Pull! April 2025

2025 CPSA

Clay Pigeon Shooting Association Ltd,

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The Board

John Martin (Chairman and East Midlands Region Director)

Miles Machin (Deputy Chairman & West Midlands Region Director)

John Leightley (North Region Director)

Peter Saich (South East Region Director)

Richard Faulds (South West Region Director)

Nicola Heron (National Director)

Carl Smith (National Director)

Richie Vallance (National Director)

Dave Rollason (Independent Director)

Colin Burrows (Independent Director)

Head office

Iain Parker (Chief Executive)

Stacy Nel (Financial Controller)

Peter Tomlin (IT and Development Manager)

Richard Worthington (Marketing & National Development Manager)

Clare Alger (Operations Manager)

Mark Smith (Membership Services Officer)

Bobby Watkins (Membership Development Coordinator)

Brent Wells (IT Assistant)

Clare Heney (Courses Coordinator)

Gary Cooper (England Coordinator)

Morgan Evans (Events & Comms Executive)

Honorary officers

Laura Saunsbury (Solicitor and Shotgun Licensing Advisor)

Mark Dawson (Insurance Advisor)

WR Partners (Auditors)

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WELCOME

During March we held our annual CPSA Awards evening at St George’s Park. This was a fantastic opportunity to recognise the achievements of all those nominated, by you the members, for their success in 2024.

On behalf of all at the PS , we congratulate all the nominees, finalists and winners You can read our full report on pages 14-20.

I’d also like to thank our sponsors for supporting the evening, Aimpoint, Beretta/GMK, Browning, Fellows Media, Laporte, Romero Sports & Leisure, Solware, SWATCOM, and Zoli.

We also returned to the NEC in February for the British Shooting Show, and it was great to see so many shooting enthusiasts in one place and to reconnect with industry partners and forge new relationships for the future!

Unlike previous years, our championship season starts in April this year with the English Open Super Sporting at Garlands on the 17-20 April. Mark inser secured the very first nglish Open title in this discipline last year and is back on the Sunday to defend his title, and we wish him and all those competing the best of luck!

We also have the English and British Open All Round at Eaton Hall Shooting Ground on the 26-27 April. I’m sure you will have seen or read about the transformation of the former Doveridge ground since the new owners, Syd and Amy Phillimore, took over in January. It’s great to see the investment in our sport and the development of a major shooting facility in the Midlands for all to enjoy.

In a time when we face many challenges to our sport, it is refreshing to see such a positive approach and we look forward to hosting events there in the future.

Iain Parker // Chief Executive

Regulars Features

4 // CLUBHOUSE NEWS

The latest clay target news, plus updates from the CPSA

6 // CPSA SOCIAL Shots in the Mail

9 // CPSA COURSES Courses for all levels

29 // INTERNATIONAL

Sarah Daly reports

47 // REGIONS The latest news from around the country

65 // CLUB DIRECTORY Opening times and information

70 // FIXTURES Shoot dates and times

82 // PARTING SHOTS Featuring Colin Burrows

12 // CPSA AWARDS James Marchington reports from the 2025 event.

23 // EO COMPAK Richard Faulks recalls tricky targets at E.J. Churchill’s.

27 // DTL MASTERCLASS Held at Holmes Chapel SG.

36 // YOUNG SHOTS Featuring Will Page.

30 // EYEWEAR PRODUCT WATCH Take a look at our advertisers’ hottest items.

32 // LEGAL The rising cost of a shotgun certificate.

34 // CLUB SPOTLIGHT Eaton Hall Shooting Ground.

ON THE COVER SWATCOM’s Keith Foote and Clay Shooter of the Year, Nathan Hales. JAMES MARCHINGTON.

38 // CARTRIDGE CORNER Drennan Kenderdine explores cartridges for all shooters.

42 // A FORCE OF NATURE Anita North meets with Mhairi-Ann Troup.

CLUBHOUSE

CPSA ENGLISH OPEN SUPER SPORTING BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

The CPSA English Open Super Sporting is back for 2025 at Garlands Shooting Ground, from 17-20 April.

fter a fantastic first event at Barbury last year, we’re excited to bring the English Open Super Sporting to Garlands SG for 2025! This highly anticipated championship is set to be another brilliant competition secure your spot today by visiting championships.cpsa.co.uk

A huge thank you to our headline sponsors: SWATCOM, Rizzini, Starkey Outdoor (new for 2025), and Baschieri & Pellagri UK.

END OF AN ERA FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

CPSA COMMITTEE

Well this years East Midlands AGM brought with it the end of an era, as after 17 years Janet and Paul Stennett stepped down from the committee as Chair and Treasurer.

lthough a very sad occasion, their send off was very special with gifts from the serving committee, organised by Colin Butler, and gifts from PS head office presented by Iain Parker, to celebrate the hard work and commitment both anet and Paul have given to the region.

olin read a very nice thank you letter covering the good and bad from the many years they have worked together and they were presented with a card signed by the serving committee. Congratulations to them both for the dedication they have shown and for the many meetings we have attended together. Working with Paul And Janet has been a privilege and all the Nottinghamshire Committee and me personally, wish them all the best and I am sure we will see them on the range.

FUJAIRAH MOUNTAIN SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS

The CPSA is delighted to celebrate the success of the Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship, a unique event made possible by the vision and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah. A truly spectacular 240 target course set in the mountain park of Fujairah with George Digweed MBE & Phil Gray as shoot ambassadors & target setters for the championship.

We were proud to support this worldclass competition alongside British brand sponsors Eley Hawk Ltd and Promatic Traps, both of whom played a key role in making the event a success.

Credit to the talented course setters James Bradley-Day, and Owain Jones from West-Midlands SG, as well as Tom Betts, who provided invaluable support throughout and delivered an unforgettable range of targets and shooting experience for all the competitors. We also acknowledge the dedication of the many British referees who officiated, including osh

CHAMPIONSHIP BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

Secure your space online via: championships.cpsa.co.uk. Spaces fill up uickly, to ensure you reserve your preferred day / time we recommend booking online as soon as possible!

Foot, our CPSA Championship Head Referee. Additionally, Steve Williams delivered a CPSA ESP referee course during the event, further supporting the development of refereeing expertise, promoting and developing our sport.

It was fantastic to see so many British shooters in action, many of whom are familiar faces at our domestic competitions. Their performances on this international stage showcased the talent within the UK clay shooting community. Congratulations ultimately go to Overall High Gun Enrico De Tomasi! Full results can be found via the FMSC website.

The presence of CPSA CEO Iain Parker at the event reaffirmed our commitment to engaging with and supporting the international clay shooting community. We extend our sincere thanks and congratulations to all involved and look forward to supporting future editions of this event.

EATON HALL SHOOTING GROUND COMPETITIONS

Eaton Hall Shooting Ground Competition Calendar for the months of March and pril are confirmed as below

6 Mar: 100 Registered ESP (call to book)

8 Mar: Registered ESK (call to book)

20 Mar: 100 Registered ESP (call to book)

22 Mar: 100 Registered Registered ESK (call to book)

30 Mar: ESP Staffordshire and Derbyshire selection shoot entries 09:00 until 1:30.

6 Apr: 100 Registered ESK West Midlands Area Championship (call to book)

7 Apr: CPSA ESP Referee Course

10 Apr: 100 Registered ESP (call to book)

12-13 Apr: 125 Registered OSK – Eaton Hall Grand Prix (call to book in)

14 Apr: PS Safety Officer ourse

15 Apr: CPSA IDW Course

19 Apr: 100 Registered ESK (call to book)

26 Apr: 100 Registered AR CPSA English Open (call to book in)

27 Apr: 100 Registered AR CPSA British Open (call to book)

27 Apr: 100 Registered ESP Sporting Cheshire Selection – Squadded (call to book)

2025 PROMATIC/ CCI CLUBS AND GROUNDS INITIATIVE

Our 2025 Clubs and Grounds Initiative: Your Chance to Win a Promatic Falcon 8 Trap & 9,750 Clays!

We are thrilled to continue our Clubs and Grounds initiative, sponsored by Promatic and CCI Clays. This initiative is designed to encourage PS affiliated clubs to bolster our community by bringing in new memberships.

Participating clubs and grounds have the opportunity to win a Promatic Falcon 8 Trap plus a pallet of 9,750 CCI Clays, an exceptional prize worth approximately £7,000*. To qualify clubs must successfully recruit a minimum of 10 new CPSA members during 2 25. he PS affiliated club that achieves the highest number of new memberships above this quota will be the winner.

The Breakdown of the Prize – Trap £2,500 inc VAT, Clays £1,000 inc VAT, Clay Sales 9,750 x 36p = £3,500.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

PS affiliated lubs and Grounds must apply to CPSA HQ for a unique referral code. Please contact richard@cpsa.co.uk

Encourage your club members to oin us, emphasizing the great benefits of becoming part of the CPSA community.

IMPORTANT DATES

Initiative Launch: 1 January 2025

Campaign End Date: 31 December 2025

We’re excited to witness the impact on our community and look forward to seeing which club will claim the Promatic Falcon 8 Trap and pallet of CCI Clays. Let the competition begin! To view the competition terms and conditions please visit cpsa.co.uk

IN THE MAIL

Can you guess where the missing clay in the above right picture was? If so then email pull@fellowsmedia.com with your guess and win a can of Witham Group gun oil and barrel/choke cleaner!

To enter, email pull@ fellowsmedia.com with the number and letter area of the grid the clay resides in, for example F4, along with your full name and CPSA number. Entries close at midnight on 4 April and a winner will be chosen using a random generator (in the case of multiple correct entries) and will be contacted by Fellows Media or the Witham Group with information on how to claim your prize.

to last month s find the clay winner, Dave McPhillips, who correctly located the missing clay in section E3 of the

CPSA COURSES

Open to book online via cpsa.co.uk/ courses

Please keep an eye out online and in future issues of Pull! for more information and additional dates becoming available. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Clare or Richard at CPSA HQ on 01483 485400 who will be happy to help!

Shotgun Skills (SGS) / Advanced Shotgun Skills (ASGS)

Our SGS course is an excellent introduction into the world of clay target shooting and our advanced courses are discipline specific for shotgun certificate holders looking to improve their skills and ability in their chosen discipline.

Shotgun Skills (SGS)

● 14 Apr Chalk Farm Clay SG

● 19 Apr Nottingham & District Gun Club

● 10 May Beverley & East Yorkshire SG

● 19 May National Clay Shooting Centre

● 24 May Nottingham & District Gun Club

● 3 Jun Eriswell Lodge

● 28 Jun Nottingham & District

Referee Course

Available in each of the four domestic disciplines of English Sporting, English Skeet, Down the Line and Automatic Ball Trap, these one-day courses will equip you with the general and discipline specific rules to enable you to referee regularly at registered competitions or national championships and, with it, the assurance that what you are calling is correct. This is also an excellent course for the competitor, who doesn’t necessarily want to referee, but does want to ensure that they know the rules when they compete.

● 5 Apr ESP - Southwest SS

● 7 Apr ESP - Eaton Hall SG

Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced shooter, the CPSA has created a range of courses to offer the best training available in the sport today.

Safety Officer Course

£120

This one-day course provides the basis for running a safe and successful SG. It looks at safe gun handling, layout management, risk assessments and so on. It’s an obvious choice for ground-owners and a prerequisite to Club Affiliation. It also appeals to the shooter and is the first step to our higher L1 Instructor and L2 Coaching qualifications.

● 14 Apr Eaton Hall SG

● 22 Apr Eriswell Lodge

£110/£160

Gun Club

● 4 Aug National Clay Shooting Centre

● 6 Sep Nottingham & District Gun Club

Advanced Shotgun Skills (ASGS)

● 14 Apr ESP - National Clay Shooting Centre

● 31 May ESK - Nottingham & District Gun Club

● 2 Jun ESK - National Clay Shooting Centre

● 16 Jun ESK - The Priory Clay Target Club

● 23 Aug ESP - Nottingham & District Gun Club

● 6 Oct Trap - National Clay Shooting Centre

£90/£150 (combined course)

● 8 Apr ESP - Atkin Grant & Lang

● 16 Apr DTL - Beverley & East

Yorkshire SG

● 29 Apr ESK / ESP - Northampton SG

● 27 May ESK - Eriswell Lodge

● 17 Jun ESP - Sporting Targets

● 30 Jun ABT / DTL – The Priory Clay

Target Club

● 30 Jun ESP - Eaton Hall SG

● 16 Jul ESK - Beverley & East

Yorkshire SG

● 21 Jul ESK - Eaton Hall SG

● 19 Aug ESP - Nottingham & District Gun Club

● 8 Sep ESP - West Kent SG

● 10 May National Clay Shooting Centre

● 17 May Southwest SS

● 2 Jun Eaton Hall SG

● 7 Jul Eaton Hall SG

● 26 Jul National Clay Shooting Centre

● 2 Aug Beverley & East Yorkshire SG

● 15 Sep Eaton Hall SG

● 20 Sep National Clay Shooting Centre

● 4 Oct Barbury Shooting School

We will be launching a new online Safety Officer requalification exam in January for those who qualified in 2020, so if that was you, please keep an eye out for your email or letter inviting you to renew your qualification.

Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) £195

The Instructor Development Workshop is a one-day course and a prerequisite to attending the four-day Level 1 Instructor Training Course. Candidates will be given an overview of the full four-day course and be assessed for their suitability to progress onto the ITC. Candidates must have attended a Safety Officer Course.

● 15 Apr Eaton Hall SG

● 3 Jun Eaton Hall SG

● 8 Jul The Priory Clay Target Club

● 8 Jul Eaton Hall SG

● 6 Aug Beverley & East Yorkshire SG

● 16 Sep Eaton Hall SG

● 22 Sep National Clay Shooting Centre

● 6 Oct Barbury Shooting School

Level 1 Instructor Training Course (ITC)

This four-day course teaches you how to check eye dominance and gun fit. It shows you how to teach the CPSA Method, how to recognise shooting errors and how to correct them. It consists of classroom time, off-and on-range workshops and a final day of assessments. For this course, the criteria for qualification is that the candidate can get a novice to hit a moving target safely using the CPSA

These are two three-day courses – the Common Element (£515) and the discipline specific Coach Training Course (£570). The Common Element now includes the three coach development workshops and allows seamless progression to the desired CTC in Trap, ESK or ESP. They are designed to give

£745

Method. Candidates must have attended an IDW within the previous two years.

● 12-15 May Northampton SG

● 23-26 Jun National Clay Shooting Centre

● 28-31 Jul Eaton Hall SG

● 1-4 Sep National Clay Shooting Centre

● 23-26 Sep Beverley & East Yorkshire SG

you the technical skills to improve an established shooter. Candidates must be L1 Instructor qualified to attend L2 Courses.

● 19-21 May L2 Common Element Eaton Hall SG

● 8-10 Sep L2 CTC Eaton Hall SG

Designed for the next aspiring champions.

ELEVATE YOUR GAME

NEW HEAVIER RECEIVER

The 688 Performance features a strengthened 680 style receiver which adds 55gr where you need it most, between the hands. Improved recoil management, stability and handling are all optimised. The anti-glare engraving on the top of the action aids your sight picture for all round visual awareness.

NEW TOP LEVER CLOSING DESIGN

The opening lever and release pin have both been redesigned. This makes the gun easier to open, as well as giving a more premium feel when closing. It’s perfect for new and competitive shooters alike, making every day at the range more comfortable and e icient.

LAMINATE WOOD STOCK

The 688 Performance’s black laminated wood stock offers a modern look, consistent weight, and enhanced weather resistance over traditional walnut. This delivers a durable, stylish and superior performance in all conditions.

688 STOCK, PALM SWELL AND B-FAST

The 688 Performance’s thicker, ergonomic stock, inspired by the Beretta 694, includes a widened blade, extended pistol grip, and palm swell for comfort and stability. Enhanced checkering and surface area provide an optimal grip for superior control.

STEELIUM BARRELS

Crafted from our unique tri-alloy steel is cold hammer forged and deep drilled. Our engineers cool, hone and polish the barrel for superior ballistic performance. Beretta’s 500-year-old expertise ensures reduced felt recoil and minimises muzzle rise for better second target acquisition. Superb pattern performance is a given.

CPSA THE 2025

Team GB’s 2024 Olympic shooting medallists Nathan Hales and Amber Rutter received welldeserved recognition at the annual CPSA Awards, taking the titles Clay Shooter of the Year and Lady Shooter of the Year respectively. The Awards go much deeper than the headlines, of course, and recognise the massive contribution of shooters, volunteers, coaches, ground staff and others at all levels from the grassroots up.

sports men and women who have gone that bit further to enhance our sport and achieve their goals.

Report and photos

by James Marchington.

The Awards evening is always a glitzy, glamorous occasion when shooters dress up in their finest to meet up with friends and celebrate the achievements of some of the fabulous

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This year, for the 14th event, we returned to the excellent Hilton at St George’s Park, near Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire. As the home of England’s national football teams it is a centre of sporting e cellence, making a fitting venue for shooting to reward achievement and recognise dedication and commitment.

The evening began with CPSA CEO Iain Parker welcoming everyone –around 200 in all – and thanking the sponsors: Browning, Beretta, Fellows Media, Aimpoint, Laporte CPC, Solware, Swatcom, Zoli Shotguns, and Romero Sports & Leisure. Their continued support and generosity make it possible to stage a suitably grand event to celebrate the efforts and achievements

of CPSA members each year. Iain introduced the awards categories, and invited the nominees and sponsors of each category to join him on stage.

A sumptuous dinner was served in the venue s customary slick and efficient manner, before moving on to the main event. Back by popular demand, comedian Bobby Davro hosted the event, and soon had the room howling with laughter, clapping and singing along. Then it was time for the serious business of the evening, announcing the winners of the awards.

There are nine awards in total, and in each case the winner is chosen by CPSA members voting online for their preferred nominee. The system gives the awards a special significance, going beyond a personal achievement with recognition from peers, friends and family. The experience of receiving an award on stage, to riotous applause and cheers, is something that will be remembered forever.

First up was the Volunteer of the Year award, recognising the many individuals who work tirelessly to support and grow the sport at all levels from grassroots to international competition. The categories came thick and fast, with Referee of the Year, Disabled Shooter of the Year, Young Shot of the Year and more, until we came to the big one: the prestigious Clay Shooter of the Year.

All four nominees richly deserved the accolade for their outstanding successes through the year: British Open Sporting champion Richard Faulds, Olympic gold medallist Nathan Hales, British Open Sportrap champion Nick Hendrick, and English Open Sporting and Super Sporting champion Mark Winser. In a year that saw our shooters performing at the highest level at the Olympic Games in Paris, it was fitting that the top award should go to athan ales, whose finals score of 48 ex-50 not only won the Olympic Trap gold medal but also set a new Olympic record.

This year in addition to the usual categories, the CPSA presented a Special Contribution award. CPSA Chairman Dr John Martin presented the award to Mike Williams, paying tribute as he steps down after 36 years of devotion to coaching and training.

With the formal part of the evening concluded, no one was in any rush to leave, and guests stayed on into the small hours to enjoy a drink and chat with friends, and try their luck at the roulette and blackjack tables. During the evening a raf e was held to raise money for the chosen charity, the Head On Foundation, founded by Steve Thompson MBE and dedicated to improve the lives of those affected by brain injury and neurological challenges.

All in all the 2025 Awards were once again a huge success, recognising the achievements and contributions of members at all levels, and celebrating our wonderful and thriving sport.

CLAY SHOOTER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nominees: Richard Faulds, Nathan Hales, Nick Hendrick, Mark Winser.

WINNER: NATHAN HALES

It’s an indication of the strength of our sport to have four outstanding athletes nominated for the prestigious title of Clay Shooter of the Year, with many more deserving names that might easily have made it onto the shortlist. Richard Faulds’ record speaks for itself. Now aged 48, Richard has been shooting since he was nine years old. He became a world junior champion at age 13, and competed in five consecutive Olympic Games from 1996 to 2012, making three finals and winning gold in the Sydney 2000 games. He runs a successful shooting ground at Owls Lodge and continues to compete at the highest level, being ranked No.1 in the CPSA averages at English Sporting with 95.49, and winning the British Open Sporting championship in 2024.

Nick Hendrick also had a phenomenal year, starting the season with a win at the Essex Gun Masters, shooting for England at the World Sporting championships, making 100-straight at Compak Sporting, and winning the British Sportrap title at the Swinton Estate at the end of August, where he also came first in class in the British Open Sporting.

Mark Winser, meanwhile, managed to rank No.1 in the CPSA averages at both Sportrap and Super Sporting, and scooped the high gun at both the English Open Sporting championships at Doveridge in May with a tremendous score of 119 ex-120, and the inaugural English Open Super Sporting championships at Barbury in June with 98 ex-100. It was 28-year-old Trap shooter Nathan Hales from Kent, however who took the coveted award, and deservedly so after

his outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics, where he set a new Olympic record of 48 ex-50 to win gold in the Men’s Trap. It is hard to overstate the significance of this sort of success on the world stage it boosts the profile of our sport immeasurably, encourages newcomers as well as those already in shooting, catches the eye of sponsors, and helps build a case for better funding of our national squad.

“It’s very nice to be recognised by the sport and everyone who supports the sport,” said Nathan. “It has been a massive year for me, a very busy one trying to fit time in with a young family as well as get my training and competitions in, and then doing the business in front of my family and sponsors at the Games was really special. It’s like nothing I’ve ever felt really. The only time I’ve felt that emotional was when my little girl Hattie was born. I look forward to trying to replicate it again.”

It’s very nice to be recognised by the sport and everyone who supports the sport.

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LADY SHOOTER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nominees: Lucy Earl, Georgia Moule, Amber Rutter.

WINNER: AMBER RUTTER

2024 was quite a year for Amber Rutter, with a whirlwind return to the sport culminating with winning silver at the Paris Olympics just three months after the birth of her son. Her display of composure and sportsmanship over that controversial missed target in the Olympic final was an e ample to all.

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Also nominated for Lady Shooter of the Year were Sporting shooters Lucy Earl and Georgia Moule. Both achieved considerable success in competition last year, securing a raft of titles and medals, but after Amber’s performance on the world stage it was perhaps inevitable that she would receive this year’s award. She comments that balancing motherhood and elite sport isn’t easy, but says she is proud to be paving the way for women in shooting and inspiring the ne t generation.

