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As we look back over late ummer, we can reflect on some great A championships as our calendar draws to a close for . The ritish Open E took place at orthampton G on - August with Ale andro Garcia- ayol taking the igh Gun honours. Over the same weekend, we also had the English and ritish Open ingle arrel at rook ank with Robert Taylor and ark Williams taking the igh Gun titles. Two weeks later, ywell hosted the English ritish Open Double Rise with Edward Armett winning the English and Don ackay the ritish. Great shooting everyone and well done to all those who placed in class and category ot on the heels of the Double Rise, we headed to Eaton all for the final ma or championship of the season, the ritish Open porting portrap at the end of August.
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After the dust had settled following days of shooting, illy aughan’s ex was the clear and worthy winner of the portrap. ongratulations illy
The O E super final was a great event in its own right, despite the weather ive streamed to the World and in front of a large crowd, hil Gray shot superbly to take the title and crown an incredible year with two ma ors in the bag. Well done, hil
Our England Teams have also been busy, and we report on the ome Internationals in this issue and the ov Dec issue along with the English Open keet Doubles and ational Inter- ounties events.
astly, please note, both Director elections and A Awards nominations open in October so please keep an eye on our website for further details.
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CLUBHOUSE
DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS
Vacancies have arisen for the two positions of West Midlands Region Director and one National Director to join the Association’s Board, following the current three-year terms for each of these posts expiring. All of these positions will run from immediately after the Association’s AGM in March 2026. Nominations will open on the 1st October 2025.
To continue with the development of the Association, the Board needs members with the appropriate skills, board experience and knowledge to operate successfully at strategic level.
embers who can bring significant relevant business and governance capability to the boardroom to complement the skills and knowledge of the existing directors, along with a good knowledge and understanding of clay target shooting, are particularly welcome. There is an expectation to attend board meetings, AGM’s and Championships throughout the year to represent the CPSA Nationally and Regionally.
Eligible members may apply for one position only by using either the online nomination process or the official nomination and pen portrait forms which can be downloaded from the CPSA website. If using the forms, once
completed, they must be emailed to nominations@cesvotes.com and also copied to Ben.Halton@civica.co.uk or posted and marked FAO Ben Halton, Civica election Services, 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW by 4pm on Friday 7th November 2025.
Faxed copies will not be accepted. Nominees should ask for a written confirmation of receipt if required and provide either their email address or a stamped addressed envelope.
The nomination forms must carry the following information:
• Candidate’s name and CPSA number
• The position applied for
guarantee. Please note that any written submission containing more than 300 words will be cut at 300 words, regardless of what follows.
• A daytime contact telephone number.
Nominations will open on the 1st October 2025.
• The names, CPSA numbers and original signatures of at least 10 individual members, all of whom must be aged 18 or above and current members of the CPSA
• A current passport approved photo of the candidate
• A completed ‘pen portrait’ form of no more than 300 words, outlining the candidate’s qualifications, experience and suitability for the strategic post of legal director of the Association, which is also a company limited by
Civica election Services must receive all original applications by the date specified. Any nominations received after this date will be discarded without exception. The following conditions apply:
• There is no limit to the number of nominations for each position
• All candidates must be over 18 years of age
• All regional nominees must be resident in the region for which they are being nominated
• Any nominations that are incomplete, do not comply with the above rules, or that, in the opinion of Civica Election Services following consultation with CPSA management, contain false or misleading information will be discarded
• No extra publicity for any candidate will be permitted outside of his or her own ‘pen portrait’ in PULL! magazine or posted on the CPSA website.
INTRODUCING THE COLEY LADIES SHOOTING CLUB
Ian Coley Sporting are delighted to announce the launch of The Coley Ladies Shooting Club, an exciting new initiative designed to bring together women who share an interest in clay shooting – or those who simply want to try something new – in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Their first session takes place on Friday 10 October, and promises an afternoon of expert tuition, great company, and plenty of fun. Whether you are an experienced shot or a complete beginner, the club offers something for everyone.
intermediates, including 25 clays and cartridges (£65 per person).
