- Cloth of Gold 2024 Events (3/8/2024)
21 April Open Shoot -Double pegged, twice round 20 x 3Ds. 28 April Introduction to Field Archery 30 June Bodnick Style Shoot – Double pegged, twice round 20 x 3Ds. 29 Sept Open Shoot -Double pegged, twice round 20 x 3Ds. 6 Oct Introduction to Field Archery More details and booking instructions on our ‘Calendar of Events’ Page
- Open Shoot Results – 1st October 2023 (10/25/2023)
Here are the results from the Cloth of Gold Open Shoot held on Sunday 1st October 2023
- Intro to Field Archery – 8th October (9/14/2023)
Advanced notice – Cloth of Gold is holding an Introduction to Field Archery on Sunday, 8th October 2023. If you know anyone who would like to have a go, please let them know. They must be an experienced archer affiliated with the EFAA, Archery GB or another archery association. All the information you need is below.
This is an open invitation to all Archers (target or otherwise) to participate in our field shoot.
We hold this day for those who do not normally participate in field archery, but we also welcome other experienced field archers from clubs other than NFAS.
There will be 20 x 3D targets, double pegged. The “A” pegs are shot first then the second round is shot from the “B” pegs. A full explanation of this and scoring will be given prior to the start.
The course is designed so that you have the opportunity for a tea break at regular intervals.
Please arrive by 09:30 am for registration and briefing prior to a 10 am sharp start, the finish will depend on how many attend, but you are free to leave whenever it is safe to do so.
Participants take part in groups of no more than 5 which includes one Cloth of Gold member.
There are many deep ponds in the wood, and we use these to make the shoot more challenging, but it does mean that there are steps and slopes to be navigated and is therefore not suitable for anyone with difficulty walking.
The cost for the day is £10, which includes tea/ coffee etc. (Juniors/Cubs £5)
We ask that anyone wishing to come lets us know in advance so we can manage refreshments and ensure we have enough provisions to meet demand.
No Broadheads or Bodkins.
Bring a packed lunch and wear sturdy shoes/boots.
To book a place, please email lawrancewiles@btinternet.com, or for further information, call our club chairman Lawrence Wiles on 07814014991
If a member of your club is organising a group, then you only need to advise them of your intention to attend.
We are located at Stable Wood, Red Lion Lane, Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire HP2 6EZ http://www.clothofgold.org/directions/
- Next Club Shoot – 1st October (9/14/2023)
The next Cloth of Gold Open Shoot will take place on Sunday 1st October. This will be a double pegged course with 20 3D targets, twice round for 40 pegs. Start time 10:00 am. There will be full catering on-site. Pre-book and pre-pay only – Entry Fee is £10.00. Booking details please email ShootBookings.CofG@gmail.com
- Club AGM – Sunday, 23 July (6/2/2023)
We will be holding our AGM in the woods on Sunday, 23 July 2023, at 1 pm. (You can still shoot before and after the meeting) All members, please attend if you can, these meetings usually only last about an hour. All new members are asked to attend.
Please send:
‘Apologies for Absence’.
Nominations for club officers.
Any proposals or points you wish to raise in ‘Any Other Business’.
to Rose Goss: rosegoss96@gmail.com
You can also vote for the person/s to receive the Odd Arrow Award. Recent recipients have been: 2022 Peter Morgan, 2021 Sandy Marwick, and 2020 Mick Maxen.
- Two-Day Beginners Course (5/26/2023)
We will be holding a two-day beginners course this summer, over one weekend, at a cost of £100 per person. For details, please contact Dave Humphrys: dave.humphrys@lineone.net.
- Introduction to Field Archery – Sunday 7th May (2/7/2023)
Advanced notice – Cloth of Gold is holding an Introduction to Field Archery on Sunday, 7th May 2023. If you know anyone who would like to have a go, please let them know. They must be an experienced archer affiliated with the EFAA, Archery GB or another archery association. All the information you need is below.
This is an open invitation to all Archers (target or otherwise) to participate in our field shoot.
We hold this day for those who do not normally participate in field archery, but we also welcome other experienced field archers from clubs other than NFAS.
There will be 20 x 3D targets, double pegged. The “A” pegs are shot first then the second round is shot from the “B” pegs. A full explanation of this and scoring will be given prior to the start.
