Annual District Archery Competition
Around 70 Scouts from across Blackburn entered the annual District Archery Competition held at Bowley Activity Centre. The overall Troop winner was Mellor Brook Scouts. Individual winners for 11 and under age group were 1st - S Ashcroft, St Francis Troop 2nd - C Barnes, St Francis Troop 3rd - K Arrandale, St Georges Troop. Over 12 age group were 1st - J Handiford, St Georges Troop 2nd E Wheelan, St Francis Troop and 3rd N Wicks, Leamington Road Troop. Bill Gee who organised the event explained "competition was very high from across Blackburn and the event very well attended, well done to all those who took part"
Daniel Anderson from St Georges Scouts takes aim






