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WELCOME
This is my favourite time of year with longer days and everywhere looking greener! At the time of writing, we’ve had a spell of unseasonably warm and sunny weather in contrast to this time last year when the April showers seemed to go on forever!
May is usually the start of our championship season with the English Open English Sporting, but this year we kicked off with the English Open Super Sporting at Garlands in April and shortly after, the English Open Sportrap at Ian Coleys before moving onto the English pen English Skeet at Eaton all and finally the English Sporting at High Lodge in mid-May. Quite a busy few weeks indeed and we will report on these in forthcoming issues.
I’m delighted to welcome Tom Starkey from Starkey Outdoors in conjunction with Pilla Sport, as a new CPSA Headline Sponsor, and they will be attending most of our championships this year and adding generously to our prize funds. If you see Tom do say hello and check out his extensive range of lenses. You can read about how the lenses work in our article on page 35.
During May, we also attend the National Shooting Show in Harrogate with our CPSA Clayline, giving 100’s of visitors to the show a chance to try clay pigeon shooting under the e pert guidance of our ualified instructors. If you are going to the show with family and friends who haven’t tried our sport before, do head out to the clayline where they can have a go.
Wherever you are shooting this spring be safe, enjoy and shoot straight!
Iain Parker // Chief Executive
Regulars Features
4 // CLUBHOUSE NEWS
The latest clay target news, plus updates from the CPSA
11 // CPSA SOCIAL Shots in the Mail
12 // CPSA COURSES Courses for all levels
21 // INTERNATIONAL Sarah Daly reports
45 // REGIONS The latest news from around the country
63 // CLUB DIRECTORY Opening times and information
69 // FIXTURES Shoot dates and times
ON THE COVER New Starkey Outdoor/Pilla Sport Sponsorship.
17 // ENGLISH OPEN SPORTING Preview of the event at High Lodge
18 // DTL WEEKEND Preview of the event at Bywell Shooting Ground
30 // CPSA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR We speak to winner Julia Havill
35 // CPSA SPONSOR Starkey Outdoor/Pilla Sport
24 // CARTRIDGE CORNER A look at the cartridge offering for trap shooters
29 // PRODUCT WATCH Our top picks from our advertisers this season
36 // BREAKING BARRIERS Introducing Shooting at the National Outdoor Expo
38 // PRODUCT REVIEW We review the Harkila Rannoch HWS shooting jacket
Photo: Sam Usher, Courtesy of James Marchington.
CLUBHOUSE
THE GAME FAIR RETURNS TO RAGLEY HALL, 25 - 27 JULY, CPSA MEMBERS SPECIAL TICKET OFFER
The annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits features everything from fishing, fantastic food and family activities to shooting, shopping and VIP glamping is back at Ragley Hall this year and promises to be the best yet.
As one of the organisations at the heart of the event, all CPSA members can benefit from a promotional offer of 10% off the current listed online price for adult, child and family entry ticket so the sooner you get your tickets the greater your discount will be - go to thegamefair.org for more information and use discount code: CPSA10.
You can also get 10% off tickets to The National Shooting Show with the same discount code.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS
As we prepare for an exciting season of international events, we would like to remind all overseas participants that anyone travelling into the UK with a shotgun must obtain a Visitor’s Shotgun Permit in advance. This is a legal requirement and your application must include:
• Proof of ID e.g. copy of your passport
• Details of your valid gun licence
Thank you for taking the time to ensure everything is in order ahead of your visit
Please note that the application process takes a minimum of
eight weeks, and we recommend allowing additional time for postage. To avoid disappointment, we strongly encourage all shooters to submit their applications as early as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to ensure everything is in order ahead of your visit. We look forward to welcoming you to our events and sharing a memorable shooting season together. For full guidance and to begin your application, please visit: cpsa. co.uk/visitors-shotgun-permits
NEW STARKEY OUTDOORS & PILLA SPORT HEADLINE SPONSORSHIP
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Tom Starkey from Starkey Outdoors in conjunction with Pilla Sport as a new headline sponsor for the 2025 season.
ENGLAND SPORTING SELECTION CHANGE
After a review from the English Sporting Sub Committee and the Board it has been decided to make a positive change in selection for 2026 and beyond.
We will now be selecting the team based on the previous years scores.
We believe this will be beneficial to those going for the England team due to the following reasons:
• Spreading the shoots out over the full calendar year.
• Includes our two major sporting championships EO & BO ESP
• Allowing team members time to train and bond with fellow team members
• Allowing team members time to save for the England team competitions Home Internationals / WESP
• Allowing the team time to
Pilla shooting glasses are the must have for every shooter’s kit bag, and Tom will be on hand at most of our championships this year to guide you through the range of lenses available, plus generously supporting our prize funds.
We look forward to working with Tom and Pilla during this busy competition season.”
prepare around commitments.
• Arrange shooting days for team members to get together for training and promotion
• Helps with team kit for both CPSA HQ suppliers/stock and also the England team member to ‘wear in’.
Please see below the new process:
NEW 20G WHITE GOLD BY POPULAR DEMAND
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The team will be selected using shoots from the previous year.
There are seven selection shoots that run between March and September each year. One is held in each CPSA Region.
We also include the English Open Sporting and British Open Sporting as part of the selection.
Scores are submitted after the last
shoot but the best five from seven scores may only be needed to count.
In the event of a tie for a place in the England Team, the highest score from the British Open will be used to decide the place. If the tie still exists a count back from a Selection Shoot attended by all parties concerned will be used to decide the place.”
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 CPSA-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 0 . The CPSA-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:
CPSA-affiliated Clubs and Grounds must apply to CPSA HQ for a unique referral code. Please contact richard@cpsa.co.uk
Encourage your club members to join 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
TAKE THE NEXT STEP BECOME A LEVEL 2 CPSA COACH!
Are you a Level 1 Instructor looking to progress your coaching journey? The Coach Development Workshop (CDW) is the first step towards becoming a Level 2 Coach, equipping you with key coaching knowledge and disciplinespecific training.Spaces are available – book now!
• 19-21 May, Eaton Hall
Shooting Ground
This is the only opportunity to qualify
BRITISH OPEN ESP & STR – EXTRA DAY ADDED!
for the Level 2 Coaching Course in September unless you’ve attended a CDW in previous years! Don’t miss this chance to develop your coaching skills and take your career to the next level! For more info, contact Clare on 01483 485405 or courses@cpsa.co.uk.
Designed to give you the technical skills to improve an established shooter!
If you joined the waitlist for the British Open Sporting and Sportrap – check your emails! We’ve contacted all waitlisted shooters to let them know they can now book their space.
• Newly added day: Monday 25 August.
• Venue: Eaton Hall.
• Event dates: 25-30 August.
To secure your spot, book online or call CPSA HQ ASAP or book via championships.cpsa.co.uk
GEW SPONSOR STUART CLARKE
GEW is proudly sponsoring shooting ace Stuart Clarke for the 2025 clay season. Stuart won the World Sporting Championship in 1997 and 2012, along with many other sporting titles and with over 50 appearances in the GB and England teams. In 2024 Stuart was No. 1 in the Sporting Top 20 veterans and No.15 overall, with an average of 92.74. He will be entering all the major tournaments in Sporting Sportrap and Supersporting, plus weekly registered competitions.
Congratulations Stuart on your new sponsorship with GEW
Stuart is a professional shooting instructor, coaching here in the UK and overseas.
Based in West Sussex, GEW (EC)
SHOTGUN & FIREARM
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Limited designs and manufactures UV Arc and LED curing systems for the printing industry. The company is the leading manufacturer of UV systems for label and narrow web printing and is growing rapidly in the sheetfed and web offset sector, producing UV systems for commercial printing and packaging. GEW has a world-class production facility at its Sussex headquarters, a subsidiary in the SA, a branch office in Germany, and an extensive network of worldwide distributors.
Malcolm Rae, Managing Director at GEW, comments on the new sponsorship: “We are delighted to sponsor Stuart, He is an exceptional coach and has a very relaxed, natural method of shooting. As with any sport, practice is the key to success, and GEW’s sponsorship allows Stuart an increased level of practice by offsetting the cost of cartridges, alongside his entry fees, travel and accommodation. GEW’s sponsorship enables Stuart to focus on the process of shooting and to demonstrate that it is often this process which underpins success.”
2025 CHESHIRE SHIELD
The 2025 Cheshire shield was held at West Midlands Shooting Ground Hodnet on Thursday 27 March – the weather was great all day and made the event the best yet. Owen laid on a fabulous course with amazing targets that everyone enjoyed and will be talking about for weeks and months to come. Jess and all the staff at Hodnet made the day run smooth and congratulations to all the days trophy winners.
Overall High Gun Steve Lovatt 94. Police High Gun Julian Williams 88. Ladies High Gun Linda Pearson 80. Winning Police Team Leicestershire police. Winning Guest team for the third year running MOSS Motors. Next year’s date has already been set for this ever growing event Thursday 26th March 2026.
RE RANGER SUPERSHOT RANGE
Elevate your clay shooting with the All-New SuperShot Frame Kit. Each frame is crafted from TR-90 nylon and is available in three striking colors - Crimson, Navy, and Black. The magnetic
interchangeable design allows you to switch between three All-New ClaySight lenses - HD Medium Gold, Dark Purple Frost, and Max Light Flash - providing optimal clarity and contrast in all shooting conditions. Each SuperShot Frame Kit features accentcolored adjustable nose pads for a secure and stylish fi t and comes with a custom cleaning cloth and case. Take your game to the next level with the unparalleled performance and versatility of the SuperShot Frame Kit.
E J CHURCHILL’S NEW SHOOTING GROUND IN ABERDEEN NOW CPSA REGISTERED
Introducing the All-New Crimson SuperShot, the ultimate eyewear for clay shooters TR-90 nylon, magnetic interchangeable frame comes with adjustable ClaySight Gold, Dark Purple Frost, and Max Light Flash—providing optimal clarity and conditions. Each pair includes a custom cleaning cloth and protective case. the next level with the Crimson SuperShot.
We are very pleased to announce that E J Churchills new shooting ground in Aberdeen, known as Seals Cove Shooting Ground, has now become a CPSA Registered Ground in the North East of Scotland.
•Size: OSFA
The ground is currently undergoing an extensive range of improvements under the daily management of Phil Moss, who many of you will know from running Barrow Shooting Ground and Redricks Sporting Clays, and was a finalist in our Course Setter of the ear category at the 0 CPSA Awards.
•Frame Color: Crimson
The ground is situated in a breathtaking location overlooking the North Sea with incredible views over this rugged coastline.
Congratulations to Wilf Curtis for winning Somerset’s first Championship event of 2025! Ladies Winner was Justine Howe and Junior Winner was Reuben Box. Well done to all the winners! Wilf is pictured holding the perpetual trophy plus an award kindly sponsored by TNR Property Development of Bridgwater.
•Lens Colors: HD Medium Gold / Dark Purple Frost / Max Light Flash
They are now registered for Sporting disciplines and will be holding regular English Sporting, Super Sporting and Sportrap registered competitions and we wish them every success going forward.”
•Lens Material: Nylon •Temple Style: Black Bayonet
Black 3 lens kit •Cloth Included: Claysight
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 5 May 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.
Congratulations to last month’s find the clay winner, Alan Bradbury, who correctly located the missing clay in section B4 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!
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)
● 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 Gun Club
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.
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
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 groundowners 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.
● 10 May National Clay Shooting Centre
£110/£160
● 4 Aug National Clay Shooting Centre
● 6 Sep Nottingham & District Gun Club
Advanced Shotgun Skills (ASGS)
● 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)
● 27 May ESK - Eriswell Lodge
● 17 Jun ESP - Sporting Targets
● 30 Jun ABT / DTL – The Priory Clay Target Club
● 1 Jul ESP - Eaton Hall SG
● 16 Jul ESK - Beverley & East Yorkshire SG
● 18 Jul ESP - Barbury Shooting School
● 21 Jul ESK - Eaton Hall SG
● 19 Aug ESP - Nottingham & District Gun Club
● 8 Sep ESP - West Kent SG
● 10 Sep ESP - Nottingham & District Gun Club
£120
● 31 May Southwest SS
● 2 Jun Eaton Hall SG
● 7 Jul Eaton Hall SG
● 19 Jul Barbury Shooting School
● 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
£10
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. Safety
Instructor Development Workshop (IDW)
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.
£195
● 3 Jun Eaton Hall SG
● 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
£745
CPSA 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
£515/£570
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 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
New Layouts, Expert Advice, and Cutting-Edge Tech!
Here at Eaton Hall Shooting Ground we’re continuing to elevate our customers shooting experience, offering unparalleled facilities and expert guidance to enthusiasts of all levels. In today’s article we’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new COMPAK layout, as well as the opening of our amazing temporary gun room, making Eaton Hall the ultimate destination for shooters.
gun stands, adding a touch of class and convenience to your time on the range.
shooters.
Our new COMPAK Layout Nestled near our popular Have A Go range, our state-of-the-art COMPAK layout is now fully operational, promising a dynamic and engaging shooting experience. We’ve spared no expense in crafting this exceptional facility, featuring:
• Bespoke Eaton Hall Stands and Bins: Designed for optimal functionality and durability, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable shoot.
• Astroturfed Flooring: Aesthetically pleasing and practical, providing a clean and comfortable shooting surface.
• Handcrafted Gun Stands: Our skilled joiners have created bespoke
This meticulously designed layout offers a challenging and rewarding experience for shooters of all skill levels, setting a new standard for COMPAK shooting in the region.
The Ultimate Gun Room Experience
Our temporary gun room is now open, boasting an extensive selection of new and used firearms at competitive prices. Whether you’re seeking a shotgun, centre fire, rim fire, or air gun, you’ll find a diverse range of options to suit your needs. We also stock an endless array of accessories, ensuring you have everything required to elevate your shooting experience.
At the helm of our gun room is Dan Harvey, known for his expertise and
integrity in the shooting industry. With over 20 years of experience, Dan has cultivated strong relationships with leading brands and earned the trust of countless customers. His wealth of knowledge and passion for shooting makes him an invaluable resource for anyone seeking expert advice and guidance.