The course is designed so that you have the opportunity for a tea break at regular intervals.
Please arrive by 09:30 am for registration and briefing prior to a 10 am sharp start, the finish will depend on how many attend, but you are free to leave whenever it is safe to do so.
Participants take part in groups of no more than 5 which includes one Cloth of Gold member.
There are many deep ponds in the wood, and we use these to make the shoot more challenging, but it does mean that there are steps and slopes to be navigated and is therefore not suitable for anyone with difficulty walking.
The cost for the day is £10, which includes tea/ coffee etc. (Juniors/Cubs £5)
We ask that anyone wishing to come lets us know in advance so we can manage refreshments and ensure we have enough provisions to meet demand.
No Broadheads or Bodkins.
Bring a packed lunch and wear sturdy shoes/boots.
To book a place, please email lawrancewiles@btinternet.com, or for further information, call our club chairman Lawrence Wiles on 07814014991
If a member of your club is organising a group, then you only need to advise them of your intention to attend.
We are located at Stable Wood, Red Lion Lane, Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire HP2 6EZ http://www.clothofgold.org/directions/
- Cloth of Gold Shoot Dates for 2023 (12/24/2022)
All the Cloth of Gold shoot dates for 2023 have been added to the Events Calendar.
The next Cloth of Gold Open Shoot will take place on Sunday 30 April. This will be a double pegged course with 20 3D targets, twice round for 40 pegs. Start time 10:00 am. There will be full catering on-site. Pre-book and pre-pay only – Entry Fee is £10.00 Adults & £5.00 Juniors. Too book please email ShootBookings.CofG@gmail.com
- Reduced Membership Fee until 31 January (11/1/2022)
New members wishing to join Cloth of Gold between 1 November and 31 January pay a reduced membership fee valid until 31 January, when they can renew at the standard membership rate for the following year. See the Membership page for full details.
- Open Shoot Results – 2nd October 2022 (10/13/2022)
Here are the results from the Cloth of Gold Open Shoot held on the 2nd October 2022.
- Introduction to Field Archery – Sun 16th Oct (9/16/2022)
Cloth of Gold is holding an Introduction to Field Archery on Sunday 16th of October 2022, if you know of anyone who would like to have a go, they must be an experienced archer with affiliation to the EFAA, GANS or another archer association. All the information you need is below.
An open invitation to all Archers (target or otherwise) to take part in our field shoot.
We are holding this day for those who do not normally take part in field archery, but we also welcome other experienced field archers from clubs other than NFAS.
There will 20 x 3D targets, double pegged. The “A” pegs are shot first then the second round is shot from the “B” pegs. A full explanation of this and scoring will be given prior to the start.
The course is designed so that you have the opportunity for a tea break at regular intervals.
Please arrive by 09:30am for registration and briefing prior to a 10 am sharp start, the finish will depend on how many attend but you are free to leave whenever it is safe to do so.
Participants take part in groups of no more than 5 which includes one Cloth of Gold member.
There are many deep ponds in the wood and we use these to make the shoot more challenging but it does mean that there are steps and slopes to be navigated and is therefore not suitable for anyone who has difficulty walking.
The cost for the day is £10 which includes tea/ coffee etc. (Juniors/Cubs £5)
We ask that anyone wishing to come lets us know in advance so we can manage refreshments and estimate club members needed.
No Broadheads or Bodkins.
Bring some lunch and sturdy shoes/boots.
To book a place please email lawrancewiles@btinternet.com or for further information call our club chairman Lawrence Wiles on 07814014991
If a member of your club is organising a group then you only need to advise them of your intention to attend.
We are located at Stable Wood, Red Lion Lane, Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire HP2 6EZ http://www.clothofgold.org/directions/
- Course and Practice Butts Closure – 20th Sept to 2nd Oct (9/16/2022)
The course and the practice butts at Cloth of Gold will be shut from 20th September to 2 October, this is so that a new course can be relayed for the open shoot on the 2nd October. Sorry for any inconvenience but you will have a new course to shoot afterwards.
- 17th July Open Shoot Results (7/31/2022)
Here are the results from the Cloth of Gold Open Shoot held on the 17th July 2022.
