Don’t be fooled by that sky, the wind was tricky and even cold at times. But the hardy DNAA clout enthusiasts were not deterred and it was Helen Horsley from Riverside Archers who rose to the top, winning the trophy for ladies longbow on Sunday! Lady Paramount and Lord Patron duties were carried out with style by our very own Mary and Connor Rathbone over both days.
If you have pics and / or celebrations to share please let us know!
Please note the next County meeting is rescheduled to Monday 16th September
From Tony George:I’ve been inundated with questions about floral tributes for Helen, however I know Helen hoped that she could leave a legacy after her death. As a result Helen’s chosen charity is hounds for heroes. One word and dot com. The choice is yours but on the day of Helen’s funeral there will be no collection and I leave the decision to support this, to you alone. Thank you. Tony George.
From Tony George:
The final details are in place for Helen and the funeral will take place on Tuesday September 10th at 1-30pm and will be at Whitley Bay
Crematorium. This overlooks St Mary’s Island.
If you would like to come then please be bright and normal and just the way you are.
Click here for the results of the Newburn Archers 30th Open Tournament
We are very sorry to hear that Helen George passed away yesterday in the Palliative Care Unit of North Tyneside Hospital. No further details are available at present but will be provided by Tony once these are arranged.
Our thoughts are with Tony and her family, Helen was known well throughout the region and beyond and will be missed by a great many people.
From County Chairman Dave Harrison
On a glorious bank holiday weekend six avid DNAA clout archers invaded Cheshire for the Neston Tri-Clout and grabbed some serious bling!
Saturday was two-way imperial – Mary Rathbone (Killingworth) took silver for ladies barebow and Helen Horsley (Riverside) took bronze for ladies longbow.
Sunday was one-way imperial – Mary was 3rd ladies barebow visitor. Helen took 1st for ladies longbow visitor (also her gold tassel) with Elaine Jobson and Diane Jobson (Morpeth Archers) 2nd and 3rd with the same score. Sunday was also the EAF Champs – Helen took gold and Elaine bronze.
Monday was metric joy – Len Rathbone (Killingworth) took gents compound bronze and the supreme veteran award. Helen took a beautiful supreme veteran award for ladies longbow. Elaine took ladies longbow silver, her gold tassel and a new county record. #DNAAclout #winners 🏹🏹
Full results for the NCAS Fita Stars shoot are here
Click here for the results of the 2019 County Longbow Champs
