Established in 1988, Mayflower Archers has grown to be one of the largest archery clubs in Essex. We have access to our own outdoor shooting ground that is available seven days a week and a gymnasium and sports hall for winter shooting at Mayflower School. Our archers have the support of a qualified coaching team and many experienced archers that have shot at National and International levels.

The club was formed following a series of evening classes run by an existing keen archer and Coach, Mr Frank Flaherty. Since then the club has grown to be the largest in Essex with over 140 members. We have a thriving Junior section and we have seen both seniors and juniors represented in County, Regional, National and International teams.

 

We cater for all archers, both experienced and those that have never picked up a bow before, from the age of 10 upwards. Archery is a family sport and we are fortunate to have a number of family members within the club that makes for a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. 

The current Mayflower Committee is as follows:

Position	Name	Email
Chairman	Ian Pow	ian.pow@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
Vice Chairman	Robert Markham	robert.markham@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
Secretary	John Hurrell	john.hurrell@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
Treasurer	Julie Bishop	julie.bishop@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
Equipment Officer	Martin Blay	martin.blay@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
League Secretary and Records Officer	Martin Vidgeon-Hart	martin.vidgeon-hart@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
Captain	Nigel Norris	nigel.norris@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
Child Protection Officer	Wendie Stevens	wendie.stevens@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
Child Protection Officer	David Scorah	david.scorah@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
Junior Liaison Officer	Steve Fenton	steve.fenton@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
General Member	Alex Purser	alex.purser@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
Website Manager	Terry Lewis	terry.lewis@mayflowerarchers.co.uk

Other Club Contacts

Role	Name	Email
Junior Newsletter and other Junior Matters	Roger Glover	roger.glover@mayflowerarchers.co.uk
Beginners Courses	John Hurrell	john.hurrell@mayflowerarchers.co.uk

We run a beginners course each year in March, usually over three Saturday mornings at our indoor venue at Mayflower School. An outdoor beginners courses may be held and details will be posted in advance.

Archers who have had basic training in the past and have belonged to another club, are usually able to join without undergoing a further beginners course, simply complete the application at the foot of this page and tell us where you have gained your previous experience.

Our outdoor venue is at Barleylands farm in Billericay. We have access to our field, seven days a week with Club days being Wednesday evening, Saturday and Sunday. Our Junior Club meets Saturday afternoons between 2:00pm and 4:00pm under the guidance of our club coaches. During the warmer weather, you will generally find some members shooting at the field most evenings during the week.

 

Our indoor venue for October to March is at Mayflower School in Billericay. Club nights are Fridays from 7pm - 10pm.

Club membership fees are due annually from 1^st April, with discounts for members of a family as follows :

 

1 Adult	£50
2 Adults	£80
3 Adults	£120
1 Junior	£25
2 Juniors	£40
3 Juniors	£60
1 Adult  + 1 Junior	£70
1 Adults + 2 Juniors	£80
2 Adults + 1 Junior	£100
2 Adults + 2 Juniors	£120
2 Adults + 3 Juniors	£130

 

In addition, members have to pay fees to belong to our national and regional bodies and these are due annually on 1^st October. These are split between GNAS, our Regional body; Southern Counties Archery Society (SCAS) and our County body; Essex County Archery Association (ECAA);

 

GNAS	£35.00
SCAS	£1.50
ECAA	£3.00
	£39.50

 

 

                                               

Archers wishing to join the club must either have had shooting experience at another club, or will need to complete one of our beginners introductory courses. A membership application form will need to be completed and returned to the Membership Secretary.

 

Membership Application Form