Each session is guided by professional instructors, ensuring you receive personalised coaching to build confidence and improve technique. After the shooting, enjoy a sociable tea and cake in the clubhouse – a perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded women and share your experiences.
ANDY CAIRNS MEMORIAL SHOOT
Participants can choose between two tailored experiences:
The Sporting Dame: A premium clay shooting session for experienced female shooters, featuring 50 clays (£45 per person, cartridges not included).
The Country Miss: A relaxed and supportive experience for beginners and
Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, Ian Coley Sporting is one of the UK’s leading shooting grounds, offering world-class facilities and over 40 years of expertise. Their aim is to create a friendly, inclusive space where women can develop their skills, enjoy the outdoors, and become part of a growing community of female shooters.
Pre-booking is essential, so secure your place today for an unforgettable experience. For more information or to book, visit iancoley.co.uk/coley-ladies or contact us at events@iancoley.co.uk.
Are you a passionate young skeet shooter looking for the chance to take your shooting to the next level? The CPSA and Eriswell Lodge are excited to announce a brand-new sponsorship opportunity for colts and juniors (under 21) to help support and grow the next generation of English Skeet talent.
What’s on Offer: 5,000 cartridges (28g, 9 shot, plastic wad, EL2Skeet, manufactured by Hull Cartridge) for the year, supplied free of charge by Eriswell Lodge. Free CPSA membership for the sponsorship year. Free entry to the British Open Skeet, English Open Skeet, and England Skeet Team selection shoots.
Who Can Apply: Juniors or colts aged under 21 on 1 January 2026. Must be willing to shoot a minimum of 10 registered English Skeet competitions in the sponsorship year. Must not have official sponsorship from a gun brand or cartridge brand during the sponsorship
year. This does not include free glasses, chokes, or promotion of a family business. Should be active on social media and happy to tag CPSA and Eriswell Lodge in skeet-related posts. How to Apply: Applications open 1 September 2025 and close 30 November 2025. To apply, you will need to Complete the online application cpsa.co.uk/sponsorship-applicationform. Submit your Shooting CV (detailing achievements to date). Provide a short statement outlining your long-term goals in skeet shooting.
Successful applicants will be selected jointly by the CPSA and Eriswell Lodge, with the aim of announcing the recipient(s) before the 2026 season begins.
For more information and terms and conditions, please visit cpsa.co.uk
To quote the American author athaniel awthorne Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind” and suddenly we, a group of Andy Cairn’s friends, have realised that it is now nearly 12 months since Andy’s passing. At his funeral in January this year, many people who knew him offered practical and financial support if a memorial shoot were to be organized in his name and, guess what... we have only gone and done it!
The memorial shoot will take place at Grange Farm Sporting Clays, Newtown Unthank, Leicestershire on Saturday 8 November 2025, with Help for Heroes and Macmillan Cancer Support the chosen charities. Adam Curtis, the Proprietor and Head Course Setter at Grange Farm, has generously agreed to donate a large proportion of the £30 entrance fee to these charities, with any other donations received in Andy’s name going towards raffle pri es and or to these charities.
The 60-target, eight stand course will include three stations on the Skeet range, Super-Sporting layouts, challenging and fun English Sporting layouts and three stations on a Double Rise type stand plus the chance to win a prize by hitting one of the random “Flash” clays.
There will a High Gun prize of £150 plus a trophy. But, instead of high-gun pri es in each classification, every competitor will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win cash prizes, shooting related items, cartridges, free future competition entries, a food hamper, bottles of spirits and many other prizes.
Re-entries will be accepted with each entry being included in the prize draw so the more times you enter the higher your chance of winning a prize.
So, if you’re a AAA shooter averaging or a lass competitor new to the sport, please come along for a fun day out and a chance to win a prize. You’ll be helping to support two worthwhile causes. Mark the date on your calendar, check Grange Farm Sporting Clays website for opening times and directions, and we’ll see you there. Terry Corcoran and Doug King.
