Frankley News

18 August 2008

 
Scarecrow Weekend

It is with great disappointment that we have to advise everyone that 'Frankley Bowmen Archery Club' will not be in attendance at this years 2008 Scarecrow Weekend.

After discussions with The Scarecrow Committee - Frankley have decided it would not be in their financial interest to work these two days.
The school want to do their own catering by means of a BBQ and will not allow Frankley's catering on site. Beverley is of the opinion that they will not be able to cope with the demand. Her comments have been voiced to them, with a suggestion that the school hold their BBQ along side what Frankley already does! However, the schools new PTA Committee feel they know better than those who have worked the situation for more years then they care to remember.
 
The Scarecrow Committee have been trying to find us an alternative spot because they do not want to lose us as an attraction. However Safety must come above everything else and when Malcolm originally walked the sites with the Committee he decided the school was the only safe place to shoot because all other areas had walk ways off them.
 

You will all be mindful of the fact that we have always split the profits with the Scarecrows Committee 50/50 and cannot, because of escalating costs, meet the schools demands for higher donations this year. For some it means attending to help for the two days. For others it is the week before and week after to set up and clean up. Which is quite honestly very hard work for no return.

Please do not despair your help will be called upon shortly !
We are arranging two invitation only shoots at 'The Farm' to recoup any financial loss to the club from not working the weekend.
Best Wishes
Elaine, Beverley and Richard
Keep yer arrows straight and yer bow bent!

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