Christopher D. Woodgate

Christopher D. Woodgate

Computational Materials Scientist

Hobbies and Interests

Outside of academia, I have two main hobbies, the sport of archery and the ringing of church bells.

Archery

I am heavily involved in the sport of archery, both as a competitor and a coach. While competing in the junior age categories, I was selected to represent Surrey in county matches, England in Home Nations matches, and once represented Great Britain on the international stage. As a university student I represented the University of Warwick on numerous occasions, winning a handful of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championship medals. At the University of Warwick Archery Club, I also held a number of voluntary committee positions, including as Team Captain (2016/17), Equipment Officer (2019/20, 2020/21), and Club Secretary (2021/22). More recently, I have been Records Officer for Meriden Archery Club (2023/24) and have represented Warwickshire in county matches. I am a qualified Archery GB Level 2 coach.

BUTC 2021 - Photo: David Richardson
Me shooting at the British University Team Championships (BUTC) in 2021. Photo credit: David Richardson.

Bell Ringing

I enjoy the (rather old-fashioned) English tradition of change-ringing. I was formerly Steeple Keeper and Deputy Tower Captain at All Saints Church, Leamington Spa, which houses a 13 cwt ring of eight bells. I am a full member of the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). A few performances can be found on BellBoard.

All Saints Church, Royal Leamington Spa
All Saints Church, Leamington Spa, where I learnt to ring, which houses a 13 cwt ring of eight bells.