“It’s just so amazing to be nominated for an award like this, let alone win it, against some amazing women who were also nominated,” she said. “It’s been a rollercoaster of a journey. I got started when I was just ten years old with my grandad, just as a hobby, and I never thought I would end up one day going to the Olympic Games and winning a medal, so it really has been uite the ourney, but it s definitely been a year to remember.

WINNER: EDWARD ARMETT

YOUNG SHOT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nominees: Edward Armett, Benjamin Jordan, John Porter.

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It is always encouraging to see young shooters coming up through the ranks and achieving impressive results, and once again there was no shortage of contenders for Young Shot of the Year this year. Among the nominees was the phenomenon that is John Porter, who had an outstanding 2024 in which he won the Colts category at the English and British Open Sporting championships, and achieved his personal goal of being in the top ten overall in both. He also finished third overall in the Beretta World championships, and clinched a sponsorship

Also nominated was 14-year-old Benjamin Jordan, for whom shooting is a family tradition that he is proud to continue.

Now in AA class he is aiming for AAA, and made a string of wins last year including the Colts Challenge at the Game Fair, and A class at the sse Gun asters.

Winner of this award was Edward Armett, who had another successful year on the DTL circuit, winning a place in the team for the Home International as well as the European and World championships. As well as winning several titles outright, he took the Juniors honours at the Dougall Memorial, and the English and British Open Single Barrel championships. Edward was thrilled with his award: “I feel brilliant. The hard work is paying off, I couldn’t be happier,” he commented.

COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nominees: Steve Scott, Max Tarr, Mhairi-Ann Troup.

WINNER: MAX TARR

This award recognises the vital role of coaches in growing the sport through helping individuals to develop and achieve their potential. Previous winner of the award MhairiAnn Troup was once again among the nominees. Over the past twelve months ‘Mars’ has continued to grow her Dynamic Ladies Shooting Club, giving literally hundreds of women the chance to take up shooting. The success of the club has led to the launch of a ‘Dynamic Lads’ spin-off.

Also nominated was 2016 Olympic bronze medallist Steve Scott, who says “It is because I owe so much to shooting and the people who helped me achieve my goals that I wanted to help others on their journeys. This year has been immense as so many of the people I have been lucky to work with have achieved so much, whether it be a personal best, being selected for a team or in the most sublime case becoming Junior World Champion.”

ut it was a arr who scooped the award, the first time it has been given to the same person twice. a runs the Future Shots Academy, which aims to encourage and progress shooting and shooters across the sport. “It’s been si years since started this ourney with shooting and coaching,” he said. “I’ve been able to coach and nurture some fantastic young shots, and as I improve I am able to pass that knowledge down to my youngsters to help them become even better. I am just a stepping stone that allows them to go on and do even more, and we have seen them gain sponsorship and go on to shoot for England and GB. It’s fantastic to see.”

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Eaton Hall: A Year of Major Developments

CPSA British Open Celebrates Centurion Year at Eaton Hall.

This year, Eaton Hall Shooting Ground in Doveridge takes centre stage as the host of the CPSA British Open Sporting and Sport Trap Championships. This is no ordinary event; 2025 marks the 100th anniversary, the centurion year, of these prestigious competitions. Expect a display of exceptional talent and a truly memorable shooting experience as competitors battle for the title.

New Clubhouse Set for June Opening

relaxing environment to enjoy when

As you will have seen on social media and YouTube, Eaton Hall is undergoing a significant upgrade with the construction of a brand-new clubhouse. Set to open its doors in June, this modern facility will provide a comfortable and welcoming space for all visitors. Shooters can look forward to enhanced amenities and a relaxing environment to enjoy when at Eaton Hall. This new clubhouse is a testament to Eaton Hall’s commitment to providing a top-tier shooting experience to all shooters.

Introducing “The Gun Room at Eaton Hall”

After the departure of Premier Guns, Eaton Hall is excited to announce the opening of its new temporary on-site gunroom, “The Gun Room at Eaton

Hall.” This dedicated space offers a comprehensive service for shooters, providing a selection of quality firearms, accessories, and expert advice. Whether you are a seasoned competitor seeking a specific piece of equipment, or a newcomer looking for guidance, “The Gun Room” is designed to cater to all your needs. However, once the club house is finished in June. The Gun Room at Eaton Hall will move to a bigger and better space in there!

Q&A

with Owner Amy Phillimore!

This Q&A has been transcribed from our YouTube Channel, if you would like to watch this interview with Amy please visit Eaton Hall on YouTube.

Question 1 – Are you getting buggies for the sporting? “Yes, we are getting Buggies that can be used all around the ground. We are currently tarmacking all the pathways to the layouts at the moment, and they will be wide enough to get buggies round. They should be available when the new club house opens at the end of June.”

Question 2 – Will there be a spot on site to pattern a shotgun? “Yes, there will, we currently have one already. So, if you pop down to Eaton Hall and speak to the front desk, they will be able to give

you a pattern plate and show you where to do it.”

Question 3 – Do you know what clothing brands you will have in the new clothing shop? “Ooo that’s an exciting one, yes, we do, all will be revealed soon, and the retail shop will be open at the end of June.”

Question 4 – Are you planning on selling Kreighoffs through your gun room? “No, we won’t be selling Kreighoffs unfortunately.”

Question 5 - What age can children shoot? “We recommend from 10 and above, they can come with a fully qualified instructor, we can provide everything that they need so call the front desk and we can get them booked on.”

Question 6 – Can non-licence holders shoot with a licence holder? “Yes, nonlicence holders can shoot on the ground as long as they aren’t a prohibited person. If they shoot with an instructor that’s fine again as long as there not prohibited. And if they are shooting with someone who is a license holder, the license holder is responsible for the person who doesn’t have a license.”

Question 7 – When will the FAC Rifle Range be open? “We’re hoping for this to be open with everything else at the end of June. This is something Syd’s really excited about as he loves his rifle shooting, so expect something special.”

Question 8 – With the high levels of investment going into Eaton Hall, will prices be increased as a result? “No, the prices will be staying the same, clays will be staying the same, were competitive within the area, and cartridges will be staying the same. However, we have to increase them as the trade increases.”

CLUB/GROUND OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nominees: Bywell Shooting Ground, Coniston Shooting Ground, High Lodge Leisure, Ian Coley Sporting.

WINNER: IAN COLEY

SPORTING Next up was the Club/ Ground of the Year, with four strong contenders nominated for the award. Bywell is a thriving and well-established ground embarking on its 45th year since it was founded. Now a Premier Plus ground with 17 DTL layouts alone, it hosted the World championships last year. The ground is proud of its

facilities, and always strives to provide the best possible service to shooters.

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Coniston Shooting Ground in North Yorkshire offers top-tier facilities for a wide range of disciplines including Sporting, English Skeet, Olympic Skeet, DTL, ABT, UT and simulated game. The ground takes pride in its communitydriven ethos, welcoming novice and experienced shooters alike.

High Lodge Leisure in Suffolk is a familyowned ground offering practice, instruction and competitions, with more than

30 Sporting stands, automated Compak and Sportrap layouts, DTL and Skeet, alongside luxury lodge accommodation and catering. The main clubhouse and hospitality suite are being refurbished, and the ground will be hosting the English Open Sporting Championships 2025.

All credit to Ian Coley Sporting, then, for winning the award against such strong competition. The Gloucestershire ground has had an exceptional year following a significant redevelopment which added a large event venue, brand new cafe and enlarged retail shop. The ground successfully hosted a range of events in 2024, from regular CPSA registered competitions to the Blaser Cup, Coley Classic, and their ever-popular Ladies Sporting competition.

“It’s a very proud moment for us,” said Coley’s managing director Adam romfield. here is a huge amount of teamwork involved. I am really proud of our team and what they have achieved this year and what we will achieve in the future.”

DISABLED SHOOTER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nominees: Paul Garnsworthy, John Harrison, Ben Woodham.

WINNER: BEN WOODHAM

The Disabled category provides some inspirational stories, such as that of nominee Paul Garnsworthy who has been a paraplegic for 16 years. t took him two years to get a shotgun certificate, and started shooting in 2 2 , with 2 2 as his first full season. earning to shoot in a wheelchair and navigating grounds was daunting, he says, but the kindness and respect from local clubs, and the support of his sponsors, helped immensely. In 18 months he has moved from C to B class, achieved some success in competitions, and represented Devon in two disciplines. “I’m proud to show that disabilities don’t limit dreams,” he says.

Also nominated was John Harrison, who won high gun in the disabled sitting class at both the English Open and British Open Sporting championships; however the award this year went to Ben Woodham, who was grateful for another successful year in which he won the disabled sitting high gun at both the English Open and British Open Skeet championships, marking his fourth consecutive year.

Ben says that his biggest accomplishment last season was his score of 144 ex-150 at the World Skeet Masters. He extended heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported him through his journey: his mum and dad, Stuart and the team at Eriswell Lodge, as well as his many shooting friends and family.

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nominees: David Amos, Julia Havill, Jo Watson-Hopkinson.

WINNER: JULIA HAVILL

Volunteers make a vital contribution to the sport in so many ways and at every level, so it is good to see this recognised with the Volunteer of the Year award. Nominees included England DTL Team Manager David Amos, and Surrey CPSA Committee member and secretary Jo WatsonHopkinson, who is a familiar face refereeing at NCSC. The award this year went to Julia Havill, who after achieving her goal of representing her county and country felt it was time to

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give something back. She has done that in spades, taking referee courses so she could volunteer on a regular basis at Nottingham & District Gun Club, helping out at juniors’ days and have-a-go nights, taking on the role of England Skeet Team Manager and becoming renowned for her splendid cakes.

“It’s a really nice surprise because it’s voted by the people that you play with and referee every week,” said Julia. “I did think the email was a wind up at first, but then I read through and realised it wasn’t! It’s lovely.”

COURSE SETTER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nominees: Josh Billington, Phil Moss, Keith Roe.

WINNER: JOSH BILLINGTON

Winner of the Course Setter of the Year award was Josh Billington, ground manager at the Ian Coley gun shop and shooting school in Gloucestershire. Josh has worked in the shooting industry all his life and has a keen interest in all outdoor pursuits, competing in a variety of Sporting events. The 2024 season at Coley’s began for him with the Blaser Cup, then the Coley Classic which was fully subscribed and brought plenty of great feedback from shooters saying it was a fun and challenging course. The ground has also established monthly FITASC and English Sporting registered competitions which have a strong following.

Also nominated in this category were Phil Moss from Seals Cove Shooting Ground, and veteran coursesetter Keith Roe who has set courses for any number of CPSA regional and county championships as well as England and GB team selection shoots and championships.

Josh was delighted to receive the award. “It’s very pleasing, and it’s nice to have all the team behind me,” he said as his colleagues from Coley’s heckled him goodnaturedly. “I try to set targets that I would like to shoot myself, and hopefully everyone enjoys them.” His excitement wasn’t over, as he would shortly discover that his ground had won another award.

REFEREE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nominees: Josh Foot, Lorna Glover, John Rogers.

WINNER: LORNA GLOVER

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Next up was the Referee of the Year, and in contention was Josh Foot, who was chief referee for both the English and the British Open English Sporting championships last year. Also nominated was John Rogers, who was relief referee at both those events, and has been a referee since 2010. The people’s choice this year, however, was Lorna Glover, who devoted no fewer than 58 days to refereeing last year.

Lorna comments that she loves a rule and is happy enforcing them without fear or favour – always with a little sass and a cheeky smile! After qualifying as a referee in 2017, she progressed to major events and considers officiating at the 2 2 orld hampionships to be her career highlight. “The shooters aren’t always pleased when we take a target off them that they think they’ve hit, but it’s amazing to be recognised like this for what we do in the wind and the rain and snow,” she said. “I go all over, and I am really grateful to the grounds that ask us to come and referee week after week.”

I’ve been running CPSA courses for a good many years now, and I’ve loved every minute of it.

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD

WINNER: MIKE WILLIAMS

This year in addition to the usual categories, the PS presented a Special ontribution award. This is not made every year, only when the PS directors and staff feel that someone has made such a contribution to the sport and to the association that their efforts cannot go unrecognised. PS chairman r ohn artin presented the award, saying that over the years ike had earned a very special place within the PS raining cademy. ike was delighted. “I’m over the moon,” he said. “It’s just amazing, I never expected this at all. I’ve been running PS courses for a good many years now, and I’ve loved every minute of it. It’s a wonderful sport.”

ENGLISH OPEN COMPAK

In unpleasant winter conditions the Compak English Open saw a series of tricky combinations and a youthful new name on the trophy, as Richard Faulks reports.

The BICTSF Compak Sporting English Open was held at EJ Churchill’s impressive shooting ground in Buckinghamshire in February and the weather was not kind. It was bitterly cold and drizzled for much of the day, but mercifully the wind was gentle, and the contestants were shooting from covered stands on all the four layouts. Despite the conditions, spirits remained high and there was some fine shooting from some of the usual suspects and a few surprise scores too.

The course had been set by internationally renowned James Peckham and he did a fine job. He told me “I like to beat people in combinations, not actual target difficulty, and taking on angles and getting them out of position. It’s just different speeds and getting them out of position with the gun”. But he also wants to get people hitting targets. He certainly achieved his mission with

this layout. Nobody was going to be humiliated, but he had ensured the cream would rise to the top at the end of the day. And it shouldn’t be too easyafter all this was the English Open.

TRICKY PAIRS

s the final scores started to be posted on the clubhouse screens from the first squads, James Attwood’s 99x100 was looking very impressive and he was two targets up on Henry Arnold. There were plenty of talented shooters still out and some yet to start though. As I watched the squads pass through each of the layouts, it was clear layouts two and three were the ones that were tripping shooters up and would probably decide the competition.

There was a tricky green incoming clay on layout two that was launched from the top of the banking and hit the ground about 15 metres from the line. It was hard to pick up the target as it left the trap arm as it was ying towards the shooters, but then as it started to drop it showed itself as it plummeted towards the ground. It was a very fair target on its own, but as James had told me, as part of a pair it became a whole lot trickier.

A TIGHT COMPETITION

I caught up with Chris Childerhouse after his round. He had just posted a 97x100

Left: English Open Compak Champion, Will Page.

There was a tricky green incoming clay on layout two that was launched from the top of the banking.

and he said that he was pretty happy with the way he’d shot considering the layout was a bit trickier than usual, plus this was the first mini major of 2025. He would have liked to have one more target but was happy with his score considering that this was his first proper outing with his new Browning 825.

I watched some fantastic shooting in the afternoon, and it was clear it was going to be a very tight competition, as you’d expect. Mark Winser let one rabbit target slip away when it bounced une pectedly and his final score equalled James Attwood’s.

I went to have a chat with Mark when most of the scores were in, as it looked like he’d be the English Open Champion on count back. At this moment he pointed me in the direction of Junior Will Page who had managed to straight the course! So, the competition was finally won by a 2 year old unior who had shot superbly and managed to hold his nerve to the end. A superb effort on a challenging set of targets and combinations.

Amy Easeman took the ladies category with a fine 6 , and she told me “It was a nice selection of targets and a good opener to the season.”

Above: Will Page shooting. Right: Lady shooting the rabbit target Below: Dog sheltering from the rain.

Left: Reloading between targets. Above inset: Green dropping target. Top right: Chris Childerhouse shooting.

IT’S A CONCENTRATION GAME

The victorious Will Page agreed with Amy about the course. He also told me this was his first ma or championship win, though he had won the Caesar Guerini Challenge in 2024. He had just returned from shooting in Dubai, where he’d finished second in the pool shoot which had covered the cost of his trip.

ill e plained about ompak t s a concentration game. There’s one or two which will catch you out”. He had looked at the scoreboard when he arrived at the shooting ground as he always likes to know the score he’s chasing, which surprised me. The only target he worried about was a looper on the last layout he shot. When he’d shot that he told me the pressure was off. A fantastic result for a 2 year old and a well deserved first title.

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DTL MASTERCLASS

Report from Holmes Chapel Shooting Ground, Friday 31 January and Saturday 1 February. By

David Amos, DTL

England

Team Manager.

We had a very constructive 2-day DTL master class held at the popular ground at Holmes Chapel run by the urstfield family. Original booked as a one day event turned into a 2 day back to back event by popular demand, especially members from the Staffordshire PS , eager to improve their shooting. ubber stamped by the PS and supported by a host of ompanies, firstly by the ground for supplying the layout and facilities (fine cakes, a hearty hotpot, pies and cakes the clays from Sonia at orsivia, Keith at Swatcom for goodie bags, uality cartridges from ley, ornaghi Gold cartridges from om oung at ontinental Shooting Supplies. e thank all these sponsors who put back money into the sport. he coaching for the two days was conducted by current ngland nternational and well respected Senior PS coach ee ilco son. e feel the format of these master class are perfect each session starting with registration and a short briefing about the format with shooting starting directly after. ee put each s uad through their paces, addressing aspects of including gun fit, gun hold, foot position, target ac uisition and shot routine. Finishing each session with a debrief and uestions.

e had such a lovely group of amazing shooters who all had the one thing in common to take in any knowledge to improve their ability.

ll s uads worked together and supported one another. hen shooters are in a group and declare their known problems very often another member has the same problem and think it s to petty to mention so it helps them. e try to encourage anybody on theses master classes to speak up however small or insignificant it may appear with their shooting. he class was for mainly and shooters although we did have a class shooter who lost his way a little bit recently. is a cracking discipline, it has a marvellous following and still loads of shooters wanting to do well and enter the selection procedure. ll the shooter were pleased with the procedures and went away in good spirits with things to work on. he ne t master class will be on mental preparation in the morning followed by a registered held at everley ast orkshire Shooting Ground later in the year.

he last word has to go to the coach ee ilco son who worked tirelessly for the two days at out and is so conscientious the way he goes about his business. hank you, ee.

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INTERNATIONAL

The winter tends to be a down time for most athletes, so what have some of them been up to? Sarah Daly reports.

NATHAN HALES

Trap Olympic Champion, Olympic and World Record finals record holder, athan took a well earned break from rap shooting throughout the winter. So what has he done with his time

athan told me he and his fianc , harlotte (Kerwood have been sporting and game shooting, working the dogs and en oying family time with the children. am aware that have gained so much support over the years in trap shooting, that, although am still dedicated to international competitive trap, plan to give support to the sport that has, and is still, giving me so much.

For e ample, am giving a day s coaching to the ackie Stewart harity, ace gainst ementia uction.

am also planning to attend a couple of schools for general chats and talks. started training in mid February at uthampstead SG, to prepare for the coming season. will probably start with a couple of Grand Pri before the

orld up in uly in preparation for the uropean and orld hampionships.

MADDIE RUSSELL

unior Skeet omen World Champion, unior orld up gold and silver, uropean hampionship silver. Plus on the ritish Shooting Fast rack his is addie s last season in uniors. have been shooting, but doing the fun things, like sporting shooting and lays (virtual clay shooting . t is my second year at Uni, with all my grades counting towards my Sc ( achelor of Science in Psychology. will have a bit of a balancing act with the e am season and competing, but luckily, the Uni is very supportive of sports, so e ams work can be fitted around my shooting schedule.

demands of a full time University course, certainly demonstrates effective time and organisational skills.

ISSF PUBLISH IOC 2024 PARIS FEEDBACK

Published on anuary 2 25 the SSF reported O Paris 2 2 feedback sees positive signs for shooting Following analysis of data collected at the Paris 2 2 Olympic Games, shooting sport received optimistic news in the post Games feedback report.

“I have one more year at Uni before graduate (hopefully! in 2 26, so am ust trying to make the most of any opportunities that come along at the moment. he degree of training, both on and off the ranges combined with the

ata was collected by the O , Public Sport ntertainment and the Paris 2 2 Olympic Games Organising ommittee in areas, providing valuable commentary for each of the 2 nternational Federations whose sports were on the Olympic Programme last year. From those indicators, the SSF scored above average in eight of those. Five of these indicators saw the SSF score inside the top third of all Fs, while of

these met the standard of the middle third.

Optimism is high, with shooting scoring high in digital viewership, social media conversations, internet searches and favourability amongst the general public, especially among young people. his report indicates that shooting sport is in a very positive position heading towards the os ngeles 2 2 Olympic Games and momentum is building as the SSF seek inclusion at the risbane 2 2 Olympic Games.

ost importantly, shooting sport is attracting high viewership in ma or markets such as ndia, hina, Pakistan, epublic of Korea and ndonesia in sia while attracting great interest from razil, e ico and the United States in the mericas as well as the uropean powerhouses such as hosts France, taly, Germany, United Kingdom and urkey.

hese represent a diverse range of ma or markets globally highlighting the universal appeal of shooting sport.

he SSF is delighted with these findings, as we continue to strive in this ne t Olympic cycle.

Above: athan, harlotte and family. Inset: addie ussell at lays (virtual clay shooting Right: ackie Stewart and athan ales.

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THE COST OF A SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE: HOW MUCH?!

Laura Saunsbury, the CPSA’s honorary solicitor and shotgun licensing advisor, examines the recent increase in firearms licensing fees and what the shooting community can expect in return for the higher cost of a certificate.

Most readers will by now be aware that the Government implemented a significant increase in firearms licensing fees with effect from 5th February 2 25. he new fees apply to all applications received from that date onwards. f you submitted a complete application, including the medical certificate from your doctor, before then, and you are still waiting for your application to be processed, you will only be charged the old fee which you paid at the time of submitting your application. For those of you who are not yet familiar with the new fees, brace yourself for what comes ne t.

Firearms licensing fees have not been increased at all for 10 years since 2015.

he fee for the grant of a shotgun certificate has more than doubled from 7 .5 to . owever, the largest proportional increase in all of the firearms licensing fees is for the renewal of a shotgun certificate, which will now cost you 26, more than 2 times the previous fee of . hese revised fees represent a greater percentage increase than in the fees for the grant or renewal of a firearm certificate. cynical view might be that there are a lot more people who hold a shotgun certificate than a firearm certificate, and so this is an easy avenue to generate e tra revenue from increased shotgun licensing fees. For readers who hold or would like both types of certificate, the fee for a coterminous renewal is now 55 (previously 65 , and the fee for coterminous grant is now 2 2 (previously . here has been much talk for a number of years about an increase in firearms licensing fees to enable the police to fully recover the costs of administering firearms licensing. e should also keep in mind that firearms licensing fees have not been increased at all for years since 2 5. e

should therefore not be totally surprised by the new fees, and some rumours circulating before the figures were announced suggested that the increases may be greater.