BALDWIN’S GATE GUN CLUB CHARITY SHOOT
On Sunday 20 July 2025, Baldwins Gate Gun Club in Staffordshire, held a charity shoot and raised £3,000. £2,000 went to Brain Tumour Support and £1,000 went to the Dougie Mac Hospice Charity. A very successful morning, only made possible by the extraordinary efforts from Michael O’Reilly, who spearheaded this event. An enormous thanks to Mick and all the members who attended the event, and the guns who attended to support these two very worthy causes. Thank you all.
Steve Jones, Chairman, Baldwins Gate Gun Club
A TOUGH START, BUT EYES ON THE PRIZE
It’s been a testing opening chapter in Derek Redmond’s journey to A Class Skeet shooting, but the former Olympian remains upbeat about the road ahead.
Training under the watchful eye of Matt Stockdale – better known as “the Skeet coach” – Derek has faced the steep learning curve that every new Skeet shooter must tackle. The precision and consistency required have proven to be a different challenge from his athletic days, but Derek is relishing the process.
“Skeet is tough –there’s no hiding from that,” Derek admits.
“Some days the targets seem impossible, but every tough round teaches me something new. I know progress isn’t instant, but I believe in Matt’s system and in the work I’m putting in.”
Matt echoes the sentiment, praising Derek’s resilience and determination.
“What Derek brings is the mindset of a competitor. Skeet isn’t about overnight success; it’s about building the habits that deliver results under pressure. He’s applying that athlete’s mentality to shooting.”
With hundreds of targets behind him and many more to come, Derek remains focused on the long-term goal. For him, the challenge is far from over – but the optimism is clear: “I’m in this to improve, to learn, and to see how far I can go.”
Catch up with Derek’s journey at youtu.be/DlUmvVmlZY?feature=shared
2025 PROMATIC CLUBS AND GROUNDS INITIATIVE
Our 2025 Clubs and Grounds Initiative: Your Chance to Win a Promatic Falcon 8 Trap and 8,250 Clays! Our Clubs & Grounds initiative sponsored by Promatic ends on the 31 December so please keep your referrals coming! This initiative is designed to encourage A-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 8,250 Clays, an exceptional prize worth approximately £7,000*. To qualify clubs must successfully recruit a minimum of 10 new CPSA members during . The A-affiliated club that achieves the highest number of new memberships above this quota will be the winner.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
A-affiliated lubs and Grounds must apply to CPSA HQ for a unique referral code. Please contact richard@cpsa.co.uk
Encourage your club members to join us, emphasi ing the great benefits of becoming part of the CPSA community.
IMPORTANT DATES
Our Clubs & Grounds initiative sponsored by Promatic ends on the 31 December.
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 6 October 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, James Sherman, who correctly located the missing clay in section D3of the
The Eaton Hall Winter Series: A New Challenge Awaits
Following the tremendous success of the CPSA British Open Sporting and Sportrap, which we were proud to host such a spectacular event that showcased the best of the sport. Congratulations once again to Phil Gray for his fantastic win in the Sporting and to Billy Baughn for his impressive victory in the Sportrap.
Eaton Hall are thrilled to announce our new Winter Series. The Winter Series is a competition running across three different disciplines: Sporting, English Skeet, and Compak. With a total of six dates for each discipline, shooters will have ample opportunity to prove their prowess. Your top three scores from each discipline will be used to determine your overall standing, with awards for both the overall High Gun and individual class winners.
Mark your calendars with the following dates for each discipline:
Sporting:
19th October • 16th November • 30th November • 18th January • 15th February • 22nd March
English Skeet:
12th October • 9th November • 14th December • 11th January • 8th February • 8th March
Compak:
31st October • 28th November • 19th December • 30th January • 27th February • 27th March
Entries for the Sporting are open from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. For both English Skeet and COMPAK, entries are by telephone only. Please call 01889 565986 to secure your place.
We look forward to welcoming both new and familiar faces to Eaton Hall for what promises to be an exhilarating and challenging Winter Series. Get ready to compete!
