The History of Berkhamsted Bowmen

During the spring of 1950, the Berkhamsted Centre for Further Education ran an Archery class on Wednesday evenings in Rectory Meadow. The equipment was supplied by Herts County Council and the first instructor was Mr C. P Jay.

The revival of this ancient sport in Berkhamsted brought so many members that it was suggested that a club be formed which took place on 24th May 1950.

The Officers elected were:

President:

R J Dixon

Vice President:

Mrs M Spence

Hon. Secretary & Treasurer:

C P Jay

Ashlyns School - The first range at the South Side of the School 1951 - 1967
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From the left: Miss Dixon, Miss Gregory, Mrs Spence, Mrs Dixon. Miss Myers
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At the first meeting of the Club a demonstration was given by Miss Emson, one time Southern Counties Champion, and for those interested there was second hand equipment for purchase.


Carol & Bill Dixon

Carol Dixon along with her husband Bill were instrumental in starting the Berkhamsted Bowmen Archery Club.

Carol was very artistic. The club badge was designed by and originally hand sewn by her. She also hand sewed the club trophy cloth, still used at every annual trophy evening. In fact she was so good she was asked to prepare an emblazoned cloth for use on the prize table at a GNAS International Tournament.

The Club Trophy Record Book was created by her, where each trophy has its own hand drawn page. In fact during the 1950´s Carol and Bill designed and drew Christmas cards, depicting the Berkhamsted Bowmen figures in various winter pursuits.