There is probably a sizeable proportion of the readers of this magazine who would regard the fee increase as reasonable and fair, if you felt confident that this was actually going to lead to significant improvements in the efficiency and service you receive from your local firearms licensing department. nd that is really the unanswered uestion what benefits are the shooting community going to see in return for paying these higher fees?

Some would argue that we should not be re uired to pay more for a better service in advance of actually receiving it. t s a little early to tell, but we can certainly hope that the increased revenue from licensing fees will lead to more efficient firearms licensing departments, with greater numbers of better trained firearms en uiry officers, and also management above them. owever, should sound a note of caution. hile firearms licensing fees are ring fenced by the ome Office to go to the Police, they are not specifically designated to go direct to firearms licensing departments. onse uently, there is nothing to stop hief onstables putting the additional revenue to use elsewhere if there is pressure on their police budgets from other directions. owever, the PS will continue to press the ome Office and the Police at a national level on behalf of members to account for how the increased fees are being spent.

From your perspective as an applicant for the grant or renewal of a certificate, would certainly encourage you when following up on progress with your application to politely en uire with your F O what changes and improvements have been made in your local firearms licensing department following the increase in licensing fees. For e ample, how many e tra staff are there in the department now, and is there a reduced turnaround time for processing applications he Police should be constantly reminded there is a reasonable e pectation from the shooting community that you are entitled to a more efficient service and swifter processing of applications in return for paying higher fees.

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NEW NAME NEW BEGINNINGS

We spoke to Amy Phillimore, Owner of Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, following the recent takeover of Doveridge Clay Sports Club.

QHow did you get into shooting/the industry?

A: Syd and I are both from Shooting/Farming backgrounds. Syd has shot from a young age, his passion is game

shooting. Syd taught me to shoot 15 years ago and I haven’t regretted it ever since. I got the bug and haven’t looked back. We have always loved the social side of shooting and have met some incredible friends along the way. Both

being successful in business, we wanted to share our knowledge and our passion. Syd was ready to retire but I had other ideas!

QWhen did you take over the ground, and what makes it special?

A: We took over the ground January 2025 and it has

Right: Eaton Hall Shooting Ground owners Amy and Syd.

huge potential – it has been a fantastic ground over the past 26 years, holding some unforgettable events, including the English last year. With over 80 acres in the idyllic Derbyshire countryside, what better place to be! It also over looks my family farm where I grew up.

Q

What disciplines/facilities/ events do you offer?

A: We offer all disciplines in clay shooting and are currently building a large, fully heated air ri e and ri e range, as well as two running boar layouts. We are

also building a 20,000sqft clubhouse which will host some fabulous facilities including a gunroom, gunsmiths, retail shop, café, meeting and training rooms, and corporate facilities all under one roof.

Q Have you won any awards and accreditations ao far?

A: We have only just taken over the ground, have been awarded a CPSA premier plus status.

QHow has the ground developed over the years?

A: I believe the ground has developed over the years –

With over 80 acres in the idyllic Derbyshire countryside, what better place to be!

but certainly since we have taken over in the last few months there has been some huge changes, and continues to be until the end of June 2025.

Q What’s the clay shooting like in your area?

A: We have some great grounds in the area and are luckily enough to be friends with them all, we hope to continue to build relationships with them and work with each other regarding dates for comps etc over the coming years.

Q Have you got any events planned in 2025?

A: We have some exciting events planned and we are holding the centenary year - British Open Sporting and Sportrap in August.

Q Is there anything else you would like to include?

A: Everyone is welcome at Eaton Hall Shooting ground, you don’t need to be a member, and there is plenty for everyone to take part in, beginners or experienced.

MY SHOOTING MOMENTS

My favourite shooting moments have been competing in Fujairah at FMSC, shooting my first straight in nglish sporting last October and winning the nglish Open ompak overall.

am looking forward to several events this year, the orlds, ritish Open and nglish at ighlodge to

MY TOP TIPS EQUIPMENT

Don’t Miss. :)

Stick with whatever works for you.

Shoot targets confidently.

Consistency is key.

Shoot as many different grounds, targets and backgrounds as you can.

Watch the ‘top shots’, you might spot something that helps you.

My favourite piece of equipment is my Gun, it is a tool for me and after nearly 6 years of very hard use has never broke down! struggled to find clothing could comfortably shoot in and keep warm.

GUN, CHOKES AND CARTRIDGES

use a laser F 6, ull Pro One 2 g s,7.5s and some Sovereign Parcour 6.5s and Teague super extended Titanium hokes. am lucky to be Sponsored by laser, ull and eague. owever was using products from those companies before was supported.

CARTRIDGE

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n the next few editions of PULL, I’ll be sharing my opinions on the best competition, mid-range, and budget cartridges for each discipline in clay shooting in the UK. I’ll start with the largest and most supported discipline, sporting, which offers the most diverse range of shotgun cartridges for shooters. My selection isn’t to say that other brands and lines don’t deserve mention. Rather, with such a variety available, it’s a testament to the quality and performance that these selections stand out in the vast array of options.

TOP LEVEL: FOR COMPETITION SHOOTERS

B&P Flash 28g: Awarded Cartridge of the Year at the 2025 British Shooting Show Awards, the B&P FLASH 28g is recognised for exceptional performance, including five Olympic titles. Utilising F2

powder and graphite-coated shot with 5 per cent antimony, it delivers compact, homogeneous patterns. The Gordon System reduces recoil, allowing for extended shooting sessions. Don’t be confused that the FLASH was designed with trap shooting in mind because it’s perfect for sporting disciplines in the most challenging competitions. Available in shot sizes 7.5 and 8.

Lyalvale Express Supreme 28g: Renowned for its excellence, this cartridge is used by champions like Richard Faulds MBE. With a black case and 25mm brass-coloured ferrule it’s stunning to look at. With 28g of Super Tempered Shot (sizes 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 9), and powered by Vectan D20 powder, its shot speed is 1,475 fps. Its smoothness and lethality elevate shooters to the highest levels in sporting clay shooting, boasting numerous medals, cups, and trophies and it has conquered sporting globally.

Hull Sovereign Parcours 28g: James Bradley Day uses the award-winning Sovereign Parcours, designed for extreme range targets and popular in English Sporting. Known for its exceptional speed of 1,600 fps and performance, it features high pellet energy and colourcoded cases for easy shot size identification (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8). The competitiongrade hardened shot is delivered by a plastic wad.

Drennan Kenderdine looks at the cartridge offering for sporting shooters.

With progressive burning powders, it offers minimal perceived recoil while maintaining a firm delivery.

MID-RANGE: FOR CLUB SHOOTERS

Eley Superb: The Superb quickly gained popularity in the UK as a top competition cartridge. Eley’s packaging innovations, like cut-out viewing windows and colourcoded shot sizes (7, 7.5, 8, 9), enhance its appeal. With a gentle recoil and impressive lethality, it excels in various clay disciplines. Whether on chandelles, battues, or driven clays, the Superb delivers exceptional performance, allowing for quick re-targeting and consistent success. It’s also the only cartridge I have managed to straight Oakedge Shooting Ground with… so far!

Lyalavale Express Power Blue: Introduced in 2013, Power Blue is a topvalue cartridge designed for club and competition shooters. Its fast-burning powder delivers excellent long-distance performance with a smooth, lively feel. Featuring an improved nickel head, it suits semi-auto users well and is available in shot sizes 7.5, 8, and 9 with plastic or fibre wads. Known for breaking records and winning events, it remains a favourite among Sporting shooters, thanks to its pedigree and consistent upgrades.

Fiocchi F-Black 28g: A popular cartridge with more oomph than its smaller brother, the F-BLU. Available in both Plastic and fibre wads, the solid black case with silver ferrule and

impressive design makes it stand out. It delivers consistent performance with minimal recoil in semi-autos and a crisper feel in over-unders. Known for its reliability and excellent kills, the F-BLACK is a top choice for sporting, showcasing Fiocchi’s engineering brilliance.

ENTRY LEVEL: FOR CLUB, RECREATIONAL AND BEGINEERS

Hull Superfast 27g: As Hull describes it ‘By name, by nature’, it delivers performance beyond its price, which in today’s economic climate is something many shooters will consider. Available in both plastic and fibre wads and only in shot size 7.5, it’s perfect for taking you from club level to competition. What it sacrifices in shot weight, it gains in speed with a whopping 1,500 fps and its downrange performance is pretty good for its intended purpose. Reliably cycles semi autos with moderate to firm recoil.

Fiocchi Lite Speed 26g 8: A very competitively priced cartridge from the famous Fiocchi name. Available in both plastic and fibre wads, it features a 26g load with size 8 shot, which gives 31 more pellets than a 2 g 7.5. Perfect for winter training, it’s competitively priced to be light on your pocket too. It offers a perfect balance of pattern and performance, making it a well-priced club load that tackles any clay you come across.

Gamebore New Velocity Black Range: Elevating entry-level clay cartridges, the NEW Velocity Black offers high-quality components and precision-made lead shot. Exceeding its price range, it s available in 2 g, 2 g, and 26g ( apid with plastic or fibre wads. Gamebore’s plastic and nonfragmenting fibre wads provide e cellent gas seals. With moderate recoil, it ensures a comfortable shot, reducing shoulder fatigue.

TOP LEVEL

MID RANGE

ENTRY LEVEL

THE ONLY WAY IS UP – CPSA SPONSORS SWATCOM –

The SWATCOM brand is already known and loved by many in the sport, but there’s plenty more to come in 2025, as Keith Foote explains.

CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT WHAT SWATCOM HAS BEEN DOING IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS?

Over the past year, we’ve worked tirelessly to develop new and exciting products, from hearing protection to shooting accessories. We’ve also welcomed several talented sportspeople to the SWATCOM Network, many of whom you may have already spotted on our socials. Beyond that, we’ve been busy throughout the competition and show seasons, ensuring everyone finds the perfect product for their needs. It’s certainly been a packed year.

ARE THERE ANY NEW PRODUCTS HITTING THE MARKET THIS YEAR?

Nothing we can reveal just yet. However, you may see the return of some muchloved favourites with exciting updates, along with some

brand new products that should make some waves. All will be revealed closer to their release dates, so keep an eye out to be the first to know.

WHAT SETS SWATCOM DEVICES APART AND MAKES THEM IDEAL FOR CLAY SHOOTERS?

We believe people appreciate the variety and versatility we offer, whether you’re shooting clays - or game for that matter. There’s something for everyone, from Olympic athletes to those just starting in the sport. Whatever your level, whatever your need, we ll find a device which works for you. We also offer some of the highest-attenuating headsets on the market and it doesn’t hurt that they look good too.

WHAT HAVE BEEN THE MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS OF SWATCOM SHOOTERS/AMBASSADORS IN CLAY SHOOTING IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS?

we know they’ll all deliver strong performances. We’ll be keeping a close eye on Charlie Faulds (pictured left), particularly in English Sporting, where he continues to impress. Our athlete Steve Scott has told us to keep an eye on Maddie Russell, whom he coaches, as one to watch this year. After her outstanding 2024 season, which included securing the Junior World Champion title in Olympic Skeet, she’s in a great position for another strong year. With so much talent on display, we’re looking forward to seeing what 2025 holds.

WHICH CPSA EVENTS ARE YOU SUPPORTING WITH A PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN 2025?

That’s a tough one, as every member of the SWATCOM Network is incredibly talented! Some of the biggest achievements include three of our athletes qualifying for the Olympics, with Nathan Hales, not only winning gold but also setting a new Olympic record. We’ve seen multiple athletes earn selection for national and international competitions across various shooting disciplines. Beyond the major accolades, we recognise and celebrate the personal milestones our Network has achieved, as these are just as important.

WHO ARE THE ONES TO WATCH AND IN WHAT EVENTS IN 2025?

We’re looking forward to seeing all our athletes compete in 2025, and after speaking with many of them at The British Shooting Show, their determination and drive are stronger than ever. It’s set to be an exciting season, and

We’ll be attending multiple events in person to support our athletes, ambassadors and anyone looking to purchase any products. We’re particularly looking forward to the 2025 World English Sporting Clays Championship, as it’s a rare opportunity to potentially meet some of those we support who live outside the UK. If you see us at an event, be sure to stop by and have a chat.

A force of

Anita North meets Mhairi-Ann Troup, a coach who has done more than most to spread the word about clay shooting.

Mhairi-Ann Troup is best known as the effervescent leader the Dynamic Ladies Shooting Club (DLSC). At the time of writing she is one of the nominees for the 2025 CPSA Coach of the Year. But she is no newcomer to the award – indeed she won in 2016 and was runner-up in 2023 and 2024. But what’s her story and how did she get into shooting?

STARTING YOUNG

Mhairi-Ann started shooting at the age of eight firstly with air ri es, then progressing to shotguns and clay

shooting. Her father taught her to shoot, and her brother was her guide and support and she told me they have been her greatest in uence in her shooting journey. Before too long she was competing and winning local competitions in Scotland. When she moved to heshire in her 2 s, she continued shooting and represented Cheshire in DTL. Moving to Sussex the passion for her hobby continued and she has represented Sussex in ABT. Her favourite grounds are Surrey Shooting School, Polowood Shooting Ground near Brighton and Cloudside Shooting Ground from her days in heshire.

HELPING OTHERS

With a desire to help others enjoy this wonderful sport, she took to coaching (mostly with youngsters) in her free time from her work with Sussex Police and became a CPSA Level 1 Instructor. In 2016 she won CPSA Coach of the Year, something she sees as a highlight in her journey thus far. She is now kept busy balancing instructing five to si days a week with looking after her family.

In September 2020 the DLSC was born, following conversations with women who were desperate to start a new sport/hobby after the restrictions of Covid. With a home base of Southdown

We have such an incredible, diverse group of women... who support each other...

Gun Club, events are held in Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. And since its inception the DLSC has provided many members with a comfortable development pathway.

As a dedicated coach Mhairi-Ann’s forte is introducing new people to the sport, getting them hooked and shooting to a good solid competent level. Her bubbly personality works with beginners and attracting more women into the sport. But her coaching work isn t ust confined to women, she encourages anyone and everyone. ven her local P has benefited from her instruction.

Q&A WITH MHAIRI-ANN TROUP

Aberdeenshire born Mhairi-Ann lives in West Sussex with her partner, Rich, and their four sons. When she gets time she relaxes by getting outdoors for walks in the South Downs, which remind her of her childhood in Aberdeenshire, and she also plays netball and badminton.

Q

What’s your kitbag essential?

I always have a bottle of Irn-Bru in my bag.

Q. Biggest challenge? Changing people’s mindsets and stereotypes to allow the growth of the number of females in the sport.

Q

Q

Biggest learning?

Be patient, patient and more patient!

Biggest support?

Southdown Gun Club have been so, so supportive to me and the DLSC. This is our main base, and my club wouldn’t have got off the ground without them.

Q.

Best thing about the DLSC?

The camaraderie within the group is phenomenal. We have such an incredible, diverse group of women of all ages and abilities who support each other, giving them all the chance to bring out their competitive side.

LIFE-CHANGING DECISIONS

But don’t just take my word for it. Georgia Coppen told me: “When I joined the DLSC back in 2022, I had no idea how much it would change my life. Not only have I discovered a passion for clay shooting, but I’ve also formed friendships with the most incredible, wholesome group of women who I treasure very much. I am so very grateful to Mhairi-Ann for bringing us all together and for being the best coach and friend. Joining DLSC was the best decision I’ve ever made.”

Sam Hockley said: “One of the best things I have ever done was to take up shooting and join the DLSC. I have a new hobby, new friends, new skills and I love getting outdoors more. Mhairi has taken me from never having shot before, to being a safe and competent shooter and now to being an instructor myself. It really has been such an incredible journey and I’m super excited to meet more likeminded ladies and get out to more shooting grounds.”

her better support club members as the DLSC grows. Meanwhile one of the members, now a CPSA coach, is helping roll out in the South West later this year, while Mhairi-Ann is hard at work looking to countrywide franchises.

Highland Outdoors (supplier of Yildiz shotguns), Keith Foote and the team at SWATCOM, Carl Weller at Eley Hawk, Alix Selby and Andy Deeks. Finally thanks went to her partner Rich, for his support and work with the DLSC behind the scenes.

As to the future Mhairi-Ann told me she has plans to travel further for in-house and external events. In addition she is looking to add to her coaching ualifications as it may help

A STRONG SUPPORTING CAST

Mhairi-Ann gave thanks for the unwavering support to everyone at Southdown, Surrey Shooting School, Polowood, CPSA, BASC, Callum at

I am sure we will be seeing the distinctive pink and black kit of the DLSC ladies squad out and about at more and more events. Well done Mhairi-Ann on all the good work helping grow this wonderful sport.

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REGIONS

NORTH CONTACTS

THE NORTH

Chairman: Terry Deakin terry.deakin@yahoo.co.uk

Secretary: Tom Brown braney14@hotmail.co.uk

WEST MIDLANDS

Chairman: Paul Fallon

Secretary: Rod Davies rododavies@gmail.com

EAST MIDLANDS

Chairman: Janet Stennett janetstennet@btinternet.com

Secretary: Colin Butler colincpsa@yahoo.co.uk

SOUTH WEST

Chairman: Richard Chapple

Secretary: Jane Rowland j4ne121@aol.com

SOUTH EAST

Chairman: Steve Williams

Secretary: Jo Watson-Hopkinson jowh001@yahoo.co.uk

SCOTLAND

SCTA: scta.co.uk

Chairman: Pip Shone pip.shone@scta.co.uk

Secretary: Avril Maher 07776 256539

WALES

WCTSA: wctsa.co.uk

Chairman: Rob Harrison 07710 127463 chairman@wctsa.co.uk

Secretary: Nicola Walker 07775 335763, secretary@wctsa.co.uk

DSG

Secretary: Sam Nunn nuttynunny84@googlemail.com disabledsg.co.uk

MERSEYSIDE

IAN EDWARDS 07534 228788

i.edwards.cpsa@sky.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/north

Firstly, congratulations to Andy Dunne for picking up this year s first county title at Fauxdegla on 3 of March winning the ABT.

Forthcoming Events

2 Mar ABT, Fauxdegla

18 Apr UT, Fauxdegla

1 Jun ESK, Fauxdegla

12-13 Sep SSP, Mickley Hall

14 Sep DTL, Holmes Chapel 28 Sep ESP, Catton Hall

TBC Sportrap TBC FITASC

Most of these dates you will need to pre book with the ground, apart from Catton Hall.

We will also be holding several selection shoots for an English Sporting team. We hope to send a team to the National Inter-Counties at Sporting Targets on 11-12 October.

Please keep an eye on the Merseyside Facebook page for further updates on dates and championship.

Good Luck to all.

WEST MIDLANDS

DERBYSHIRE

GEOFF FLINT

07778 639691

derbycpsa1@rocketmail.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/Derbyshire

Down the Line

Well done to Dave Hinchliffe who was Overall High Gun at Nottingham & District Gun Clubs Winter Down the Line Series, and to Clive Weston who was Overall A Class winner. In the Super shoot off for the Webley & Scott Shotgun, Clive was Runner-up and Dave was third.

Skeet

Well done to Sarah Johnson who was Overall C Class winner in Nottingham & District Gun Clubs Winter Skeet Series.

AGM

The Derbyshire CPSA AGM was held at Nottingham & District Gun Club on 2 March. The following people were elected to the committee: Chairman Geoff Flint, Vice Chairwomen Julie Havill, Secretary Ron Baron,

Joint Treasurers Ron Baron and Geoff Flint. Sporting and All Round rep Geoff Flint, Down the Line rep Tom Waring, Skeet rep Ron Baron, Trap rep Simon Taylor. Sarah Johnson Helper to all disciplines and Trophy Coordinator. Regional rep and Press Officer Geoff Flint.

Website

The Derbyshire CPSA website is now up and running and is part of the CPSA syndicated websites and can be found by going to the following address sites.cpsa.co.uk/Derbyshire. Anyone with any News, Results etc for the website, Pull or Facebook please contact Geoff Flint on 777 6 6 or email geoff int rocketmail. com or derbycpsa1@rocketmail.com or any of the shoot reps.

Forthcoming Events

6 Apr WM Area Skeet, Eaton Hall S G

6 Apr WM Area & IC OT, Fauxdegla

13 Apr Derb DTL Team Sel, Nottingham GC

20 Apr Derb Sporting Team Sel, Orston SG

27 Apr County Champs HbD, Nottingham GC

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

TOM HAMMENTS

tomhamments@gmail.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/gloucestershire

Hello Gloucestershire - welcome to my inaugural ramblings. For reasons beyond my understanding, I have been appointed as the person charged with writing this column. Quite the responsibility, I think. So, first things first, thank you to my predecessor Richard Moreing, who has done a sterling job of reporting Gloucestershire’s news in Pull! Magazine for some time now. In the same way that other counties do, I of course intend to report on notable scores, results and achievements from Gloucestershire shooters locally, nationally and internationally. I also intend to report on anyone who shoots an absolute clanger of a score, anyone who disappears without handing their scorecard in (we see you) and basically anything else newsworthy. Please don’t take offence to anything I write, it’s probably just sarcasm, but if you are easily offended, you could perhaps move to another county. Wiltshire seems friendly.

Gloucestershire CPSA held its AGM at Ian Coley’s in February. I was unable to attend, but I didn’t hear of any scraps, so well done all. here s significant change with chair Zoe Pitts stepping down and being replaced by Jenny Young, with Paul Tudge as Vice Chair. Thank you for your service, Zoe – it’s a thankless enough job if you’re into the sport, I imagine it’s even more thankless when you’re not. Chloe Applin remains Secretary, Sean Foley remains Treasurer, and Steve Lovatt remains West Midlands Area Rep. Sam Townsend has stepped down from running the social media pages, thanks for your work Sam, hopefully you’ll now have more time for golf, fishing, or whatever hobby you re into this week. He is replaced by Jo Knapman. We also have team managers as follows: AR Luke Russell. ESK/OSK Paul Tudge. ESP Nick Portlock and Kevin Childs. FITASC Tim James. SSP/STR Nick Portlock and Tim James. Trap Stuart Jones and Steve Gowing. The 2024 achievement award was won by Matt Panter, well done Matt. write this after a sunny day at estfield (2 arch the first time the weather has felt positively spring like. By the time you’re reading this, it’ll hopefully be even more so – everyone is bored of shooting in coats. Today saw a turnout of 185 shooters with Sam Usher and Dean Horswell taking the honours on 96. Tim Shayle shot a solid 87 in A Class and Jenny Young was the second highest placed lady on 82. Other

recent scores include Nick Portlock with 97 at Barbury on 19 February and Ben Hughes with 88 to win A Class at Owls Lodge on 27 February (Ben has a blue tick on Instagram, but he’s still very approachable). At Somerset SG on 28 February, in B and C Class, we saw James Bellamy and Aaron Waltho place with 84 and 74 respectively. By the time you read this, all the 2025 Championships will be in your diaries, including the Worlds which are back in the UK this year. I look forward to seeing what damage Gloucestershire shooters

can do across the disciplines. Other events worth a look are The Double Classic held at Garlands in ay and estfield in September and The Coley Classic and Blaser Cup – information on Coleys website. Lastly, Barbury have a series of Super Sporting shoots on throughout 2025 (April to September) – if you are a Sporting shooter and you haven’t shot Super Sporting, then you really must try it, it’s a great discipline – you can book on the Barbury series by calling or emailing them direct. Happy shooting – Tom.