Introducing the Generation Cup
Eaton Hall is also proud to announce an exciting new event dedicated to the future of our sport: The Generation Cup. This competition is open to anyone under the age of 21 on the day of the event, Saturday, 25th October and prizes will be split between colts and juniors.
Participants will take on a dynamic and challenging mix of disciplines, with 25 Skeet, 50-bird Sporting, and 25 DTL Single Barrel. The entry fee is just £45, and we have some fantastic prizes on offer, including awards for the overall High Gun and High Gun in each discipline.
We are incredibly excited to host this event and support the next generation of clay shooters. We can’t wait to see you all there!
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MEET THE TEAM
CLARE HENEY: COURSES COORDINATOR
CPSA Courses Coordinator, Clare Heney, shares insight into her role.
I’ve been part of the CPSA team for seven years now, and some of you may know me from my involvement with the England Teams or from seeing me at various CPSA Championships.
Since January, I’ve stepped into the role of Courses Coordinator, working alongside Richard Worthington to help implement and manage our busy schedule of training courses.
At first, I assumed this role would mainly involve booking candidates onto courses and sending confirmation emails. ut I quickly discovered it’s much more than that! With an average of 75 courses a year, it takes a highly organised and methodical approach. I’m constantly reviewing and updating our documents and processes to keep things running smoothly. This role demands a great deal of discipline, attention to detail, and clear communication – skills I genuinely enjoy using.
We currently offer eight different courses, ranging from the beginner-friendly Shotgun Skills Course to the more advanced, disciplinespecific evel oaching ourse – so there’s truly something for everyone.
I just wanted to take the time to email you and sincerely thank you for your help in getting me onto the ESP Referee Course. I know it was a pain to sort at short notice and it speaks volumes about you and the organisations want to support its members. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I will be looking to complete all the other disciplines plus the Safety Officer elements... Once again a genuine thank you. You went above and beyond.
y working closely with our instructors and supporting the delivery of these courses, I’ve learned a great deal about the sport myself. That knowledge came in handy when I attended The Game Fair for the first time this year. I had some great conversations – from people asking about the instructor pathway to those who want to give back to the sport without shooting themselves. It was a pleasure to meet existing members and welcome new faces to the CPSA.
As Courses Coordinator, I support our team of tutors by ensuring they have everything they need – materials, information, and logistical support – to deliver courses effectively and, hopefully, enjoyably!
ere are a few questions my manager Richard Worthington asked me recently:
• Do I enjoy my job? Yes, I do! In fact, I love admin (strangely enough).
• Would I change anything about it? Not necessarily, but there’s always room for improvement – to make life easier for both our candidates, the tutors and myself.
• Is there anything I dislike about it? Hmm...
I’m still thinking about that one!
We’re currently pulling together dates and venues for our course calendar, so keep an eye on the CPSA website for updates. If you’d like to chat about any of the courses or find out more about what’s involved, feel free to contact me or visit: cpsa.co.uk/courses
All CPSA Courses are open to book online via cpsa. co.uk/courses
BRITISH OPEN ENGLISH SKEET
Hard work in training pays off for Alejandro Garcia-Mayol, as Richard Faulks reports.
Northampton Shooting Ground hosted the 2025 British Open English Skeet in August, with gusty winds on the Saturday and slightly less challenging conditions on the Sunday. The sun shone on both days though, and it was an enjoyable championship for the contestants at this friendly and well-run ground. The Saturday scores represented just how challenging the wind was, but Stuart Smith posted a 99ex100 which was impressive in those conditions and he led the field overnight.
Sunday was a hot day with a light breeze in the morning, but the wind did pick up after lunch. Stuart’s 99 was matched by Michael Russell and Alejandro GarciaMayol to ensure there would be a shoot-off for High Gun. Isabel
Russell (Michael Russell’s daughter) posted a 98ex100 which earned her the Ladies High Gun trophy. Junior Tristan Hockey matched Isabel’s score and took home the unior igh Gun and first in AA Class trophies. There were four shootoffs in total including the three-way for High Gun. The format was one full round followed by sudden death with four simultaneous pairs from peg four. Both Alejandro and Stuart straighted the full round but Michael dropped one target. Stuart was the first to shoot the sudden death pairs and let one target slip away from the high house on his second pair. Alejandro shot two pairs perfectly to secure the prestigious British Open 2025.
