for Andrew in compound men
3rd for Dan in compound men
1st for Saffron in junior girl recurve under 15
2nd for Heidi in junior girl recurve under 15
2nd for Chloe in compound women.
Nick and Saffron won the recurve mixed pairs
Andrew and Chloe won the compound mixed pairs
Andrew, Dan and Chloe won the compound team.
Well done to Lee who was judging.
Congratulations to everyone shooting at DCAS Indoor Champs. 
1st for Nick in recurve men
1st for Andrew in compound men
3rd for Dan in compound men
1st for Saffron in junior girl recurve under 15
2nd for Heidi in junior girl recurve under 15
2nd for Chloe in compound women.
Nick and Saffron won the recurve mixed pairs
Andrew and Chloe won the compound mixed pairs
Andrew, Dan and Chloe won the compound team.
Well done to Lee who was judging.
Congratulations to everyone shooting at DCAS Indoor Champs. 
1st for Nick in recurve men
1st for Andrew in compound men
3rd for Dan in compound men
1st for Saffron in junior girl recurve under 15
2nd for Heidi in junior girl recurve under 15
2nd for Chloe in compound women.
Nick and Saffron won the recurve mixed pairs
Andrew and Chloe won the compound mixed pairs
Andrew, Dan and Chloe won the compound team.
Well done to Lee who was judging.
Congratulations to everyone shooting at DCAS Indoor Champs. 1st for Nick in recurve men 1st for Andrew in compound men 3rd for Dan in compound men 1st for Saffron in junior girl recurve under 15 2nd for Heidi in junior girl recurve under 15 2nd for Chloe in compound women. Nick and Saffron won the recurve mixed pairs Andrew and Chloe won the compound mixed pairs Andrew, Dan and Chloe won the compound team. Well done to Lee who was judging.
7 months ago
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We've had great fun this week shooting at snowmen and dusting off some classic archery gear. Merry Christmas from the Bowmen of Wadebridge
We've had great fun this week shooting at snowmen and dusting off some classic archery gear. Merry Christmas from the Bowmen of Wadebridge
We've had great fun this week shooting at snowmen and dusting off some classic archery gear. Merry Christmas from the Bowmen of Wadebridge
We've had great fun this week shooting at snowmen and dusting off some classic archery gear. Merry Christmas from the Bowmen of Wadebridge
We've had great fun this week shooting at snowmen and dusting off some classic archery gear. Merry Christmas from the Bowmen of Wadebridge
We've had great fun this week shooting at snowmen and dusting off some classic archery gear. Merry Christmas from the Bowmen of Wadebridge
9 months ago
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A great night of indoor shooting this evening
A great night of indoor shooting this evening
11 months ago
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A few photos from our end of season shoot today. Well done to everyone who took part.
A few photos from our end of season shoot today. Well done to everyone who took part.
A few photos from our end of season shoot today. Well done to everyone who took part.
A few photos from our end of season shoot today. Well done to everyone who took part.
A few photos from our end of season shoot today. Well done to everyone who took part.
A few photos from our end of season shoot today. Well done to everyone who took part.
A few photos from our end of season shoot today. Well done to everyone who took part.
A few photos from our end of season shoot today. Well done to everyone who took part.
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Upcoming Events

Oct
9
Mon
6:30 pm October ’23 Beginners Course @ Royal Cornwall Showground
October ’23 Beginners Course @ Royal Cornwall Showground
Oct 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
October '23 Beginners Course @ Royal Cornwall Showground
The Bowmen of Wadebridge will be holding a 3 week beginners course at their indoor range at the Royal Cornwall Showground commencing Monday 9th October at 6pm. The course is open to Adults and juniors[...]
Oct
16
Mon
6:30 pm October ’23 Beginners Course @ Royal Cornwall Showground
October ’23 Beginners Course @ Royal Cornwall Showground
Oct 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
October '23 Beginners Course @ Royal Cornwall Showground
The Bowmen of Wadebridge will be holding a 3 week beginners course at their indoor range at the Royal Cornwall Showground commencing Monday 9th October at 6pm. The course is open to Adults and juniors[...]
Oct
23
Mon
6:30 pm October ’23 Beginners Course @ Royal Cornwall Showground
October ’23 Beginners Course @ Royal Cornwall Showground
Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
October '23 Beginners Course @ Royal Cornwall Showground
The Bowmen of Wadebridge will be holding a 3 week beginners course at their indoor range at the Royal Cornwall Showground commencing Monday 9th October at 6pm. The course is open to Adults and juniors[...]

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