Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
Outdoor Activities => Other => Topic started by: Dowser on November 15, 2010
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I spoke to Katy today from the Mourne Archery Centre (http://www.themournearcherycentre.co.uk/Home.aspx) to find out about organising a group session for all those NI-Wilders who fancy having a crack at a bit of Archery.
The Mourne Archery Centre is a family run business and welcome groups of 2-30 and will provide all the equipment and tuition. It's a relatively cheap day out, costing £5 per hour and I reckon two hours would be plenty to get us started.
They are open Sundays from 2-6pm and I think a Sunday would be the best day to go down as most peeps are free on a Sunday, with only the most unfortunate having to work :'(
If you interested in having a go and possibly meeting for a bite to eat, and a quick pint after, around Newcastle, then throw up a reply post and register your interest. If we are going to do this I think we should aim for (No pun intended) either Sunday 21st or 28th of November; or Sunday 12th December.
Be warned, archery is very addictive. If you have one to many hobbies already then maybe this is not for you ;)
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The Band of Merry Men (and Women) so far, for the 28th November...
Dowser + Sharon
Red Leader + 1
Chuck + 1
MG1 + 1
Suspect Monkey + Kat
Shamara
Matthewrblack
Landyliam + 2
Fourman + 2
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In!
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sounds good
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in x 2
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I think it's safe to say you can count me and Kat in for this one :)
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How does Sunday the 28th November suit everyone? The 28th gives us a bit of time to get things organised (not that this one needs much organising, we just turn up... Sober!!!). The 12th of December, that I suggested, is the day after our Christmas Rampage in Belfast, which might not be the greatest of ideas ::)
The earlier we do it, the more time you'll have to ask Santa for an Archery set ;)
Last minute requests really upset the Elves!!!
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Count me in!! With possibly another..
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Katy from the Mourne Archery Centre has advised me that the cost is only £5 per session and not £5 per hour, like I had said in my original post, so this is great value for money.
Katy also recommended the "Maghera Inn", which is just on the next corner to the Archery Centre, so it looks like we have a venue for a bite to eat and a pint afterwards, for those who want to stick around.
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I can do the 21st, but what about the 5th December the day after our xmas camp as everyone will be down that area already?
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I can do the 21st, but what about the 5th December the day after our xmas camp as everyone will be down that area already?
The 21st doesn't give us a lot of time to get organised and from past experience most people will be ready for an afternoon on the sofa, watching the Grand Prix, recovering from a night in the hills on the 5th.
I think Archery is something you would want to be doing fresh and relaxed 8)
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sounds good fun i could be up for this if the date suits me closer the time.
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28th November would suit both me and Kat best.
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sorry then cant make it as its my brother-in-laws 40th birthday
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sorry then cant make it as its my brother-in-laws 40th birthday
Shame... It's gonna be a great day out.
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I hope to be there too (do we have to wear tights!!!) + a kid or two (for archery - not the drinking)
Maghera Inn does great food ( http://www.themagherainn.com/dining-1/sunday-menu ) but i'd be as happy at KFC or Top Of The Town in Newcastle
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I hope to be there too (do we have to wear tights!!!) + a kid or two (for archery - not the drinking)
Maghera Inn does great food ( http://www.themagherainn.com/dining-1/sunday-menu ) but i'd be as happy at KFC or Top Of The Town in Newcastle
Oh... Defo on the tights... I must have forgot to say it's mandatory in my original post :D
The menu for the Maghera Inn looks very good. I live on KFC, and junk food in general, so I think I'll treat myself on Sunday... Hope my body doesn't reject the good wholesome offerings from the Inn. :P
... and KFC don't do Beer!!!
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sorry then cant make it as its my brother-in-laws 40th birthday
Shame... It's gonna be a great day out.
Thanks
I know thats why I was saying go after the xmas dinner
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hood tuck and nottingham shud b able 2 make it merry men cant make it said they are lookin after maid marienne ;)
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I am just confirming that I am now able to go
Matthew
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I am just confirming that I am now able to go
Good stuff... Looks like there's gonna be a good turnout. I'm really looking forward to this one :)
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Will be good. I said to Suspect about a lift. Do you need down too?
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I am coming from Ards if anyone needs a lift...
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The address for the Mourne Archery Centre is:
35 Carnacavill Road
Maghera
BT31 9HD
I have advised the centre that we will be arriving at 2pm
See you all there 8)
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I spoke to Katy today from the Mourne Archery Centre (http://www.themournearcherycentre.co.uk/Home.aspx) to find out about organising a group session for all those NI-Wilders who fancy having a crack at a bit of Archery.
