Saturday, December 30, 2006

Shooting in New Year

It has been decided that the recommencement of shooting at the castle will be on Tuesday the 9th. At the usual time.
This will give people time to get over the festive period and recover from the affects of returning to work.

Friday, December 29, 2006

Just to let you all know we have now upgraded to the new version of blogger. You should not notice much difference from the old version but some of you may have to upgrade your accounts to be able to post on the blog. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

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Monday, December 25, 2006

Seasons Greetings to One and All

Saturday, December 16, 2006

CONCERNS OVER TOURIST ATTRACTION QUASHED

DONCASTER Council will continue to pay for the running of Conisbrough Castlefor at least three more years, it was decided yesterday.
Fears that the council was to axe funding for the 800-year-old touristattraction were quashed at yesterday's meeting of DMBC's ruling cabinet,although the council will demand that the Ivanhoe Trust tightens up the existing management structure of the castle.For the past 20 years the site has been managed by the council-funded Trust. But this summer it was revealed that the council was considering handing over the running of the castle to English Heritage. At the time councillors pledged there would be no job cuts and denied claims that the castle's visitor centre was to be pulled down and local events would be scrapped. Under the new arrangement, backed by the council's Safer Stronger and Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel, financial support will be provided by the Council to the Ivanhoe Trust for the next three years for the purpose of operating the site as a visitor attraction and educational resource. However, it was recommended that this be subject to the development of aclear business plan and a new funding agreement that provides clarificationon the role and expectations of the Trust. There will be defined outcomes to be achieved and linked to an annual review of performance. It was also decided to set up a local management agreement to clearly identify the roles and responsibilities and legal obligations of the Ivanhoe Trust, Doncaster Council and English Heritage. There was also a need for the Trust Board to include a senior Council officer in addition to current Council representation. It was suggested that this role could be operated by the Local Area Manager. The news ends months of speculation over the castle's future which have left the attraction in limbo, with no manager currently in post and all future plans on hold. Cabinet members considered two alternative options before making their decision yesterday.The first was to withdraw funding and hand over the running of the site to English Heritage - a move which would have seen the castle's visitor centre torn down. The council also looked at the option of taking over the management of the castle itself, in an arrangement similar to that at Cusworth Hall.
14 December 2006

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Due to the poor weather tonights shoot as been cancelled.

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Price Increase for Insurance

Well I'm sorry to have to pass this on but the NFAS membership has been increased for next year.
There is a little good news to go with this, instead of the membership running from 1st January to 31st December, as it has been for many years, it has been extended out to 31st March 2008.

This increase was decided during the NFAS AGM along with other changes and amendments. Please check the NFAS website for full details.

One change that will affect us is the change of the membership secretary this means that all existing NFAS membership forms show incorrect details. A new form has been attained and will be available to all at the next shoot.

Those of you that have already passed their forms and payments to me will owe me the difference from these increases as I have personally met the shortfall.

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

More website updates

The website now has a private chat room and a private classified section.

If you wish to use these facilities then use the MEMBERS ONLY link at the bottom of the home page.

On first use you will have to request a password. This should normaly be returned within 24 hours.

Website Update

New update to website's side bar due to email saying the guestbook link was to difficult to see.
Hopefully this has improved things

Archery Club Under Threat?

It would appear not!
Since the last post regarding this matter the council have held a scrutiny meeting and it appears that the castle will continue to be operated as before, with further investment put into the project.
What does this mean?
Provided these proposals are approved during a Cabinet Meeting later this month, the castle will continue to operate as it has for several years with further improvements to the facilities currently available.
To us this means we should be able to continue using this venue as we use it at the moment but this will have to be confirmed with the new management structure that will be controlling the use of the premises, but at the moment thing are looking good for everyone who has, does and will use the castle.

Saturday, December 02, 2006

New archery club motto

Vos mos loco quispiam cruentus oculus sicco per ut

Let us know what you think.