Wow, December already, 2019 has only a few weeks left to run, and we’ll be into 2020 ! Hope you’ve paid your subs. Today’s shoot was first of the winter series, and the temperature was fitting for the occasion, the bright sunshine a bonus. The big crosser on Stand 9 proved tricky for most, with the low crosser on Stand 10 and the right to left midi on Stand 6 caught a few out too. …
Read MoreOne of our best sporting series in terms of participation, with 74 members shooting at least one shoot in the Autumn Sporting Series, despite difficult conditions at times ! High Gun was won by 2 hits with Ben Morris sneaking in ahead of Ollie Hughes who was followed by a strong performance to finish 3rd from Daryl Langdon well done – awards will be made this Sunday. In the Handicap competition John Slade, won …
Read MoreLast shoot of the Autumn Sporting Series ( full results to follow ) in good sunny conditions with Ben Morris taking High Gun with 92 a full 10 hits clear of Leon Clifton with 82, and third place Daryl Langdon 79. In the handicap competition David Simpson shot well 62+51, 113 first first place, followed by John Slade 76+35, 111 and in third place was Tom Carlstedt-Duke 74+36, 110. The new averages will now be calculated, and …
Read MoreWhat a pleasant day at the club today after yesterday’s horrendous weather, which was so bad, that setting up the ground had to be called off until 7am this morning! The layout shot well, with no particular stand catching everyone out, but most found at least one tricky one. The new traps had their first outing today, and they worked brilliantly. Thanks to all that came today, and special thanks to those members who helped set up and pack away. Great shooting by Ben Morris 92 for the high gun of …
Read MoreAfter all the rain we have had lately, the mild sunny day brought everyone out. The sporting layout was well received, with the rabbit and left to right crosser stand on the skeet layout tripping a few people up, and the high driven on Stand two proving tricky too. The new traps were out on display, and will be in use next shoot. Over on the trap layout, the ABT Club Championship became a close …
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The wind made the layout a little more tricky than it should have been today, but at least the sun was out. Good feedback from the layout, with some finding it harder than others. Great turnout – Thank you to all that came to enjoy the day … High Gun today was Mark Whillier, an excellent 87, followed by Lee Pitman 86 and Ollie Hughes on 84, great shooting. In the Handicap competition Tony …
Read MoreAutum 2 Sporting Series & Single Barrel Club Champs Inclement weather made the course shoot a bit harder for some. The simmo teal on Stand 1 proved tricky for everyone, but all in all a nice layout. Joint winners were Pete Squires and Ben Morris, both on a very respectable 86, with 3rd Mark Whillier on 85. In the handicap competition, it was Geoff Hall leading the way with 113(59+54) followed by joint 2nd place …
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A cold, crisp start gave way to a warm sunny day, with the layout having a bit of something for everyone. A couple of stands caught a few out, and the simmo pair of highstallers in the woods proved tricky. Ollie Hughes found his way around the course in style with a 90, two clear of Lee Pitman 88 and Leon Clifton returning to the 80s, with a great 86 for 3rd place. In the Handicap Competition, …
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Read MoreNear record Aug Bank Holiday temperatures make it very tough to shoot today – not a day for ‘black barrels’ which got hotter and hotter as the day went on. Mark Whillier found the right way round the sporting layout to record 86, followed by Howard Yates 80, and 3rd shared between Peter Squires and Cameron Cullen both with 79 – great shooting. In the Handicap Competition, Howard Yates‘ 80+29, 109 gave him the handicap …
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