HEREFORDSHIRE & WORCESTERSHIRE

KAREN MACKISON

karenmackison@gmail.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/hereford-and-worcester

Thank you to all who attended our AGM and charity shoot. It was a cold day, and we greatly appreciated Park Farm, Phil, Di, and Family as well as the referees who gave their time to support a worthwhile charity. Going forward, to aid in morale and enjoyment, we will be moving the charity shoot to a warmer summer spot and will keep you up to date with our plans when arrangements are in place.

Congratulations to reigning High Gun Chris Moule, who won (70) the Overall John Hadley Memorial Trophy and Whiskey donated by Matt Pugh. Champagne goes to Jo Knapman for winning Lady (69), Paul Cerri for Veteran (68) and Brandon Smith for Open category (67). Cartridges go to top Junior, Connor Davies (68). Champagne

and cartridges kindly donated by Jerry Ruane. Discipline prize money was kindly donated by Park Farm and a couple of generous competitors also donated their winnings, this was much appreciated and will mean £250 goes to Acorns Children’s Hospice.

Our AGM followed and was attended by seven members in addition to our committee. Your committee remains unchanged and full details and reports can be found on our website. Highlights from our Chairman’s report are as follows:

We won the West Midlands Gun Down Trophy with amazing wins at the Inter County FITASC and the Inter-County Sporting. We also won the West Midlands Inter Counties DTL event by a massive margin! We also won the Inter County Olympic Trap and Olympic Skeet events thanks to our future Olympians!

The results from the Juniors are very encouraging and if we had entered a Junior Team in the DTL we would have won the West Midlands Junior Trophy and £250 but sadly this didn’t happen.

Category winners.

Chris Moule High Gun of John Hadley Shoot.

Chris Bayliss ESP - Charlie Drury 2025.

SHROPSHIRE

JIM TURNER sites.cpsa.co.uk/Shropshire

Hello all – Well February has been a busy month AGM’S Awards Etc. Firstly let me say a big thank you to all those who turned up for the awards shoot and AGM to which the weather played ball for once and made for a great day. The day began with a 50-target layout to blow those winter cobwebs out, followed by the awards, buffet and AGM. Below is the Shropshire

As a committee we will support Juniors whenever we can along with the support of West Midlands Regional committee. We will pay for all Juniors cartridges, and it is hoped that the WM Committee will pay for their Targets Only entries at all the Inter County events. (Team Members). Each selected Junior/ Colt received £200 funding in 2024.

We are very keen to support our Lady Shooters at competition level and will look at refunding our Ladies Team entries to any Inter County Team event (if they request a refund).

All that I can ask from our members is that you try your best to support our County whenever you can and if you do need help with attending our events, or have any questions about Hereford & Worcester CPSA, please let a member of the committee know.

The 2024 Chris Bayliss Memorial Trophies are given for English Sporting, Down the Line and the Ladies trophy is for Skeet. They’re awarded using the scores from the Area, Inter county and County championship with your top two scores out of the 3 competitions to count. The Chris Bayliss Memorial trophy for 2024 for English sporting goes to Charlie Drury with a 91 at Inter county and 90 at our County championships, a combined score of 181. The Chris Bayliss Memorial trophy for DTL goes to Dan Price with scores of 297 (area or IC) and 297 for County combining to 593. The lady’s trophy was only arranged part way through the year after the Area so apologies for no advertising however, if you’d shot the Area the score would have counted. With an Intercounty score of 92 and a county score of 84 the 2024 trophy goes to Karen Mackison. Please ensure ead Office have your up-to-date email to ensure safe arrival of your 2025 County Championship calendar.

committee as voted by the members 22 February 2025.

Chairman Ashley Turner proposed Jan Dixon seconded Keith Tipton, Vice Chairman Alan Rowley proposed Julie Burton seconded Jan Dixon, Treasurer Ashley Turner proposed Keith Tipton seconded Rob Dytor, Assistant Treasurer Jan Dixon proposed Stu Burgess seconded Keith Tipton, Secretary Ashley Turner proposed Jan Dixon seconded Rob Dytor.

Committee – Arran Eccleston, Simon Heinrich, Sam Linington, Owain Jones, Neil Meredith, Julie Burton, Stu Burgess, Rob Dytor, Keith Tipton, Jan Dixon. Team Managers – Stu Burgess ESP, AR, ESK, DTL. Alan Rowley ABT Helice. ates for the four remaining ualifier

STAFFORDSHIRE

STEVE KILNER

steve.kilner@sky.com cpsa.co.uk/staffordshire

Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship

Great to see Staffordshire team members putting in a good showing at the Fujairah Mountain Shooing Championship in the UAE. Martin Butcher, Jack Tromans, and Martin Walmsley were all there, smashing big targets and wearing their Staffordshire colours with pride!

6 Feb: ESP, Eaton Hall

he first egistered event at aton Hall saw 139 shooters take part. Congratulations to Tim Howell who took the win for A Class with 83, just eight away from High Gun. Jonathan Tisley tied in C Class with 71.

9 Feb: ESP, Garlands

Great effort from Ben Mason whose 93 saw him finish oint third and take the win in A Class. Tim Simmons was just one behind with 92.

9 Feb: ABT, Garlands

Matt Panter took the win with 96. A host of Staffordshire shooters weren’t far behind with James Sutton 95, Mark Wright 94, Ray Sutton 93, Martin Hambleton 93, and Luke Hambleton 92 all in contention.

13 Feb: West Midlands Area AGM

Our regional committee representatives, Valerie-Anne

shoots for ESP County Team Places

Sunday 27 April, Catton Hall, Call to book on Tel 07747758861. Saturday 3 May Eaton Hall, Pre-book squadded Tel 01889565986. Sunday 8 June, Grange Farm, Call to Book on Tel. 01455822208. Saturday 21 June, Mickley Hall, Pre Book Squadded Tel. 0776252438.

he first ualifier was held on October 2024 the County ESP championship, so these four remain. emember five scores with three to count in all categories. Good luck to all

By the time you read this we will have changed the face book page over to our new one. If you are having trouble accessing it, please let us know. All relevant dates will be posted on there and in pull. Thanks again all see you next month.

Barrow, Martin Butcher, and Steve Kilner attended the WM Area AGM. Chairman, Paul Fallon, reported on another successful year for the region. He commented on some of the exciting developments to come, not least at Eaton Hall and thanked the County representatives for all their hard work over the year.

Stuart reported on a very solid year financially with good engagement across the counties at Area and InterCounty competitions. And Rod Davies continues to do a terrific ob putting the fi ture togethers.

CPSA Chief Executive, Iain Parker, presented a report on HQ activities and Chairman, John Martin, handed out the awards. This included Staffordshire retaining the prestigious Lyalvale Trophy, the premier team trophy for the WM region, as well as taking the Gun Up Trophy.

16 Feb: Kian takes Junior Skeet Winter Series Win

Congratulations to Kian Maher, Top Junior in the ESK Winter series that recently concluded at Nottingham CSG. The best four scores from six are used to determine the winners with Kian taking the Junior crown.

16 Feb: DTL, Beverley & East Yorkshire SG

Colin Heathcote took the overall win with a 100-straight and 297 points, six ahead of his closest opponent.

20 Feb: ESP, Eaton Hall

An excellent performance from

Staffordshire’s Neil Colclough who was clear winner in C class with 79.

23 Feb: ESP, Garlands

Jack Whitehouse was Overall High Gun with 91. Jon Bowker took A Class with 87 and Martin Butcher on 86. Cliff Hawkes was Runner-up in B Class with 78 and Mark Randall Runner-up in C Class with 71. Lewis Soanes was top Junior with 73.

1 Mar: Ladies Clay Shooting League Shoot 1, Mickley Hall

Congratulations to Linda Saint and Jane Colbourne who shared High Gun with 69ex80 with Valerie-Anne Barrow on 67.

The LCSL is a great way to get involved in shooting, while experiencing friendly competition, support from your fellow shooters and across different grounds. Visit facebook.com/ LadiesClayShootingLeague for more information.

English Sporting Selection Shoots Team Manager, Martin Butcher, has put together a great set of selection shoots for 2025. To qualify to represent

Staffordshire, you must take part in at least three of the shoots in the series and at two different grounds, be available to shoot the Inter-County Championship on 28 September, be CPSA registered and pay the £2 levy. Shoots will take place at Eaton Hall and Garlands, with your best three scores to count. Score updates will be published on the Staffordshire Facebook page.

Forthcoming Events

30 Mar ESP Selection Shoot, Eaton Hall

30 Mar DTL Area Champs, Holmes Chapel

30 Mar SKD Area Champs, Nottingham

6 Apr ESK Area Champs, Eaton Hall

6 Apr OT County, Area & IC Champs, Fauxdegla

18 Apr UT County Champs, Fauxdegla

5 May SSP Area Champs, Garlands

24 May AR County Champs, Eaton Hall

25 May ABT Area & IC Champs, Garlands

ll ounty fi tures and selection shoots can be found on both our Facebook and website sites.cpsa.co.uk/staffordshire

WARWICKSHIRE

PAUL FALLON

paul@thefallons.co.uk sites.cpsa.co.uk/Warwickshire

As I write this piece spring has well and truly arrived with a look through the window revealing blue sky, sunshine and temperatures that really are tempting us out to do some shooting. We have several of our County Championship dates now agreed and you can find these at the foot of this article together with some of the West Midlands Regional

Championship dates. As always, I would urge you to call the grounds to make a booking before traveling to ensure they can accommodate your entry. Contact details for all the grounds we use can be found elsewhere in Pull! should you not already have them. There are several instances where the number of entries for an event may be limited so advance booking will not only ensure your place but also usually enable your first choice of available times to shoot.

So, last month we brought you news of our AGM that will be preceded by a fun

shoot and promised more details for you. Get this into your diary and come and join us if only to get to know us a little better and voice your ideas / wishes.

Warwickshire CPSA AGM – Saturday 5 April 2025 16:00hrs

To be held at Lea Marston Shooting Club, Blackgreaves Lane, Lea Marston, Sutton oldfield 76 . hat words location fruit.sampling.footballers just a few minutes from junction 9 M42. Hot and Cold refreshments available from the café. Follows our fun shoot so bring your gun.

The fun shoot will be available throughout Saturday opening hours of 10:30 to 15:30. All shooting must finish by 5 . his will be a re entry shoot over 50 targets that has no entry fee, just pay the ground for your targets at their usual rate and submit as many entries as you wish. There will be cartridges as prizes together with anything else we can find donors to provide for us. Just do please bring along your CPSA membership card to demonstrate you are a Warwickshire member and ask for a fun shoot score card as you book in.We hope you enjoy this new format for our AGM and feel it makes your coming to join us a more attractive proposition.Do please let know your thoughts.

With competitive shooting getting underway we know of several of our Warwickshire members that will be taking part in England Team Selection shoots across disciplines. No names here yet unless you make a team, we don’t want to add to the pressure, but we do want to wish you all the very best of luck and good shooting.

And so to some more dates for your diary. s we add further confirmed dates to our calendar we will let you know, either through this column, our website or an email out via HQ to those members that allow their email address to be used by HQ.

Forthcoming Events

30 Mar WM Area SKD, Nottingham & DGC

6 Apr WM Area ESK, Eaton Hall

26 Apr Warwickshire CC SKD, Cosford SG

17 May Warwickshire CC ESK, Lea Marston SG

7 Jun Warwickshire CC STR, Cosford SG

Keep an eye on the Warwickshire Web Site via the main CPSA site for updates or follow our FACEBOOK page.

Ladies Clay Shooting League.

Martin Butcher, Steve Kilner & ValerieAnne Barrow with the Lyalvale Trophy.

Jack Tromans, Martin Butcher & Martin Walmsley in Fujarah.

EAST MIDLANDS

BEDFORDSHIRE

CHELSEA KING

bedfordshirecpsa@gmail.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/bedfordshire

AGM

The Bedfordshire AGM was held on 5 February at Sporting Targets. Thank you so much to all who attended. The committee members for 2025 are as follows: Andrew Clifton, Becky Clifton, Chelsea King, Graham Elliott, John Hartog, William Evans, and Zoe Bruce. Please do get in touch if there is anything you wish to raise or discuss.

Inter-Counties Team Selection

Please note selection has changed. Teams will be made from the following:

Senior Team: Top three scores from the County Championships plus the ne t highest five from the averages to make eight.

Vets Team: Top two scores from the County Championships plus the next

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

TIM JONES

timothy700@btinternet.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/cambridgeshire

The opening shoot of the 2025 season was the UT at Nuthampstead. On a bitterly cold day, eight hardy Cambridgeshire competitors braved the conditions. High Gun was Giovanni Russo, Seniors and Veterans Graham Carter, Ladies Jane Bell. There were no Juniors. Thanks to all for taking part, Nicky, Ed and staff for running a smooth shoot.

County Championships

27 Apr DTL, The Priory

10-11 May FITASC, Sporting Targets

24 May STR, Sporting Targets

7 Jun ESP, Chalk Farm

21 Jun Helice, Rugby & DTC

28-29 Jun ESK, The Priory

20 Jul AR, The Priory

24 Aug SB, The Priory

31 Aug SKD, The Priory

12 Oct OSK (50) , The Priory

12 Oct DR, The Priory

highest two from the averages to make four.

Ladies Team: Top two scores from the County Championships plus the next highest two from the averages to make four.

Juniors Team: Top two scores from the County Championships plus the next highest two from the averages to make four.

Forthcoming Events

16 Mar 100 ESP, Sporting Targets

18 Apr 100 ESP, Sporting Targets

5 May County Sporting Champs, Sporting Targets

Socials

Please get in touch if you are in the Bedfordshire region to join our WhatsApp group and social media pages. Please share any photos or news you would like to share for inclusion on the socials and in the Pull! Report. As ever keep pulling the trigger and enjoy!

We hope that as many people as possible will support these Cambridgeshire shoots and look forward to seeing everyone throughout the season.

LINCOLNSHIRE

CHRIS BONE

chrisbonedt11@gmail.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/lincolnshire

On Tuesday 11 February, East Midlands CPSA held their AGM. It was a celebration and thankyou to two of incolnshire s finest volunteers anet and Paul Stennett. With over 35 years joint service, Janet and Paul have decided to take a well-earned rest from East Midlands Committee duties, and call time on their positions within the East Midlands committee, Paul as treasurer and Janet as Chair. From everyone at Lincolnshire we thank them both for their unwavering service representing Lincolnshire and East Midlands. East Midlands loss is Lincolnshire’s gain, as Paul and Janet remain a very active force within the County Committee.

NORFOLK

CHRISTINE GILBERT sites.cpsa.co.uk/norfolk

February was another cold, wet and windy month, but this did not stop the Sporting and Skeet shooters from braving the conditions and putting in some great scores. ith the weather finally showing some sign of improving, we are looking forward to the start of the regional and county championships, and wish you all the best of luck for the coming season. Scores from the county championships will be taken into consideration when selecting teams for the Regional InterCounties championships, so please let the team managers know if you will be available for selection.

1-8 Feb: Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship, United Arab Emirates

Richard Bunning spent a busy few days competing in the warm, sunny weather at the FMSC. This highly popular event was attended by nearly 400 competitors. With four days of side-events before the main four-day competition, there was plenty to keep everyone occupied. Congratulations to Richard on the following results:

Preliminary - (38) Joint 11th/328. Super Sporting - (185/240) Joint 60th/396. English Sporting 50 Target Re-Entry - (37) Joint 15th/125. Pool Shoot 1 - (21) Joint 39th. Pool Shoot 2 - (29+5) Second. Pool Shoot 3 - (18) Joint 29th.

It was also recognition for Lincolnshire again at the East Midlands CPSA AGM, with the award for East Midlands Clay Shooter of the year going to Jack Wilkinson. Jack has an impressive shooting CV, representing England and GB in DTL, ABT, OT and UT. 2024 was a standout year, Jack won the Scottish ABT Grand Prix, Runner-up British Open UT, Runnerup Garlands Grand Prix, National InterCounties ABT High Gun, Lincolnshire ABT champion on a score of 100-straight as well as representing England at the ABT Home International. Congratulations Jack, here’s to 2025!

Our Fi ture list is now fi nalised for 2025, and we are very pleased to offer a very full Competition calendar across a variety of disciplines. As always with limited days availability, there will be clashes that just cannot be avoided. We urge everyone to get booked in sooner

11 Feb: East Midlands CPSA AGM Tributes were paid to Janet and Paul Stennett from Lincolnshire, who stepped down from their positions of East Midlands Chairman and Treasurer respectively. Their combined service exceeded 35 years. In gratitude for their tireless work and commitment to the region, Colin Butler presented them with a Pullman Class Dining Experience on behalf of the East Midlands CPSA. They were also presented with personalised shooting bags and SWATCOM ear defenders by CPSA CEO Iain Parker. The new Regional Chairman is Nigel Kingston from Suffolk, and the new Treasurer is Keith Alibone from Northamptonshire. We wish Janet and Paul all the best in their retirement, and good luck to Nigel and Keith in their new roles on the EM Committee.

15 Feb: BICTSF Compak Sporting EO, E.J. Churchill

Congratulations to Carson Revell whose score of 7 placed him oint fifth out of 134 competitors. He also placed third in A Class on count-back. What a fantastic start to the new season for Carson. The competition was also attended by Wayne Parker ( and Sean rutchfield ( 7 .

2024/2025 English Skeet Winter Series, Eriswell Lodge

Starting on 1 December and concluding on 16 February, this Winter Series saw 36 competitors shoot the required four from six rounds to be eligible to win the prizes. Suffolk’s Daren Parsons shot an amazing

rather than later to avoid disappointment. As you will see our calendar starts early this year.

If you have not shot a competition before, please get in touch, we wish to encourage everyone to have a go at a Competition through the year. You get

392/400 to take the High Gun prize. Coming a very close second was Richard unning, first in lass ( . ohn Glover was fourth Overall and first in Class (388), and just three points behind him in fifth place, was oe orman Hinchcliffe who came second in A Class (385). Steve Scott-Douglas took the third prize in C Class (342).

1 Mar: BICTSF Compak Sporting UK Championship, Orston SG

This competition was attended by the same three Norfolk shooters who competed in the CSP English Open, with the honours this time going to Wayne Parker. He scored an excellent 98 to place Joint 5th overall, was Runner-up in the Veterans’ category and also second in B Class. Carson Revell scored and Sean rutchfield scored 7 .

Norfolk County Championships ates are being finalised, and will be published as soon as they are confirmed.

to meet like-minded people, enjoy the banter along the way, and expand your experiences and enjoyment of our beloved sport.

From everyone at Lincolnshire CPSA, stay safe and shoot straight. Have a fantastic 2025 Championship Year.

Jack Wilkinson receiving his award from Iain Parker. Janet and Paul Stennett.

Richard Bunning.

Orston Shooting Ground.

pambairstow58@gmail.com

northantscpsa.org

13 Jan: AGM

I think next year I’ll suggest that we hold this meeting in a small people carrier. It would fit in all those who attend and still have room for the dog. Apart from the usual county business, reported last issue, John Martin gave us information about the doings within the region and nationally – some interesting sponsors for the big competitions this year. The committee welcomed Marco Loxley into its midst to swell the committee numbers to nine. Let’s wish him well.

Northants Fixtures 2025

I’m please to say that Marty has worked her magic again and following a relaxing break in sunnier climes she has come back with vim and vigour. Fixtures based at the Northampton Shooting Ground are now confirmed and up on the website, alongside those for the regional and national events.

As I’m typing this, dates for Universal Trench, ZZ Helice, and FITASC are in the process of being confirmed, so they will probably be published by the time you read this. The sourcing of ground and date for the Olympic Trap is proving a little slower but – as there were no county guns at the East Yorkshire ground last year – I don’t think the delay will be too problematical for enthusiasts.

Registered Sporting Competitions

These continue to prove popular, and the entries continue to be in the low hundreds each time. Shooters come from far and wide to compete. he first two of the new year were held on 5th and 19th January and had an Essex shooter Clive Scase taking home the High Gun prize. The only one of February saw local shooter Henry Collins take the prize.

All these competitions have been shot in some of the most challenging conditions we have seen so far. There have been weather warnings for high winds and heavy rain but still the event goes on. Roy and Pete have worked hard designing different layouts for each competition whilst ensuring that the shooting is safe for the conditions as well as challenging and fun. A big thanks must go to them for their hard work.

As I look out at the greening hedgerows and the signs of the blackthorn beginning to bud, I can also see evidence of Roy's planning to come. here is a fine crop of

battue clays ready to be added to the mix later in the season. These tricky turning clays will provide enjoyment and challenge when the weather settles down.

As always at the start of the season the county committee is looking for ways to encourage those who shoot for fun into the competition matches, and those who shoot competitively in the county to take a further step and represent the county in the Inter County competitions.

Previous enticements, encouragements, and thanks have included: the pot luck

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

PAUL BUCKLEY pbbuckley@outlook.com

16 Feb: ESK Winter Series Finale

And that’s a wrap! The English Skeet Winter Series has come to a thrilling close, and what a series it’s been. Huge thanks to everyone who braved the cold to support us and take part. Your dedication is incredible, and we truly appreciate it.

The top scores, classes, and categories were settled without the need for any tiebreakers, leaving ust one final showdown, the super shoot-off for the Webley & Scott shotgun. ith all eight finalists available, they were split into two squads of four, setting the stage for an intense battle. he first round decided first and second place, but for the rest, the competition was far from over. After two more gruelling rounds, all positions down to sixth place were determined, leaving ust two shooters to fight for the final spot. he pressure was on as they stepped up to peg four, facing a demanding pairs round to break the tie.