The Mourne Archery Centre is a family run business and welcome groups of 2-30 and will provide all the equipment and tuition. It's a relatively cheap day out, costing £5 per hour and I reckon two hours would be plenty to get us started.
They are open Sundays from 2-6pm and I think a Sunday would be the best day to go down as most peeps are free on a Sunday, with only the most unfortunate having to work :'(
If you interested in having a go and possibly meeting for a bite to eat, and a quick pint after, around Newcastle, then throw up a reply post and register your interest. If we are going to do this I think we should aim for (No pun intended) either Sunday 21st or 28th of November; or Sunday 12th December.
Be warned, archery is very addictive. If you have one to many hobbies already then maybe this is not for you ;)
(http://imgur.com/gjiSA.png)
The Band of Merry Men (and Women) so far, for the 28th November...
Dowser + Sharon
Red Leader + 1
Chuck + 1
MG1 + 1
Suspect Monkey + Kat
Shamara
Matthewrblack
Landyliam + 2
Fourman + 2
would love to have went to this.
im quite good at archery.
no way of getting.
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Guys me and Lisa can't make it today. My cars still in the garage getting fixed.
Have a good one.
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Sorry can't make it either, not feeling well.. Sorry!!
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Following on from a great day's sport I have been having a wee search. http://www.archeryworld.co.uk/index.html (http://www.archeryworld.co.uk/index.html) seems to be a great site offering equipment and advice.
Matthew
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Yep enjoyed today, wee hannah really loved it, and i did go up a hill after all, had the sense to leave her home first though, just down from slievnamuck and still in the land rover playing in the snow up in the mournes :)
Thanks dowser for organising today
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Following on from a great day's sport I have been having a wee search. http://www.archeryworld.co.uk/index.html (http://www.archeryworld.co.uk/index.html) seems to be a great site offering equipment and advice.
Matthew
Sounds to me like somebody is getting the Archery bug ;)... Another great place to get Archery Equipment and good honest advice is Kilmore Archery Centre (http://www.kilmore-archery.co.uk/). Prices are very competitive, even compared to stores, and the owner Wellesley will fit you for the correct bow and arrows. I am a big fan of shopping on-line for almost everything, but from experience I think your first bow is something that needs to be fitted. I think I was just lucky with my first set-up. There was definately a lot of educated guessing going on that could have been avoided :P
Today really was a great day out. The Mourne Archery Centre is so relaxed and welcoming and definately know how to make the sport of Archery fun.
Wrap up warm though, it does get a bit nippy!!!
Here's a few pics of the day... Unfortunately not the best pics I've ever taken. I was a bit busy bursting balloons from 20 paces:
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Yea buddy it was proper good fun, for 5 quid for the two hours it was fantastic value and the staff were gleaming.
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looks like you all had a top time.
god i do love archery.
a fiver for 2 hrs great value.
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Thanks dowser for organising today
Ditto.
Was good to end the day with a bite to eat as well. The Maghera Inn's (http://themagherainn.com/index.html) a handy place and the food's good.
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Here's a few pics of the day... Unfortunately not the best pics I've ever taken. I was a bit busy bursting balloons from 20 paces:
the balloon that took me about 30 arrows to hit ;D
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Was a top day and a great bit of craic. Very relaxed and informal plus reasonably priced. I'd definitely be up for a jaunt back.
Did I miss a good meal? I've passed that restaurant loads of times on my way home from Meelmore and often pondered popping in for a bite and a pint!
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Did I miss a good meal? I've passed that restaurant loads of times on my way home from Meelmore and often pondered popping in for a bite and a pint!
You missed a great meal and an even greater pint. I think the Maghera Inn should be the official NI-Wild Boozer when we are down that direction. The food is 5-Star and there were two roaring fires to heat your buns on.
I reckon I'll be paying another visit on Sunday after our Festive Crimbo Camp... Must find out if they do an All-day Breakfast :)
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Sounds good and very accessible as we're round that way plenty. I'll let you buy me a pint!!
Did I miss a good meal? I've passed that restaurant loads of times on my way home from Meelmore and often pondered popping in for a bite and a pint!
You missed a great meal and an even greater pint. I think the Maghera Inn should be the official NI-Wild Boozer when we are down that direction. The food is 5-Star and there were two roaring fires to heat your buns on.
I reckon I'll be paying another visit on Sunday after our Festive Crimbo Camp... Must find out if they do an All-day Breakfast :)
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Crackin' day at the Mourne Archery Centre, had a great time and I think its amazing value for two hours. This archery thing could become infectious... ;)
Maghera Inn was a splendid spot for a bite to eat. Very cosy, friendly staff, good food and not a bad bunch of folk to munch down a Christmas dinner with either :)
Hope we can do this again soon!