- Written by: Steve Saxon
- Category: General
- Published: September 16, 2023
Yesterday saw the official opening of The Saxon Pavilion and The Simon Terry Range, Chorley Bowmen’s beautiful new facility.
We were delighted to have Lindsay Hoyle MP and our associate member, Paralympian John Stubbs MBE in attendance to cut the ribbon, unveil our commemorative plaque and throw open the range doors officially!
Sir Lindsay helped the club secure it’s current location nearly 25 years ago when our previous field was lost, so it was wonderful to have him back and show him how much it has changed since the days of a lumpy field with one lonely shipping container in a corner!
We are beyond grateful to Chorley Council, Alistair Morwood, Michael Forster and John Ambrose. Particular heartfelt thanks to Lindsey Blackstock, who worked so hard on this.
They all understood our vision and committed so much to this project.
To see archery get some backing and investment has been utterly refreshing. The council and its exec’s have seen and acknowledged how archery truly is a sport for all, unlike any other, to see them champion this sport is encouraging.
We look forward to growing as a club, supporting our membership, developing, teaching the community, young and old, in this beautiful purpose built facility.
Here’s to the next 25 years!
A final few acknowledgements must be made:
- Sport England for their belief and investment.
- Steve Wells Associates for design and planning, special thanks to Steve Wells and in particular Dean.
- Wade Group for construction, special thanks to Roy and Matt.
- Niamh Victoria for logo design
- Greg and Barbara Grogan for photos and constant support to the club and it’s committee.
Some fabulous local businesses who helped supply us with the finishing touches
- Steve Gill Joinery for target wall construction
- Archery World for supply of target wall foam
- Taylors Memorials for commemorative stone
- B. Livesey Ltd Funeral Director for commemorative plaque
- Quality Food Fayre for beautiful catering on the day.
The final thanks go to the committee of Chorley Bowmen. “It always seems impossible ’til its done.”
We did it guys, we did it!
Amanda Clark
Club Secretary
- Written by: Steve Saxon
- Category: Beginners
- Published: September 10, 2025
The course starting in October 2025 is now full.
The next courses are on the following dates.
- Wednesday 14th January 2026 to Wednesday 18th February 2026
- Monday 11th May 2026 to Monday 15th June 2026
.Sessions are from 7pm to 8:30pm.
The courses cost £70 for adults and £50 for Juniors (under 18, minimum age is 8 years old).
Please contact us for details using this contact form.
Please include the full names of everyone you are enquiring for and the ages of anyone who is under 18 years of age.
- Written by: Steve Saxon
- Category: Tournaments
- Published: May 24, 2025
The 12th Annual Joe Saxon Memorial Shoot will take place on 20th July 2025 and we are pleased to announce that it will be UK Record Status.
Rounds to be shot will be:
o NEW WESTERN (4 dozen @ 100y, 4 dozen @ 80y)*
o LONG WESTERN (4 dozen @ 80y, 4 dozen @ 60y)*
o WESTERN (4 dozen @ 60y, 4 dozen @ 50y)
o WESTERN 50 (4 dozen @ 50y, 4 dozen @ 40y)
o WESTERN 40 (4 dozen @ 40y, 4 dozen @ 30y)
o WESTERN 30 (4 dozen @ 30y, 4 dozen @ 20y)
*limited spaces
Please indicate on the entry for which round you want to enter.
Hot food (bacon/sausage/burgers) will be available to purchase throughout the
day, along with cold snacks (crisps/chocolates) and drinks (hot & cold).
Results are on Ianseo
- Written by: Steve Saxon
- Category: Tournaments
- Published: November 27, 2024
On Sunday 26th January 2025 Chorley Bowmen will be hosting our Second Inter-Club Double Team Frostbite.
- All scores will be club only – not on an individual basis
- Categories of: Team Recurve, Team Compound, Team Longbow, Team Barebow
- Teams will consist of any 3 archers from the same club
Entry fee: £13 (adult), £7 (under 21) – Includes breakfast bap & hot food dinner!
Results are be posted on Ianseo
Target List
Full details can be found on the Entry Form.
Download Entry Form
- Written by: Steve Saxon
- Category: Tournaments
- Published: August 18, 2024
The 11th Annual Joe Saxon Memorial Shoot will take place on 18th August 2024 and we are pleased to announce that it will be UK Record Status.
Provisional Results
Target List
Rounds to be shot will be:
o NEW WESTERN (4 dozen @ 100y, 4 dozen @ 80y)*
o LONG WESTERN (4 dozen @ 80y, 4 dozen @ 60y)*
o WESTERN (4 dozen @ 60y, 4 dozen @ 50y)
o WESTERN 50 (4 dozen @ 50y, 4 dozen @ 40y)
o WESTERN 40 (4 dozen @ 40y, 4 dozen @ 30y)
o WESTERN 30 (4 dozen @ 30y, 4 dozen @ 20y)
*limited spaces
Please indicate on the entry for which round you want to enter.
Hot food (bacon/sausage/burgers) will be available to purchase throughout the
day, along with cold snacks (crisps/chocolates) and drinks (hot & cold).
- Written by: Steve Saxon
- Category: Beginners
- Published: December 16, 2023
The next 6 weeks beginners course will start on 7th February 2024.
Sessions are on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm.
Please contact us for details using this contact form.
The courses cost £70 for adults and £50 for Juniors (under 18).
- Written by: Steve Saxon
- Category: General
- Published: October 27, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our club member Len Platten.
Len died on the afternoon of October 25th following a cancer diagnosis in 2021.
The club will feel his loss deeply. Many of us have shared some great times in his company, on the line and shooting in competitions all over the North West. He was a great character.
We send our condolences to all his family.
Rest easy Len. Loss indeed is our companion once more.
Amanda Clark
Secretary
- Written by: Steve Saxon
- Category: Tournaments
- Published: October 17, 2023
On Sunday 21st January 2024 Chorley Bowmen will be hosting an Inter-Club Double Team Frostbite.
Results
Target List
Download Target List
- All scores will be club only – not on an individual basis
- Categories of: Team Recurve, Team Compound, Team Longbow, Team Barebow
- Teams will consist of any 3 archers from the same club
Entry fee: £10 per archer, including breakfast bap & hot food dinner
Full details can be found on the Entry Form.
Download Entry Form
- Written by: Steve Saxon
- Category: Tournaments
- Published: October 17, 2023
CANCELLED
- Written by: Steve Saxon
- Category: Tournaments
- Published: September 4, 2023
The results for the Joe Saxon memorial shoot are available to view or Download. You can view the photographs in the Gallery.