Reading Archers - UK

Page for the Reading Archers (UK) archery club. The club will post information on public events and beginner's courses here. Archers always seem to be thirsty.

The Reading Archers were founded in 1949 in Reading, Berkshire, England. During the interceding years the club has experienced many changes in fortune and has enjoyed some wonderful characters in the archers that have passed through its ranks. In the formative years the club shot on the centre ground of the old Greyhound racing track off the Norcot Road in Tilehurst. Official meetings were held at

the Lower Ship public house then in Duke Street, sadly it has since been demolished along with the dog track. Though not thought to be one of the founders but probably the most widely known of the early members was Don Stamp. Not only did Don shoot, he taught the art to others, had books published on the subject and became an international judge. In the mid 50’s the club moved to the grounds of the BBC at Caversham. It’s not clear how many of the members had cars back then but those who did were not allowed to take them into the BBC’s ground until they had been tested by BBC staff for emissions. Meetings then took place at the White Harte public house on the Oxford Road. Unfortunately, there are no pints pulled at the White Harte now as it is also closed and looks likely to be demolished. Reading archers moved to their current home at Crosfields School in south Reading in 1968. The field tops a hill with a spectacular view to the west. In recent years Reading Football club have built their Madejski stadium in the distance, and a more recent addition to the skyline is the wind turbine. These have proved to be very useful as a weather prediction tool. The archers will tell you that if you can’t see the stadium it’s raining and if you can see the stadium it will be raining shortly. The club stands as strong today as at any time in it’s past. There is a large group of active members, a new crop of novices and juniors beginning in the sport and a number of ‘social’ archers, who participate purely for the pleasure, fresh air and camaraderie to be gained from loosing a few arrows in good company.

21/03/2025

We still have plenty of spaces on this years beginners courses for anyone that is interested in learning the sport of archery

https://www.readingarchers.com

21/01/2025

Reading Archers now have our 2025 courses available for booking so please follow this link to join in

https://www.readingarchers.com

01/04/2024

The May beginners course is now full but we still have space available on our June course

20/11/2023

Reading Archers is pleased to announce their Archery Beginners Course dates for 2024.
An ideal Christmas present for those hard to buy for, (Christmas Vouchers Available upon request).
Book via the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/PTnYd2QA7y

19/03/2023

Reading Archers is pleased to confirm its 2023 Archery Beginners Course dates are:

Course 1:
3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th May 23 - Now Full

Course 2:
7th, 14th, 21st & 28th June 23 - Act Quick - Last few places remaining

Come and enjoy the evenings in the sunshine (finger crossed) learning the skills of archery. Each course is run by experienced volunteer coaches and archers, who will ensure that you get the most out of it.

Cost per head is £65.00 age restricted to 14 plus.

To book a place please follow the link below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAB9LxjJUOUFFR1dSVFk3NTBXUVZWNzRaOVBWNlhBRy4u

18/06/2022

A fair few photos from the Diana me Nick and Rob are in there somewhere

16/02/2022

Reading Archers is pleased to confirm its 2022 Archery Beginners Course dates.

Come and enjoy the evenings in the sunshine (finger crossed) learning the skills of archery. Each course is run by experienced coaches and archers, who will ensure that you get the most out of it.

Cost per head is £60.00 age restricted to 14 plus

To book a place please follow the link below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAB9LxjJUQVBMR0lUMkgyT1AzS1lIQ09FRDZZWkczTi4u

24/12/2021

05/07/2021

Tonight on Extra Time between 6pm and 7pm on River Radio there will be a short section on Reading Archers within the local sports club section.
It is a new start up local Digital Radio station who are based in the Thames Valley.
Please feel free to hear about how the club has done and its hopes for the future.
https://river.radio/radio-player

06/05/2021

Reading Archers is pleased to announce that it will be running 2 Beginners Archery courses this summer. However due to Covid 19 restrictions places are limited and are on a first come first served basis.

All sessions will be held at Crosfields School on a Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm till 8:30 pm approximately. Attendance at all session is necessary to complete the course.

All equipment is supplied for the sessions.

June Course Dates are 9th, 16th 23rd and 30th - Now fully booked

July Course Dates are 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th - Limited spaces available

A waiting list has also be established.

Cost is £50.00 per person

Should you wish to apply to join a course please visit are web page for more details :

http://www.readingarchers.co.uk/courses-2/

03/05/2021

Reading Archers are planning to run courses this June and July. The spaces are going incredibly quickly and we would like to thank everyone who is applying for your support. We plan to give you a great experience in a safe environment. If you are interesting in trying something new this summer why not get in touch.

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