The annual Joint Shoot is a great inter-Livery event which allows a little bit of historical rivalry and competition. Normally the competition takes place in the moat at the Tower of London but due to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and alternative venue had to be found. We were very lucky to be hosted this year by the London Archer's on their training location at Perk's Field in the grounds of Kensington Palace.
Team Fletcher duly arrived for the competition in fighting spirit and got stuck straight in following introductions and welcome from The Master of the Bowyers, David Laxton. Both teams had the opportunity to warm up with the beginners equipment if we wished, or to tackle a longbow straightaway. After about 30-40 minutes, it was time for the match. All those taking part were to shoot 6 arrows with a longbow at a target some 15 metres or so away, and these would be scored by The London Archers. The top 7 scores from each team would count towards the total, but the result remains unknown until the 2nd November when all be revealed at the Dinner at The Royal Fusiliers Mess at the Tower of London.
Well done #TeamFletcher - a great evening and we look forward to hearing the results on the 2nd of November.