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It is a little known fact that Barlborough Hall was the home to one of Robin Hoods bows for many a year, it was bought by Sir Osbert of the Sitwell estate where it still resides, http://www.sitwell.co.uk/renishaw_art.htm

The " lingua in laetifico" Maid Marian Diaries are even less well known. They are difficult to decipher as the pages have almost reverted to the wood from whence they came. From time to time we will delve into the diaries and pick out little jewels to describe and name our fun rounds.

For example: in the Spring of 1280 Robin and Marian were flirting in the fields around Barlborough, after a glass or three of fine mead (FriarTuck's 'Bees Revenge' brand) Marian challenged Robin to hit her handkerchief at a distance of two bow rakes (120 paces) to show his undying love and to gain her favour. She pinned her 'kerchief to a tree stump. Robin chose his favourite ash arrow with the peacock fletches (the one that always flashed like a beacon as the sun reflected rainbow colours as the shaft rotated in flight), he drew his mighty bow and took aim, the string and bow creaked as the bow reached full draw, a lightning loose and the arrow pierced the centre of the cloth. Hence the name of our fun round, 'Maid Marian's Favour' where we shoot at squares of material on tree stump size targets.

Peter

Yes and Brian did the Bugger as well Sunday afternoon what i hear you say did bry the bow get, Sod all mate good night.

Hi Bruce

Brian should have a look at this link to SF website where his exploits have been duly recorded for posterity.

http://www.sherwoodforresters.co.uk/Mai ... avour.html

See youse at the weekend.

Peter

Can feel a competative streak in me welling and the need to hit the favour now there is an honours list.

archery wrote:Hi Bruce

Brian should have a look at this link to SF website where his exploits have been duly recorded for posterity.

http://www.sherwoodforresters.co.uk/Mai ... avour.html

See youse at the weekend.

Peter

Hi peter & Sandra Thank you for acknowledgement on Sundays hit on Maid Marion's cloth As any one seen medievial Mick of late,as the last i heard from Mick had left town on a stage coach is he working for wells fargo ?. Before i go to wax my bow tell them lot at Renishaw they may have Robin Hoods bow, But we at Balbrough have Robins cup which i intend to win after hitting all Marions bits.
Bruce Ps Mai...avour.html lovley jubbly

Where has wes gone any one seen wes. Al so where is medievil Mick. Bruce

Yo Bruce, the pie was brilliant last night, so were the chips....mmmmmmmm!

I reckon Wes and Mick have gone Absent Without Leave.....AWOL

Peter

A little birdie whispers in my ear that Mick will be up on Sunday shooting his new bow. Wes is still awol.

Peter

Hi Peter, Brian,

Sorry I haven't been up for the past few weekends, been quite busy,

I plan to be up tomorrow morning though, see you then,

Wes.

Thanks wes have more images than i can shake a stick at. Bruce