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Outdoor archery in Cobham

Bluebell barn farm,
Copt Hall Road,
Cobham,
Gravesend,
Kent
DA13 9AU
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Archery at this venue

Equipment

We have bosses suitable for all bow types including compound, longbow and low poundage.

Archers should bring their own equipment with them. We do not have lockers to store your equipment on site.

Hours

Outdoor target archery takes place at the following times:

Winter season

1st October - 31st March: Saturdays only

Summer season

1st April - 30th September: Saturdays and Sundays
1st May - 31st August: Wednesdays and Thursdays, evenings only

Rules and etiquette

We shoot on a field on a working farm that is also our hosts' home. Please drive carefully on the local roads, and be respectful of neighbours. Ensure you close gates behind you. Be mindful of farm equipment and trip hazards, and look out for animals when moving around the premises.

All club rules and Archery GB rules of shooting must be followed.

Getting here

The postcode gets you to the general location. Look for the blue sign with a white sheep on it.

The local roads are narrow so ensure you are courteous to any locals and be aware that there may be horses on the roads around Cobham. Please drive and park carefully. Keep an eye out for animals and close gates behind you.

Facilities

Toilets

An accessible compostable toilet is available on site, please ask for directions for use. There is no running water or power on site, please equip yourself accordingly. Hand sanitising facilities are available.

Site key holders

Antony Kite, Alex Kent, Gordon Childs, Jason Byatt, Mike Brooks, Ruth Baker.

Wheelchair access

The field may be uneven when dry, and may be unsuitable for some wheelchairs in wet weather. For more information on the field please contact [email protected].

Gallery

A large green field on a sunny day. There's a small fence in the center of the picture, and the right side is lined with green trees. — The field at Bluebell Barn Farm

Straw bosses in the foreground and square bosses behind them, with large target faces. The field is green on a sunny morning. The edge of the field is lined with trees, and far in the distance there are pylons against the blue sky. — Bosses set up for outdoor archery in the field

Five bosses are lined up on the field, topped with union flags to indicate movement of wind. In the background there is a field with a few grazing sheep. — Flags reveal the wind direction

Archers are lined up with their bows raised, with the closest at full draw. Her jacket says 'Bowmen of Darenteford'. — Archers take aim from the shooting line

A safety sign is in the foreground, it says 'Stop, do not enter, archery in progress' and also has symbols below the writing. In the distance archers are approaching the bosses to collect their arrows. — Signs warn people when archery is in progress

The entrance to the farm is on a rural dirt road. From the North, the entrance is on your right through a large metal gate. There's a blue sign on the gate that says 'Bluebell Barn Farm', and on the other side of the entrance there are flowers and a letterbox. — Approach to the farm from the North

The entrance to the farm is on a rural dirt road. From the South, there's a blue sign on a post with a picture of a cartoonish sheep, and an arrow pointing left towards the entrance. — Approach to the farm from the South

Indoor archery in Northfleet

Northfleet School for Girls, Gate B,
Hall Road,
Northfleet,
Kent
DA11 8AQ
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Archery at this venue

Equipment

We have space for up to 9 straw bosses. These are suitable for all bow types including compound, longbow and low poundage.

Archers should bring their own equipment with them. We do not have lockers to store your equipment on site.

Rules and etiquette

The indoor Winter season runs from October until March, inclusive. Indoor archery is not available outside of the Winter season.

All club rules and Archery GB rules of shooting must be followed.

Please wear non-marking shoes in the sports hall.

Getting here

The school is on Hall Road in Northfleet, close to the A2 motorway. Sessions take place in the sports hall, in the Sports Center building.

Facilities and access

Accessible toilets

Unisex and accessible toilets are in the corridor outside the sports hall. Access is step-free.

Water station

A drinking fountain suitable for bottle refills is in the corridor near the toilets.

Wheelchair access

The school and Sports Centre are accessible to wheelchair users.

Gallery

Eight circular bosses made of straw are ready for shooting, with two small target faces on each boss. — Straw bosses lined up in the sports hall

Four bows are on stands, they're pictured at eye level and are set up with sights and long rods. The closest bow has a Stonic branded longrod. — Recurve bows behind the shooting line

The shooting line is in the foreground, and a large curtain backstop hangs behind the bosses at the end of the hall. The floor is light grey with colourful line markings. There are scoresheets beside the orange shooting line, and benches against the walls. — Indoor shooting with a curtain backstop

The ceiling is high, with long horizontal white lighting. — The sports hall is lit with overhead lights

Curved low red brick walls are on either side of the entrance. A black sign reads 'Welcome to Northfleet School for Girls.' Arrows point the same way for 'Student Reception, Car Park B, Sports Hall, and Sixth Form'. There is a bike shelter and a school building along the driveway. — Entry to the school is from Hall Road via Entrance B

Committee Members

Chairman: Peter Day; [email protected]
Secretary: Leanne Kite; [email protected]
Treasurer: Charlotte Kent; [email protected]
Records Officer: Antony Kite; [email protected]
Membership Secretary: Leanne Kite; [email protected]
Range Officer: Mike Brooks; [email protected]
Tournament Organiser: Antony Kite; [email protected]
Deputy Tournament Organiser: Dan Sims; [email protected]
Kent Archery League Representative: Antony Kite; [email protected]
Deputy Kent Archery League Representative: Alex Kent; [email protected]
Welfare Officer: Dan Sims; [email protected]
Deputy Welfare Officer: Leanne Kite; [email protected]
Training Officer: Alex Kent; [email protected]
Club Members Representative: Jason Byatt; [email protected]
Ordinary Committee Member: Gordon Childs; [email protected]
Ordinary Committee Member: Jason Byatt; [email protected]
Ordinary Committee Member: Chris Brown; [email protected]
Webmaster: Ruth Baker; [email protected]

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Complaints

As a member, participant or, guardian using Bowmen of Darenteford's services, if you are unhappy about a club member's behaviour - or the club itself - you should submit a complaint using our complaint form.

All complaints are taken seriously and will be dealt with thoroughly, fairly and, in a consistent manner.

If you have a complaint you should also read the Archery GB Disciplinary Policy.

Complaints Policy

Bowmen of Darenteford is affiliated to Archery GB, Kent Archery Association and Southern Counties Archery Society. The club and all its members agree to abide by the governing body's policies and procedures when their membership application is accepted by the committee.

Read our complaints policy.

Complaint Form

This form is required for the club to deal with complaints. Any complaints related to safeguarding will be referred to Archery GB's Lead Safeguarding Officer by our Welfare Officer(s).