Experience the Eaton Hall Difference At Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, everything is done with the shooting industry in mind. From our meticulously crafted layouts to our expert staff and cuttingedge technology, we strive to create a welcoming and rewarding environment for all shooters.
Visit us today and discover why Eaton Hall is the premier destination for shooting enthusiasts. We look forward to welcoming you!
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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.
PREVIEW ENGLISH SPORTING
English Open English Sporting Championship will be held at High Lodge on 14-18 May 2025.
Unusually, the English Open English Sporting isn’t kicking off the major championship season this year. That honour falls to the English Open Super Sporting at Garlands and then the English Open Sportrap at Ian Coley’s, but the traditional English Sporting title is still the big draw and fiercely competed for.
Over 1,000 shooters have booked onto this event at the Premier Plus shooting ground, High Lodge Leisure, home of the great John Bidwell! They are old hands at running CPSA championships, having hosted many English and British Open’s over the years and we look forward to yet another great event!
Faulds winning Juniors on 108 and John Porter winning Colts with a very impressive 114.
As per 0 , the E ESP will be first past the post with 120 targets set over 15 stands. The top scores in class and category will win with only shoot-offs to determine any ties on Sunday 18th May. We caught up with Andy Coppen from High Lodge who told us: We’re delighted to be hosting the CPSA English Open Sporting again. We’ve set a course to be both challenging and entertaining and look forward to welcoming everyone back to High Lodge.
Last years English Open saw some remarkable shooting with James Bradley-Day setting the early pace with 117ex120, which most thought would be the winning score, only to be eclipsed by Billy Baughan on 118 and Mark Winser on 119, just one away from a perfect score and enough to secure the prestigious English Open title. Mark went onto win the English Open Super Sporting at Barbury in August, just two away on 98ex100 with another stella performance.
Other notable results from last year include Ceyla Ismet winning Ladies on 107, Charlie
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
We are also delighted to welcome back our headline sponsors, Browning, Eley, Swatcom and Le Chameau along with new headline sponsor, Pilla/Starkey Outdoors and event sponsors, FSA & Teague - thank you again for your fantastic support! There is a fantastic prize fund of cash and sponsored prizes with a current estimate of £40,000 which includes a superb range of prizes from Browning shotguns, Pilla shooting glasses, Eley cartridges, Active8 headsets and vouchers from Le Chameau.
Please remember, you must be present at the prize ceremony on the Sunday to receive any sponsored prizes otherwise they will be forfeit.
Pictures from EO ESP 2024.
PREVIEW
DTL WEEKEND
To be held at Bywell Shooting Ground in Northumberland on 5-7 June.
The DTL Weekend will return to Bywell for it’s 15th consecutive year on the 5 - 7 June.
Remarkably, for a competition of this calibre, there were no class shoot-offs in the English Open as the conditions proved exceptionally challenging. We welcome back our headline sponsors Browning, Eley and Swatcom and welcome new headline sponsors Pilla/Starkey Outdoors who are all
The Henry family have been running Bywell for over 40 years and no doubt this year’s championship will be another finely honed event for DTL shooters to enjoy. Last year they hosted both the DTL Weekend and the World DTL to much acclaim, so just having the DTL Weekend this year should be breeze! “We are excited to be hosting the 15th consecutive DTL Weekend. It’s a great opportunity for trap shooters to fill their boots with three different competitions over the weekend.”
and dive, it was Richard Greenlaw who conquered the tricky conditions to take High Gun with 99/296.
First up is the Sponsored Day on Thursday 5th, followed by the Dougall Memorial on Friday 6th and the English Open on Saturday 7th. Last year saw unseasonal weather conditions with high winds and cold conditions but as many contestants mentioned then, it was the same for everyone and the cream always rises to the top!
On day two and the prestigious Dougall Memorial, (celebrating 129 years this year), the blustery conditions continued with some serious gusts affecting the targets, so it was a fine effort by Daniel Beedan to shoot a 100/298 to secure one of the oldest titles in clay shooting.
With winds gusting 20 - 30mph on the Sponsored Day making the targets duck
Last but certainly not least, the English Open DTL was held on the Saturday and the tough conditions persisted. Windy and cold but the sun did put in a welcome appearance to make it feel like a good April day rather than a day in summer. Nick Hayley put in an incredible score of 100/299 early in the day and this held out to give Nick the win and the English Open DTL High Gun title.
contributing to a great prize fund split over the three events. Please remember, you must be present at the relevant prize ceremony to win any sponsored prizes for that event. In addition to the prize fund, the Browning Challenge returns with five guns up for grabs for the highest combined scores over the 3 days across class AA - C and Overall High Gun. You must shoot all three days and be present at the prize giving ceremony after the English Open DTL.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Above: Nick Hayley 2024 English Open DTL Champion (centre), Kevan Smith Runner-up (left) and Shaun Gardener Third (right).
INTERNATIONAL
Sarah Daly discusses course building and refereeing.
COURSE BUILDING
We often don’t think about the work that is involved in building a successful FITASC Sporting (FSP), Compak or English Sporting course, so I had a chat with Jamie Peckham who has worked as a Course Builder all over the world.
“For FSP I will set traps up to approx 180 degrees, for English Sporting I tend to set them slightly narrower. I use a range finder, which is critical, as a new ground can have an optical illusion of greater or shorter distance, which is why I use a Range Finder; the FSP targets are unlikely to be over 65 meters (approx 71 yards), for English they are more likely to be 50-55 mtr (approx 54-60 yards).
“I try to keep the colours simple, generally using just a handful of colours such as lime, blaze/orange, black and occasionally white, the colour choice partly depending on the background.
“Over a multi-day competition, I tend to not use many battue as their flight line can change significantly each day, dependent upon the weather.
“I spend two or three days walking around to get a feeling of the terrain, then
I work out which traps to use in given sites, then the groundsmen place the traps, but I like to be there to set them to ensure my flight lines are what I think they should be! I used to shoot some of the targets years ago in the early days of course setting, but now I rarely do.
The first couple of hours of the competition I tend to walk around the ground, ensuring everything is as it should be, but only fully relax when the competition is finished.
and Compak Asian Champs/ Thailand; Compak GP/ Kazakhstan; British Open Sporting/Swinton.
“I love the challenge of different terrains; the expectations of the organisers and the similarities/variations in different counrties.”
REFEREEING
Hugh Smith is the FITASC President of the Refereeing Commission and a Chief Referee for FITASC Sporting and Compak. Some of the observations and incites Hugh made whilst chatting to him:
See websites for international results and videos: ISSF: www.issf-sports.org/ competitions/results.ashx
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ issfchannel/playlists
“One of the major challenges for referees is the lack of understanding from the competitors, they often assume the referee is just there, and not the brightest light in desert, which is way off the mark, as I have had bank managers, pilots and
“This year I am Course Building FSP European and World Championships and the US Open which is English and FITASC Sporting, early May. For the US events it will take about 2½ weeks to build, setting approximately 150 traps.
“Previous events include: 2021 and 2023 World English Sporting at EJ Churchill, 2023 World Compak/Greece; 2024: World FSP/USA; FSP
CEO’s to name but a few refereeing for me.
“They should be given due respect for what they are doing: their job is to ensure the rules are adhered to, and implemented in a fair manner. Everyone has a fair chance of breaking the targets within accordance of the rules, but refs are in the immediate firing line if something is not to the competitors liking. In Sporting in particular, if there is a really bad target, then common sense applies if a target is a ‘no target’, with the refs applying fair play and common sense, no matter the skill level or who is in the shooting position.
“Refs are there to do the ordinary things exceptionally well, and one of the refs who applies that ethos is Lorna Glover, who has just been recognised and won CPSA awards for refereeing.
“Training for FITASC refs requires pass mark of 90%+, for a regional ref, then they go out and gain experience and knowledge, taking about three years to make the International level.”
Refs often have long days with very few, if any, true breaks, it can be such a thankless task, so please demonstrate due respectwhat a treat when someone leaves the stand and says: ‘thank you’!
KEITH MURRAY
Born 20 October 1933, Keith Murray died peacefully in his sleep, 22 March 2025. There will be a family funeral.
Keith’s dry humour and extensive knowledge of the domestic and international shotgun scene, his involvement in the ISSF over the years has been extensive: a member of the ISSF Shotgun Committee from 2002-2010, the Technical Committee from 2010-2014, the Rules Committee since 2011 and as an ISSF Shotgun Referee and Judges course tutor and examiner, often supported by Barry Dobbs and Ray Dixson.
The ISSF Blue Cross, the highest ISSF recognition, was awarded to Keith in 2015 on
his retirement from the ISSF.
The ISSF comment: “As he announces his retirement, the ISSF President Olegario Vazquez Raña, the ISSF Secretary General Franz Schreiber, and the whole shooting sport family, would like to thank him for his valuable service ..... Keith Murray has been a key player of the International Shooting Sport Federation, serving the ISSF Shotgun Committee and the ISSF Technical Committee for 12 years.”
Demetris Lordos: “As Chairman of the ISSF Shotgun Committee I proposed Keith (Murray) as a member of the committee to the ISSF President in 2002. Following on for 20 years, Keith was my advisor and close friend, he was like a father and brother.
Keith was a relentless supporter of the Olympic disciplines for many decades.
My condolences go out to his family and friends.”
In addition to his international involvement, Keith was a relentless supporter of the Olympic disciplines for many decades as a national and international Olympic Skeet shooter, coach, including Kelly Irvin who was capped 15 times,
plus roles in British Shooting, the CPSA and as a founder member of the Southend Gun Club in 1962.
Keith was one of the founder members of Southend and District Gun Club which opened on Friday 26th September 1962 as a skeet ground, with the members shooting 725 targets that evening, from the 600 that were purchased –thank goodness for pick-ups! On a personal note, I will be forever grateful to Keith for all the support he gave me as a mentor during my time as an ISSF Referee/ Judge/ESC Technical Committee member.
Above: Luciano Rossi, Franz Schreiber, Keith Murray, Gary Anderson, Medhat Wahdan.Below: Keith Murray Setting Targets in Snow Beijing WCF 2009.
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here are several variations of trap shooting, and the differences can sometimes be confusing. However, each discipline primarily differs by the number of traps used and the allowed shot weight. For example, some disciplines allow up to 28g, while others, such as Olympic Trap (OT), only allow up to 24g. What they all share, though, is that the target is moving away from the shooter.
The three disciplines I’m covering for cartridge performance are DTL, ABT, and UT, all allowing up to a 28g load. For further information on DTL, ABT, and UT disciplines, please visit CPSA Disciplines.
TOP LEVEL: FOR COMPETITION SHOOTERS
Baschieri & Pellagri (B&P) FLASH 28g: Crowned Cartridge of the Year at the
2025 British Shooting Show Awards, the B&P FLASH 28g is the epitome of e cellence, with five lympic titles under its belt. The F2 powder and graphitecoated shot with five per cent antimony deliver compact, homogeneous patterns in shot sizes 7.5 and 8. The Gordon System reduces recoil, ensuring extended shooting sessions and swift second shot alignment. Beloved by top shooters, it reigns supreme in any trap discipline, and its striking black and silver livery makes it a true showstopper.
Hull DTL 300, 28g: Dubbed by
Drennan Kenderdine looks at the cartridge offering for trap shooters.
Renowned in trap ranges worldwide, it features a 28g load designed for trap
me the traffic cone’ due to its vibrant orange casing, the DTL 300 by Hull is a powerhouse developed specifically for DTL. It also excels in ABT and UT disciplines. Hull’s exclusive powders reduce recoil and muzzle flip, ensuring seamless follow-up shots. With tight spherical tolerance competition-grade shot available in sizes 7.5 and 8, this cartridge delivers uniform, dense patterns at long range, smashing targets with precision.
Fiocchi Golden Competition 28g: Fiocchi cartridges are the choice of champion shooters in the UK and around the world. The FGC’s
TOP LEVEL
elegant white case with a gold ferrule is synonymous with smooth recoil and outstanding performance. Featuring five per cent antimony lead shot coated in golden anti-friction paint, these cartridges deliver superior accuracy and reliability.
MID-RANGE: FOR CLUB SHOOTERS
Eley Hawk DTL Gold: A cartridge from Britain’s oldest manufacturer, crafted with input from top professional shooters. The gold case exudes opulence and maturity. Eley’s powders reduce recoil and minimise fatigue, ensuring optimal performance in competitions. The e tra-hard shot, available in si es . and with a plastic wad, provides dense patterns for high-standard results.
T Clever Competition: Renowned in trap ranges worldwide, it features a 28g load designed for trap disciplines. Clever uses top-quality components in the T2 Competition to ensure correct pattern distribution even at high speeds. This allows either the tempered . or shot si e to smash targets with violent lethality while delivering one of the smoothest recoiling cartridges on the market.
Fiocchi fficial ossa 2 g Boasting distinctive carmine-red case with a mm brass head, the fficial Rossa exudes strength and quality. With a g load, a velocity of 1, fps, and a pressure of 0 bar, it’s perfectly designed for trap disciplines. The single shot si e ( . ) with Fiocchi’s bron e coating eliminates guesswork.
ELEY HAWK DTL GOLD
ENTRY LEVEL: FOR CLUB, RECREATIONAL AND BEGINNERS
Lyalvale Express Power Blue 28G: The 70mm Power Blue cartridge, in petrol blue, features a 12mm silver ferrule and comes in plastic and fibre wads with shot sizes 7.5, 8, and 9, boasting a speed of 1400fps. Designed for club and recreational shooters, it offers exceptional value. The fast-burning powder excels over longer distances, making it perfect for second barrel shots. The improved nickel head ensures consistent performance and reduced recoil.
Rio, Target Load 28G: RIO Cartridges – a name revered by shooters at every level. The iconic bright blue 70mm case with a solid 12mm brass head screams durability and performance.
MID RANGE
T2 CLEVER COMPETITION FIOCCHI OFFICIAL ROSSA 28G
Catering to both plastic and fibre wad enthusiasts, with shot sizes 7.5, 8, and 9, RIO ensures versatility. With in-house manufactured components and cuttingedge technology, RIO offers cartridges that provide reliable performance, dense patterns, and reduced recoil.
