About Us
The Lionheart Company of Bowmen is an archery club based in Rutland in the East Midlands. We practice various styles of archery including target, field and clout shooting. The Company was founded in 1997 by Richard Drewe, Frank Dyer and Andrew Bubb to focus on the traditional and historical forms of archery and increase awareness of the sport.
We encourage archery as a fun and relaxing social event and are open to new members of all abilities with tuition available for beginners. We hold practice sessions on:
- Tuesdays 7.15pm – 9.30pm at Whissendine Sports Club
- Sundays 10.15am – 12.30pm at the Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre
If you are interested in coming to one of our practice sessions or becoming a member, it is best to call or email us in advance – see our contact page for details. For beginners, we recommend coming along on a Tuesday to start with as the style of shooting is more suitable. See our venues page for more information on our shooting facilities and maps showing their locations.
Membership costs £35 a year for adults, with discounts available for members who help at our have-a-go events, and £10 a year for juniors (under 16). A shooting fee of £2 is payable for each practice session attended. Members must also join the National Field Archery Society (NFAS) to be covered by their insurance policy. NFAS membership costs £20 a year for adults and £10 a year for juniors and allows you to attend a number of competitive shoots across the country.
The company holds public have-a-go events at various locations such as Belton House and Belvoir Castle throughout the summer giving people the chance to shoot a traditional English Longbow and view our displays of medieval weaponry. For more information see our events page.