The Lodge of Amity and Rossendale Forest No.283

Each year various Social events are organised through the Worshipful Master and the Social Committee.
Here is one such event: Archery

There is evidence that bows and arrows were used some 60,000 - 70,000 years ago, not only for hunting for food but also as a combat weapon. In most cases it superseded the spear as the arrow could travel faster and for longer distances than the spear, therefore enabling man to bring down a fast-moving animal or an enemy at a greater distance.

The medieval armies had huge amounts of archers indeed nearly all the civilizations on earth have used the bow and arrow at some point in their development. Classical civilizations, notably the Assyrians, Greeks, Armenians, Persians, Parthians, Romans, Indians, Koreans, Chinese, and Japanese fielded large numbers of archers in their armies, together with those of the America's.

The bow and arrow have mainly now been superseded by the firearm. However, they have evolved over time, not only in design and materials, but also in the way they are used today, in competitions and for recreational purposes.

The photos below show members, their wives/partners, friends and non-Masonic guests having a go....