As the skies darkened, the results were finally in. ongratulations toall our winners and a massive thank you to everyone who competed throughout the series. It’s been an unforgettable season!

prizes of a slab of 250 cartridges when a competition is added to the 'If You're In: You May Win' series, a pot luck prize of £50 if you shoot as part of a county team in Inter-County competitions, and a 'thank you' box of 25 cartridges to every gun entered in the Inter-County competitions. If you have any ideas for encouragements or thanks to shooters, please let Roy or Marty know. For me I'd love it if you emailed photos of you or your friends shooting so that I can use them in the reports to come for this year.

25 Feb: DTL Winter Series Comes to a Spectacular End

Another winter series has drawn to a close, and what an incredible season it’s been at NDGC! Over the past few months, we’ve seen it all – rain, snow, wind, and the occasional burst of sunshine – but most importantly, we’ve had plenty of fun! A huge thank you to everyone who took part and to our fantastic sponsors, Webley & Scott and Hull Cartridge Company, for their continued support.

The standout performer of the series was Allen Warren, who showcased remarkable consistency to claim the Overall High Gun title. But as always, the Super Shoot-Off was where the drama unfolded. Eight competitors stepped up, knowing that in this format, anything can happen – and it did! Pete Dale, a C Class shooter, held his nerve to take the win and walk away with a Webley & Scott 912XS shotgun. A truly impressive display of composure under pressure. Check out the full list of winners and presentation photos on our Facebook page.

Coming up – the Roger Collingham Memorial Shoot

The Roger Collingham Memorial Shoot returns on 28 June and, as always, it’s set to be one of the most popular events of

Battues sprouting ready for the season. Photo courtesy of R Tyler.

the year. Known for its unique format, this charity shoot raises vital funds for Cancer Research UK and typically sells out fast – so if you want to take part, we strongly recommend booking early!

e re delighted to confirm that the event will once again be sponsored by Hull Cartridge Company and Laporte Industries.

For more details and to secure your entry, visit cockettfarm.com/memorial or Call 01623 882244.

Forthcoming Events

22 Mar OSK, Beverley

6 Apr ESK, Eriswell Lodge

20 Apr SB, Nottingham

26-27 Apr FITASC, Sporting Targets

4 May UT, Rugby

18 May DR, Priory

18 May HbD, Priory

25 May DTL, Priory

24-26 May SS, Kegworth

30-31 May England ESP Sel, EoE

1 Jun OT, Beverley

8 Jun AR, Nottingham

21 Jun ZZ Helice, Rugby

22 Jun STR IC, Eriswell

6 Jul ABT, Nottingham

13 Jul IC DTL, Nottingham

26 Jul ESP, Chalk Farm

27 Jul IC Skeet, Northampton

2 Aug SKD, Priory

9-10 Aug IC FITASC, Kegworth

7 Sep IC AR, Nottngham

20-21 Sep IC Sporting, Sporting Targets

28 Sep IC ABT, Nottingham

SUFFOLK

BOB SMITH

secretary@suffolkcpsa.uk suffolkcpsa.uk

East Midlands CPSA AGM

The 2025 East Midlands CPSA AGM was held on 11 February in Stilton, attended by Nigel Kingston (Chair) and Bob Smith (Secretary) together with Dennis Meekings and Paul Romaine, who were both presented with awards for services to the region. In addition, Nigel Kingston collected the coveted Director’s trophy on behalf of Suffolk CPSA.

Congratulations are due to Nigel Kingston who was elected Chair of East Midlands CPSA in place of Janet Stennett, who has stepped down after many years of service to the region.

Iain Parker, CPSA CEO, was also in attendance to make the presentations and lead a discussion on various topics including CPSA Championships, the future of lead shot in the sport and licensing issues.

Social Media

Regular updates on Suffolk CPSA matters

SOUTH WEST

CORNWALL

IAN LOBB lobb81@googlemail.com

Well, here we go the Championship season is starting locally and nationally with many of our Cornish members booked in to hopefully bring back success to the region and we wish you all well. We are also proud that a few of our Cornish members have been selected to take part in the England DTL selection shoots over the coming months which will take place in Nottingham, Devon, and Northumberland, the members who

are selected will be invited to shoot in Scotland in July.

In other news the Cornwall CPSA committee are looking to run another youth development day later in the year alongside a Ladies day with a coach and training, the details are yet to be confi rmed and the committee would like Cornwall CPSA members to contact them via the website with any ideas on how we can encourage more ladies in to the CPSA and to take part in the Cornish Teams.

This year we have our following events taking place:

can be found on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Ongoing discussions are being held with a view to developing a new website.

2025 Suffolk CPSA Championships

We look forward to as many members as possible participating in the 2025 Suffolk Championships and, if selected, joining one of the 2025 Suffolk teams competing in East Midlands Inter-County Championships and/ or National Inter-County Championships. he first PS hampionships to appear on this year’s calendar are:

Forthcoming Events

20 Apr AR, Eriswell

4 May Sporting Masters, Barrow

5 May ESK, Eriswell

25 May STR, Eriswell

Please contact the Championship ground for booking and check social media for updates.

In conclusion, as the clay shooting season gets into full swing, we look forward to seeing you on the circuit and wish you enjoyment and success in your shooting.

Forthcoming Events

English Sporting

5 Apr Selection 1, ECLP

3 May Selection 2, ECLP

24 May Selection 3, Lower Lake

29 Jun Selection 4, High View

21 Jun Championship, Landare

English Skeet

19 Apr Selection 1, Landare

26 Apr Selection 2, Lower Lake

16 Aug Championship, Landare

Skeet Doubles

13 Sep Championship

Sportrap

17 May Selection 1, South West SS

31 May Selection 2, Landare

10 May Championship, Landare

Super Sporting

19 Jul Championship, Landare

U , , , S , O still to be confirmed

EM Paul.

EM Dennis. EM Nigel.

HAMPSHIRE & IOW

JENNIE CARTWRIGHT

Jennie.cartwright1968@outlook.com 07775 783637

There isn’t normally a lot to report on at this time of the year, but we did have a few Hampshire shooters attending the Fujairah Mountain Shooting championship 2025. It looks as if it was exceptional! If you want to see more of the targets, then visit Charlie’s You Tube channel.

Richard Faulds had this to say about the shoot: “UAE has been a phenomenal trip. Full credit to George Hickman Digweed and the whole team behind the scenes who have put on a world-class event. Also, a huge thank you to the Crown Prince of Fujairah, who without him none of this would have been possible. We have been incredibly well looked after from the moment we arrived in Dubai airport and the organisation has been fantastic. We have all no doubt hit and missed targets we have never seen before or may never again. If you didn’t come you have missed out.”

Charlie Faulds reports: “A Huge thank you to the whole FMSC team for making such a uality five star event possible. his has been my favourite competition I have attended during my shooting adventures so far. The targets were set with skill, making for tricky transitions and making you work hard for every line that was scored on the card. his was the first time I’ve come to this shoot, and I was pleased to keep a consistent score each day and also staying 20+ on every layout. I started off slow but by the end of the competition

Please keep an eye on the Cornwall CPSA Facebook page for the latest updates.

Keep up the great scores and ensure you have checked your CPSA membership is up to date and if you can encourage anyone who isn’t signed up yet to Join the Cornwall CPSA as this will help us grow the sport, we all enjoy plus you get the added protection the CPSA gives you as a member.

The Cornwall CPSA Committee are also in the process of contacting our local MPs and the Police and Crime commissioner, and Devon and Cornwall Chief constable to raise our concerns on the recent law and charge changes in regards of Shotgun and Firearms certificates, on behalf of our members and we will update you in the future with the updates and responses which we receive. We are stronger

I had got into the swing of things. My two favourite layouts were three and eight, where I scored 25/30 and 26/30 –even with a slight fear of heights which wasn’t helpful!”

Josh Poyser said: “I had a great time last week in Dubai at the FMSC championships in Fujairah. It was an amazing event and we had some great company. They put on some very good targets that most of us have never seen before. finished on 77 which was just outside the top ten but a good result and a good start to the year. “

Anthony Harper wrote: “Well we are sat here in Dubai Airport waiting for our ight home re ecting on what was, without doubt, the most amazing shooting championship I have ever had the honour of participating in. From meeting fellow shooters from around the globe, exceptional hospitality and organisation, to shooting the most incredible targets, all with the finest desert scenery one could ever imagine! Overall, I shot well considering how the targets presented, with just a couple of layouts early on being

together and if you have more members, we have a better voice to try to work with the people in higher places, also any new members will also have insurance and

particularly tricky. Day two was a good day as had managed to hit a ash clay, bagging an instant 500USD! A big thank you to everyone involved in setting up and running the Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship – I can’t wait for the next one.”

Back in the wet, cold and windy UK, ichard and harlie are already fighting it out for top spot at shoots with a Joint High Gun at Barbury in February, this is going to be a great rivalry, I wouldn’t want to bet on who comes out on top!

Lots to look forward to in April with the first of our ounty hampionships, please check the Hampshire CPSA website for dates and details of how to book on. We also hope to have some of the SW Region Championship dates soon so keep an eye on the website and Facebook for details.

County Championships

5 Apr DTL, Fareham

19 Apr ESP, OLSS

26 Apr All Round, Fareham

added knowledge that the CPSA are here to help.

Keep up the great shooting and see you in the next Pull! Magazine.

Anthony Harper shooting out over the lake after a boat trip to the peg.

Anthony Harper.

Charlie Faulds with his winnings.

WILTSHIRE

BARON PHILLIPS

baron@baronphillipsassociates.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/wiltshire

ongratulations once more to arbury and the team, led by uw Stephens and Josh Brown. It has further cemented its reputation as a premier ground by securing he Great ritish Shooting Show s Shooting Ground of the ear. arbury is really thriving whether it is for competitions, practice or people looking to upgrade their shooting kit.

Another reminder to Wiltshire shooters

SOMERSET

IAN STONES

somersetcpsasecretary@hotmail. co.uk

As I write this at the end of February, the weather has finally changed and there is a promise of blue sky and sunshine for a few days.

e have held our first meeting of the year and made several proposals for fi tures and county apparel . The dates for most of the County hampionships have been fi ed and agreed and we look forward to the start of a new season of shooting. Championships planned for April are nglish Skeet, F S , ll ound and ABT.

he South est egion G was held at Brook Bank in early arch and Oliver ustin, our prolific and highly successful young shooter, was presented with the John Newton emorial rophy. e oins a select group of Somerset olts and Juniors who have won the award over the past years. We wish him continued success.

n oy your shooting.

to look out for, and book into, our County Championships and Inter-County events. To help you diarise these shoots we are listing all the dates for County Championships as well as future registered shoots being held at grounds in iltshire. emember also to check the ilts PS website for updates. Our shooters have been active on the circuit with some impressive scores delivered through all the classes. t is great to be able to add some new names to this month s roll call. hese include Kevin oung who shot a 6 at rook ank s Super Sporting at the beginning of February and was placed second Overall. t the same event Sean aversham secured second place in lass while the following day hristian Schofield shot an in Olympic Trap and won C Class. lsewhere, obert aylor was oint third Overall at estfield s nglish Sporting with an impressive while Steve ebb on 7 won C Class and Jemma Paul secured top spot in lass with a 7 . ention should also go to en ivers who was placed second in uniors with a (and a new Perazzi at arbury s nglish Sporting.

Forthcoming Events

5 pr SP eg S Sel Shoot, arbury pr SSP eg, arbury

2 pr FSP eg ritish asters. arbury pr SP eg, Gunsite

2 pr SP eg ounty hamps, am Cross

2 pr SP eg, arbury

HERTFORDSHIRE

SUSAN MONAHAN

smonahan@btopenworld.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/hertfordshire

16 Feb: UT County Champs

Si shooters from ertfordshire contested the title on a bitterly cold day. ast year s hampion lan aynes won the Overall and eteran titles with a magnificent score of 2e . lan also placed Second Overall and First in B Class at the event. Also in the classes ohn owman placed oint First in lass scoring 7e . here were no adies or uniors in attendance. e would like to e tend our thanks to the team at uthampstead for hosting.

Around the Grounds

On 25 anuary igh odge held a ompak fi ture where ack ovick placed oint Second Overall with

In addition, this is the full list of County hampionships covering all disciplines. Please do try and attend as many of these events as you can. e will be writing these up over the coming months.

County Championships

6 pr SK, rook ank pr , rook ank

2 pr nglish Sporting, am ross

21 Apr ABT, Brook Bank ay O , rook ank

2 ay , rook ank

25 ay U , rook ank

2 un Sportrap, arbury ul F S , arbury

Good luck to all the ounty s shooters and hope to see you on the circuit.

an e cellent score of 7e . le ander illiams had a good day at uthampstead s Olympic rap event on Saturday 26 anuary placing Second Overall and st in lass with a score of e 5 . t tkin, Grant ang s SP fi ture on anuary ave oy took the top spot in lass with a great score of 7 e . hristine rouch attended ottingham istrict Gun lub s fi ture on 2 February taking First in lass with a very good 2 . Nuthampstead held the fifth of their inter Series over the weekend of February. On the Saturday le ander was on top form once again placing oint Second Overall and First in C Class with a fantastic e . On arch lacton Gun lub held a Sportrap fi ture where yan ohnson placed First in lass with a great score of e .

Huw Stephens (left) being presented with the Great British Shooting Show’s Shooting Ground of the Year trophys.

Oliver Austin being presented with the John Newton Memorial trophy by Richard Chapple.

PETER SAICH petersaich@hotmail.com

New for 2025 Season Reduction in some Team sizes ue to a lack of full teams of five for many of our nter ounties events, the committee have decided to take the best four scores (allowing teams of four to compete) for some of our events. See the listing on our website for full details. Please see the information and rules section of our website southeast.cpsa.uk for full team info and booking process.

Clubman B and C Class prizes dditionally, to encourage more shooters to enter the competitions, the committee have added a lubman ategory to the South ast hampionships with badges awarded to the highest scoring C or B Class shooter at each of these 15 events.

13-21 Feb: Olympic Skeet Qatar GP

Bethany Norton had a great start to the 2025 season travelling to the Lusail Shooting Range in Doha for the Qatar Grand Prix. She had a strong start on day one and despite some issues on the last two rounds ethany ualified in bib 2 for the final. fter finding some form in a very competitive final ethany held her nerve and secured the Silver medal.

Annual General Meeting

Our G was held at G on Saturday 22 February and with a smaller turn out than expected we voted in the same committee as last year. len obinson remains as hair and hristine obinson o hair. manda ape urray continues as Secretary and becomes the SP eam anager. ominic herry continues as reasurer and Sue onahan remains as ommunications Secretary. e would like to give a big thank you to G for their hospitality and to Steve Williams who joined the meeting in his capacity as Chair of the PS South ast egion.

Colts and Juniors Initiative

t the G we agreed to continue with our initiative to encourage younger shooters. s such, we will pay the entry fee for the Colts and Juniors who are representing ertfordshire in nter Counties events.

SOUTH EAST

emember that these are not ust team events and anyone can enter individually. his will be open for all South ast and lass shooters who will not have to be part of the ounty eams.

Please see the website southeast.cpsa. uk for full details of the ten nter ounty events and 15 South East England shoots with dates and venues.

South East CPSA Website

he website now has sections for fi tures, results, information and rules, and there is also a link to our Facebook site which has reports and loads of photos – Please go and have a look around them and let us know if you would like anything added, or

if any elements are not working. southeast.cpsa.uk

Forthcoming events

2 un S , Southdown

2 un S SSP, Southdown

2 un S , S isley

Please see our website for details and book in directly with the grounds for shooting.

hank you to the Grounds who are supporting us again this season.

Please send us any news and photos for inclusion on the website and a mention in our monthly Pull! report and follow Surrey PS on Facebook too.

Alan Haynes UTR 2025.

Bethany Norton at Qatar GP 2025.

OXFORDSHIRE

HELEN NICHOLSON helenccn1972@gmail.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/oxfordshire

Hello Oxfordshire, it is with a heavy heart that I write this month’s report because after 13 years and three months I am having to pass the role over to someone new. Sadly my landlord has served me notice and I am having to move to pastures new, which will not necessarily be within the County of Oxfordshire. Thank you to all that have taken the time to read and digest my monthly drivel. I will be handing the reins over to a very familiar face to many of you, Steph Blundell. Thank you, Steph, for giving it a go and I wish you the best of luck.

ESSEX

JON WILLIS

jjwillis@tinyworld.co.uk sites.cpsa.co.uk/essex

The Essex AGM was held on 5 February at The White Hart in Witham. Thanks to all of those who attended and to Peter Saich from the South East Region for making an appearance and answering uestions from the oor. he committee were all revoted in remaining in their current positions.

Please see below the finalised list of the Essex 2025 Championships.

County Championships

9 Mar ABT, Nuthampstead

23 Mar OT, Nuthampstead

27 Apr Helice, Invicta

So, on with this month’s report. We hosted our Annual AGM on Friday 28 February which was held at Sturdy’s Castle. We had a healthy turnout, it could always be better, but it was nice to see some familiar faces. It was, at times, a heated meeting with lots to discuss, some great input from CPSA’s Nicola Heron regarding the lead ban which is imminent and the attempted changes by the government in the issuing and holding of shotguns and firearms in the future. I am pleased to report, apart from my departure, the committee remains the same, but it was announced that 2026 will see the retirement of Martin as Chairman. This is sad news for the County as he has worked tirelessly for the last 13 years doing this ob. he committee will find it hard to fill your shoes.

11 May DTL, Mayland

25 May UT, Nuthampstead

1 Jun Sporting, Barrow SC

7 Jun STR, Clacton

22 Jun SB, Mayland

5 Jul AR, Clacton GC

12 Jul Skeet, Clacton GC

27 Jul SSP, Eriswell Lodge

16 Aug SKD, Clacton GC

7 Sep OSK, National Shooting Centre

28 Sep FITASC, High Lodge

28 Sep DR, Mayland

11 Oct Compak, High Lodge

Please be advised that most of these will

Westfield

Steve hosted its mid-February ESP 100 Reg shoot which saw 147 shooters attend even though it clashed with the British Shooting Show (and Valentine’s weekend). Julian Freeman was second in AAA Class having finished the round with a score of . Well done Julian. Timothy Richards (Tim) was third in A Class with his impressive 87/100. Well done Tim.

Churchill’s

. . hurchills hosted the first of their February shoots on Thursday 6th which saw 135 lucky people who didn’t have to work that day and could compete. Mike Bartlett shot a great score of 92/100 placing him second in AAA Class. Well done, I hope Cheryl didn’t mind you beating her score! Staying with Churchills, their late February 100 ESP saw 107 shooters take part, Tim Richards did it again, third in A Class with his score of 82/100. Well done Tim.

Hornet S/G

Saturday 15 February saw 121 shooters head over to Hornet to compete in their 100 Reg ESP. Tim Richards did it again! Third in A Class with his brilliant score of 93/100. Congratulations Tim.

That pretty much concludes this last report, keep an eye on Oxfordshire's Facebook page for this year's shooting calendar. If you have any results or achievements, please pass them onto me and I will forward them to Steph. Once again, thanks for reading, I hope you've liked the reports. My last parting words, as always, happy, safe shooting!

require prebooking so please contact the relevant ground.

As always please contact the committee if there is anything that you wish to discuss or need assistance with.

E.J. Churchill’s.

Eriswell Lodge.

SURREY

PETER SAICH petersaich@hotmail.com surreycpsa@yahoo.com

23 Feb: Surrey Sportrap Championship, Southdown

Our Championships got off to an early start this year with the Sportrap County Competition at Southdown on an increasingly windy day. First win of the year and top Supreme points go to Billy Greenwood with 93, which also gave him the high gun prize on the day. Second with 89 was Chip Smith and third with 86 was Nick Carter. In equal fourth with 85 was last year’s winner Paul Finney and top Lady Sarah White. Well done to you all especially as the Southdown Ref’s likened the third layout to ‘FITASC’ standard targets. Thank you to Southdown for hosting the event and of course the referees. The accompanying photo of Chip and Sarah was not taken at Southdown but at the Cavalry and Guards Club, Piccadilly, where they were invited to attend the Extra Mile awards in recognition of the funds raised through their annual Combat Stress fundraising shoot.

Dates for your diary

This year’s Combat Stress Charity shoot will be held at the Star Gun Club, Malden Rushett on Sunday 12 October.

Surrey Supreme Championship

Billy Greenwood leads the 2025 Surrey Supreme Championship with his Sportrap win. Chip leads the Veterans with 14 points and Sarah is top of the ladies table with 12 points. No Juniors or Colts have entered so far so see the Forthcoming events below and come and give them a try. This month sees

SUSSEX

SIMON ARBUCKLE siarbuckle@sky.com sussexcpsa.com

I hope everyone is well and getting ready for the upcoming competition season. As I write this the entries opened for the BO ESP and Sportrap at Eaton Hall an hour ago and seemed to book up in minutes! There must have been hundreds of people with fingers poised over keyboards at pm ready to go as soon as they were live, proof

two more Supreme Points events – the Skeet Doubles Championship is being held at NCSC Bisley and the Helice will be at Invicta Gun Club. See below for dates. As in previous years, the Supreme Champions will be decided by the best seven points results from the 11 qualifying championships across a selection of Sporting, Skeet and Trap events. 15 points are awarded for first place down to one point for 15th place. All the dates and venues are listed on the Surrey CPSA website so come and support your County and join in – You may even win selection to the Surrey Inter-Counties Team.

International news

Surrey’s Maddy Boyd has started her Olympic Skeet competition season early with a visit to West Palm Beach. This was

a US Team selection shoot so Maddy faced stiff competition but her 117/125 gave her bib for the final where she finished ust out of the medals in fourth position – Well done Maddy and good luck for the rest of the season.

Forthcoming events

20 Apr SKD, NCSC Bisley

27 Apr Helice, Invicta GC

11 May OSK, NCSC Bisley

18 May DTL, NCSC Bisley

25 May OT, NCSC Bisley

All of the above are Supreme Championship Points events.

Please send us any news and photos for inclusion on the website and a mention in our monthly Pull! report and follow Surrey CPSA on Facebook too.

that the sport is still as popular as ever. Not much to report from the County this month but some new initiatives have been introduced to hopefully promote County team interest and introduce new shooters to the sport.

