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Obituary

Not many of you will know, or will have ever heard of a great person called Bert Shorten, and I apologise if , for the majority of you, this obituary does not mean anything, but I know some of the long standing members of DCAS will remember Bert.

Some of you, however, will know the name of Gary Maben from his recent membership of our County Squad. Bert was Gary’s Grandfather and his mentor for many years from the day that Gary took up archery as a small Junior until recently.

Gary has given me his permission to say with great sadness that Bert passed away last night, 13^th August, 2008 aged 87.

 Bert Shorten, took his duties as a Coach seriously, and many of us older archers had the benefit of his wise words.  He ran a Junior Club in Plympton, Woodford Juniors for many years, and it was through Woodford Juniors that Mike Byrnes and I first came across Gary and his Grandfather. They came up to Gleason,s factory sports field, our original club venue, and subsequently joined our club. Bert accompanied Gary to many tournaments over the years making sure that all his kit was in order, and encouraging him when he needed it.

 Bert became a non-shooting member of Bowmen of the Tors, and was always willing to help and give advice when asked for it.

 I am sure that those of you who know Gary and Sandra, along with Mike and I will wish to extend our deepest sympathy to them and their family.

Margaret Byrnes – Sec. of Bowmen of the Tors  and DCAS Hon.Treasurer

DCAS Archer Estelle selected to shoot at the Euronations

Barnstaple Archers Estelle Edwick has recently been selected to represent England at the Euronations.  England did very well as the report from Estelle says....

Our trophy/medal haul on Saturday: Individual Ladies Compound Trophy, 3
silver and 1 bronze medal as well as the Ladies Recurve Team; Gents Recurve
Team; Combined Recurve Team; Ladies Compound Team and the Overall Team
Trophy.

On Sunday there were three gold medals in the ranking round with 3 silver
and 1 bronze medal in the Head 2 Head element.

I was 3rd in the ranking round and 2nd in the head to head so I personally
came away with 3 gold team medals and an individual silver medal - not bad
for my England debut!

The event was held in Antrim, Northern Ireland and the weather was wet and
windy both days. I have attached a team photo of the combined recurve team
receiving our medals/trophy from Lynne Evans and of me receiving my silver
following the head to head.

The recurve team was Vikki Gallop, Caroline Owen, Estelle Edwick, Philippa
Lowe, Nicholas Manning, Rob Hallworth, Lee Williams and Richard Wilkins.
 

DCAS Juniors win the GWAS Intercounties

DCAS Juniors were again successful in winning the GWAS Intercounties at Burnham.  See County Team page for a photo.  Antony, Catherine and James also won the Regional Club Recurve Team.

DCAS Juniors also win the National County Team at Lilleshall

The team included Joshua Slade, Catherine Harwood, Michael Bryan-Harris and Antony Wood (Not Pictured)

Page last updated 23rd August 2008