Faithful or Traitor? Our 2026 Halloween Fun Shoot
On Friday 30th October, Barnsley YMCA Archers took over the YMCA sports hall in Barnsley for our Halloween Fun Shoot and what a night it was! Capes swirled, arrows flew and there was a sweet treat (and a suspicious question) waiting around every corner 🎃
Handmade Halloween targets
Once again the hall was lined with spooky targets, some of them lovingly handmade by our members. From grinning pumpkins and sugar skulls to cobwebs, spiders and ghosts, there was something creepy waiting at every target for our arrows to find!
“Are you a Faithful, or are you a Traitor?”
That was the question on everyone’s lips, as Hannah swept around the hall all night in her green cape with a bucket of sweets – a nod to The Traitors. Whether anyone owned up to being a Traitor remains a mystery… 🗡️🍬
Capes, costumes and creepy looks
Fancy dress was optional, but plenty of our members couldn’t resist getting into the Halloween spirit:
- Brett & Carol made a dramatic entrance in matching red Dracula capes – a fearsome pair on the shooting line! 🧛
- Mark kept things spooky in his black cap and skeleton T-shirt 💀
- Around the hall there were Halloween-themed outfits, spooky accessories and some brilliantly creepy make-up looks 🕸️
- Whether in full costume or with just a hint of Halloween, everyone looked the part 👻
A warm welcome to our new archers
It was especially lovely to welcome a few new members from our October beginners’ course to their very first fun shoot. They jumped straight in and fitted right in – we hope it’s the first of many! 🏹
Refreshments, nibbles and a very popular carrot cake
During the evening we popped next door to the community hall for refreshments and nibbles – the perfect chance to warm up, catch up and refuel. A special mention must go to Louise’s carrot cake, which vanished within the first five minutes! Judging by the verdict of those lucky enough to grab a slice, it was very, very nice 🥕🍰
A huge thank you to everyone who came along, dressed up, made targets, brought treats and helped make the evening such a success. 🎯🦇🍬
Until next time… keep your arrows sharp, and remember – trust no one! 🗡️🎯