Inter County team expression of interest The committee have decided to produce a form, both physical and electronic, that has a list of the various discipline Inter County teams and places for the shooters details. If anyone wishes to be considered

for a place in the respective teams, and you can go for more than one, please fill one out and submit it. They are downloadable from the Sussex CPSA website, Facebook and Instagram pages or picked up from Southdown Gun Club reception. We have decided to produce it because we don’t know everyone and are hoping to reach out into the whole Sussex clay shooting community. Sussex teams are very under represented by Ladies, Juniors and Colts especially in the Olympic and none sporting disciplines so this is an ideal time

Billy Greenwood - Surrey Champion.

Chip and Sarah - Awards ceremony.

to get yourself known. We would rather submit a team of willing volunteers than no team at all.

County competitions

We have managed to arrange all but two of the Sussex County competitions, see list below, so you can get booked in and organised early. Booking is with the respective grounds and we would like to encourage as many of you as possible to attend them. All the category winners get a badge -who doesn’t like a badge, and also as mentioned in previous articles points depending on placing are awarded towards the Supreme Champion competition.

Have a Go day

We are having a “Have a go” day at Southdown Gun Club on Saturday 21st June to introduce people to clay shooting. The format is 10 shots for free - yes free and any subseqent go will incure a small cost. There will be guns for all ages and fully ualified instructors on the stand so please put the word out, this is an

ideal time bring friends and families to a shooting ground to show them what you do for a hobby in a safe and fun enviroment. Further details will follow.

Compak

The medal winning has started already, congratulations to Jeff Dix for taking a silver medal (unfortunately beaten for the gold by countback) in the Masters category at the EO Compak Sporting Championship at EJ Churchill on 15th February.

MP’s in sport

It’s always nice to report when a Member of Parliment has a positive view on shooting. ndew Griffith P writes head of International Women’s day, which is on the 8th March, I met with Mhari-Ann Troup, female “top gun” and founder/owner of Dynamic Ladies Shooting Club. Despite clay shooting being a male dominated sport, Mhari-Ann is dedicated to increasing female participation. Founded in 2020 the DLSC welcomes women of all ages, starting from 12 at the Southdown Gun

Club in Findon. I am truly impressed by her efforts and encourage more women to try shooting in a fun and relaxed enviroment. Plesae head down and get involved.

Forthcoming Events

5 Apr DTL, Dartford

20 Apr Skeet Doubles, NCSC

21 Apr Sportrap, Southdown

26 Apr All Round, Fareham

27 Apr Helice, Invicta

5 May Super Sporting, Southdown ay OSK, S

25 May OTR, NCSC

26 May Side by Side, Southdown

15 Jun English Skeet, NCSC

5 Jul Single Barrel, Dartford

2 Aug ABT, NCSC

25 Aug English Sporting, Southdown

25 Aug Compak, Southdown

7 Sep FITASC, Southdown

TBC UT, Nuthampstead on o ic Skeet, Kingsferry

DISABLED SHOOTERS GROUP

The DSG has already scheduled two have-a-go days for the upcoming shooting season of 2025, with a possibility of incorporating an additional day into the calendar. he first of these events is set to take place at Eriswell Lodge on Saturday 19 July. As well as the have-a-go’s, existing members friends and family are all welcome to come along and join in these events. The second planned have-a-go will be at Park Farm on Wednesday 20 August. For more information on all this year’s event please visit the website or get in contact with us.

Lastly a little reminder to all that all the CPSA Major and Minor Championships have a Disabled category as well as the British Shooting Shotgun Series, so if you have not already, get yourself booked on and give it a go!

2025 DSG Calendar onfirmed SG events for 2 25 to book onto these events or find out more details please visit the website at www.disabledsg. co.uk other dates and locations to be confirmed please check the website and social media for updates.

Forthcoming Events

24 May DSG Event, High Lodge 11 Jun Jack Pyke Challenge, Sporting Targets

22 Jun 100 ESP, High Lodge

5 Jul 100 ESP, Orston 19 Jul BBQ & Have-a-go, Eriswell Lodge 16 Aug Simulated Game Day, Quidenham

20 Aug Have-a-go, Park Farm

11 Oct DSG AGM + 100 ESP, Sporting Target

6 Dec DSG Christmas Shoot, Eriswell Lodge

ates to be confirmed for Kibworth Dartford.

REFER A FRIEND AND YOU COULD BOTH WIN A BROWNING B525 SHOTGUN EACH!

JUST REMEMBER TO GET THE NEW MEMBER TO GIVE YOUR CPSA NUMBER WHEN THEY JOIN!

FROM 1 JANUARY 2025

We are excited to announce the launch of our new CPSA friends & family membership referral scheme for 2025 commencing 1st January. Refer a friend or family member who successfully joins as a Full or Clubman member and you will both be entered into a fantastic prize draw at the end of 2025, to win a Browning B525 shotgun each!

T’s & C’s apply.

CLUB DIRECTORY

NORTH

CUMBRIA

PENRITH & DISTRICT GUN CLUB LTD

Mo-Sa closed, Su 09:00-dusk

Open 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month • ABT, DTL, ESP • 07539 269392.

DURHAM

OAK LODGE SG

Sa 10:00-14:00. Su 10:00-14:00 07786 868691 • oaklodgeshootingground.co.uk • Saturdays are booking only • Wednesday evening 18:00-20:00 (April till Oct) • CSP, ESP, STR.

SPENNYMOOR & DISTRICT

CLAY PIGEON CLUB

Mo-Tu, Th-Sa closed. We 18:00-20:45.

Su 09:00-12:00 07564 075210 • AR, ABT, CSP, DR, DTL, ESK, ESP, STR.

LANCASHIRE

BOBBIN MILL SG

Su 9:30-13:30. Mo-Sa closed 01524 791507 • CSP, DR, DTL, ESK, STR. • Licensed Gun Storage.

BOLTON GUN CLUB

Mo-Sa closed. Su 10:00-15:00 boltongunclub.co.uk • 07801 149010 • The clay shoot is open on alternate Sundays. • DTL, ESK, ESP. MANCHESTER CLAY SC

Su 10:30-14:30. Mo-Tu, Th closed. We, Fr-Sa 11:0016:00 07761409427 • ESP.

MEANLEY SHOOT LIMITED

07377403845 • Open for prior bookings only. • ESP, STR.

RIXTON & ASTLEY SC LTD

Su 09:30-14:3007785995526 • jnw@norgas.co.uk • ESP.

NORTHUMBERLAND

BYWELL SC

Su-Mo closed, Tu-Sa 9:30-17:30 Open on Sunday only for Reg shoots, see fixtures • Open practice WE 12:30-17:00, SA 10:00-17:00, must book all other times. • bywellshootingground.co.uk • 01670 787827 • ABT, DR, DTL, ESK, ESP, HBD, STR.

STEVE SMITHS SC

Mo-Su 10:00-17:00

Monday – airguns/rifle only. Wednesday – late nights (19:30) May-August. • stevesmiths.co.uk • 016618 22444 • ABT, CSP, DTL, OTR, STR, UT • Airgun and air pistol ranges. Full-bore rifle pipe range.

YORKSHIRE

ALLERTON BYWATER CLAY PIGEON SC

Su 10:00-13:00

Shoot every other Sunday, fixture list available via our website. • abwcpc@aol.com • ESP.

BATLEY & DISTRICT GUN CLUB

Mo-Sa closed. Su 09:30-11:00

Shoot every other Sunday, full fixtures listing can be found on the club website. • BatleyGunClub.org

• 07881661217 • ESP • Due to woodland location WC facilities are not available.

CONISTON SC

Mo closed. Tu-Fr 09:30-17:00, Sa-Su 09:30-13:30 conistonshootingground.co.uk • 01756 748586

• DTL, ESK, ESP, FSP, SKD. E.J. CHURCHILL AT THE SWINTON ESTATE

Winter: Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa 09:00-17:30. Tu, Su closed Summer: Mo 11:00-20:00. We-Sa 09:00-17:30. Tu, Su closed ejchurchill.com/northyorkshire • 01765 357997

• ESP, STR, FSP, CSP • Offer lessons, caddied rounds and Claymate.

NORTH OF ENGLAND C.T.C

Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00. Su closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday by arrangement only

• noeac.co.uk • 01904 738120 • DTL, ESK, ESP, STR, ABT, OSK, FSP.

PARK LODGE SS

We-Su 9:00-17:00, Mo, Tu closed

Late Night shooting (19:30) on Wed and Fri May-end of Aug • parklodgeshootingschool.co.uk • 07931 554986 • FSP, STR, DTL, ESK, ESP, ABT, AR.

WEST MIDLANDS

CHESHIRE

AUDLEY GUN CLUB

Su 09.30 – 11.00

50 ESP every third Sunday of the month for Club Members. Guest practice with prior arrangement. • audleygunclub@gmail.com •audleygun.club

CATTON HALL SHOOTING

GROUND LTD

Mo-Tu, Th, Sa closed. We 10:00-16:00. Su 10:00-15:00 cattonhall.co.uk • 01928 788295 • 100 ESP REG every 4th Sunday, excluding Bank Holiday Weekends where the shoot is on the Monday. • ESP • Good access road.

HOLMES CHAPEL SG

Mo-Tu, Sat closed. We-Fri 10:00-18:00. Su 09:30-13:00

Reg. shoots on the second and fourth Sunday • We must finish shooting by 18:30 in summer • holmeschapelsg.com • 01477 518444 • DTL • Tuition by appointment with CPSA-qualified Instructor.

We recommend that you call ahead to confirm

MICKLEY HALL SS

Tu-Sa 10.00-17.00. Su-Mo closed

Registered ESP last Wedn every month, Registered SSP 2nd Fri every month. Both Prebook only • mickleyhall. com • 08007720058 • DTL, ESP, FSP, SB, STR • Seasonal Hours: Jan & Dec: 10am-3pm. Feb & Nov: 10am-4pm. Mar-Sep: 10am-5pm. Late night shooting Wed & Thur 10-7.

DERBYSHIRE

DARLEY DALE CPSC

Mo-Sa closed. Su 10:00-15:00

Open 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month • ddcpsc.org.uk • 07929 108619 • ESP.

EATON HALL SG

Mo, Tu closed. We-Sat 09:00-16:00. Su 09:00-14:00 Bank Holiday Mondays 10:00-14:00 • doveridgeclaysports.co.uk • 01889 565986 • DTL, ESK, ESP, ABT, OTR, OSK, FSP, CSP, STR • Please call to confirm discipline availability.

HARBORO ROCKS CLAY SHOOT

Su 10:00-16:00. Mo-We, Fr Closed. Th 14:00-Dusk. Sa 09:00-17:00

Open weekdays by prior appointment. Shooting times vary please see website. 1st and 3rd Sunday each month ESP. Thursdays during summer for ESP and STR practice. Saturdays for Simulated Game Days. Corporate Hospitality, Have A Go Sessions, Learn to shoot tasters, novice & experienced lessons. • harbororocksclayshoot.co.uk • 07887 901719 • ESP, STR, SSP, FSP.

OCKBROOK GUN CLUB

Mo-Sa Closed. Su 08:45-10:00 ockbrookgunclub.co.uk • 07909920722 • 50 birds ESP Members shoots, guests are welcome. Occasional 30 Birds ESP & 30 bird two-shooter Flush. • ESP • Only portable site toilets available.

OLD GLOSSOP CLAY SG

Mo-Sa Closed. Su 10:00-13:00

Registered English Sporting Competitions 1st & 3rd Sun each month. • oldglossopclaysg.co.uk • 07508 363918

• ESP, STR.

QUARRY SIMULATED GAME & SPORTING CLAYS

Su 09.30 – 13.00

Every third Sunday of the month • jackiewilliams666@ btinternet.com • 07597 333720 /07875 097534

• ESP, STR.

YEAVELEY ESTATE & SS

Mo-Sa 09:00-dusk. Su 09:30-13:30

All shooting ceases 1hr before sunset. All shooting by appointment only • yeaveley-estate.co.uk

• 01335 330247 • ABT, DTL, ESP.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

IAN COLEY SS

Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00. Su closed iancoley.co.uk • 01242 870391 • ESP, DTL • Tuition & Gun Fitting by appt. Pay & Play practice for licence holders. REG ESP 1st Weds every month Mar-Oct. Corporate Events, Stag & Hen Parties.

WESTFIELD SG

theclayshootingcompany.com • 07342 338390 • ESP, FSP, CSP, STR • See fixtures for registered shoots.

HEREFORD & WORCESTER

KIDDERMINSTER GUN CLUB

Mo, Tu, Th-Su closed. We 18:00-21:00 kgc.me.uk • 01562 632405 • ABT, DTL, ESK, ESP, SKD. LONGRIDGE SG

We, Fr & Sa 10.00-16.00

07971447138 • Registered shoots once or twice a month. Please text or call to check that we are open • Open every Weds, Fri & Sat 10.00 – 16.00 for ESP Practice • CSP, ESP, FITASC, STR • Food available on Reg shoots only. Tea & coffee always.

PARK FARM SG

Mo-Su closed parkfarmshoot.co.uk • 01905620237 • Please call or check website for current dates and times • AR, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, OSK, STR, UT.

SHROPSHIRE

BRIDGNORTH & DISTRICT GUN CLUB

Mo-Fr closed. Sa-Su 11:00-14:30 07966 260088 • Open third Sunday of the month, and first Saturdays in May, June, July, and November. • DTL, ABT.

WEST MIDLANDS SG

Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00. Su xlosed

All shooting is via appointment apart from Tuesdays. • wmsg.co.uk • 01939 200644 • ESK, ESP, ABT, SP, STR.

STAFFORDSHIRE

BALDWINSGATE GUN CLUB

Mo-Sa closed. Su 09:45-13:45 eile571@aol.com • 07831 472077 • 80 ESP Every First and Third Sunday of each month. Guests welcome by prior arrangement. Book in from 9.45 to 10.15 • ESP.

WARWICKSHIRE

BARBY SG

Wed 10.00 -21.00. Sat 10.00-18:00/Dark. 017880891873 • Weekly Sportrap Comps. Tuition, Caddied Rounds, Gun fit by Appt. Hot and cold food and drinks / onsite Gun Shop. Under floodlights in winter • Promatic Claymate Pay & Play on ESP, ESK, OSK.

COSFORD SG

Mo-We, Fr closed. Th 10:00-15:00. Sa 10:00-16:00. Su 10:00-13:30

Open every Sunday for open shoots. Winter hours close at 15:00 on Sat. Open practise. Lessons by appt. • cosfordsg. co.uk • 07563 518090 • DTL, ESK, ESP, OSK, STR.

EDGEHILL SG

Th-Sa 10:00-18:00

Late night shooting Thursday’s from Apr – Aug to 21.30 • edgehillshooting.co.uk• 07831 574464 • ESP, ESK, OSK, DTL, ABT, UT, STR. High Pheasant Practice facilities.

HONESBERIE SHOOTING

Mo-Sa 08.30-18.00. Su closed

All shooting by appointment. • honesberieshooting. co.uk • 01327 262922 • ESP, FSP.

LEA MARSTON SC

Sun (alternate) – 10:00-14:30. Mon(alternate) and Thu, Fri – 10:30 – 12:30 13:30 – 16:30 (Shooting available until 17:30 subject to availability). Tue – Closed for Clay Shooting. Wed- (BST time – 15:30 – 19:30). Saturday –10:30 – 15:30 • leamarstonshootingclub.com

• Office Mo-Su: 01676 540070 • ABT, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, OSK, STR.

RUGBY & DISTRICT TRAP CLUB

We 11:00-dusk. Su from 09:00 rdtc.info • 07770 551491 • ABT, HEL, UTR

• ABT & UT PRACTICE Wednesdays 10.30 till dusk. 100 targets registered ABT & UT most 1st & 3rd Sundays every month. May vary to avoid clashes with Selection Shoots.

WEDGNOCK SG

Mo, Sa closed. Tu-Fr, Su 10:00-13:00 Open Shoots every Sunday • adventuresport.co.uk

• 01926 491948 • DTL, ESK, ESP, STR • Outdoor activity centre for corporate events. Course changed every couple of days and operate two 100 separate target rounds at the same time.

EAST MIDLANDS BEDFORDSHIRE

SPORTING TARGETS

Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00. Su 09:00-14:00

Shooting will cease at dusk. When the hour goes forward in spring open till 20:00 • sportingtargets.co.uk • 01234 708893 • CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, FSP, STR.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

CAMBRIDGE GUN CLUB LTD

Mo-Tu closed. We-Sa 10:00-16:00. Su 10:00-15:00 cambridgegunclub.co.uk • 01353 648004 • Practice for ESP, DTL & ESK.

LONG ACRE SS LTD

Su-Mo closed. Tu-Fri 10:30-17:00. Sa 10:30-16:00 longacreshootingschool.co.uk • 07555 495151 • Tu, tuition day. We, tuition day. Th, tuition day. Fr, & Sa, English sporting practice • AR, CSP, DR, ESK, ESP, SB, STR

LEICESTERSHIRE

KEGWORTH SG

Mo-Sa 09:00-Dusk. Su 09:30-14:00 ESP REG, All new layouts, 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays and all bank holidays. See Fixtures for FITASC and Sportrap. Open weekdays by prior appointment. Call or see website. • kegworth.co.uk • 07973 111650 • CSP, ESP, FSP, STR • Adult Referees at all stands. Pool shoots at Sporting events. New stands & targets at all events. Fair but testing targets. See website for County, Regional & National Championships. Small selection of gun oil, hats, cleaning & shells for if you have forgotten.

KIBWORTH SC

Mo closed. Tu-We, Fr-Sa 09:00-17:00. Th 09:0020:00. Su 09:00-15:00

Registered ESP first Friday of every month from Feb –Dec Late night Thursday starts the last week of May until the last week of Sep. From 1 Oct closes at 17.00 each Thurs • kibworthshootingground.co.uk • 0116 2796001 • AR, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, FSP, STR • Toilet facilities including disabled toilet.

LAKESIDE SPORTING

Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00. Su 10:00-17:00 hadfieldguns.comk • hello@hadfieldguns.com • 01509881714 • ABT, ESP, STR • Registered shoots end of each month (squads Thurs-Sun)

QUORN GUN CLUB

Mo-Sa closed. Su 09:00-12:00

Closed January and most of February, see fixtures list on website for shooting dates. Open fortnightly • quorngunclub.co.uk • 07867 071 652 • ESP • 50 target ESP only.

LINCOLNSHIRE

BLYTON SG

Mo-Tu, Su closed. We, Th, Fr 10.00-16.30, Sa 09.30-16.30. 01427 628900 •Blytonshootingground@gmail.com • ESP, STR, ESK.

CROWLAND GUN CLUB

every second Su 09:00-14:00 crowland.gunclub@gmail.com • 07767396930 • SKD, DTL, STR, ESP, ESK.

EAST OF ENGLAND SG

Mo-We closed. Th-Su 10:00-16:30 eesg.co.uk • 01406 540362 • DTL, ESK, ESP, ABT, OSK, CSP, STR.

GRIMSTHORPE ESTATE SG

We-Su 09:00-17:00. Mo, Tu closed 01778 591128 •grimsthorpeshootingground.co.uk •info@grimsthorpeshootingground.co.uk •ESP, STR.

NORTH COTES BUTTS SC

Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 northcotesbutts.co.uk • 07917 755454 • large clubroom and gun storage • ESP.

THE PRIORY CLAY

TARGET CENTRE

Mo, Tu, Th closed. We, Fr, Sa, Su 09:30-16:00 theprioryctc.co.uk • 01406351451 • Registered shoots every weekend • AR, ABT, CSP, DR, DTL, ESK, HBD, OSK, STR.

NORFOLK

CHALK FARM CLAY GROUND

Su 10:00-16:00, Tu 13:00-21:00. Mo, We-Sun closed www.chalkfarmclayground.com • 07918627981 chalkfarmclayground@outlook.com • DTL, ESK, ESP, STR. • 2 Have-a-go Training stands available Sundays and Tuesdays.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

NORTHAMPTON SG

Mo-We, Fr closed. Sa-Su From 10:00. Th from 13:00 northamptonshootingground.co.uk • 01604 642252

• DTL, ESK, ESP, ABT, OSK, DR, STR. BARBY SPORTING GROUND

Su-Tu, Th closed. We 10:00-21:00. Sa 10:00-18:00 Shooting under floodlights on Wednesday evenings until 21:00, after the clocks go back in October. ESK, ESP, OSK, STR, Although there are ramps into the lodge, at present there is no disabled toilet. The ground is wheelchair accessible.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

COCKETT FARM SG

Mo-We, Fr-Sa 10:00-17:00. Su 10:00-15:00. Th closed Every day but Sunday, close at dusk or 17:00 whichever is earlier. Late night shooting on Wednesday from April to September. • cockettfarm.com • 01623 882244

• AR, ABT, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, FSP.

NOTTINGHAM & DISTRICT

GUN CLUB Su 09:00-16:00. Mo-Tu, Fr Closed. We-Th, Sa 10:00-17:00

Registered shoots every Sunday. By appointment on Fridays. Late night Wednesdays. • nottsclayshooting.co.uk • 01623 883798 • DTL, ESK, ESP, STR • Gun Fit, Onsite Accommodation, Golf Course, Conference Facilities.

NOTTINGHAM SPORTING CLAYS

Mo, Tu, Fr closed. We-Th 10:00-dusk. Sa 10:0017:00. Su 09:00-16:00

To arrange events/appts on Mon, Tue or Fri just contact the Ground. • nottsclayshooting.co.uk • 01623 883798

• CSP, DTL, ESP, FSP, HBD, STR • Sporting targets changed every fortnight.

ORSTON SG

Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00

Practice entries 10am-3pm • orston.com • 01949 851181 • ESP, STR, DTL, ESK, ABT • HIGH TOWERS

• Registered Comps – see website • Tuition, Cafe & Gun Shop.

SUFFOLK

BARROW SPORTING CLAYS

Mo-Sa closed. Su 09:00-14:00

100 ESP Registered Competition – usually the 1st and 3rd Sun of each month. Runs all year round.

• 07912 497000 • ESP, FSP, STR.

ERISWELL LODGE

MO-TU, TH-SA 09:00-19:00. WE 09:00-20:30. SU 09:00-15:30

On Wednesdays in Winter practice closes at 3.30pm with evening floodlit competitions from 5pm.

• On Wednesdays in Summer shooting is until dusk or 20:30. • eriswell-lodge.com • 01638534045

• AR, ABT, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, FITASC, HBD, STR

• New clubhouse with conference facilities and gun room. • FITASC & Compak, Simulated driven game area and rabbit skeet available.