Sellier & Bellot Trap 28 Super: The Trap 28 Super boasts a striking red case and is available exclusively in English size No.7. With an impressive speed of 1,378fps, it guarantees consistent performance shot after shot. Renowned for its soft recoil and ferocious lethality, this heavy pellet clay duster ensures excellent target hits. Comfortable for prolonged use, it’s a favourite among trap shooters aiming for impressive scores.
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HEARING PROTECTION
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CPSA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
HAVILL
Julia Havill won Volunteer of the Year in the 2025 CPSA Awards and she tells Alex Sayer about her approach to team management, the threat to Skeet and her famous cakes.
“Poor old Skeet is definitely at the bottom of the pile laments ulia avill, CPSA Volunteer of the ear 0 . Well known for her straight talking and her homebaked cakes, ulia admits she comes at things with common sense rather than a university degree . What really matters is her e perience in Skeet. Both she and her husband Chris got their England caps together in 01 and it’s this that gives her such a cutting edge as manager of the English Skeet team.
While there is no uestion that Sporting is more popular as a discipline, ulia points out that very few sporting competitions see competitors hit full marks, i.e. 100 targets. In contrast, past skeet selection shoots have seen two sets of nine hundred straights’ and 1 hundred straights’ over the course of a weekend at Eriswell Lodge and East orkshire Gun Club respectively. There’s only one word to describe what that felt like: agnificent If you wanted to shoot for England would skeet be an easier way in Possibly, but you do have the usual suspects who often fill the spaces. If, for whatever reason, they aren’t there, that would create a vacancy. And ulia recommends anyone should try to join the team and confirms it is easier as a junior because they: Float in and out and the younger ones are into everything, a bit of Sporting, Compak, they try it all
JERSEY AND CAKES
ulia herself started out in skeet in Derbyshire, but now ottingham & District is her home ground and where she does most of her volunteering either in the kitchen or refereeing. ualified to referee ABT and DTL, she is an asset to any shoot or ground and even referees the sporting at ottingham when the RAF have their annual shoot.
The Jersey trip was a highlight because nobody knew how it would go, unchartered territory if you will.
And what about those famous cakes I’m sure that’s the reason I get invited to places . Laughing heartily, ulia recalls the time they went to ersey. Classed as one of the best ome Internationals, not least because the whole team went and it was ersey’s first time hosting, it sticks in ulia’s mind because they contacted her prior to arrival to ask if she needed an oven for the cakes. I told them no, I’m bringing them with me on the ferry but thanks anyway. The ersey trip was a highlight because nobody knew how it would go, unchartered territory if you will. It was a roaring success because: It’s about being with the team, the team spirit is unbelievable and there are no prima donnas.
THE CHALLENGE OF MANAGEMENT
When asked for some insight as to how to manage a team, ulia says: All I do is rally troops, but you can see there is much more to it than that. As for the shooters themselves, some of them want to
stay in the team to shoot against every nation –Northern Ireland up next this August Bank Holiday – then of course there’s the lure of captaincy. Quite a few are eligible this year and again this helps to keep people in the team once they have little else left to prove. “The England badge is, quite rightly the pinnacle.”
In terms of performance Julia confesses: ‘I always used to think, in the case of football, how can it be the manager’s fault if the team loses? He’s not on the pitch. But I see things differently now.” “Nurturing,” is how she describes herself. ‘I’m very protective of all the team, I know what it’s like –you shoot well, you feel euphoric.” It’s when the shooting doesn’t go well that a team needs a great manager. ulia recalls how one junior, in his first year on the team, had a bad round and wanted to go home, then went on to shoot 25 straight. This is where the management comes in.
In the case of football, how can it be the manager’s fault if the team loses? He’s not on the pitch. But I see things differently now.
As for getting into the England skeet team Julia says: The bottom four or five places are always up for grabs even with seniors, but the vets and super vets are the hardest categories to get into because the shooters are so good.”
WHAT NEXT FOR SKEET?
It’s definitely the poor relation, says ulia who acknowledges sporting is “where it’s at” because they get the numbers of entries. There is hope though. Eaton Hall Shooting Ground is hosting the English Open skeet this year, an event that has gone down from three days to two, like the British Open skeet. Julia is really delighted about the development at Eaton Hall. She was a fan of Doveridge (the previous incarnation of the ground) because of the setting, but the new owners fill her with a sense of promise. The whole workforce there are shooters and it is going to be “one heck of a venue”. She hopes they will support skeet and hopefully let some Friday shooting creep back in. Speaking further about how skeet is treated in the shooting world Julia said: “We don’t care any less than Sporting people. We are still sad when we lose and happy when we win – it’s just the same, but we are seen as different.’ Ultimately and like in her own life, Julia believes the shooting should do the talking.
PILLA EYEWEAR – CPSA SPONSORS STARKEY OUTDOOR –
We spoke to Tom Starkey about their Pilla products.
When asked to describe Pilla, there is a short answer and a much longer one!
THE SHORT ANSWER
• Pilla exclusively uses Zeiss lenses. You simply cannot buy a better quality lens.
• Pilla is recognised as the market leader in quality eyewear for shooting.
• Lenses go from the darkest (9.5) to the lightest (98). Spread a three lens kit over this range and you will be well on your way.
THE LONG ANSWER
Pilla has developed eyewear for ultimate performance and is the very best in technology and execution, from handmade Italian frames to the most technologically advanced lenses in the world. Pilla engineer their products exclusively with ZEISS, to deliver game-changing lenses. The range is vast, so understandably users can find it a little daunting. ere is some information to help you choose the lenses that are best for you. Of course, you cannot beat trying them in person and Starkey Outdoor will be at all the CPSA majors in 2025, so you can do exactly that! In addition we have a growing reseller network so you should have a dealer near you very soon.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The main range of Pilla lenses are made up of a number followed by letters. The numbers relate to the percentage of the available light that is let through the lens. So, a 9.5 CIED is letting in 9.5% of the available light and is the darkest lens in the range. Conversely, A 98 AR is
letting in 98% of the available light and is an almost clear lens.
If considering a three-lens kit, generally speaking you should have a sun (9.5-30), a medium light (40-60), and a low light lens (60-98). Of course we all have differing sensitivity to light and see colours and backgrounds slightly differently so here are some things to consider...
• Environment
Where are you usingthe lens? The desert, the woods, open fields
• Lighting Condition
Full Sun, Medium Light, Low Light, Overcast, at Night, Indoors?
• Activity clay shooting sports, hunting, sport specific.
THE LETTERS
maximize boost in target orange. We have many lenses that use this technical filter profile to dial up orange recognition and intensity. The amount of lift between lenses using “M” or a filters is different by lens transmittance (number) with some being more intense than others.
lens pigment technology that “Shifts” the actual colour of the sight picture through the lens.
WHAT IS THE ICE?
The ICE technology delivers a performance benefit to the lens surface making it very slippery- ence the name “ICE”… this solution does not allow water to properly adhere to the lens surface or oils. This slippery performance reduces fogging on the backside while also making the lens extremely easy to clean repelling oils and water.
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• Enhanced efinition these lenses are a balanced colour lift where we concentrate on making the entire visual picture more vibrant across the complete colour spectrum. Think of sunglasses that range from very dark to light.
igh Contrast C these utilise a mix of colour values across the visual spectrum to create more contrast and separation between the intended target or environment, so the sight picture has separation between colour. eutralisers to neutralise or suppress green. By suppressing or dulling the green background, your ability to see the target can be increased.
a ift these are lenses specifically engineered to elevate or
The darker the lens the more pop you will get but even our high transmittance lenses provide a nice rich colour enhancement in the orange piece of the spectrum. Pilla loves to introduce new letters to keep us on our toes. In the new range you will see CIG, CI A, CR. These are reds and tend to be used to fill gaps in a three lens kit. EG you have a sun, medium and low light, so a 39CIG could be a great addition to bridge sun and medium light.
The 1 CIBB and 0CI B are the latest purple lenses and are amongst the most popular in the range. They do a similar job to the ‘Neutraliser’ lenses described above but enhance colour vibrancy.
WHAT IS ZEISS PILLA CHROMASHIFT?
Chromashift technology is integrated into every lens Pilla offers in our sport glasses. Chromashift is a
ZEISS Pilla ICE with “IR” coatings also feature colour enhancing abilities to amplify infused colour pigments in the lens making the colour filters more robust. The exclusive and proprietary spectral enhancements in each formulation are tuned to a specific wavelength. A turbo charging effect of our “IR” based platform making colour extremely vivid and also allows for a level of specificity in colour precision. We can pin point colour lift (like our C or C lenses science) and colour fade for example in our neutralizing lens science. The composite of these technical coating solutions accelerates colour lifting performance, reduces fogging, while making the lens very easy to clean.
In addition to these coating solutions on all current ICE “IR” Lenses, Pilla applies the highest performance ZEISS -LA ER Anti-Reflective coating to minimize any distortion created by reflecting light and splintering of light on the lens surfaces.
The full range of lenses are available in Outlaw X6 and . is a wider flatter lens geometry and X7 is more curved and is 10mm less in width.
BREAKING BARRIERS:
INTRODUCING SHOOTING AT THE NATIONAL OUTDOOR EXPO
The landscape of shooting sports in the United Kingdom is undergoing significant changes.
Recent statistics indicate a decline in the number of shotgun certificates issued, highlighting the need for proactive initiatives to revitalise interest and participation in the sport.
In response, we are excited to announce our participation in the National Outdoor Expo, which took place on - arch 0 . ere we aimed to introduce shooting to a wider audience and foster a renewed appreciation for the shooting lifestyle.
CURRENT TRENDS IN SHOOTING SPORTS
Shooting has long been a cornerstone of British countryside traditions, yet participation numbers are declining at an alarming rate. The number of active shotgun certificates in England and Wales is now at its lowest level since records began, with thousands fewer participants compared to a decade ago. These figures are not just statistics but reflect a shift that if left unaddressed could threaten the future of the sport. As older generations retire from shooting and fewer newcomers enter, it becomes even more critical to inspire and engage a new audience.
This is why we are taking action now. By introducing shooting to outdoor enthusiasts who may never have considered it before, we can ensure that our sport continues to thrive for generations to come.
OUR INITIATIVE
In light of these trends, we attended the ational utdoor E po for the first time.
Our mission was to break down barriers and introduce shooting to those who have never tried it before. By engaging with a diverse audience, we want to showcase how accessible, exciting, and rewarding shooting can be.
We are proud to collaborate with Eaton all, who generously supported the initiative by offering the chance to win free have-a-go’ lessons at the e po. This collaboration will allow newcomers to e perience the thrill of the sport first-hand, potentially igniting a lifelong passion.
SUPPORT FROM THE SHOOTING COMMUNITY
This initiative is backed by key figures in the shooting industry and the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Their support reinforces our shared commitment to preserving the shooting lifestyle and ensuring its future for generations to come.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPANDING REACH
Shooting is a way of life, built on tradition, community, and a deep respect for the countryside. owever, with fewer people taking up the sport, it’s essential that we look beyond our usual circles and introduce it to a broader audience.
By engaging with the wider outdoor community, we can challenge misconceptions, highlight the skill and discipline involved, and celebrate the sense of camaraderie that shooting fosters.
KEEPING SHOOTING ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE
A thriving community is essential to keeping clay shooting accessible for
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everyone. Shooting sports, like many other activities, depend on participation volume the more people involved, the easier it is to keep costs manageable.
From an economic standpoint, an increase in participation leads to economies of scale, where fi ed costs such as running shooting grounds, maintaining equipment, and sourcing ammunition can be spread across a larger number of participants. As a result, higher levels of participation can help stabilise or reduce costs, making it easier for newcomers and seasoned shooters to enjoy without financial barriers.
By bringing more people into the sport, we can ensure that clay shooting remains affordable, accessible, and sustainable for generations to come.
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Beyond personal enjoyment, shooting sports contribute significantly to Britain’s economy and environmental conservation efforts. Research indicates that shooting generates approximately £ . billion for the economy each year, supporting ,000 full-time jobs. Additionally, shooting plays a crucial role in the habitat management and conservation of . m hectares.
JOIN US IN SECURING THE FUTURE OF SHOOTING
We invite you to support this initiative by simply spreading the word about the joys of clay shooting. By doing so, you help safeguard the future of a sport that connects people, promotes outdoor adventure, and strengthens our rural heritage.
Jack Dennis reports from the National Outdoor Expo.
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Easter Sunday & Monday April 20th & 21st
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Saturday & Sunday August 9th & 10th
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PRODUCT REVIEW
Mark Brown reviews the Harkila Rannoch HWS shooting jacket.
HARKILA RANNOCH
HWS SHOOTING JACKET
RRP from £249.99 harkila.com
Anyone shooting clays all year round will be all too familiar with the issue of how to stay warm during the winter and early Spring months where the sun rarely makes an appearance, and it can feel ever so cold even when shooting. The challenge is that you need warm layers but still have to be able to move and shoot.
Looking like the Michelin man is never going to help anyone’s scores!
So, it’s been great to test the Harkila Rannoch HWS shooting jacket over the winter period and in to spring this year. Harkila are renowned for making high performance clothing primarily for the game shooting market so it’s great to see them extending their product range into the clay side of things.
HWS (Harkila Weather System) is an innovative system designed to provide e ceptional waterproofing and windproofing, making it ideal for unpredictable weather conditions when shooting. The jacket is made from durable, high-performance materials that ensure complete protection against rain and wind. Whether you’re caught in a downpour or dealing with gusty winds on the clay ground, the HWS technology will keep you dry and warm without compromising breathability.
Our sport does not require a great deal of walking generally and that is what makes it so hard to stay warm on really cold days, but the Rannoch jacket features effective insulation that is perfect for cold weather conditions. While the jacket
is lightweight, it offers significant warmth thanks to the smart combination of materials that trap heat while allowing moisture to escape. I have found that wearing the jacket with a few layers’ underneath such as a jumper or thermal top has kept me really warm and most importantly not restricted my shooting at all. It’s here that the design from Harkila does make such a difference. The jacket is designed 100% with the shooter in mind, offering both comfort and unrestricted movement. It features articulated sleeves and a rela ed fit that allows for a full range of motion, perfect for clay shooting. Other features to mention include the microsuede shoulder patches (on left- and
Harkila are renowned for making high performance clothing primarily for the game shooting market so it’s great to see them extending their product range.
