On 26th September members of Abbey Bowmen gathered at their indoor barn venue to celebrate and wish John Farrant a Happy 90th Birthday.
He even brought along his bow to shoot after having some cake and a glass of shandy, as he still enjoys shooting his recurve bow as much as he can.
John is also the clubs longest standing member for almost 37 years (next February).
John must be one of if not the the oldest active archer in Essex and probably the UK!!
Joe Cordaro
p.s. If you know an archer who is older than John then let us know!
"Our Hon. President, Tom Hall was 93 last month.
Together with his late brother Jack, Tom was one of the founders of The Bowmen of Ardleigh in 1953. They were both also at the inaugural meeting of the Essex County Archery Association. Tom has been shooting regularly ever since and long may two so now he has a new knee!
Tom's always played an active role in helping to run Ardleigh and attends (except when he's away, holidaying, usually somewhere exotic) every committee meeting, where his advice is always welcome.
Long may he continue to do so!
Michael Bell
Bowmen of Ardleigh