After the awards were handed out, Ale andro told me this was his first big
win and that this was: “A dream come true. As a skeet shooter, that’s what you aim for, that’s your dream. You know, you go out there every week, once a week to practice, once a weekend to shoot a competition, and that’s your aim really, one day you can do this.”
Thanks go to Eley Cartridges and SWATCOM for their sponsorship and support and to Northampton Shooting Ground for their hard work over the weekend. It was a great event and there was even a pitfire circling overhead both days from the local airfield. What a soundtrack.
Left: L-R Stuart Smith and Alejandro Garcia-Mayol, Michael Russell. Inset: High Gun Alejandro Garcia-Mayol.
ENGLISH OPEN & BRITISH OPEN SINGLE BARREL
Brook Bank Shooting Ground held the event over two days in fair weather. Report by Dave Rollason.
Fair weather blessed the weekend of 9-10 August for the English Open and British Open Single Barrel competitions. The venue was Brook Bank Shooting Ground in Somerset, run by Wesley and Alison Hann.
The first day saw Robert Taylor taking High Gun and the English Open Single Barrel title outright shooting, 96ex100, with Simon Ede and Tony Dore in secod and third place respectively. The Ladies title was won by Ann Butler on 91ex100 from ustine owe, and first in eterans was Tony Dore.
The next day saw longer spells of sunshine and warmer temperatures. Mark Williams scored 99ex100 and won the British Open ingle arrel title after a shoot-off with Runnerup Chris Smyth. Third overall went to Ann Butler, who also won the adies and eteran titles with a great ex
Congratulations to all winners and a many thanks to Wesley, Alison and the team at Brook Bank for hosting such an enjoyable weekend of shooting.
The first day saw Robert Taylor taking High Gun
EO SB C Class High Gun Wendy Allen.
EO SB High Gun Robert Taylor.
EO SB Veteran High Gun Anthony Dore.
EO SB B Class High Gun Richard Pike.
BO SB A Class High Gun Sarah Milroy.
BO SB AA Class High Gun Martin Howe.
BO SB B Class High Gun Justine Howe.
BO SB C Class High Gun Graham Evans.
BO SB High Gun Mark Williams.
BO SB Runner-up Chris Smyth. BO SB Third Overall Ann Butler.
EUROPEAN DTL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Held in Cazaubon, France on 14-17 August 2025. Report by David Amos, England Team Manager.
The European DTL Championships took place at Cazaubon in the very scenic area of the Armagnac district. The competition was 50 targets a day over four days, where normally its 200 targets over two days. They wanted to make a spectacle of the event with eight layouts and a maximum of 320 shooters booked in. They had to extent the days to comply with the start time (noise) and of course the stop for Lunch.
So we all set of from England by air, train, or ferry, then driving over land to Cazaubon, which on the map is about one and half hours South from Bordeaux. I must say I was worried if the
cartridges would be there, but sure enough they were waiting for us at the ground from Mary Arm. The team was captained by Joanne Fairclough, the recent winner of the Ladies individual English and British, and included in the Ladies team was Ellie Whitehead the Home International Captain and new cap Georgina Chamberlain.
The Senior team included the on fire Robert Diet (who produced back-toback 300’s at the HI and British), two new caps Sam Winterburn and Will Gent, along with Stuart Cureton and David Whitehead. The Super Vets, lead by Colin Heathcote, holder
conditions to shoot in, which had an effect on our scores.