(slightly reminiscent of a wax coating), removable recoil pads, 2-way zip and large cartridge pockets with drain holes for those days when the rain just won’t stop!
I’ve been really impressed with this jacket it offers an impressive combination of comfort and practicality for the clay shot and the weatherproofing technology and robust material mean that this coat will keep you warm and dry for many years to come no matter how
much you use it. My only small moan is that they only produce this coat in Willow Green colour whereas I would personally prefer it in the Dark Navy colour that they offer the Rannoch shooting waistcoat in as I think that is better on the clay ground. The Rannoch jacket retails at £249.99 which is fantastic value for Harkila product and available from their network of stockists nationwide or you can order direct from their website.
GET MORE FROM YOUR SPORT!
Why not upgrade from Clubman to Full CPSA membership?
If you are a Clubman member, you are missing out on key benefits that Full CPSA members receive, including:
• Legal expenses protection for use in the case of shotgun certificate revocation or renewal refusal (does not cover first-time shotgun certificate applications).
• The ability to shoot in CPSA Registered competitions anywhere, and to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and comradery that they offer.
• Gaining classifications across any disciplines, so that you can lear n where you stand as a shooter and compete against people of similar abilities.
• Eligibility to become a CPSA Coach or Instructor.
• Eligibility for selection for County and Regional teams, and even for Team England.
All members, regardless of membership level, still receive up to £10 million public liability insurance and up to £125,000 personal accident insurance, in activities including:
• Clay Target Shooting
• Game Shooting, Rough Shooting, Wild Fowling, Beating & Loading
• Rifle Shooting (including Stalking)
• Pest/Ver min Control (non-commercial)
• Muzzle Loading (including black powder)
• Air Weapon Shooting (including FAC rated)
• Archery, and Crossbow Shooting (inc FAC)
• Angling from Dry Land (including wading).
Upgrade from Clubman to Full membership for only an additional £21 per year (or £14 per year if you are aged 60 or over). Concession rates are available for members of the Armed Forces, Emergency Services, NHS, disabled shooters, students in full-time higher education, and more.
Don’t forget that most CPSA members receive a commission of up to £10 for referring new members (valid towards membership renewal, championship bookings, and courses; no cash value). Full details at cpsa.co.uk/commission
The first E DTL Selection shoot was held at Spennymoor & District CPC on March. There was a turnout of 34 shooters. Stephen Petch from Durham topped the leaderboard with a superb score of / securing the top spot overall. ohn Lauder from orthumberland achieved a score of / 1 making him the highest Veteran. Cory Doble was the highest unior with a score of 1. o lady attended the shoot this time. Well Done all. Thank you to the ground for holding this shoot and everyone
who attended. The ne t orth of England DTL selections:
Forthcoming Events
Apr orth f England CTC 1 ay Bywell Shooting Ground 1 un Penrith Shooting Ground
The team will consist of ten Seniors, three Ladies, three Veterans, and three uniors and team members will be selected using their best three scores from the above five selection shoots.
The orth of England team will be e pected to represent the orth region at the English pen DTL at Bywell SG on une 0 . It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that they have entered the English pen as team places will not be reserved.
We hope to see as many shooters as possible at the selections. Any ueries please see Emma olden ardy.
Congratulations to Julie Havill who Won the Volunteer of the Year Award at the CPSA Annual Awards held at St Georges Park. Derbyshire also had Finalists in the Shooter of the Year, Nick Hendrick and Keith Roe, in Course Setter of the Year. Well done to you all.
Well done to Derbyshire’s shooters on winning the Down the Line leg of the annual Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire Help 4 Heroes shoot held at Nottingham & District Gun Club on Sunday 16 March. Derbyshire scored 1942/2100 to Nottinghamshire’s 1847/2100. Derbyshire’s top seven scores were: Will Gent 100/295, Tom Waring 95/281, David Weston 96/278, Clive Weston 95/276, James Wood 93/275, Simon Taylor 93/274, and Samantha Rhodes 89/263. Well done to all Derbyshire shooters who
Hello Gloucestershire
The sun is shining, and we seem to be having a Spring which is actually Spring like. The last time the sun was shining in Spring, we were all arguing over toilet roll in Tesco because a man in China ate a bat. I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say I’m glad to be shooting in short sleeves again; all is well with the world.
took part. Thanks to Carl and his Staff at Nottingham & District Gun Club for Organising and Hosting the two shoots which raised over £300 for the Help 4 Heroes Charity.
Well done to Alan Christie 98/287 who won the Bronze medal in the Open category at the West Midlands Area Down the Line Championship held at Holmes Chapel Shooting Ground on 30 March.
Sporting
The first Sporting Team Selection was held at Eaton Hall Shooting Ground on 30 March. High Gun of the day and Derbyshire’s top scorer was Nick Hendrick on 96/100, followed by Josh Talbot, Tristan Yeomans, and Mark Fisher all on 89/100, Simon Colledge on 87/100 ,and Grenville Bromfield on /100.
Button) have been sweeping up some prize money in Sporting and FITASC respectively, although I think they’re e pecting a flood with the amount of sandbagging going on.
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Thanks to Jo Knapman for producing this rather handy spreadsheet of county and area shoots – we’re now very much into clay bashing season and this reference is handy for those of us who don’t know what we’re doing or when.
Speaking of JK, she shot a solid 93 in ESK at Brookbank on 16 March, matched by Martin Knapman’s 93 at Eaton Hall the following week. Well done team Knapman!
Other notable achievements include Spencer Chard with an A Class win at Meadowcroft and Steve Gowing’s 92/100 (266/300) in DTL to win C Class at Brookbank. Haydn Coley and Luke Russell (aka Benjamin
Andrew McWhirter and Luke Purkis have also been on form, including taking the top two spots in B Class at the most recent Westfield fi ture. Steve Lovatt won The Cheshire Shield at WMSG, well done Steve, must have been easy. Well done also to Nick Portlock who picked up just a few points at the SW selection shoot with a solid performance, closely followed by Dean Horswell, Ernie Wilkins, Chris Biddlecombe, and Sean Ponting (great course – thanks team Barbury).
A really good-looking chap shot a respectable second place at EJC on 3 April too. For a much more comprehensive overview of scores, please keep an eye on the Gloucestershire County Facebook page.
As I type, the first major sporting discipline is in sight – The English Open SSP at Garlands – I look forward to reporting on Gloucestershire’s performance at what is set to be a great event (I can take the mick, but Mr Lovatt does set superb targets)…
If anyone ever has any achievements or other report-worthy news which I miss, which is likely, please do feel free to send me a message or email anytime.
Happy shooting!
Top scorers in Veterans where Stephen Umney and Bruce Allman on 80/100, followed by Richard Cooke, Alan Bates, Paul Umney, and Paul Bearder on 78/100. In the Ladies Sarah Johnson on 68/100 was the top scorer followed by Jane Colbourne on 64/100 and Paula Sutherhill on 59/100. Top scorer in Juniors/Colts was Vinnie Spencer on 73/100 followed by William Hunt on 65/100 and Jack Price on 53/100. Thanks to Amy & Sam and all the staff at Eaton Hall for hosting this event.
Skeet
Well done to Samantha Rhodes 97/100 on winning Overall Silver medal and Ladies Gold medal at the West Midlands Area Skeet Championships held at Eaton Hall on 6 April.
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 0 1, email geoffflint rocketmail. com, derbycpsa1 rocketmail.com or any of the shoot reps.
Forthcoming Events
4 MaySkeet Team Sel, Nottingham & DGC
18 MayAR C Champs, Nottingham & DGC
25 MaySporting Team Sel, Garlands
25 MayWM ABT Area/IC Champs, Garlands
SHROPSHIRE
JIM TURNER
sites.cpsa.co.uk/Shropshire
Welcome all to the sun at last! First off congratulations to Shropshire’s Nick Williamson, for putting in another cracking score and taking Silver in the Masters at the BICTSF Compak Sporting British Grand Pri on arch at E. . Churhhill’s SG.
The Shropshire Facebook page has moved and some members have had trouble accessing the page. Please try facebook.com/share/IBrwZS8ZjR/
Dates for your Diary
Shropshire county All-round Championship is on Saturday 6 July at
All our fi tures for the year have been organised and confirmed. Thanks to our Chairman Rod and the team managers for all their hard work. Please view our website to download our 2025 calendars. This includes dates for your county championships, inter county and area events. There are two versions, one by date and one by discipline. All county events have also been published on Facebook. Please contact the ground for booking in for squadded events and don’t leave it too late as several events are shared between counties so places can fill up fast. Please keep an eye on both social media and the website as this is where any late changes will be published.
Notable achievements of our members for this month include Connor Davies taking first place in uniors on 2 March at the UK Champs BICTSF selection shoot for Compak, with a cracking score of 98 and qualifying to shoot for GB in Spain. A fantastic start to the year!
Juniors Tom Betts (Olympic Trap) and Sophie Langton (Olympic Skeet) have been selected for the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl. We send them good luck for their trip to Germany on 19-27 May, congratulations for all their hard work.
The BICTSF Compak sporting British Grand Pri was held on arch at E.J. Churchill’s. The Juniors once again took centre stage with Connor Davies taking Gold in the Colts with 144/150, and Aimee Addison taking Silver and just outside the Ladies medals with 133/150. Connor also led B Class with that fantastic score. Well done both, great shooting!
West Midlands Area DTL was held at Holmes Chapel on 30 March. Despite sunshine there was bitter, windy conditions. Congratulations to Dan Price for taking Area Gold with 100/299 and
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Dates for the last two remaining ualifier shoots for ESP County Team Places are Sunday 8 June at Grange Farm (call to book on
also to Paul Cerri for taking Silver with 98/289.
ur first Inter-County team for the year has been selected for Olympic Trap on April at Fau degla. We send our thanks to Craig Miles, Tim Smith, Charlie Morris, Tom Burns, A J Morris, Phil Sanders, and reserve Rod Davies for their contribution to the county team. Just in time for publishing the results came in and H&W get team Gold for Open and Juniors with Tim Smith taking Area Silver in Veterans and Charlie Morris Area Silver in Juniors.. Congratulations all, fantastic results. Huge thanks to everyone for their support and commitment. Full results will be published shortly.
In local news, the new Forhill shoot looks to have got underway with a cracking start. Do keep us up to date with any info that we can pass on to our members. Park Farm Shooting Ground has moved across to their summer hours which means you can now shoot Tuesdays and Thursdays for that midweek and evening practice.
County Championships
18 MaySkeet, Gloucester CSC
1 unESP, Westfields
29 JunOSK, Gloucester CSC
5 JulHelice, Barby
6 JulAR, Park Farm SG
20 JulSKD, Gloucester CSC
27 JulDTL, Holmes Chapel SG
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Again sorry for the short one, hopefully more to report ne t month as the season really gets going. Any photos or information please let us know.
STAFFORDSHIRE
STEVE KILNER
steve.kilner@sky.com cpsa.co.uk/staffordshire
8 Mar: ESK, Eaton Hall
Eaton Hall are running regular Registered Skeet competitions. Their latest saw Adrian Parkin-Coates take High Gun with 98 with Staffordshire’s Charlie Carden joint runnerup and winner in B Class with 96.
9 Mar: ESP, Garlands
Brett Hand was top shot for Staffordshire with 93, four away from Toby Read who took High Gun with 97. Tim Simmons was joint highest AA with 91. Junior Lewis Sones hit 76 with Colt, Archie Gale one off.
16 Mar: ESP, Westfields
Brett Hand was one away from High Gun with 94 and Archie Tromans was top Junior with 89.
16 Mar: DTL, Beverley & EY SG
John Simmons took a win in A Class and tied for High Gun with Michael Turner (Lancashire) with 99/295.
22-23 Mar: ABT, Garlands
Several Staffordshire shooters took part in the Birmingham Grand Prix with Darren Wood our top shot, finishing fifth with 11 to win B Class. Luke Hambleton was third in B Class with 204. Ian Hull (201) and Richard Lees-Styler (200) both broke 200.
23 Mar: OTR, Fauxdegla
The last shoot in Fauxdegla’s OT 2024-25 Winter Series. Adam Gutteridge took High Gun on 96ex100, carding four rounds of 24.
23 Mar: ESP, Garlands
Henry Collins (Northamptonshire) took High Gun with . ack Whitehouse finished joint third on 93 and Richard Stubbs took A Class with 92. Martin Walmsley carded 91, and top Junior was Archie Tromans with 90. Nigel Clewley was top of B Class with 83 and Runner-up in Veterans. Mark Randall headed C Class with 85. Davina Rowe was our top lady with 61.
24 Mar: Ollie makes ISSF Junior World Cup squad
Congratulations to OSK shooter, Oliver Cox, who has been selected to compete for Team GB in Suhl, Germany from 1927 May. Ollie has been selected for the Olympic Potential Squad. Also good news for dad, Simon Cox, who is our new OSK Team Manager.
30 Mar: ESP Selection Shoot 1, Eaton Hall
Jack Whitehouse was Staffordshire's High Gun with 92/100. Ed Harrison on 91 was Runner-up in AA Class. Some great performances from our shooters in all classes, including on Dennis who was first in B Class on 85, with Cliff Hawkes Runnerup on 84, and Andrew Hammond Runnerup in C Class with 76.
30 Mar: DTL WM Area Championship, Holmes Chapel
Congratulations Dan Price (H&W) who took Gold with 100/299. Staffordshire’s Colin Heathcote was Runner-up with 99/293, taking Gold in Veterans. Many thanks to Dave urstfield for running an excellent competition.
6 Apr: OTR Staffordshire County, WM Area and Inter-Counties
The sun was beating down on the 50 plus shooters who headed to Fauxdegla. A trio of Staffordshire boys were just outside the WM Area medals – Robert Borsley, Adam Gutteridge and Darren Wood all hit 89. This meant a shoot-off to decide who would be our Overall County Champion for 2025, with Woody taking the win. Congratulations to Darren who took both the Champion and Veterans trophies with Adam Gutteridge our Senior Champion.
