Just over a week ago,on Sunday 12 of December,I went to Bodiam Castle to take part in my first Clout Shoot.

The music accompanying the video is authentic 15th century music performed by "Hautbois".

At this shoot there were four "clouts" or "marks" (in this case small flags),one at 15 yards for juniors,the others at 80,100 and 120 yards.The idea being,of course,to get as near the flag as possible,and points are given(from 1 -10) for arrows falling within a radius of nine feet.There are six rounds of six arrows,a short break,then another six rounds,so a possible maximum score of 720.

Photos from yesterdays walk.

After taunting and teasing me with brief appearences for 20 minutes this Robin finally relented.