About the club
A club built around the practice of archery
Thirsk Bowmen brings together people who shoot regularly and those curious to learn, with a focus on steady improvement and time spent on the line.
Sporting roots
Care, craft and the shooting line
Archery is a practice of small details: checking the string, waxing it with care, setting the bow and preparing arrows before each end. These habits keep equipment safe and make every session more deliberate. The club continues a long tradition of recreational archery across Yorkshire, where the sport has long been shared by neighbours who meet to shoot, compare notes and keep one another company.
How we shoot
Patience, safety and mutual encouragement
Shooting rewards quiet focus. Members work on a consistent stance, a steady draw and a calm release, and measure progress against their own previous sessions rather than against anyone else on the line. Safe line management comes first. Everyone checks the range, keeps arrows and bows under control, and follows the shooting order set for each session.
Encouragement matters as much as technique. Experienced archers share advice freely, newcomers are welcome to ask questions, and the club’s atmosphere stays friendly and unhurried. If you would like to know more, get in touch.