Our County AGM took place on Saturday 6 April, hosted by Lea Marston Shooting Ground in the Clubhouse. The meeting was preceded by a 50-target fun shoot – 25 Sportrap and 25 Skeet – under a clear blue sky and a warming sun.
We would like to thank Lea Marston for putting on the shoot and the prizes they provided for any of the entrants that hit one of the flash clays, that were mixed in with the targets being thrown. They certainly added to the fun of the event overall. Thanks also to Fiocchi for their generous support with a High Gun prize for the event. Our High Gun was Neil Smith, with vouchers for targets having found a flash clay going to Neil Smith, Steve Magdee, and Bob Barford (pictured).
The AGM business was concluded efficiently with the election of
In the team event, Team Staffordshire took Silver finishing with e 00, just three behind H&W. Many congratulations to Team Manager Adam Gutteridge and his teammates Luke Hambleton, Ian Hull, Marcus Iddon, Richard Lees-Styler, and Darren Wood.
Forthcoming Events
3 MayESP Staffs Sel Shoot, Eaton Hall
5 MaySSP Area Champs, Garlands
24 MayAR County Champs, Eaton Hall
25 MayABT Area & IC Champs, Garlands
1 JunESP Staffs Sel Shoot, Eaton Hall
8 JunESK Staffs C Champs, Eaton Hall
All County fi tures and selection shoots can be found on both our Facebook and website sites.cpsa.co.uk/staffordshire
committee, and included an informative update by CPSA Director Dave Rollason on the current issues facing our sport and the work at CPSA HQ by the Board and HQ staff, to both protect the future and take the sport forward.
One item that does carry forward from the AGM is that so far, we have not been able to recruit a County Secretary. The role has been vacant now for over a year and while we are endeavouring to cover, we really could use some help with this going forward. If anyone would like to discuss what is involved so that they consider if they might be able to help, I’d welcome the opportunity to engage with them to discuss it. The role is not a massive commitment so if you think it might be something you could consider I’d like to hear from you.
A few results
We have seen Warwickshire members taking medals in recent West Midlands Area Championship events in both Skeet Doubles and English Skeet. First up was the Skeet Doubles event held
2025 OT Champion Darren Wood. Ollie Cox training in Italy.
2025 OT Inter-County Team.
at Nottingham and District Gun Club, in some extreme wind conditions that had gusts in excess of 40mph, to ensure that target presentations we somewhat varied and playful to depress the scores on the day. Alice Marks took the Silver medal in both the Ladies and Junior categories. Veterans Silver went to Paul Fallon.
A week later we were at Eaton Hall for the WM Area Skeet where the sun was shining, and the remarkable transformation of the ground was continuing at a pace. Again our
Warwickshire members were among the medals, with Alice Marks collecting a Bronze Medal in the Ladies category, and Stu Thomas collecting Silver in Veterans after a three-way shoot-off for the category medal positions.
Forthcoming Events
17 MayESK County Champs, Cosford SG
7 JunSTR County Champs, Cosford SG
15 JunUT County Champs, Rugby
25 MayABT, WM Area & IC, Garlands
EAST MIDLANDS
BEDFORDSHIRE
CHELSEA KING bedfordshirecpsa@gmail.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/bedfordshire
Important Date Changes
English Sporting Championship will be held on 26 May at Sporting Targets. County Skeet will be held on 31 May –1 June at Northampton.
Special Mentions
A special mention for David Ferriman who’s absolutely smashing it (literally) taking three High Guns in an eight-day period!
At Atkin Grant & Lang, Northampton, and Kibworth. As I wrote this, I was alerted to a further High Gun on 4 April at the England selection shoot held at Barbury scoring 94!
Well done to Becky Clifton for coming second in A Class on 15 March at Southdown, scoring 81.
Another Bedfordshire shooter to congratulate is Steven Waller who came first in C class at Atkin Grant & Lang on 28 March, with 87.
Congratulations to all who entered the National Gamekeepers Organisation
Silver Partridge shoot at Chalk Farm on 23 March, with Bedfordshire shooter Scott Shuckford winning the East Anglia Cup with 93 following a shoot off! Chelsea King won Ladies with 87.
Forthcoming Events
10 MayFSP, Sporting Targets
24 MaySTR, Sporting Targets
26 MayESP, Sporting Targets
31 MayFSP, Sporting Targets
31 May-1 Jun Northamptonshire & Bedfordshire County Champs / Open, Northampton SG
Thank you to all who got in touch after the last Pull! post to join the WhatsApp group. Please do send in your pictures so we can share in the magazine. QR code for socials is to the right.
22 Mar: Olympic Skeet, Beverley & East Yorkshire SG
If you have lightening quick reactions and nerves of steel, Olympic Skeet may just be the discipline for you. But the speed of the target and the time delay on target release makes this the most exacting of disciplines and is not for the faint hearted. With only a small number of grounds having this discipline on offer, the opportunity to practice tends to be fairly limited but having tried it a couple of years ago Lincolnshire Skeet shooter, Matthew Robinson, has since shown that he is more than up to the job and has once again taken home the trophy.
This event was also twinned with the East Midlands Olympic Skeet Championship so Matthew picked up both trophies and was joined by fellow Lincolnshire shooter, Keith
Nuthampstead hosted the Cambridgeshire Olympic Trap Championship on 23 March. After some lovely spring sunshine during the previous week the Sunday of the competition dawned cold, damp, and misty and remained that way for the whole day. However, Ed, Nicky and team gave everyone a warm welcome as eight Cambridgeshire competitors braved the conditions. Congratulations to Championship winner David Christensen, Senior and Veterans Giovanni Russo, and Ladies Sarah Christensen. There were no Juniors. Thank you to all who took part and to Nicky, Ed, referees and staff for running an enjoyable and smooth shoot.
Alice Marks collects Silver Medals in the WM AREA SKD.
Stu Thomas Collects the Veterans Silver Medal in the WM AREA ESK.
Bob Barfoot receives his voucher from Lea Marston’s Matt Morgan.
Simpson, who picked up the East Midlands Veterans trophy.
6 Apr: Universal Trench, Beverley & East Yorkshire SG
Although this Championship has been held a little earlier in the season than usual, we couldn’t complain about the weather. A nice sunny day meant highly visible targets but helped along by a stiff breeze (as if the targets were not fast enough!). There were some mixed results early on but at halfway it looked as though Norman Eaton, the
NORFOLK
CHRISTINE GILBERT sites.cpsa.co.uk/norfolk
After a quiet and dreary March, the competition season has now started in earnest, with an England Team Selection Shoot, a regional, and a county championship all in the first weekend of April. The weather has seen a definite improvement, with sunshine and better shooting conditions encouraging higher turnouts. We look forward to seeing you in the coming months at the county and regional championships and wish you all the best of luck.
16 Mar: England Team ESP Selection Shoot, Southdown GC
136 competitors attended the South East Selection Shoot including five Norfolk shooters. Congratulations to John Newman (87) who was four points off the High Gun score and placed joint third. Also competing were Mark Goddard (83), Karl Hagan (79), Danny Duffield ( ) and David Duval ( ).
4-5 Apr: England Team ESP Selection Shoot, Barbury SS
328 competitors attended the South West Selection Shoot, with five orfolk shooters making the long journey to Wiltshire to attend. Well done again to John Newman (90) who was four points
2023 Champion, starting with two scores of 23, was on course to pick up the trophy once again. But as we all know things can go wrong all too quickly and a poor third round meant it was going to be an uphill struggle to beat last year’s champion, John Winn. John started with two scores of 22, but he didn’t seem to fluctuate like the rest of us, and a further steady couple of 20’s saw him finish the top scorer once again, beating Norman by just three targets. The Lincolnshire UT trophy has been around since 1994 and is inscribed with the names of some of the best UT shooters in the land, but during the last 21 years John has won this trophy nine times – one of Lincolnshire’s all-time greats.
Congratulations to John and thanks to Denis and all at Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground for a very well-run event.
Forthcoming Events
Our remaining championships can be seen
off the High Gun score and placed joint tenth. Also competing were Mark Goddard (85), David Gooding (84), Karl Hagan (81) and David Duval (71).
5 Apr: Norfolk ESP Champs, Chalk Farm
There was a huge turnout for our first County Championship of the year, with 94 of the 162 competitors competing for the county titles. A huge thank you to all the team at Chalk Farm, the referees, and course setter Adam. The hospitality provided and the welcome improvement in the weather added to the success of the day and saw some excellent scores recorded. Congratulations to everyone who competed, especially the new county champions who are: Mark Beck County Champion (96), Wayne Porter Veteran (82), Jack Anderson Junior (81), and Karina Aitken Ladies (74).
Well done to all the Norfolk shooters who won Class and Category prize money. They are: igh Gun ark Beck ( ). AA Class first Richard Bunning (94), second Steven Musk (92), third Mark Goddard (91). A Class second Thomas Lawrence, William Reeve, and Darren a ley ( ). B Class first Ryan Fisher (83), third Jack Anderson (81). C Class second Karina Aitkin (74), third Jamie Goddard (73). uniors first Albert Cla ton ( ).
6 Apr: East Midlands Region ESK Championship, Eriswell Lodge
Another sunny, but windy day saw ten
below. Get in touch with the ground in the first instance. If its your first Championship, and want a little encouragement, get in touch via our Facebook page and we will endeavour to put you with some great friendly shooters who will help, support and ease you into the Championship scene. Stay safe and shoot straight.
Forthcoming Events
18 MayDR, The Priory CTC
31 MayOT, Beverley & EY SG
1 JunDTL, Beverley & EY SG
7 JunSTR, Orston SG
1 unFITASC, East of England SG
28-29 Jun ESK, The Priory CTC
20 JulAR, The Priory CTC
27 JulSSP, East of England SG
24 AugESP, East of England SG
24 AugSB, The Priory CTC
31 AugSKD, The Priory CTC
13 SepHelice, Barby SG
14 SepABT, Beverley & EY SG
21 Sep Derek Olivant Memorial, Beverley & EY SG
Norfolk Skeet shooters competing in the Regional Championship at Eriswell Lodge. Congratulations must go to Alison Coupe, whose excellent score of 94 won her the Ladies’ title. Well done also to Richard Bunning and Archy Stannard who both scored 96.
County Championships
10 May John Debbage Memorial, Chalk Farm
31 MaySTR, Chalk Farm CG
1 JunESK, Eriswell Lodge
28 JunSSP, Chalk Farm CG
6 JulABT, The Priory CTC
13 JulSKD, Eriswell Lodge
24 AugSB, The Priory CTC
27 SepThe President’s Cup, Chalk Farm
12 OctDR, The Priory CTC
John Winn UT Champion.
OSK Champion Matthew Robinson L and Keith Simpson.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
PAM BAIRSTOW
pambairstow58@gmail.com northantscpsa.org
I thought I'd start this edition of the report with a reminder of last year's competition winners. The county competition season starts in May, just a few short weeks away so this is the last time to give the winners a shout out before they start to defend their titles for 2025.
Supreme Champions – Senior Jo Smith, Ladies Izzy Russell, Veteran Bob Meadows, Junuor Harry Parton. All Round – Senior Joe Tomlin, Ladies Kirsten Vogel, Veteran Stuart Lobley, Junior Luke Glentworth. Sporting – Senior Marco Loxley, Ladies Louise Grice, Veteran Keith Smith, Junior Harry Parton. Sportrap – Senior Jo Smith, Ladies Izzy Russell, Veteran Mick Russell. FITASC – Jo Smith, Louise Grice, Veteran Keith Smith. Skeet – Senior Leon Gill, Ladies Izzy Russell, Veteran Mick Russell, Colts Alfie Faulkner. Skeet Doubles Senior Jo Smith, Ladies Izzy Russell, Veteran Bob Meadows. Olympic Skeet – Andrew Lea, Veteran Bob Meadows, Junior Harry Parton. DTL Chris Borman, Veteran Taff Williams. Single Barrel – Senior Joe Tomlin, Ladies Izzy Russell, Veteran Bob Meadows, Colts Alfie Faulkner. ABT Senior o Smith, Veteran Taff Williams. Double Rise: Senior Dave organ, Veteran Stuart Lobley. Universal Trench – Veteran Tony Clayton.
This year all the county championships have been arranged, we've even got a date for elice thanks to ohn s fi ture list at Rugby and District Trap Club. All the county fi tures have been published on the county website, and they start with FITASC held by our good friends at Sorting Targets. It has been organised to run alongside the Bedfordshire county competition so there should be a good field for the event.
The local Northampton ground has been busy with lots of out of county shooters getting to know the four Skeet layouts this spring. With the English Skeet selection held there on 11 - 12 of April, the British Open Skeet on 10 August, and the English Open Skeet Doubles on 1 September, this seems to be the Skeet year. Hopefully all this practice by shooters from outside the county will encourage everyone within to get some practice in. It may result in an increase the field for the county championship. Last year the Skeet competition attracted 19 people. With the competition carrying the added incentive of possibly winning a 'slab' of 250 cartridges this year hopefully entries will rise. Its never too early to think about Inter-County competitions. Last year we
managed to field teams for each of the disciplines. A huge thank you goes to the team managers for each discipline, Keith Smith, Neil Faulkner, Mick Russell, and Luke Passmore who performed sterling work being the manager for three disciplines. We do however need more Ladies and Veteran shooters to be in the team. Each person who represents the county in these competitions gets a thank you 25 cartridges and a chance to win a £50 thank you prize
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
PAUL BUCKLEY
pbbuckley@outlook.com
8 March
Big congratulations to Cockett Farm Shooting Ground’s very own Edward Armett on winning the CPSA Young Shot of the Year! The whole ground and his parents are beyond proud, and we should all celebrate his fantastic success across the County. Brilliant work, Edward!
20 March
Well done to Derbyshire’s shooters for clinching victory in the Down The Line leg of the annual Derbyshire v ottinghamshire elp eroes Shoot at ottingham & District Gun Club. Derbyshire took it with an impressive 1 / 100 against ottinghamshire’s 1 / 100. Even better, the two shoots raised over £ 00 for the elp eroes Charity. Great shooting for a great cause!