- Next Open Shoot – 17 July (7/5/2022)
The next Cloth of Gold Open Shoot will take place on Sunday 17th July. This will be a double pegged course with 20 3D targets, twice round for 40 pegs. Start time 10:00 am. There will be full catering on-site. Pre-book and pre-pay only – Entry Fee is £10.00. Booking details please email ShootBookings.CofG@gmail.com
- 8th May Open Shoot Results (6/12/2022)
Here are the results from the Cloth of Gold Open Shoot held on the 8th May 2022.
- Archery Sale (4/26/2022)
At our open shoot on 8th May, we will have a table with archery items for sale. So if you have any archery items you wish to sell you are welcome to bring them along on the day.
- Course & practice butts closed for two weeks (4/26/2022)
The course and the practice butts at Cloth of Gold will be shut on Monday 25th April 2022 for two weeks, this is so that a new course can be relayed for the open shoot on the 8th May, there is a lot of work to be done if it gets finished before the two weeks are up we will let you know, sorry for any inconvenience but you will have a new course to shoot afterwards.
- Introduction to Field Archery (4/26/2022)
Cloth of Gold is holding an Introduction to Field Archery on Sunday 22nd of May 2022, if you know of anyone who would like to have a go, they must be an experienced archer with affiliation to the EFAA, GANS or another archer association. All the information you need is below.
An open invitation to all Archers (target or otherwise) to take part in our field shoot.
We are holding this day for those who do not normally take part in field archery, but we also welcome other experienced field archers from clubs other than NFAS.
There will 20 x 3D targets, double pegged. The “A” pegs are shot first then the second round is shot from the “B” pegs. A full explanation of this and scoring will be given prior to the start.
The course is designed so that you have the opportunity for a tea break at regular intervals.
The start time is 10 am sharp, the finish will depend on how many attend but you are free to leave whenever it is safe to do so.
Participants take part in groups of no more than 5 which includes one Cloth of Gold member.
There are many deep ponds in the wood and we use these to make the shoot more challenging but it does mean that there are steps and slopes to be navigated and is therefore not suitable for anyone who has difficulty walking.
The cost for the day is £10 which includes tea/ coffee etc. (Juniors/Cubs £5)
We ask that anyone wishing to come lets us know in advance so we can manage refreshments and estimate club members needed.
No Broadheads or Bodkins.
Bring some lunch and sturdy shoes/boots.
To book a place please email lawrancewiles@btinternet.com or for further information call our club chairman Lawrence Wiles on 07814014991
If a member of your club is organising a group then you only need to advise them of your intention to attend.
We are located at Stable Wood, Red Lion Lane, Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire HP2 6EZ http://www.clothofgold.org/directions/
- Next Open Shoot (3/21/2022)
The next Cloth of Gold Open Shoot will take place on Sunday 8th May. This will be a double pegged course with 20 3D targets, twice round for 40 pegs. Start time 10:00 am. There will be full catering on-site. Pre-book and pre-pay only – Entry Fee is £10.00. Booking details please email ShootBookings.CofG@gmail.com
- New Website (3/20/2022)
The new Cloth of Gold website is now live. Older news posts and photo galleries from the old website will be gradually transferred across to the new site.
- Directions to the new wood (1/10/2011)
A map showing the location of the new wood can now be found in the club section of the website under ‘How To Find Us‘.
You can also get directions on how to get there too so take a look! - Pictures needed for the gallery (12/7/2010)
The gallery section of the new website is looking a little bare. In fact, at the time of writing this there aren’t any pictures in it at all! So, lets start filling it up!
Email steve at: steve.leech1@ntlworld.com with your archery pics and we’ll get them on the site. Oh and don’t forget to include your name and captions for your photos. - We have a new home (12/6/2010)
The committee has just received a draft contract for the use of stable wood, on the Great Gaddesdon Estate, This is one of the woods used for the last national championships at Hemmel Hempstead. The contract will be three years (to be reassessed after one) and we will take possession from January 1st 2011, it is a superb wood, of about 15 acres, and very dynamic. We will have permission to erect our all weather shelter and we will also be renting dry storage in the nearby farm buildings. The site is close to motorways, and requires only about 1 1/2 miles of country lanes. Obviously it’s position will be easier to reach for some members than others, but it’s worth the travel.
2021-08-13