Individually both Robert Dietz 7th and David Whitehead th finished in the top-ten which was an excellent achievement. Peter Relph received a medal in Sixth place in the Veterans as did Colin Heathcote Sixth in the Super Vets. All the teams finished in the ilver position behind the French, and it should also be mentioned the Irish Ladies won the Bronze, with team member Derville Glimartin winning the individual Silver. Some of the DTL rules were different in the sense that although we cleared the guns you were not allowed to dry mount when on the line.
Each time you shot a round of 25 targets you moved back a space on the next 25 targets. Pegs 1 and 3 had to stay behind and fill in score cards at either end of the layout, with an official FF T conducting the refereeing. Each layout – although regulated targets – were slightly different and times changed each day so it was fair.
I would like to thank the Captain and the team for giving its best and travelling a long way and giving in the end a week off work to compete in the DTL discipline we all love.
of the British High Gun, along with Clive Weston and George Turnes. The eteran team of eter Relph, Chris Bushell, and Jeremy Ayshford all had recently posted terrific scores leading up to this competition.
On the first day, the Captain of the competition gave a very encouraging speech to the team to perform to the best of their ability, without enduring any stress on themselves, which can come into play on team events. So, for the next four days all the shooters went out and delivered the best shooting they could under extremely hot conditions. Some afternoons it hit 3840C – very uncomfortable
The final words must go to the FFBT in France. They worked very hard to make this competition happen and it ran to perfection, with the organisation and the infrastructure, nothing was too much trouble and quick reply on enquiries, so we thank the president and the Directeur General Alexis Regent for their efforts and hard work. Congratulations to the French teams. There is a healthy following of DTL in France so may it continue.
After it was all done the Captain rewarded us all with a glass of Rothschilds Champagne latticed with Armagnac. Next stop New Zealand in March 2026 for the Worlds DTL in Christchurch.
ENGLISH OPEN & BRITISH OPEN DOUBLE RISE
The 2025 English and British Double Rise Championships were hosted at Bywell Shooting Ground over two fabulous days in August. Report by John Leightley, North Region Director.
The English Championship was held on Saturday, followed by the British Championship on Sunday. Both events were contested across two layouts, with competitors shooting 25 pairs on each. This year’s entries were impressive, with 93 shooters competing in the English Open Double Rise and 94 in the British Open. Competitors enjoyed excellent shooting conditions, with bright spells and very little wind – a welcome advantage that made a real difference to the targets.
ENGLISH OPEN DOUBLE RISE
The English Championship produced some outstanding scores. High Gun went to Edward Armett with a superb 88, an excellent achievement for the young shooter. Steven Janes took runner-up, while local shooter Mark Delf claimed third place, despite not competing in a Double Rise event since last year’s championships.
Category Winners:
• Ladies High Gun: Jennifer O’Neil
• Junior High Gun: Edward Armett
Top Left: English Open High Gun Edward Armett. Top Right: British Open High Gun Don Mackay. Right: English Open Ladies High Gun Jennifer O’Neill.
ENGLISH OPEN DOUBLE RISE RESULTS
2nd 3rd Edward Armett
Janes
Delf 88 87 86
AA Class HGSteven Janes87
A Class HGMark Delf 86
B Class HGJohn Beveridge76
C Class HGSandy Cameron78
Junior HG 2nd 3rd Edward Armett Cory Doble George Madden 88 77 75
Whitehead
Barclay 65 65 63
Eley 80 78 77
HG Luke Mackay62
Standing HGMark Delf 86
OPEN DOUBLE RISE RESULTS
MacKay
3rd
Woolley Keith Blaney 89 89 87
AA Class HGCurtis Woolley89
A Class HGKeith Blaney87
B Class HGEdward Armett87
C Class HGJames Steer75
Junior HG 2nd 3rd
Inset: British Open Runner Up Curtis Woolley. Right: English Open Ladies Runner-up Ellie Whitehead.