23 March
Team Cockett’s is on fire This time it’s Edward Armett again, putting in an outstanding performance at the first
in a draw. We would welcome any interest from Veterans or Ladies in the county if they wanted to shoot for us. Please contact Roy or Marty and they will pass on your details.
England DTL selection shoot over the weekend. Edward finished joint second Overall on both days, leaving him in joint first place in the selection standings. e t stop: Devon in a few weeks for the next round. Keep it going, Edward!
30 Mar: Nottinghamshire Skeet Doubles County Championship
After losing an hour’s sleep and being met with a strong gusty wind, it was bound to be an entertaining day with some lively targets. But that didn’t hold back the competitors as they hit the layouts and dug deep for those medals. With a few straights hitting the boards, it was clear some were handling the conditions better than others. As the last squads came in and the results were tallied, the winners emerged:
Overall Champion Tom Clifford, verall Runner-up Rob Denoon, Third Overall Neil Orr, Veteran Champion Neil rr, Lady Champion ayley Denoon.
A big thank you to everyone who supported the event and congratulations to all the winners. Thanks, as always, to team Nottingham for running yet another smooth and faultless event!
Bob Meadows Reigning Supreme Veteran.
Harry Parton Reigning Supreme Junior.
Izzy Russell Reigning Supreme Lady.
Jo Smith Reigning Supreme Senior.
Tom Clifford. Edward Armett.
Hayley Denoon. Rob Denoon.
SUFFOLK
BOB SMITH
secretary@suffolkcpsa.uk suffolkcpsa.uk
2025 Suffolk CPSA Committee
Following this year’s AGM there are some new faces on the committee. The line-up now reads: Chairman Nigel Kingston, Vice Chairman Adrian Cook, Secretary Bob Smith, Treasurer Tina Henshaw. Committee Members: Aaron Harvey, Jo Fairclough, Mark Hurrell, Mike Hermitage, Peter Mayhew, Dennis Meekings, Ben Thorrold, Ben Woodham.
If you have any matters relating to clay shooting in Suffolk please contact any committee member, they will be pleased to talk with you. Our thanks to Paul Romaine who stood down as Secretary after many years sterling service.
Team Managers for 2025 remain as before: Nigel Kingston (DTL and ABT), Adrian Cook (ESP), Ben Woodham (ESK), Denis Meekings (AR and STR) and Mike Hermitage (FITASC).
CPSA Awards 2025
Congratulations to committee member Ben Woodham who won the Disabled Shooter Category at this year’s CPSA awards. Ben is a popular figure on the circuit and has worked hard for several years now on behalf of Suffolk CPSA and the Disabled Shooters Group.
2025 Suffolk CPSA Championships
By the time of publication, the Championship season will be in full swing and from the list below you can see May and June will be busy months on the Suffolk front.
For the Sporting Masters at Barrow on 4 May, Ben Thorrold has kindly offered to run a pool shoot in aid of Suffolk CPSA. £1 from every entry will be donated to Suffolk CPSA to boost the bank balance and enable us to support initiatives such as training days and provision of team clothing. Please support this event, you will be helping the branch whilst having fun tackling the targets and maybe even being a prize winner.
SOUTH WEST
CORNWALL
IAN LOBB lobb81@googlemail.com
Here we go – its May and the Cornish clay shooting season is well under the way and as we go to print for the May edition of the Pull Magazine, we have had our first County Championship of the Season, the Cornwall All Round Championship held at Landare SG. Cornwall has a new Overall Champion, Lee Johns, with a great score 96/100. The Vet Champion was Pete Mylam with 91/100, Junior Champion Aiden Scott with a great score of 84/100, our Ladies Champion was Emily Morden-Hawke with a top score of 72/100. We would like to thank the team at Landare SG and our volunteer referees who make these championships possible!
The Cornwall CPSA Committee have written the following letter to the D&C Police Chief Constable, the PCC of the D&C Police and our six Cornish MPs on behalf of our members:
Dear Chief Constable James Vaughan, I am writing to you as secretary to the Cornwall CPSA on behalf of our 343
members. All our members shoot clays targets competitively throughout the year all over the country. We also have some members who represent their country in Home Internationals and some who shoot for GB pathway teams for Olympic disciplines.
Our members are concerned about the large increase in the application fees to renew certificates introduced last month and the time it is taking the force to process firearms applications.
Forthcoming Events
4 MaySporting Masters, Barrow
5 MayESK, Eriswell
25 MaySTR, Eriswell
8 JunESP, Barrow
11 JunDTL, Eriswell
18 JunSKD, Eriswell
22 JunSporting Challenge, High Lodge
25 JunABT, Eriswell
In addition on 22 June Eriswell are hosting the EM Inter-Counties and Registered STR. Please contact the Championship ground for booking and check social media for updates.
Suffolk Grounds
We are very lucky in Suffolk to have three grounds that regularly hold CPSA registered competitions – Barrow Sporting Clays, Eriswell Lodge and High Lodge. Visitors to these grounds know that they present quality targets and provide excellent facilities for shooters. Suffolk has a reputation for producing top shooters in every category, it also boasts some excellent caterers, be sure to sample their produce when visiting the grounds.
Delays in processing applications interferes with our members ability to compete and adds unnecessary stress to the renewal process. We appreciate that the force manages the highest volume of firearm and shotgun licences in the country, in excess of 40,000 licences, due largely to the rural nature of our community.
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Many other constabularies have made a commitment to ringfence the fees received from certificate holders to fund their firearm licencing departments. We ask for your assurance that the licence application fees from Devon and Cornwall will likewise be used to fund your licencing department so that it can deal with the number of applications as efficiently as possible. We are sending a copy of this letter to the Police and Crime commissioner and our local MPs and will be letting our members know of this request.
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Yours sincerely Secretary to Cornwall CPSA’ We have been currently awaiting response from them and soon as we get one we will post on our Facebook page and we will put it in the Pull! magazine. We will continue to support our members as much as we can and we will follow up with the replies on behalf of our members.
See you in the next issue of Pull!
HAMPSHIRE & IOW
JENNIE CARTWRIGHT
Jennie.cartwright1968@outlook.com 07775 783637
March has been a busy month with the season starting across lots of disciplines. Here is a rundown of the best results.
At the UK Compak Championships we had strong performances from Richard Faulds 97, Neil Clark 94, and Charlie Faulds 94. Sean Gamblen took High Gun at Gunsite on 9 March with 94.
The first ESP Selection Shoot of the year was held at Southdown in glorious – if slightly chilly – weather and with plenty of Hampshire and IOW shooters making the trip to shoot. Any score with an ‘8’ on the front was worked hard for so well done to Sean Gamblen, Richard Faulds, Dan Bishop, Charlie Faulds, and Tim Connolly.
A High Gun for Richard Faulds at Hangman’s on 23rMarch with a super 97. Anthony Harper, Sean Gamblen, and Doug Vidler were not far behind. And a few days later RF was on form again with High Gun at Barbury with 97. We also had Tim Connolly, Justin Clayton, Emma Ilsley, and Roy Clayton putting in good performances there.
A successful Caesar Guerini Super Sporting Challenge was run at OLSS on
27 and 29 March with Dan Bishop the highest scoring H&IOW shooter on 106. Charlie Faulds took Juniors on 105 with Roger Deacon placing in Vets, and Adrian Samways in B.
At the British Compak Grand Prix at E.J. Churchill’s, Charlie Faulds took silver in Juniors with 143 and Neil Clark shot well in B Class with 140.
At Westfield on 0 arch, Richard was second Overall with 92 and we had a couple of strong performances in A Class from Tim Connolly 85, and Russell Alexander 84.
Over at the Isle of Wight Gun Club there have been three shoots and all different High Guns – Ben Morris, Ollie Hughes, and Darren Wray jointly and Hugh Calloway, great shooting all.
The Faulds’ men popped over to Hungary (as you do!) to shoot in the Hungarian Compak Sporting Grand Prix at Jerring Shooting. Charlie had an amazing result winning Juniors with 188ex200 and Dad wasn’t far off top spot tying for first verall with a 1 , and finishing second by just one clay after a shoot-off. Well done both!
Finally hot off the press our first County Championship of the year was held at Fareham on 5 April. Conditions were challenging, whilst it was warm with a clear blue sky the wind played havoc with the targets. Congratulations to Stuart Cureton who is our H&IOW Champion for 2025. In Veterans it was Pete Thomson and a mother/daughter double in Ladies and Juniors, with Sharon and Charlotte Morris taking the honors. Well shot all and thank you Fareham CTC for hosting.
No County Championships in May but bookings are now open for the Sportrap at OLSS on 12 June, Skeet Doubles at Fareham on 14 June, and the Super Sporting at OLSS on 5 July, so get booked in and support our County Championships.
As always, sorry if I have missed anyone, please do get in touch to tell me of any successes you have had. For those of you that use Facebook please give our Hampshire and IOW CPSA page a follow for weekly round ups of our results.
DEVON
MARILYN CHAPPLE
01769 540501
marilynchapple@btopenworld.com
The Championship and Selection scores will go towards selecting the Devon Inter-County teams for 2025. This list is on the Devon CPSA Website and Devon clay shooters Facebook page. Please be aware dates may change.
Forthcoming Events
10 MayDTL Sel Shoot, Bradford 16-18 May STR Champs, SWSS 18 MayOTR Champs, Brook Bank 23 MaySSP Sel Shoot, SWSS 24 MayABT Sel Shoot, Bradford 25 MayUTR Champs, Brook Bank 1 JunESK, Two Counties
1 JunSB Champs, Two Counties 13-15 Jun ESP Sel Shoot, Ashcombe 15 JunABT Sel Shoot, Two Counties 29 JunABT Champs, Two Counties
6 JulDTL Champs, Two Counties 11-13 Jul ESP Sel Shoot, SWSS 13 JulAR Sel Shoot, Two Counties 1-3 AugSSP Champs, Ashcombe 2 AugHelice Champs, Purbeck 10 AugAR Champs, Two Counties 14 SepDR Champs, Two Counties 14 SepSKD Champs, Two Counties 26 OctOSK Champs, Two Counties 2 NovHBD Champs, Two Counties
Devon DTL Selection
The first selection was held at Two Counties on 6 April with a total of 16 Devon entrants. Results of the Devon entrants are first Stuart Taylor / , second Richard Chapple / , third Robert Diet / .
Please send news and photos to Marilyn Chapple. Tel:01769 540501, E-mail: marilynchapple@btopenworld.com.
H&IOW DTL Champions Sharon Morris (Ladies) Stuart Cureton (Senior & Overall) Charlotte Morris (Junior) Pete Thomson (Veteran).
Richard celebrating Charlie’s win in Juniors at the Hungarian Compak Grand Prix Prix Stuart Cureton H & IOW DTL Champion 2025.
The start of the County Championships coincided with what felt like the fi rst beginnings of Spring. On an almost warm and hazily sunny day Wiltshire shooters shed their winter garb and joined colleagues from Dorset for an excellent Super Sporting layout at Ham Cross run by Will Thatcher and Francina Mattinson.
SOUTH EAST
PETER SAICH
petersaich@hotmail.com
South East Region AGM
The CPSA South East region AGM was held at Bisley Shooting Ground and was attended by around 30 people including CPSA Chief Executive Iain Parker, Operations Manager Clare Alger, and CPSA Chairman John Martin.
Richard Weller gave an informative Secretary’s report including details of our new Clubman category for 2025, to be run concurrently with our South East of England events. To encourage more shooters to enter, Clubman Champion badges will be awarded to the highest scoring C or B Class shooter in all of our
South East of England Championships.
Dominic Cherry presented the accounts for the year. The levies for this year had been up on last year, which was very positive and against the national trend. Well done us!
The South East Region Committee is made up of two delegates from each of the nine Counties, and fficers are elected from these delegates. The Current delegates are:
Berkshire Richard Bodley-Scott and Paul Gendall. Buckinghamshire Paul Thomas and Helen Smith. Essex Jonathan Willis and Glen Defreitas. Greater London Richard Weller and Steve Williams. Hertfordshire Dominic Cherry and Amanda Murray. Kent Kelly Hockey and Jay Huxtable. Oxfordshire Jane Robbins and Kevin Durrant. Surrey Jo WatsonHopkinson and Steve Cole. Sussex Tim Woodhams and Shaun Miller.
Please let us know if this list is not correct and encourage your representatives to join in with our meetings, either in person or on Zoom so that your county can be represented and
The course was a typical Will Thatcher idiosyncratic layout that caught out a few unsuspecting competitors when their concentration fell by the wayside – along with their scores! Having said that it was hugely enjoyable and there were some notable successes among Wiltshire shooters.
Congratulations to Robert Taylor who was County Champion with a score of 92. Robert just pipped Kevin Young who turned in the same score but lost out on count back. Winning the Veterans County Cup was Mark Hall, a Barbury instructor, who shot 85. Other notable scores were produced by Jemma
have your input into fi tures and other initiatives. Our next meeting date is Wednesday 18 June.
At the end of the meeting, Iain Parker gave a very informative round up of ead ffice matters and the CPSA’s direct involvement with helping to shape impending Lead and Licensing legislation. Our thanks to Iain and the other CPSA Staff for attending.
South East Region successes
Congratulations to Kent’s Nathan Hales and Berkshire’s Amber Rutter for winning the respective CPSA Male and Female Shooter of the year awards.
2025 S nter Counties fi tures
The Fixtures page of the website is now complete. We are aware that there are some clashes due to the dates we have been offered by the grounds and are working towards moving some of these fi tures. eep checking the website for latest information and dates at southeast.cpsa.uk
Forthcoming events
Please see our website for details and book in directly with the grounds for shooting.
Forthcoming Events
29 Jun STR IC, Southdown
29 Jun SE SSP, Southdown
29 Jun SE DTL, NCSC
Note: SE Competitions include Clubman Champion categories.
Please send us any news and photos for inclusion on the website and a mention in our monthly Pull! report and follow CPSA South East Region on Facebook too.
Nathan Hales.
Amber Rutter.
Paul who won C Class with an 81 and was the top Wiltshire Lady shooter. Mention should also be made of ick Cleverley, top of Wilts A Class with 88 and Steve Teversham who led B Class also with 88.
