Final round of the Summer Series today has ended in a draw with both teams scoring 169. That means the series is tied and we need to count up eliminators. It is that close once again!  Results will be uploaded as soon as possible once the numbers are crunched and double checked. Top gun today was John Haylet with a superb 39/40.          UPDATE – Team J wins the series after hitting more eliminator targets than Team M. Full scores are on the Summer Series Tab.

Once  shooting was finished we held our annual BBQ. True to fashion the Great British Summer arrived with a thunder storm and torrential rain just as the charcoal got going! Luckily a couple of gazebos and large umbrellas were available and being true out door people we carried on regardless. Thanks must go to Pete and Paul once again for the mass catering under trying conditions. Well done chaps!

All members don’t forget its our club BBQ 9th Sept. It follows the final round of the Summer Series so please do your best to attend. Husbands, wives, friends, relatives and tax inspectors are welcome as your guest. Its the usual burgers, sausages, bacon and hopefully cake as well. Tea and coffee available also. All free of charge so come along and dont forget to bring a seat!

Sunday 27th August saw us host a visit fron the On Target club of Dereham. 6 vistors came along to experience FT shooting with us. After a brief safety induction and practice / zero session we paired up with the visitors and offered practical advice regarding aim points and Field Target technique for the knockdowns at the different ranges. A 20 target course was set out incorporating all distances and positions typically used. The weather was superb with no wind to cause further complications and it was agreed by all to have been a sucessful and enjoyable morning.

A few of us travelled to Springfield club near Chelmsford to take part in the Essex open. An excellent shoot was set out within their wooded area with a few lanes on a very open field with a tricky wind to contend with. Congratulations to Simon Ayres for taking 3rd place in AA grade with David Elvin taking 2nd place in A grade. Will look forward to next year.

Saturday 6th May is our first round of the Summer Series. We have  all been placed in 2 teams this year, again captained by Jim and Mark. Details of which team you are in will be provided on Saturday. Please try to support these slightly different shoots. Trophies will be awarded to all winning team members who shoot the minimum number of rounds over the summer.

We are to hold our Easter fun shoot again this year on Easter Sunday 16th April. Shooting  starts at 10.00 – be ready for 09.45 briefing. It will be the same format as last year which most people enjoyed i.e. 25 lanes. 1 target per lane but 2 shots. 2 point for a sitting knockdown, 1 point for a plate. 25mm reducers count as 3 points and 15mm reducers are 5 points. Double points if you elect to stand. No kneelers. Its surprising how good at standing you are when you try! This will be a pairs shoot and pairs will be decided on the morning. Prizes for all!

Final team and individual results are now up. Please navigate to the correct page. Well done to everybody taking part and see you all next year!

Are you interested in trying Field Target Shooting but not sure what the sport involves? Come along and meet us for some informal tuition with a few of our experienced shooters. The club will supply rifles and pellets. A basic course of knockdown targets will be set out for you to have a go.

You will be shown safe rifle handling, the three positions we shoot from and gain an understanding of the trajectory of your pellets in flight.

There is a minimum age limit of 12 years and all young persons under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult over 21 years.

The monthly taster sessions will take place on Sunday mornings from 10.00 to about 12.30 starting in May 2017 and will cost £5 per person which is refundable should you join the club.

Dates will be : 21st May, 25th June, 23rd July, 27th August and 24th September.

Stout footwear and warm clothing are advisable (ladies please wear trousers!).

Please E Mail us via the contact form for further details and to book your place. Please do not turn up on the day without informing us – we need to be prepared for you and you are likely to be turned away.

Colne Valley results are now up. Please see the correct page. Thanks go to Richard and team for an excellent shoot. The famous wind was there as usual making things interesting. Last shoot of the season to be at Broadlands on 26th February. See you there for those last minute points!

Results are now in. Please navigate to the relevant page. Thanks to Cromer for a  good course and congratulations to Simon Ayres on a clearance. The weather was not the best with snow showers and rain forecast but was not as bad as many feared. As a reminder please ensure your score cards are fully completed in a legible manner – it can cost you and your team points. See you at Colne valley on February 5th.