It is with a heavy heart that I write to tell you of the passing of Chris Gill on 3rd February. Chris and his father Richard helped found Cramlington Archers – the straw boss was donated by him and allowed us to run our early beginners courses. I knew Chris from his earliest days as…
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DNAA Junior Stars – Eleanor Thornton
A fantastic news article about DNAA’s own Eleanor Thornton – one of the wonderful junior stars in the County 🏹 Sunderland Echo Article
DNAA grab some chunky bling at Kendal Westerns
Half a dozen longbow gentlemen and ladies of DNAA, travelled to Kendal Bowmen on Sunday 19th to shoot a Western round. Congratulations to Chris and Helen on their place and highest number of hits. And to Trevor and Paul for their win and highest number of hits. The archers recieved a warm friendly welcome from…
First Aid
On 4th and 11th March 21 archers, mostly coaches, undertook an Emergency First Aid course organised by our County Coach Organiser. When the rules and safety measures are followed archery is a very safe sport but you can never tell when someone needs emergency assistance. Some of the skills practiced were CPR, cuts, breaks, shock…
Ian Telfer – Heugh Bowmen
Sad news from Heugh Bowmen It is with sadness I inform you our Club President Mr Ian Telfer at the age of 85 has sadly passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon. Having gave some 45 years as an Archer and Committee Member (41 of which was the Club Treasurer) I thought I should…
Congratulations to New County Session Coaches!
The County Coach Officer would like to send his congratulations to the county’s new Session Coaches. Over the weekend 7th-8th January four DNAA coach candidates were joined by five other candidates from around the country for assessment of their coach training course. The candidates were put through their paces to demonstrate their coaching skills to…
2022 NCAS Junior Intercounties – Results
This weekend DNAA was represented at the NCAS Junior Intercounties by Eleanor Thornton, Yazmin Crow and Felicity Goldsmith. Eleanor achieved 2nd place (recurve girls under 14), Yazmin 3rd place (barebow girls under 12) and Felicity 1st place (barebow girls under 14) Huge congratulations to all three – thanks for representing your County and doing us…
2022 NCAS Intercounties – Results
Huge Congratulations to DNAA’s Senior Team representing their county at NCAS Intercounties today in Lancashire. Gents Compound Team – Winners! 🥇 Ladies Compound Team – 2nd place! 🥈 Compound Team – Winners! 🥇 Congratulations to Kevin Duncanson & Dillon Crow, Pam Duncanson & Jessie James. Thanks to all who competed for their fantastic representation of…
Fred the Service Dog
Sad news from Ken Hargreaves – Fred the Service Dog was very well known in the County. It’s with the saddest of hearts that I find myself writing this with tears in my eyes, as my very best friend, Fred the dog, has passed away in my arms….. he was the very best of me,…
Please Read – postponed coaching sessions
From Ian Norwood, County Coaching Organiser It is with much regret that I must inform you that in light of the Government’s announcement today regarding the Covid-19 virus outbreak that I have to postpone the Intro to Field Archery Workshop (planned for the 21st March) and the Junior Development Session (planned for the 28th March)…