While there was no doubt that the Ham Cross SSP event was hugely successful we were a little disappointed with the number of Wilts participants. On the day only 21 County shooters took advantage of the fine Spring weather to kick start the championship season. We would like to encourage more County shooters not only to attend these events, but also to participate in Inter-County shoots.
There will be opportunities to represent Wiltshire at all levels and classes. To that end Simon Cuthbert, County Committee Chairman, would love to hear from as many Wiltshire shooters as possible who are keen to represent the County. Most of you should have received an email from the committee, via the CPSA, urging you to get in touch with Simon on 07710 253340 or simon@varchannels.com. Do check our Facebook and Instagram pages for more information on our County Championship and Inter-County shoots.
Elsewhere our men and women have been enjoying the sunshine and producing some great scores at grounds across the region. While we always like to mention our AAA and AA Class shooters who consistently produce excellent performances whenever they shoot, it is equally pleasing to see B and C Class members turn in some class-winning cards. Recent clay shooting convert is Veteran Steve Webb, under Josh Brown’s tutelage, who took C Class at E.J. Churchill and a few top three places around the area. Steve is also a Wilts CPSA Committee member and is not lacking in enthusiasm and commitment. While at the recent SW Selection shoot, held at Barbury, our two leading Juniors – Ed Cleverley and Ben Rivers – both shot an 87.
A note for your diaries. On Easter Monday (21 April) the Wiltshire ESP Championship is being held at Ham Cross. Do get in touch with Francina Mattinson on franmattinson@hotmail.com.
The Bucks AGM was held on Tuesday 25 February, many thanks to E.J. Churchill and their staff for hosting the event and well done to all the trophy winners. Paul Thomas was elected as the new Bucks Chairman, please introduce yourself to him and make him feel welcome.
Saturday 29 March the BICTSF British Grand Prix was held at Churchills, Michael Hibbert shot an amazing 149/150 and was crowned the Champion after a shoot off with Will Page, Amy Easeman took the Ladies Champion and Aaron Christie was third in colts.
Owls Lodge hosted the Caesar Guerini Super Sporting Masters on 27 and 29 arch, Amy Easeman took first place in AA Class and Aaron Christie took first place in Colts.
Ricky Draper, Luke Mortimer, and Jamie Gutteridge took the top three places at Hornet Shooting Grounds late March shoot.
The first England selection shoot of 2025 was held at Southdown Gun Club on 1 -1 arch, Amy Easeman was first in Ladies with an amazing 86 on the Saturday and Billy Baughan took High Gun on the Sunday with an impressive 91.
On Sunday 16 March Phil Easeman placed first in AA Class at orthampton Shooting ground with a 91.
Grange Farm on the 9 March saw Amy Easeman take first in Ladies and Aaron Christie take first in Colts.
ichael ibbert took first in AA at Hornet Shooting Ground’s early March shoot followed by Phil Easeman taking joint second, Aaron Christie took first in A and Dave Boys placing third in C.
Saturday 1 March was the BICTSF UK Championship at Orston, Amy Easeman was the Ladies Champion and Phil
Easeman took third in Veterans.
Saturday 15 February was the BICTSF English Open at Churchills, Amy Easeman was the Ladies champion, Aaron Christie was the Colt champion, and Callum obel took second in B Class.
Other shooters to mention going back to the start of 2025 who have taken High Gun or placed in class are: Michael Hibbert, Luke Mortimer, Peter De La Mare, Ricky Draper, Michael Smith, Ricky McArthur, Colin Meeks, Raj Bajaj, Amy Easeman, Aaron Christie, Doug Thompson, Michael Smith, Phil Easeman, Lain Blamey and Layne Chisholm.
And finally big congratulations to Bucks shooters Hollie Lumsden and Will Canter who have both been selected by British Shooting to join the new Olympic and Paralympic Potential Program.
Hollie Lumsden has also been selected to compete in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl in May.
Amy Easeman and Phil Easeman will both be part of the Great Britian Team shooting the European Compak Sporting in Seville in April.
ESSEX
JON WILLIS
jjwillis@tinyworld.co.uk sites.cpsa.co.uk/essex
Essex Olympic Trap Championship
The Essex Olympic Trap Championship was held at uthampstead Shooting Ground on Sunday 23 March 2025. The event was held in conjunction with Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire county championships. The conditions were quite a contrast
Phil Easeman. Aaron Christie. Amy Easeman. Julie Powell.
John Smith.
Essex ABT Champion 2025 Mark Burrows.
Essex OT Champion 2025 Katie Durrant.
from the fine weather we had for the ABT Championship only two weeks ago. We were greeted early by cold mist that started to clear, only to leave a mostly dull drizzly day with a northerly breeze coming straight at the competitors on the ranges.
The Essex Champion with a score of was atie Durrant, whilst the Super Veterans trophy was taken by Chris Wright with an 81. Emma Ralph won the Ladies trophy with 71 and David Billington took the Veterans trophy also with a 71.
There were a number of Great Britain Olympic Trap shooters present including Nathan Hales, our Olympic Gold Medallist and CPSA Clay Shooter of the Year. Nathan is a joy to watch on the ranges and he took overall High Gun with an excellent 96.
Thanks are once again due to Nicky and Ed Barker for hosting this event on their superb Trap layouts.
John Haas.
Essex ABT Championship
The Essex ABT Championship was held at Nuthamstead Shooting Ground on Sunday 9 March 0 . The event was held in conjunction with Greater London, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire County Championships. And what a day; after what seems like months of cold dank weather, the sun came out, the temperature rose and we were treated to a glorious spring day. There were plenty of competitors to enjoy these conditions and the scores achieved were no doubt helped by the welcome change in weather.
The Essex Champion with score of was ark Burrows. The Super Veteran Champion was John Haas who scored 90. The Lady Champion was Katie Durrant with 89, whilst the Veteran Trophy was taken by ane Buy on . It was good to see such a large turnout of Essex competitors, including several highly competent lady Fast Trap shooters.
Thanks are once again due to Nicky and Ed Barker for hosting this event on their excellent Trap layouts. Also, a word of thanks to the kitchen staff, including Karen for a truly remarkable Nuthampstead breakfast.
9 Mar: Herts ABT County Championship, Nuthampstead
The second of our County Championships was held at Nuthampstead on a glorious day of sunshine, warmth and very little wind. Eight shooters from the county contested the title and it was Andy Dearman who was triumphant scoring 91ex100 to become our Champion for the second year in a row. Our Lady Champion was Susan Monahan scoring 60ex100 in her first attempt at the discipline. Paul Devall, scoring 80ex100, took the Veterans title. There were no Juniors in attendance. We would like to thank Ed, Nicky, the referees, and all the team at Nuthampstead for a brilliant day.
23 Mar: Herts OT County Championship, Nuthampstead
Our third County Championship of the year was held under very different conditions to our ABT Championship. Our OT shooters were met with a grey, misty start and the weather did not improve as the day got colder and windier with rain making an appearance in the afternoon. However, our OT shooters are a hardy bunch and eight of them contested the title. For the second year running Lucas Hyde emerged as our Champion with a magnificent score of e 100. addie Purser, scoring another great score of 91ex100, became our Lady Champion
OXFORDSHIRE
STEPHANIE BLUNDELL sites.cpsa.co.uk/oxfordshire
As you read previously, I have naively taken over from Helen, after her impressive 13 year stint. Thank you, Helen. It’s lovely to be enjoying the spring sunshine and shooting without wearing a coat. I trust everyone’s calendars are suitably booked up with shooting, cartridges stockpiled, and chokes polished. Onto the results, thankfully Oxfordshire shooters have been busy, therefore making my task a little easier:
Westfield arch, Bob Blundell shot a 1. Westfield 1 arch, ulian Freeman was joint igh Gun with .
KENT KELLY HOCKEY Kellyhockey@icloud.com
Wow what a great start to the clay season, we have seen young Finley Bowles blossom in to such an amazing young shooter. Finley’s journey so far for 0 consists of placing second at the Malaga Grand Prix with his personal best score, to then winning the Portugal Grand Prix, to the greatest achievement so far of his shooting journey.
Finley has been picked for the Olympic potential program for Trap along with fellow shooter Jessica Hambrook, who has secured herself a place on the Olympic potential program for Skeet – a great boost before her win of Gold in Ladies at CSC for the first
and Andy Dearman, scoring 73ex100 took the Veterans title. No Juniors entered. Once again Nuthampstead Shooting Ground put on a first-class event and we thank them for hosting all of our trap championships this year.
Around the Grounds
We were blessed with splendid weather this month with England enjoying its sunniest March since records began! Along with the great weather Hertfordshire had some great individual results. On 8 March High Lodge held a Sportrap fi ture where ack Lovick posted an exceptional score of 93ex100 to take High Gun.
Gunsite saw Roger Carter shoot 90 for third in class. Melvin Taylor was second in A Class and Steve Daniels first in C Class at the Oxfordshire. High lodge (FITASC) Roy Cherry was High Gun with 0, Chris Bromfield third and arl Field fourth in A Class. Cheryl Hall shot 77 and Mickey Rouse third in Vets. Our County Champion Joe Robbins shot 90 at Single Barrel, and Pete Farrell fourth in AA. Kevin Allen third in Vets at the Compak British Grand Prix, and Pet Easton fourth in Ladies. Roger Carter and Tim Richard’s were third in Vets on 87. Mark Wilson second B Class, Andrew Kozera third in B Class, and Cheryl Hall was top lady. AGL saw Robert Honour second verall and first in A Class with . Roger Carter was third in Vets and Cheryl Hall
Olympic Skeet GP. This was followed very closely with another one of Kent’s potential rising stars, Matthew Huxtable, who took silver in Junior Men’s.
The Juniors have been working super hard this season and have also secured themselves a place in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl for team GB. Super well done to all three of you these are great achievements and we wish you all the success.
The Compak season has arrived a little earlier this year than previously, but we’ve seen some fantastic results from James Attwood and Lee Fisher who have both secured them self’s GB team places for the European Compak and the World Compak along with some other great scores from our ents finest shooters
The first ent Championship was held at Dartford clay shooting club on 5 April with
Robert Gray, scoring an excellent 92ex100, was the highest scoring Veteran at College Farm’s ESP fi ture which ran from 4-8 March.
Sporting Targets held their ESP fi ture on 1 arch. Ray anes placed joint first in A Class with a fantastic score of 89ex100. Ray was also the top scoring Veteran at the event.
Alen Robinson was on top form at E. . Churchill’s ESP fi ture on 0 arch taking first in B Class with a score of 86ex100.
Jack Lovick was back in action again at Eriswell Lodge’s Sportrap fi ture on March. Jack placed joint second Overall with a massive score of 95ex100. Ryan Johnson also shot brilliantly, scoring
was top lady. Joe Robbins was second in B Class at Fauxdegla for OT. Tony Robbins took joint second in Class at Birmingham ABT Grand Prix. Barbury had Roger Carter first in AA Class with , and elvin Taylor third A Class with 88. Charlotte Allen was top lady at East of England. Christopher goodman was joint third in A Class at Owls lodge Super Sporting.
County Championships
20 AprSKD, NCSC AprCompak, E C
11 MayOSK, NCSC
18 MayDTL, NCSC
22 MaySportrap, EJC
25 MayUT, Nuthampstead
24-28 JunSSP, College farm
a great turn out by all. The conditions were a little windy, but the sun was shining and warm, with some fantastic scores we see young George Madden take Overall High Gun and Kent Overall Champion title as well as the Kent Junior title. Tim Rickard took Kent Senior Champion, Bob Arnold Kent Veteran title, whilst Faye Wills took the Ladies title for the second year running. Well done every one
A list of all championship dates, Skeet, and Sporting selection can be found on our website or Facebook page, please keep a look out for regular updates and date changes, if anyone has anything they would like added in to the reports please inform kellyhockey@icloud.com and we will ensure we don’t miss out on anything.
e 100 to place joint first in B Class. At College Farm’s second fi ture of the month which ran from 25-29 Ivan Spencer was joint third Overall with a great score of 92ex100.
Atkin Grant & Lang held their ESP fi ture on arch. att artin shot a fantastic score of e 100 to place joint third Overall.
ver the weekend of - 0 arch, Fauxdegla held the Olympic Trap Grand asters. addie Purser finished third in Senior Ladies scoring an impressive 110ex125.
At ett all’s FITASC fi ture on0 arch Paul Lovick put in a strong performance to place second Overall with a score of 89ex100.
8 JunABT, Garlands
6 JulAll Round, NCSC
1 ul elice , Rugby Trap Club
10 AugESK, NCSC
1 Aug T, uthampstead
16-20 SepFITASC, College Farm
1 SepESP, Westfield
I’m writing this alongside a game farm, two children, nine dogs, two ponies, and one husband. Needless to say I’ll miss stuff or forget, so please contact me instead of being grumpy.
Remember to thank your refs and enjoy your shooting.
County Championships 27 JunESP, Atkin Grant & Lang
LucasHydeOT2025.
AndrewDearman&SusanMonahan.
Nuthampstead Shooting Ground.
SURREY
PETER SAICH petersaich@hotmail.com surreycpsa@yahoo.com
9 Mar: Surrey FITASC Championship, Southdown
In a low scoring day at Southdown where High Gun was 87, Chip Smith scored a respectable 84 to win the Surrey title. Billy Greenwood was second on 80, reversing the positions of last month’s Sportrap event so that both Chip and Billy now have equal points at the top of the Supreme Table. See below for details.
In third place with 77 was Martin obbs. Chip also takes the Veterans title and Sarah White retained the Ladies title with 67.
16 Mar: Surrey Single Barrel DTL Championship, NCSC Bisley
We had a great entry of 1 Surrey shooters for the Single Barrel Down the Line including several who had not tried the discipline before. It was a very close finish with Rik Travers taking first place with a score of 91, only just beating wife ai and Charlie artin who tied for second with 0. ai of course takes the Ladies title.
Chip Smith had a round of sporting in the morning to warm up for the Single Barrel and won the Veterans title with 83.
Exciting news!
We have a new Surrey unior Champion – Isobel Greenhill entered her first ever Registered event and won the Surrey unior Single Barrel Title. Well done Isobel and welcome.
Thank to NCSC for running the event and to everyone who came and entered.