HIGH LODGE LEISURE LTD

Su 9:30-12:30. Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00

Registered Shoots on some weekends. Sunday Morning shooting finishes end of March and then our Late night Wednesday shooting begins.• highlodge.co.uk

• 01986 784347 • ABT, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, FSP, STR

• Onsite accommodation, large function room for events and large groups, air rifle ranges, archery and fishing. We now require all activities to be booked prior to your visit, we do accept same day bookings.

HIGHWAYMANS SG

highwaymansshootingground.co.uk • 07836 643436

• ESP, FSP, STR • See fixtures for Sunday hours.

SOUTH WEST

AVON

BRISTOL ACTIVITY CENTRE

Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00

Closes at dusk • bristolactivitycentre.com • 01179353300 • group@bristolactivitycentre.coms

• ESP • Free car parking, cafe, toilets, undercovered seating area, undercover shooting huts, electric traps • We are an all-year-round activity centre offering Air rifle shooting, Paintball, Airosft, Archery, Quad Biking etc

CORNWALL

COUNTY GUN CLUB

shootingincornwall.co.uk • 07979 696179 • See fixtures on website for opening hours • AR, ESK, ESP. NORTH CORNWALL SG

Mo-We, Fr closed. Th 11:00-16:30. Sa 09:30-17:30 Opening & closing times may vary according to weather, time of year & competions • 077901 58109 • ABT, DR, DTL, STR, UT.

DEVON

ASHCOMBE SG

We-Sa 09:30-17:00. Su 10:00-16:00 ashcombeshootingground.co.uk • 01626 866766 • Registered Shoot first sunday of every month, Thurs Late night Shooting til 8pm (Summer only)• Covered All Weather Layouts available. Restaurant. "Rabbit Skeet" Layout. FITASC Practice Course. • ESK, ESP, FITASC, STR.

ASHLEY CLAY SHOOT

Mo-Sa closed. Su 10:00-11:30 01884 243476/07837 197595 • 70 or 100 target practice shoots held on alternate Sunday mornings. Open alternate Wednesday evenings 18:00 in the summer months. • ESP • Set in a deep valley. No need to book. Dates available on Ashley Clay Shoot Facebook page.

Little Silver Clay Shoot

Su 10:00-14:00. Mo-Sa Closed devonclayshooting.co.uk • 07971963421 • ESP, STR • contact by phone or Facebook (Westdown Farm and Littlesilver clay shoots.)

SOUTH WEST SS

Mo-Sa 10:30-17:00. Su 10:30-13:00

Registered shoots every second Sun per month

• southwestshooting.co.uk • 01271 864784 • CSP, ESP, STR • Clubhouse and under cover shelters, 40 shooting positions, eighty plus traps in operation • Cartridges available with shotgun licence or bring your own, fibre or plastic.

DORSET

AA SS

Mo closed. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 aashootingschool.com • 07914918395 •ESP • Free coffee and tea.

HAMPSHIRE

FAREHAM CLAY TARGET CLUB

See website for shoot dates and times • farehamctc. org.uk • 07539 945490 • ABT, DTL, ESK, ESP.

LAINS SS LTD

Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00. Sa 09:00-14:00. Su closed

Opening Hours from 1 Oct- 30 Apr • lainsshootingschool.co.uk • 01264889467 • ESP, csp • Different for wheelchair users but some stands suitable for mobility scooter access.

OWLS LODGE SS

Mo, We, Fr-Su Closed. Tu, Th 10:00-18:00 Open till dusk if before 18:00 • olss.co.uk • 07734 200280 • DTL, ESK, ESP, OTR, OSK, STR, FSP, CSP, DR, UTR.

ROUNDWOOD SG

Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 roundwoodshooting.com • 01962 774576 • booking@roundwoodshooting.com • CSP, ESP, FSP, STR • During winter months we close at 4pm.

SPITFIRE SHOOT

We-Sa 09:00-16:30 spitfireshoot.co.uk • 01264 810312 • ESP • 11 stands of English Sporting, including high tower. Practice and Lessons for all levels by qualified instructors.

SOMERSET

BROOK BANK

Mo-Th closed. Fri & Sa 11:00-16:00. Su 10:30-15:30. Pre-book trap & skeet practice. Check calendar on web for latest updates. • brookbankshooting.co.uk • 07773 488018 • ABT, DTL, ESP, OTR, UTR • Gunsmith on site • Clubhouse with snack bar. • Cartridge restriction applies – see website.

SOMERSET SG

Mo-Sa Closed. Su 09:00-16:00

Only open when a shoot is being held. Registered shoot held on the last Sunday of each month. • 07860 561677 • CSP, ESK, ESP, FSP, STR • Toilets, clubhouse, outside seating area, televised results, different stand layout each month• See Facebook and Instagram for fixtures, results and news.

WILTSHIRE

HAM CROSS SG

Sa 10:00-15:00

Open an alternate Saturdays, please call for details. •cpsa.co.uk/clubs/ham-cross-shooting-ground/206 • 07711 242749 • ESP, FSP, STR.

WIDDINGTON SHOOT

Mo-We closed. Th-Sa 10:00-18:00. Su 10:00-14:00 widdingtonshoot.co.uk • 01980 630990 • ESP • Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10:00-14:00.

SOUTH EAST BERKSHIRE

HANGMAN'S STONE SPORTING CLAYS

Mo-Sa closed. Su 09:00-15:00 facebook.com/4counties • 07909 864027 • ESP.

PURDEY AT THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE SS

Mo-Fr 8:00-17:30. Sa 8:00-17:00. Su closed Shooting finishes at dusk during the winter months, but Gun Room and Country Store remain open. Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays • purdey.com • 01491 672900 • ESP.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

E.J.CHURCHILL

winter: Mo-Sat 09:00-17:30. Su closed. summer: Mo, Tu, Fr, Sa 09:00-17:30. We-Th 09:00-20:00 ejchurchill.com • 01494 883227 • DTL, ESK, ESP, OSK, OTR, FSP, CSP, STR, DR • Offers lessons, caddied rounds and Claymate. • TU-SA food served 9am-4pm. THE OXFORD GUN COMPANY

Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30. Sa 10:00 16:00. Su closed Saturday last cards 15:15, shooting stops at 16:00 • oxfordguncompany.co.uk • 01844 238308 • DTL, ESP • Limited disabled access, hot and cold drinks and snacks available. Promatic Claymate Pay & Play on ESP & DTL for Licence holders. Caddied Rounds, Tuition & Gun Fit by appt.

GREATER LONDON

WEST LONDON SS

Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00. Sa 08:00-16:30. Su closed shootingschool.co.uk • 02088451377 • Summer: 08:00-18:00. Winter: MO-FR 8:00-17:00 • ESP • John Rigby & Co Rifle Ranges 100 & 200 metre.

HERTFORDSHIRE

ATKIN GRANT & LANG

Mo closed. Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00. Su 10:00-13:30 agl-uk.com • 01582 849382 • ESP Registered Shoot on the last Friday of every month. Shop open until 5:30pm • Open until 20:00 on Wednesdays throughout the summer • ESP• Catering available Wed-Sun.

CODICOTE BOTTOM CLAY

TARGET CLUB

Mo-Sa closed, Su 10:00-13:00

07941110381 • Open alternate Sundays. • ESP.

LEA VALLEY

SHOOTING ASSOCIATION

Su-Tu,Fri closed. We, Sa 10:00-16:00. Th 16:00-19:00 May-August only lvsa.org.uk • 01992 552011 • ESP • Covered Shooting Points, qualified instructors, Have a Go and group sessions by appointment, catering Saturdays. Pay & Play Wednesday, Saturday 10:00-16:00, Thursday 16:00-19:00 May-August.

MORETON MASSEY GUN CLUB

Mo-Sa closed. Su 09:30-13:00 07855 403902 • ABT, ESK, ESP • Men’s and women’s toilets, canteen for for full English breakfast, sandwiches, tea / coffee etc.

NUTHAMPSTEAD SG

Mo-Tu, Th-Fr closed. Su 09:00-15:00. We, Sa 10:00-16:00 Sunday opening for competitions and practice, as advertised on Facebook and website. • nuthampsteadshootingground.co.uk • 07887 945350 • ABT, ESK, ESP, OSK, OTR, UT • Simulated game shooting for groups by prior booking. Layouts covered and on hard standing. Trap layouts are automated and operated by card machines for practice.

KENT

DARTFORD CLAY SC

We 10:00-16:00. Th 10:00-20:00. Fr-Su 10:00-17:00 Winter hours in effect from late October: TH-SU 10:00-16:00 • dartfordclayshootingclub.com • 01322 311001 • DTL, ESK, ESP, ABT, OTR, STR, OSK, FSP, CSP, DR, UTR.

DOVER CLAY PIGEON CLUB

Mo-Sa closed. Su 08:30-12:00 07932 011287 • ESP.

MARTIN GORSE WOOD

CLAY PIGEON CLUB

Mo-Sa closed. Su 09.00 – 13.00

100 target ESP shoot every Sunday plus have a go stand. Private tuition and corporate events available Mon-Sat • martingorse.co.uk • 07932 638859 • Open to members and non-members. Supervised Have-a-go available. • Felt/Fibre wads only. • ESP.

WEST KENT SS

Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00. Sa-Su closed westkentshooting.co.uk • 01892834306 • As the light fades we will close 15:00/16:00 • ESK, ESP. WILLOW FARM SG

We-Fr 09.00-17.00. Sa 09.00-16.00. Su 10.00-14.00.

Mo-Tu closed

100 Sporting Competition every Sunday (Last Entry 12:45) Winter closing Tuesday to Saturday 16:00

• willowfarmshootingground.co.uk• 01233 758703

• CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, OSK.

OXFORDSHIRE

GREENFIELD ENTERTAINMENT

Su 10:00-16:00

Open January to end of October. Regular 100 bird sporting. Most Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Fixtures on website. Open any day for lessons and private groups. • greenfieldentertainments.co.uk • 01869 354949 • ESP.

OXFORDSHIRE SS

Mo, Su closed. Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00

Registered shoot on the second Friday of every month

• theoxfordshireshootingschool.co.uk • 01608 690866

• ESP • Catering available Friday and Saturdays

• Fibre wad only.

SURREY

BT SHAWLANDS CPSC

Su-Fri closed. Sa 10:30-13:30

We are open for English sporting on the 2nd and last Saturday of every month • btshawlandscpsc.co.uk

• 07729 733396 • ESP • Cartridge sales only to licence holders.

GATWICK CLAY SS

Mo-Sa closed. Su 10:00-13:00 gatwickclayshootingschool.com • 07769701842 • DTL, ESK, ESP • Shoots on Sundays, coaching on Saturdays by appointment • Disabled access to Sporting and DTL, but not to clubhouse or toilets.

HORNE CLAY PIGEON CLUB

(CLAY & COUNTRY SPORTS UK) clayandcountry.com • 07711 332097 • ESP • MonSat, open for lessons, company days, stag/hen, private events, simulated game. Sundays, open sporting events as follows:

GATTON BOTTOM SG – Su 10:00-15:00

COURT FARM SG – Su 10:00-14:00

See fixtures page on website for details of all our open shoots and directions to the shooting grounds.

NATIONAL CLAY SHOOTING CENTRE

Mo closed. Tu-Su 09:00-16:00 nsc-clays.co.uk • 01483 797666 • DTL, ESK, ABT, OTR, OSK, UTR, SKD.

SUSSEX

MILL FARM CLAY PIGEON CLUB

Mo-Sa closed. Su 09:00-14:00

We are open once a fortnight on a Sunday • 07790 498435 •ESK, ESP, STR • Can put together layouts for novice and experienced shooters and cater for groups of up to 100.

MILL FARM LURGASHALL

First weekend of every month. 10.00-12.30 ESP • 01798 861218 • info@millfarm-lurgashall.com • www.millfarm-lurgashall.com/sporting

POLOWOOD SG

Mo, We, Fr closed. Tu, Th, Sa-Su open

50 ESP : Thursdays from April – Oct and every Saturday 10am-3pm, 25 STR : Tuesdays from October – Mar 10am-3pm; Apr – Sept 12pm-7:30pm and alternate Sundays 9:30am – 2pm • claypigeonshootingbrighton. co.uk • 07818203871 • CSP, STR • Fibre wad only. 25 and 50 target flush available.

SOUTHDOWN GUN CLUB LTD

Mo-We closed. Fr-Su 10:00-17:00 southdowngunclub.co.uk • 01903 877555

• DTL, ESK, ESP, ABT, FSP, CSP, HEL, DR, STR.

NON-ENGLAND

CHANNEL ISLANDS

CRABBE CLAY PIGEON SC

Mo-Sa 11:00. Su 10:00-13:00 07797 718459 • ESK practice Friday 2pm, ESK and DTL alternate Saturday 2pm, Sporting shoot every Sunday morning 10am • AR, DTL, ESK, ESP, OSK, OTR.

LECQ CLAY TARGET CLUB

Sa 13:00-17:00. Su 09:30-13:00

50 Bird Sporting every Sunday except month end which is Sporting 100 • lecqclaytargetclub.com • 07797 717940 • ABT, CSP, ESK, ESP, STR, UT.

ISLE OF MAN

AYRE CLAY TARGET CLUB

Mo-Fr closed. Sa 13:00-16:00. Su 10:00-14:00 ayreclaytargetclub.com • Practice Wednesday evenings April-September – Please check our website and Facebook pages for updates • ABT, DTL, ESK, ESP, OSK, OTR, STR.

ISLE OF MAN CLAY PIGEON SC

Wed 12:00-16:00. Sat 10:00-13:00. Sun 10:00-16:00 www.iomclays.com • iomcpsc@manx.net • 01624 827756 • Open Practice Wednesdays and Saturdays. Competitions every Sunday as per fixtures. NonMembers welcome. Beginners area. • ESK, OSK, DTL, ABT, ESP, STR, ProSporting.

SCOTLAND

BISLEY AT BRAIDWOOD

Mo Closed. Tu, We, Fr-Su: 09:00-17:30. Th 09:00-20:00

Open to 20:00 on Thursdays in summer only, ceases in September. Monthly club shoot – please see events on website. • bisleyshooting.co.uk/bisley-at-braidwood • 01835 870280 • CPS, ESP, FSP, STR.

WALES

RED FIELD SPORTS

Mo-Sun 10:00-16:00

Open Practise • redfieldsports.co.uk • andy@ redfieldsports.co.uk • 07812035531• bookings by reservation only.

FAUXDEGLA SG

Th- Su 10:00-17:00. Mo, Tu closed. We 10:00-dusk We are open in the winter 10am to 5pm. Summer times are the same but we stay open late on Wednesdays until dusk. • fauxdegla.co.uk • 07951 951526 • Corporate hospitality, functions, group parties, tuition, we have all disciplines for practice and everyone is welcome.

• ABT, CSP, DT, DTL, ESK, ESP, OSK, OT, STR, UT.

FERNDALE SC

Mo-We, Fr, Su closed. Th 12:00-19:00. Sa 09:00-16:00

Open Practise • ferndaleshooting.club • 07771 603989 • ESP.

LEADBROOK HALL SG

Mo-Sa closed. Su 10:30-15:30

First gun 10:30, last entry 13:30 • leadbrookclays.com • 07977 624358 • ESP • Open every second Sunday and fifth Sunday.

NORTH WALES SS

Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-16:00

nwshootingschool.co.uk • 01244 812219 • CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, OT, STR.

CPSA FIXTURES

REG – CPSA Registered Competition

ESP – English Sporting

STR – Sportrap

DTL – Down the Line

ESK – English Skeet

OSK – Olympic Skeet

OTR – Olympic Trap

DT – Double Trap

UTR – Universal Trench

ABT – Automatic Ball Trap

FSP – FITASC

HEL – Helice

SB – Single-Barrel

DR – Double Rise

HD – Handicap by Distance

SKD – Skeet Doubles

AR – All-Round

CSP – Compak

– Premier Plus Ground – Premier Ground

Please note: hese fi tures are those received by the PS by the deadline date specified. e strongly advise that you check with the organisers before travel to ensure that shoot dates are correct and have not changed.

Practise days and open events for grounds are not listed in the magazine but can be found on our website at cpsa.co.uk/events where you can filter your search for specific grounds. PLEASE NOTE

TUESDAY 1 APRIL

National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 ESK REG, 100 SKD REG, 50 STR REG,

WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL

Ian Coley Shooting School, Gloucestershire, 01242 870391, 100 Esp Reg £ 5 igh Gun ot Food vailable S uads very ins ww. iancoley.co.uk ook Online eg , Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, SK G SK G and Practice

CPSAUK Services Competitions, Surrey, 14834 854 000, 100 ESP inter services Fire rigade

THURSDAY 3 APRIL

E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, 100 SP G PS eg Sporting . s uadded. please call to book.

North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 STR REG,

FRIDAY 4 APRIL

Ashcombe Shooting Ground, Devon, 07888 697401, 100 ESP REG £250 high gun driven to stand practice available, Barbury Shooting School, Wiltshire, 7 2 , SP G South est Selection Shoot SP practice, game areas, cafe gunroom. 7 2 . ast entries 6 , Kibworth Gun Club, Leicestershire, 0116 27 6 , SP G SP G tel entries only entries 2pm,

SATURDAY 5 APRIL

Ashcombe Shooting Ground, Devon, 07888 697401, 100 ESP REG £250 high gun driven to stand practice available,

Axminster Gun Club, Devon, 01404 5 , G minster ,

Barbury Shooting School, Wiltshire, 7 2 , SP G South est Selection Shoot SP practice, game areas, cafe gunroom. 7 2 . ast entries 6 ,

Blyton Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire, 27 62 , SP G ird

Registered Sporting,

Brook Bank (X Robin Heal), Somerset, 07866 610086, 100 SSP REG 100 SSP G 2 high gun. Pre booked entries only, call 7 666 6 ( iana ,

Chalk Farm Clay Ground, Norfolk, 01760 76 , SP G orfolk Sporting ird egistered, S uadded vent. ooking Open 2 2 25 ing o On 07918627981,

Clacton Gun Club, Essex, 07394 670871, S G el ookings 7 670871,

Fareham Clay Target Club, Hampshire, 75 5 , G ants hamp and open sporting,

Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 5 526, 5 G O 5 G P ,

Kegworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 07973 111650, 100 ESP REG pre book s uadded efs on Stands

Starts . , . , . to book 7 7 65 ay 2,

Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, SK G SK G and Practice,

Normanton Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 55 5 , G G SP P ,

North Cornwall Shooting Ground, Cornwall, 77 5 , G, G all e t entries to 07790158109,

North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 7 2 , G practice from 2. ,

Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, SK G, Practice 6 SP, SK, ,

Orston Shooting Ground, Nottinghamshire, 01949 851181, 100 STR REG 100 STR £150 HG Sponsored cash in classes. Pre book only 2. Practice vail. Pool Shoot Gun oom open,

Welsh Clay Target Shooting Association, Wales,, OSK G ales eam Selection rynant Shooting Ground (S P ,

SUNDAY 6 APRIL

Ashcombe Shooting Ground, Devon, 07888 697401, 100 ESP REG £250 high gun driven to stand practice available,

Barrow Sporting Clays, Suffolk, 07912 497000, 100 ESP REG 100 ESP REG, Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground, Yorkshire, 01482 450285, U G incolnshire orkshire hampionship telephone entries 2 5 2 5 Practise available, Brook Bank, Somerset, 01749 871056, SK G Somt ilts , U G Plus SP Practice,

Bywell Shooting Ground, Northumberland, 01670 787827, 100 ESK REG, 100 ABT REG North of England Selection Shoot, 100 DTL REG, Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 reg English Skeet - West Midlands Area Skeet Champ - to book call 01889 565986, Eriswell Lodge, Suffolk, 01638 534045, 100 ESK REG 100 Registered English Skeet - April 6th 100 Registered English Skeet,

Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 100 REG DTL,

Harboro Rocks Clay Shoot, Derbyshire, 07887 901719, 75 ESP 75 bird ESP Food & Drink available,

Isle of Man Clay Pigeon Shooting Club, Isle Of Man, 07624 460 785, 100 ABT REG ABT 1, 100 OSK reg olympic skeet 1,

Kegworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 07973 111650, 100 ESP REG Great Targets Adult Refs No booking Sundays Entry 9.30-2.30 New Cafe Day 2/2,

National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 DTL REG Down The Line,

North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 AR REG, 100 DTL REG,

Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, 100 Sporting Reg: £100 HG (tel:entries prefered),25 Sportrap Pool Shoot Comp. Open Practice ,

Nottingham & District Gun Club, Nottinghamshire, 01623 883798, 100 DTL REG Inc Vernon Lathwell Memorial, 100 ESK REG Inc Derbys Selection OnSite Cafe.Practice-Pay & Play OR Prebook,

Oak Lodge Shooting Ground, Durham, 07786 868691, 125 STR REG Durham & Cumbria Sportrap Championship ,

Old Glossop Clay Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 07508 363918, 100 ESP REG 100 Bird CPSA Registered Sporting Competition. £150 High + Cash Payout in Classes,

Penrith & District GC Ltd, Cumbria, 07860 409365, 50 ABT REG 50 ABT, 100 DTL REG 100 DTL 100 DTL and 50 ABT,

Ranton Clay Target Club, Staffordshire, 01785 223621, 100 DTL REG Clanford Trophy (Stage 2),

Rugby & District Trap Club, Warwickshire, 07770 551491, 100 UTR REG Text entries 07770551491,

Spennymoor & District C.P.C, Durham, 7564075210, 50 ABT REG, 50 ESK REG Practice DTL, ESK & ESP,

Two Counties Gun Club, Devon, 01769 540501, 100 DTL REG devon selection shoot,

Westfield Shooting Ground, Gloucestershire, 07342 338390, 100 ESP REG 100 ESP REG,

TUESDAY 8 APRIL

Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 ESP REG Limited Squads Tel Entries 07702243308,

National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 ESK REG English Skeet, 100 SKD REG Skeet Doubles, 50 STR REG Sportrap,

WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL

Barbury Shooting School, Wiltshire, 01793 940420, 100 SSP REG Pre booking required. 100 ESP practice, game areas, cafe & gunroom. 01793 940 420. Last entries 16:30,

Barby Sporting Club Ltd , Warwickshire, 01788 891873, 100 ESP REG,

Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 ESP REG Limited Squads Tel Entries 07702243308,

Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, 100 ESK REG - 100 SKD REG and Practice

THURSDAY 10 APRIL

E.J.Churchill at The Swinton Estate, Yorkshire, 01765 357997, 100 ESP REG Squadded:Please call to book,

Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 Reg English Sporting Squadded Tel 01889 565986 £200 HG. Lettered class (AA,A,B,C) 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50, Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 ESP REG Limited Squads Tel Entries 07702243308,

Owls Lodge Shooting School, Hampshire, 07734 200280, 100 STR REG dorset county championship - pre booking required ,

FRIDAY 11 APRIL

Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 ESP REG Limited Squads Tel Entries 07702243308,

Mickley Hall Shooting School, Cheshire, 07766 252438, open practice for esp & dtl. tuition is also available. 100 reg ssp pre-book only squads at 10am & 1pm,

Oxfordshire Shooting School, Oxfordshire, 01608 690866, 100 ESP REG Fibre Wad Only Please call on 01608 690866 to book,

Somerset Shooting Ground, Somerset, 07860 561677, 100 FSP REG £150 high gun. Pre-booked entries only, via bookwhen.com/ somersetshootingground,

South West Shooting School, Devon, 01884 243476, 100 ESP REG 100 Reg ESP 07453 790837 to book,

SATURDAY 12 APRIL

Axminster Gun Club, Devon, 01404 881588, 100 DTL REG Axminster DTL,

Barbury Shooting School, Wiltshire, 01793 940420, 100 FSP REG British Masters Bookings via BICTSF. 100 ESP practice, cafe & gunroom. 01793 940 420. Last entries 14:30,

Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground, Yorkshire, 01482 450285, 100 DTL REG yorkshire championship,

Bradford Shooting Ground, Devon, 01409 281341, 100 DTL REG,

Brook Bank, Somerset, 01749 871056, 100 DTL REG Plus open practice,

Cockett Farm Shooting Ground, Nottinghamshire, 01623 882244, 100 ESP REG - Squadded Call 01623 882244 to book. ESP, FSP, STR, DTL practice,

Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 75 OSK REG Eaton Hall Grand Olympic Skeet Grand Prix ( 75 targets day 1, 50 targets day 2 plus final,

Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 50 REG OTR AM 50 REG ABT PM

Harboro Rocks Clay Shoot, Derbyshire, 07887 901719, 100 ESP REG Event will be squadded, to book please call 07887 901719 & Fibre Wad only. Food available,

High Lodge Leisure Ltd, Suffolk, 01986 784347, 100 Reg Compak Sporting + practice clays esp - cafe open,

Holmes Chapel Shooting Ground, Cheshire, 01477 518444, 100 DTL REG 100 DTL 100 Reg DTL . ,

Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 ESP REG Limited Squads Tel Entries 07702243308,

Mid Cornwall Firearms & Shooting Ground, Cornwall, 01726 68605, 100 ESP REG Entries 10-12 booking recommended: 07971 952190,

Mid Cornwall Firearms & Shooting Ground, Cornwall, 01726 68605, 120 ESP, 60 ESP, 100 ESP Entries 10-12 booking recommended: 07971 952190,

North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 DTL REG practice from 12.30 ,

Nuthampstead Shooting Ground LLP, Hertfordshire, 01763 848172, 200 ABT REG,

South West Shooting School, Devon, 01884 243476, 100 ESP REG 100 Reg ESP 07453 790837 to book,

Welsh Clay Target Shooting Association, Wales,, 100 OSK REG Wales Team Selection @ Crynant Shooting Ground (SA10 8PR),

SUNDAY 13 APRIL

Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground, Yorkshire, 01482 450285, 100 DTL REG North Region Selection ,

Brook Bank, Somerset, 01749 871056, 100 OTR REG Plus ESP Practice,

Chalk Farm Clay Ground, Norfolk, 01760 338760, 70 ESP downham market young farmers 70 bird sporting. non squadded entries on day,

East of England Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire, 01406 540362, 100 ESP REG Sunday 13th April 100 reg sporting Sunday 13th April 100 reg sporting,

Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 50 OSK REG Call 01889 565986 to book Eaton Hall Grand Olympic Skeet Grand Prix ( 75 targets day , 5 targets day 2 plus final, Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 100 REG OTR ,

Garlands Shooting Ground, Staffordshire, 01827 383300, 100 ESP REG 9.00 till 2.00, £150.00 HG, cash in classes, ,

Grange Farm Sporting Clays, Leicestershire, 01455 822208, 100 ESP REG,

Gunsite Sporting Clays, Wiltshire, 07979 874887, 100 ESP REG Booking in required, Please call Sean on 07979874887 to book your space!,

Isle of Man Clay Pigeon Shooting Club, Isle Of Man, 07624 460 785, 50 STR Sport Trap 2,

Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, 100 ESK REG - 100 SKD REG and Practice,

National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 AR REG University All Round,

North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 STR REG £100 High Gun,

Nottingham & District Gun Club, Nottinghamshire, 01623 883798, 100 DTL REG Inc Derbys Selection, 100 ESK REG On-Site Cafe. ESP, ESK, DTL & FITASC practice-Pay and Play OR Prebook,

Nuthampstead Shooting Ground LLP, Hertfordshire, 01763 848172, 200 ABT REG,

Purbeck Shooting School, Dorset, 01929 405101, 100 FSP REG Call reception to book,

South West Shooting School, Devon, 01884 243476, 100 ESP REG 100 Reg ESP 07453 790837 to book,

Spennymoor & District C.P.C, Durham, 7564075210, 100 DTL REG, Practice ESP,

National Governing BodyWelsh Clay Target Shooting Association, Wales,, 100 ABT REG Wales Team Selection @ Crynant Shooting Ground (SA10 8PR),

National Governing BodyWelsh Clay Target Shooting Association, Wales,, 100 SSP REG @ Hart Events, St Dials Shooting Ground (NP25 4HY) - 2024 WELSH OPEN,

TUESDAY 15 APRIL

National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 50 STR REG Sportrap, 100 ESK REG English Skeet, 100 SKD REG Skeet Doubles,

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL

Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, 100 ESK REG - 100 SKD REG and Practice,

THURSDAY 17 APRIL

E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, 100 ESP Reg Cpsa Reg Sporting . Squadded.

Garlands Shooting Ground, Staffordshire, 01827 383300, 100 STR REG 100

Reg Sportrap to run alongside Eng

Supersporting each day, text to book in advance 07342338390,

FRIDAY 18 APRIL

Barrow Sporting Clays, Suffolk, 07912 497000, 100 ESP REG Good Friday,

Brook Bank, Somerset, 01749 871056, 100 AR REG Dorset, Somt & Wilts CC, Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 100 REG UTR,

Garlands Shooting Ground, Staffordshire, 01827 383300, 100 STR REG 100

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Manchester Clay Shooting Club, Lancashire, 01704 507058, 100 ESP REG CALL 07761409427 To Book. Cost Is £43 Comp, £38 B/O. This Is Squaded And Fibre Only (We Sell Cartridges),

Southdown Gun Club Ltd, Sussex, 01903 877555, 100 FSP REG FSP

100 REG- Southdown Spring Series 3rd Shoot OPEN PRACTICE - ESP, ESK, STR, FSP,

Sporting Targets Ltd, Bedfordshire, 01234 708893, 100 ESP REG 100 Registered English Sporting 100 Registered English Sporting - Telephone Entries Only,

SATURDAY 19 APRIL

Brook Bank (X Robin Heal), Somerset, 07866 610086, 100 ESP REG 100 ESP REG £200 high gun. Pre-booked entries only, call 07866610086 (Liana),

Clacton Gun Club, Essex, 07394 670871, 100 STR REG Tel Bookings 07394 670871,

E.J.Churchill at The Swinton Estate, Yorkshire, 01765 357997, 120 ESP Swinton Cup 2025 - £55 entry, please call to book,

Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 reg English Skeet Squaded - To book call 01889 565986,

Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 100 REG ABT,

Garlands Shooting Ground, Staffordshire, 01827 383300, 100 STR REG 100 Reg Sportrap to run alongside Eng Supersporting each day, text to book in advance 07342338390,

Kegworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 07973 111650, 100 ESP REG PRE book squadded Refs on ALL Stands Starts 9.30,11.30,1.30 CALL to book 07973111650 Day 1/3,

Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, 100 ESK REG - 100 SKD REG and Practice,

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Mickley Hall Shooting School, Cheshire, 07766 252438, Open Practice For Esp & Dtl. Tuition Is Also Available. 100 Reg Esp Pre-Book Only Squads Every 30 Mins 10am-2pm,

Normanton Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 01455 888353, 100 DTL REG REG DTL & ESP PRACTICE,

North Cornwall Shooting Ground, Cornwall, 07790 158109, 100 ABT REG, 100 DTL REG Call/Text entries to 07790158109,

North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 DTL REG practice from 12.30,

Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, 100 ESK REG, Practice 60 ESP,ESK,DTL & ABT,

Nuthampstead Shooting Ground LLP, Hertfordshire, 01763 848172, 100 UTR REG 100 reg UT,

Owls Lodge Shooting School, Hampshire, 07734 200280, 100 ESP REG Easter Shoot & Hampshire County Championship - No Pre Booking Required ,

SUNDAY 20 APRIL

E.J.Churchill at The Swinton Estate, Yorkshire, 01765 357997, 120 ESP Swinton Cup 2025 - £55 entry, please call to book,

Eriswell Lodge, Suffolk, 01638 534045, 100 AR REG 100 Registered All Round - Suffolk Championship 100 Registered All Round - Suffolk Championship,

Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, WCTSA 100 REG DTL SEL,

Garlands Shooting Ground, Staffordshire, 01827 383300, 100 STR REG 100 Reg Sportrap to run alongside Eng Supersporting each day, text to book in advance 07342338390,

Harboro Rocks Clay Shoot, Derbyshire, 07887 901719, 75 ESP 75 bird ESP Food & Drink available,

Isle of Man Clay Pigeon Shooting Club, Isle Of Man, 07624 460 785, 100 ESK REG 50/100 ENGLISH SKEET 2,

Kegworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 07973 111650, 100 ESP REG PRE Book Squadded Refs On All Stands Starts 9.30,11.30,1.30 Call to book 07973111650 Day 2/3,

Meadowcroft Shoot, Somerset, 07802 467384, 100 ESP REG + POOL ESP,

National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 SKD REG County Skeet Doubles,

Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, 100 ESK REG, 100 AR REG. 100 DTL REG, Practice 60 ESP,ESK,DTL & ABT,

Nottingham & District Gun Club, Nottinghamshire, 01623 883798, 100 SB REG Inc East Midlands Regional On-Site Cafe. ESP, ESK, DTL & FITASC practice-Pay and Play OR Pre-book,

Old Glossop Clay Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 07508 363918, 100 ESP REG 100 Bird CPSA Registered Sporting Competition. £150 High + Cash Payout in Classes,

Orston Shooting Ground, Nottinghamshire, 01949 851181, 100 ESP REG 100 REG ESP no prebook turn up and shoot 9am - 1pm, £200 sponsored hg cash in class no practice,

Spennymoor & District C.P.C, Durham, 7564075210, 50 ABT REG, 50 ESK REG Practice DTL & ESP,

MONDAY 21 APRIL

Brook Bank, Somerset, 01749 871056, 100 ABT REG Dorset, Somt & Wilts CC Plus open practice,

Catton Hall SG Ltd, Cheshire, 01928 788295, 100 ESP REG,

Ham Cross Shooting Ground, Wiltshire, 07711 242749, 100 ESP REG Wiltshire County Championship. To book please call 07711 242749,

Kegworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 07973 111650, 100 ESP REG Great Targets Adult Refs No booking Sundays Entry 9.30-2.30 New Cafe Day 3/3,

Penrith & District GC Ltd, Cumbria, 07860 409365, 100 DTL REG 100 DTL, 50 ABT REG 50 ABT 100 DTL and 50 ABT,

Southdown Gun Club Ltd, Sussex, 01903 877555, 120 ESP REG, 100 STR REG Southdown Grand Masters 120 Reg. ESP; 100 Reg. STR & Sussex, Kent & GLN Champs + Pool Shoot,

Westfield Shooting Ground, Gloucestershire, 07342 338390, 100 ESP REG 100 ESP REG

TUESDAY 22 APRIL

National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 50 STR REG Sportrap, 100 ESK REG English Skeet, 100 SKD REG Skeet Doubles,

WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL

Barbury Shooting School, Wiltshire, 01793 940420, 100 ESP REG Pre booking required. 100 ESP practice, game areas, cafe & gunroom. 01793 940 420. Last entries 19:00,

Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, 100 ESK REG - 100 SKD REG and Practice,

FRIDAY 25 APRIL

Ashcombe Shooting Ground, Devon, 07888 697401, 100 ESP REG £250 high gun - driven to stand - practice available, Cockett Farm Shooting Ground, Nottinghamshire, 01623 882244, 100 ESP REG - Squadded Call 01623 882244 to book. ESP, FSP, STR, DTL practice, Normanton Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 01455 888353, 100 ESP REG REG ESP £100 H//g telephone entries squadded 01455888353 / 07972603469,

Somerset Shooting Ground, Somerset, 07860 561677, 100 ESP REG 100 ESP REG £200 high gun. Pre-booked entries only, call 07866610086 (Liana),

South West Shooting School, Devon, 01884 243476, 100 SSP REG 100 Reg SSP 07453 790837 to book,

SATURDAY 26 APRIL

Ashcombe Shooting Ground, Devon, 07888 697401, 100 ESP REG £250 HIGH GUN - DRIVEN TO STAND - PRACTICE AVAILABLE,

Barbury Shooting School, Wiltshire, 01793 940420, 120 ESP Semi Auto Masters 100 ESP practice, cafe & gunroom. 01793 940 420. Last entries 14:30, Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground, Yorkshire, 01482 450285, 125 OSK REG Oylmpic Skeet grand prix Beverley, 125 OTR REG Oylmpic trap grand prix Beverley ,

Bradford Shooting Ground, Devon, 01409 281341, 100 DTL REG 100 DTL REG, Bywell Shooting Ground, Northumberland, 01670 787827, 100 STR REG, 100 ESP REG Northern Sporting Weekend,

Cosford Shooting Ground, Warwickshire, 07563 518090, 100 SKD REG Warwickshire County SKD Championship,

Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, CPSA English Open All Round - to book call 01889 565986,

Fareham Clay Target Club, Hampshire, 07539 945490, 100 AR REG Pres Cup & Hants Champs Sussex Champ,

Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 50 REG OTR AM 50 REG ABT PM,

Mid Cornwall Firearms & Shooting Ground, Cornwall, 01726 68605, 100 ESP REG Entries 10-12 booking recommended: 07971 952190,

Mid Cornwall Firearms & Shooting Ground, Cornwall, 01726 68605, 100 ESP, 60 ESP, 120 ESP Entries 10-12 booking recommended: 07971 952190,

North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 DTL REG practice from 12.30 ,

Nuthampstead Shooting Ground LLP, Hertfordshire, 01763 848172, 200 UTR REG BICTSF UT SELECTION,

South West Shooting School, Devon, 01884 243476, 100 SSP REG 100 Reg SSP 07453 790837 to book,

Sporting Targets Ltd, Bedfordshire, 01234 708893, 100 FSP REG 100 Registered FITASC - East Midlands Championship Registered FITASC Sporting - Telephone Entries Only,

SUNDAY 27 APRIL

Ashcombe Shooting Ground, Devon, 07888 697401, 100 ESP REG £250 high gun - driven to stand - practice available, Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground, Yorkshire, 01482 450285, 125 OSK REG Oylmpic Skeet grand prix Beverley, 125 OTR REG Oylmpic trap grand prix Beverley ,

Bywell Shooting Ground, Northumberland, 01670 787827, 100 STR REG, 100 ESP REG Northern Sporting Weekend,

Catton Hall SG Ltd, Cheshire, 01928 788295, 100 ESP REG,

East of England Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire, 01406 540362, 100 ESP REG Sunday 27th April 100 reg sporting Sunday 27th April,

Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, CPSA British Open All Round - to book call 01889 565986,

Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 ESP REG Cheshire Champ - Squadded Tel 01889 565986 £200 HG.Class (AA,A,B,C) 1st £200,2nd£100,3rd £50,

Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 100 REG OTR ,

Grange Farm Sporting Clays, Leicestershire, 01455 822208, 100 ESP REG,

Hangman’s Stone Sporting Clays, Berkshire, 07979 874887, 100 ESP REG Booking in required. Please call Sean on 07979874887 to book your space,

Holmes Chapel Shooting Ground, Cheshire, 01477 518444, 100 DTL REG 100 DTL,

Isle of Man Clay Pigeon Shooting Club, Isle Of Man, 07624 460 785, 50 DTL DTL 2, Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, 100 ESK REG - 100 SKD REG and Practice,

National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 DTL REG Down The Line,

North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 DTL REG north region selection shoot ,

Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, 100 ESP REG £100 HG (tel:entries prefered), 25 Sportrap Pool Shoot Comp & Open Practice ,

Nottingham & District Gun Club, Nottinghamshire, 01623 883798, 100 HD REG inc Notts & Derbys Champs, 100 ESK REG, 100 DTL REG On-Site Cafe. Practice-Pay & Play OR Pre-book online,

Nuthampstead Shooting Ground LLP, Hertfordshire, 01763 848172, 200 UTR REG BICTSF UT SELECTION,

South West Shooting School, Devon, 01884 243476, 100 SSP REG 100 Reg SSP 07453 790837 to book,

Spennymoor & District C.P.C, Durham, 7564075210, 100 DTL REG, Practice ESP,

Sporting Targets Ltd, Bedfordshire, 01234 708893, 100 FSP REG 100 Registered FITASC - East Midlands Championship Registered FITASC Sporting - Telephone Entries Only,

The Priory Clay Target Centre, Lincolnshire, 01406 351451, 100 DTL REG cambridgeshire & norfolk championship,

Welsh Clay Target Shooting Association, Wales,, 100 ESK REG Wales Team Selection @ Crynant Shooting Ground (SA10 8PR),

Welsh Clay Target Shooting Association, Wales,, 100 FSP REG Wales Team Selection @ Hart Events, St Dials Shooting Ground (NP25 4HY),

Welsh Clay Target Shooting Association, Wales,, 100 OSK REG Wales Team Selection Griffin loyd Shooting Ground (LD7 1SL),

TUESDAY 29 APRIL

Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 ESP REG Limited Squads Tel Entries 07702243308,

National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 50 STR REG Sportrap, 100 ESK REG English Skeet, 100 SKD REG Skeet Doubles,

WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL

Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 ESP REG Limited Squads Tel Entries 07702243308,

Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, 100 ESK REG - 100 SKD REG and Practice,

Mickley Hall Shooting School, Cheshire, 07766 252438, OPEN PRACTICE FOR ESP & DTL. TUITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. 100 REG ESP PRE-BOOK ONLY SQUADS 10AM, 1PM & 4PM,

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New English Sporting England Team Manager

COLIN BURROWS

QWhat age did you start shooting?

To my eternal regret, I only came to shooting about 20 years ago. I got the bug through corporate shoots and then progressed into ‘proper’ targets from there. y first lessons were at isley Shooting Ground and it’s a great pleasure to me that isley is now where work as an instructor.

QWhat do you enjoy most about the sport?

QWhat advice would you give to your younger self starting out in the sport?

See question one, start shooting earlier. I’m technically a much better shooter than I was 2 years ago but m 2 years older now at 65. So, mourn those lost years wasted on sports like tennis and golf.

QWhat is coming up for you in the next 12 months?

QCan you tell us about your time owning a shooting ground in Florida?

there’s lots of UK choices but can I choose a US one?

Nationals at San Antonio, Texas, in October. I’ve shot it for about ten years there and it s like isneyland for clay shooters, with 2,5 competitors and a wide range of events. I’ve made a lot of friends there and was the ngland delegate to the NSCA for a long time so there’s always someone to catch up with.

For me it’s the fascination of how to hit the target. Whether you’re averaging 5 or 55, we re all obsessed with the one that got away and that brings me back every time.

Q

Favourite discipline and competition?

I must say English Sporting, of course, but that’s actually true in my case, as it is for the majority of clay shooters in this country, including Sporting s wider family of Super Sporting and Sportrap. I love the variety and challenge of the layouts – plus the opportunity to chat between stands. do like to talk….

Favourite competition –

QHow did you come to be the new England English Sporting Manager?

The CPSA had advertised the role and as a board member was aware of that. hen, as a PS evel 2 oach, was interested in the process. I’ve been a senior coach at Cambridge University for about five years and this year have switched to coach the Oxford University squad, so I’m that rare thing, a coach that is used to thinking about teams rather than individuals. That seems to have morphed into me taking on this role. It’s a manager’s job not a coaching one, but there’s a good deal of overlap in terms of organisation and planning.

I bought Gulf Coast Clays in 2 2. y day ob was running a TV production company, so was spending a lot of time in the US anyway and thought I’d add that to the travel plans. Its a 65 acre property in the Everglades but was a bit run down, so put some money into upgrading everything and installed an excellent manager so I could run it from the UK. We had two Skeet, two rap, a 5 Stand (Sportrap) and a full Sporting lays layout, in between the swamps and the alligators. t was always good fun and it taught me a lot about the US shooting scene. I sold it at the end of 2 which, given what happened to us all in 2020, was a good move!

QIf you could choose three people to shoot with –past or present – who would they be and why?

would have liked to have said my three daughters who are all adults now but, as have completely failed to interest them in the sport, that’s not going to happen. I’d be interested to shoot with three great ball sports athletes, say Roger Federer, Joe Root, and the late enis aw (as read his obituary recently). Sporting clays is a game where you have to rely on your subconscious assessment of speed and distance, alongside your hard focus, so I’d love to watch other athletes bring those skills to our sport.

The big focus from an England team perspective will be the orld nglish Sporting Championship at . . hurchill in uly. y the time you read this, selection shoots will have started for the England team. And of course, next year, WESP is in the US, for the 250th anniversary of American independence so that will be interesting for us rits. ut we ve also got some major student events to get to first the arsity atch is a key fi ture for me in arch and m working on the first Inter Collegiate All Round shoot at the NCSC in April. nd ve got to fit in some shooting of my own, though the more coach, the lower my scores go, so by the end of the year I expect I’ll be in lass!

QIs there anything you’d like to say to aspiring England ESP team members?

The selection shoots are open to all and are hugely popular competitions, so we really do want to see as many hopeful shooters as possible. It’s a massive honour to represent your country and we re very lucky we have a sport where you can take your chance against the best shooters in ngland. o speak in clich s, like any good team manager, it really is a level playing field so come and give it a go.

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