Surrey Supreme Championship
As mentioned above, Billy Greenwood and Chip Smith have had one first place and one
second place each so are tied at the top of the Supreme Table with 29 points. Nick Carter is in third on 26 points and Paul Finney has 1. In fifth place and leading the Ladies is Sarah White with 0 points, making it a clean sweep for the Sporting shooters in the top five so far.
This month’s Surrey Championships include two more Supreme Points events – the Skeet Doubles at NCSC Bisley on 20 April and the Helice at Invicta Gun Club on 27 April. Check out our Surrey website to see if this has changed the leaderboard.
Forthcoming events – Pre booking directly with the grounds advised.
11 May OSK, NCSC
18 May DTL, NCSC ay TR, CSC
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.
SUSSEX
SIMON ARBUCKLE siarbuckle@sky.com sussexcpsa.com
As I write this in April the weather has changed for the better with blue skies and sun so far. It certainly seems to put people in a better mood and hopefully gets more of you out shooting without fear of getting your gun wet.
England selection shoot
Held at Southdown over the weekend 15-16 March saw over 260 shooters shooting the first of the years England ESP team selection shoots. The weather was extremely kind with blue skies both days and no change in the wind. Billy Baughan emerged as High Gun with 91/100.
County DTL Championship
Paul Wingrove reports: The county 0 Championship season got underway on 5 April at Dartford Clay Shooting Club and saw Sussex shooters competing for County DTL Champion status. Thanks to Kelly and her team for a well-run shoot. The weather was warm, but the wind increased in the afternoon which made for some tricky targets. There was a good turnout of 12 shooters which is an increase on previous years and nice to welcome some of the Dynamic Ladies Shooting Club members shooting a Trap discipline competition for the first time. Also well done to amie Elliot who shot his first ever -straight on his last round. Sussex 2025 Champion was Alasdair Williams, Vets Paul Wingrove, Ladies hariAnn Troup, and unior Tim Fassbender. Mhari-Ann Troup reported on behalf of the DLSC that the conditions were windy making the targets challenging. Ladies first Mhari-Ann Troup, second Lucy Slaughter, third Georgia Coppen.
Compak
Already medals are being won by Sussex shooters. George Digweed won the 2025 Compak Sporting Grand Pri of ungary and eff Di took Gold in the asters category at the British Compak Grand Pri at E. . Churchill SG. Congratulations to you both.
Supreme Championship
As I have mentioned many times in previous articles, points are awarded at all the county championships to shooters depending on their final positions after the shoot. Many a person has been surprised to be awarded a medal not realising that they had amassed points. As the saying
Surrey Single Barrel Junior Champion Isobel Greenhill.
goes – “You’ve got to be in it to win it”. Enter the competitions, we need more entrants especially Ladies, Juniors, and Colts. The two Ladies shooting the DTL competition for the first time are great examples of people getting out there and trying something new. You never know you might enjoy some of the other disciplines and someone has got to win each category! Overall Gold Guy Franklin, Silver John Foy, Bronze Andy Stratford. Ladies Gold Sarah Franklin, Silver Christine Atkinson, Bronze Heather Lynn. Juniors Gold Fletcher Gillingham, Silver Jensen King, Bronze R Daunt. Colt Gold Beau Morgan, Silver Tim Fassbender. Veterans Gold Jeff Dix, Silver Tim Woodhams,, Bronze Derek Welfare.
Have a Go day and team interest form
Just a reminder that we are holding a ‘have-a-go’” stand on 21 June at Southdown for anyone who wants to try clay shooting for the first time. It’s free for everyone’s first go so if you know anyone who wants to give it a try please let them know.
The Sussex County Teams interest form is live in the Sussex CPSA website or from Southdown so it you are interested in shooting for Susse please fill out a form. We have already received several so please keep them coming in.
Forthcoming Events
5 May SSP, Southdown
11 May OSK, NCSC
25 May OTR, NCSC
26 May SxS, Southdown
8 Jun NT SKT, Kingsferry
15 Jun ESK, NCSC
5 Jul SB, Dartford
2 Aug ABT, NCSC
25 Aug ESP, Southdown
25 Aug CPK, Southdown
7 Sep FSP, Southdown TBC UT, Nuthampstead
DISABLED SHOOTERS GROUP
The DSG once again had the pleasure of participating in the Churchills Challenge for 2025. The Challenge presented a diverse array of targets that captivated and engaged all of us, well done to all our members that entered. Mark Langford 86, Dan Parker 74, Phillip Allsop 68, Daniel Fish-Halvorsen, Ben Woodham 54, Talan Skeels-Piggins 48.
We extend our congratulations to Dan Parker and Paul Garnsworthy on this exciting new chapter in their shooting careers. They both recently joined the Caesar Guerini supported shooter team, Congratulations and wishing you success for your shooting in 2025.
Finally, from me a HUGE Thank You to everyone that nominated me, as Disabled Shooter of the Year, it is a honour to be nominated but it was very unexpected and
an even higher privilege to win. A special thank you goes out to Carl at Solware Ltd for generously sponsoring the award and making this recognition possible, my biggest supporters Mum, Dad, my boys and Stuart and all the Team at Eriswell Lodge for their continued support.
2025 DSG Calendar
Confirmed DSG events for 0 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
11 Jun Jack Pyke Challenge, Sporting Targets
22 Jun 100 ESP, High Lodge
5 Jul 100 ESP, Orston
19 Jul Event, BBQ, have-a-go, Eriswell Lodge
16 Aug Sim game day, Quidenham
20 Aug Event, have-a-go, Park Farm
11 Oct DSG AGM + 100 ESP, Sporting Targets
6 Dec Christmas Shoot, Eriswell Lodge
Sarah and Guy Franklin. Lucy, Mhairi-Ann, Georgia (DLSC).
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
• 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
BARBURY SS
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30. Sa 09:00-15:30. Su 09:00-13:00
Late night shooting every Wednesday from 9:00 with last entries at 19:00 (April - September) •barburyshootingschool.com •01793 940420 • Registered shoots throughout the year - booking required. Please check the website for more information. • ESK, ESP, FSP, OSK, STR.
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
• 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
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.
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.
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.
Please note: These fi tures are those received by the CPSA by the deadline date specified. We 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.
THURSDAY 1 MAY
E.J.Churchill at The Swinton Estate, Yorkshire, 01765 357997, 100 ESP REG S uadded:Please call to book,
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, 100 ESP REG 100 ESP REG E. . Churchill CPSA Registered 100 ESP REG E. . Churchill CPSA Registered,
Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 ESP REG Limited S uads Tel Entries 07702243308,
North Cornwall Shooting Ground, Cornwall, 07790 158109, 100 DTL REG Call/Te t entries to 0 01 10 ,
FRIDAY 2 MAY
Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 ESP REG Limited S uads Tel Entries 07702243308,
Kibworth Gun Club, Leicestershire, 0116 279 6001, 100 ESP REG 100 ESP REG TEL ENTRIES ONLY ENTRIES 10-2PM,
Brook Bank (X Robin Heal), Somerset, 07866 610086, 100 SSP REG 100 SSP REG £ 00 high gun. Pre-booked entries only, call 0 100 (Liana),
Clacton Gun Club, Essex, 07394 670871, 100 AR REG Tel Bookings 0 0 1,
East of England Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire, 01406 540362, 100 ESP Sunday rd ay 100 bird Lincs County Police shoot Saturday rd ay 100 bird Lincs County Police shoot,
Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 Reg English Sporting S uadded Tel 01 £ 00 G. Lettered class (AA,A,B,C) 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50,
Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 100 ABT REG - OPEN FOR PRACTICE,
Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 ESP REG Limited S uads Tel Entries 07702243308,
Kegworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 07973 111650, 100 ESP REG Great Targets Booked S uads CALL 0 111 0 Refs all stands starts . 011. 0-1. 0pm day 1/ ,
Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, 100 ES REG - 100 S D REG and Practice,
National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 125 OTR REG lympic Trap Gran Pri ,
North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 DTL REG,
Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, 100 ES REG, 100 DTL REG Practice 0 ESP,ES ,DTL & ABT Black Powder, Orston Shooting Ground, Nottinghamshire, 01949 851181, 100 ESP REG 100 ESP PREBOOK ONLY 9-2 £200 SPONS HG CASH IN CLASS, P L S T G R CAFE PE . PRACTICE &TUITION AVAIL,
SUNDAY 4 MAY
Ayre Clay Target Club, Isle Of Man, 01 1 1, 100 ABT REG ABT an Championship ABT ( 0 bird) ABT an Championship ABT ( 0 bird),
Garlands Shooting Ground, Staffordshire, 01827 383300, 100 SSP REG tel entries only 07342338390 to include West Midlands Area Champs
Southdown Gun Club Ltd, Sussex, 01903 877555, 100 SSP REG, 100 STR REG 100 Reg. Super Sporting & Sussex, Kent & GLN County Champs ; 100 Reg. Sportrap + Pool Shoot,
TUESDAY 6 MAY
National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 SKD REG Tuesday SKD, 100 ESK REG Tuesday ESK,
WEDNESDAY 7 MAY
East of England Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire, 01406 540362, 100 ESP REG Wednesday 7th May 100 reg sporting Wednesday 7th May 100 reg sporting,
Ian Coley Shooting School, Gloucestershire, 01242 870391, 100 ESP REG £150 HIGH GUN - HOT FOOD AVAILABLE - SQUADS EVERY 10 MINSwww.iancoley.co.uk/book-online/reg/,
Atkin Grant & Lang SG, Hertfordshire, 01582 849382, 120 ESP Lyalvale Express Masters Lyalvale Express Masters,120 Bird ESP, to include 10 Bird Sporting Challenge,
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,
East of England Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire, 01406 540362, 100 ESP REG Sunday 100 Reg Esp,
Manchester Clay Shooting Club, Lancashire, 01704 507058, 100 ESP SHOOT CALL 07761409427 TO BOOK. COST IS £43 COMP, £38 B/O. THIS IS SQUADED AND FIBRE ONLY (WE SELL CARTRIDGES),
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 EVERY 30 MINS 10AM-2PM,
North Cornwall Shooting Ground, Cornwall, 07790 158109, 100 DTL REG Cornwall Championship, 100 ABT REG Call/Text entries to 07790158109,
North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 DTL REG,
Holmes Chapel Shooting Ground, Cheshire, 01477 518444, 100 DTL REG 100 Reg DTL , Invicta ZZ, Kent, 01892 522208, 24 HEL REG 4th Selection Shoot for Europeans 2025 4th Selection Shoot for Europeans 2025, Isle of Man Clay Pigeon Shooting Club, Isle Of Man, 07624 460 785, 75 ESP
SPORTING MEDLEY,
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, Meadowcroft Shoot, Somerset, 07802 467384, 100 ESP REG and Pool,
National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 DTL REG County Down The Line, North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 AR REG, 50 STR REG,
Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, 100 ESP REG. 100 G (tel.entries prefered) 25 Sportrap Pool Shoot Comp. Open Practice,
Nottingham & District Gun Club, Nottinghamshire, 01623 883798, 100 AR REG 100 AR (Inc otts, Derbys, L&R Champs & Notts v Lincs Air Amb). Onsite Cafe. Practice available,
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, 100 STR REG Oxfordshire County Sport Trap CPSA Registered Oxfordshire County Sport Trap CPSA Registered,
Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 Reg English Sporting Squadded Tel 01889 £ 00 G. Lettered class (AA,A,B,C) 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50,
South West Shooting School, Devon, 01884 243476, 100 SSP REG 100 Reg SSP 07453 790837 to book,
SATURDAY 24 MAY
Bradford Shooting Ground, Devon, 01409 281341, 100 ABT REG DEVON ABT SELECTION ABT DEVON SELECTION, Brook Bank, Somerset, 01749 871056, 100 DTL REG Somt & Wilts CC Plus open practice, Clacton Gun Club, Essex, 07394 670871, 100 ESK REG, 50 ESP REG Club Championships Tel Bookings 07394 670871,
Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, Practice All Disicplines, Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 100 DTL REG Grand Prix; 200-target, 2-day event; 100 targets each day; Day 1 of 2,
Kegworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 07973 111650, 100 SSP REG East Mids Champs SUPERSPORTING Squadded refs on all stands BOOK NOW Sat Sun or Monday 07973111650 day 1/3,
Hangman’s Stone Sporting Clays, Berkshire, 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, 75 ESP FIT ASC SHOOT,
Kegworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 07973 111650, 100 SSP REG East Mids Champs SUPERSPORTING Squadded refs on all stands BOOK NOW Sat Sun or Monday 07973111650 day 2/3, Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, 100 ESK REG - 100 SKD REG and Practice,
North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 SSP REG,
Orston Shooting Ground, Nottinghamshire, 01949 851181, 120 ESP ORSTON MASTERS ORSTON MASTERS - PREBOOK SQUADDED 120 ESP £2,000 HG/CASH IN CLASS & CAT/ POOL SHOOT/NO PRACTICE,
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, The Priory Clay Target Centre, Lincolnshire, 01406 351451, 100 DTL REG EAST MIDLANDS CHAMPIONSHIP,
National Governing BodyWelsh Clay Target Shooting Association, Wales,, 100 ABT REG Wales Team Selection @ Crynant Shooting Ground (SA10 8PR),
MONDAY 26 MAY
Catton Hall SG Ltd, Cheshire, 01928 788295, 100 ESP REG,
Kegworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, 07973 111650, 100 SSP REG East Mids Champs SUPERSPORTING Squadded refs on all stands BOOK NOW Sat Sun or Monday 07973111650 day 3/3,
East of England Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire, 01406 540362, 100 ESP REG 100 Reg Esp England team selection shoot. 100 Reg Esp England team selection shoot,
E.J.Churchill at The Swinton Estate, Yorkshire, 01765 357997, 100 ESP REG North Region Selection - Squadded:Please call to book,
East of England Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire, 01406 540362, 100 ESP REG Saturday 31st May England team selection shoot. 100 Reg Esp England team selection shoot, Fareham Clay Target Club, Hampshire, 07539 945490, 100 ABT REG and open sporting,
FITASC Sporting Grand Prix BICTSF FITASC Sporting Grand Prix,
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