• Veteran High Gun: Ted Philipson
Stanbrook 71 70 61
Edward Armett Cory Doble George Madden 87 86 81 Ladies HG 2nd 3rd
Nutter
Priestman 84 83 81 Colt HG Luke Mackay64
Disabled Standing HGGeoffrey Nutter83
• Colt High Gun: Luke MacKay
• Disabled Standing: Mark Delf
BRITISH OPEN DOUBLE RISE
Sunday’s British Championship was equally competitive. Don MacKay took High Gun with an impressive 89, edging out Curtis Woolley after a shoot-off. Third place was secured by local shooter Keith Blaney, following a shoot-off with Edward Armett and Paul Chaplow, who all finished on . ategory Winners
• Ladies High Gun: Gail Barclay
• Junior High Gun: Edward Armett
• Veteran High Gun: Richard Henry
• Colt High Gun: Luke MacKay
• Disabled Standing: Geoff Nutter
A SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND
The championships, held alongside this year’s Krieghoff, created a lively and positive atmosphere across the ground. Shooters and visitors alike praised the organisation, friendly staff, and excellent catering.
Bywell Shooting Ground once again delivered two superb events, and thanks go to everyone involved in making the weekend such a success. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for the next championship. Above Left: British Open Overall Third Keith Blaney. Above Right: British Open Ladies Runner-up Catherine Smalley.
BRITISH OPEN ENGLISH SPORTING & SPORTRAP
Report and photos by James Marchington.
Phil Gray scored a massive success at the CPSA British Open English Sporting Championship at the end of August, winning the championship title for the first time and achieving the double, having won the English Open title earlier in the year. “I couldn’t have asked for a better ending to the 2025 season,” he commented. “I have chased this title for years and finally the dream has come true. It makes it even sweeter to do the English and British double in the same year.”
Phil’s win was the culmination of a phenomenal week of competition at Eaton Hall near the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border, the shooting ground previously known as Doveridge. Since taking over the ground in January this year, the new owners, Syd and Amy Phillimore, together with Sam Hargreaves and the team, have achieved a remarkable transformation.
Already a much-loved ground with great facilities, this CPSA Premier Plus ground has gone to another level with the addition of a huge clubhouse and car park, tarmacked paths, new layouts and shooting shelters, and much more.
The improvements were the talk of the week, with shooters full of praise for the new owners’ efforts and attention to detail.
Together with the efficient organisation from the CPSA team, and generous sponsorship from Browning, Zoli, Eley Cartridges, Swatcom, Schöffel, Le Chameau, Teague Precision Chokes, Shots & Co, Fine Shooting Accessories and Laporte, the consensus was that the event deserved to be acknowldged as truly world class.
The British Open format begins with a qualifying shoot
Above right: Phil Gray in the Super Final.
Above right: BO ESP Top 3: L-R Runner Up James Attwood, High Gun Phil Gray and Third Overal Guy Franklin.
CHAMPIONSHIPS
of 120 targets, the course set out across stands that take you down the famous Doveridge valley, around in front of the main house and finishing with a stand shooting out over the lake below the old clubhouse. This time shooters did not need to make the notorious climb up what had become fondly known as ‘Heart Attack Hill’; minibus transport was laid on from the clubhouse to Stand 1 at the top of the hill, from which the walking at least was all downhill.
...nearly 1,200 competitors are booked in, over five days of qualification...
With nearly 1,200 competitors booked in, there are five days of qualification, with the top four in each class, and top two in each category, invited back to shoot the finals at the end of the week. Shooting began on Bank Holiday Monday, the 25th of August, in ideal conditions of blue skies, warm sunshine and a light breeze. Nick Hendrick set a high bar early on, shooting a superb 110 ex-120 in the morning to top the leaderboard for the day.
The weather deteriorated after the first day, with sunshine and showers making conditions variable on day 2. Nevertheless, Martin Myers shot an impressive 107 ex-120 for the top score of the day, closely followed by Billy Baughan on 106. Billy had also taken the lead in the British Open Sportrap, running alongside the main Sporting event, with an exceptional score of 98 ex-100.
Day 3 saw more showers and sunny intervals. Despite the trickier weather, Brett Hand equalled ick endrick’s earlier score of 110 on his way to qualifying for aturday’s finals. y now the squad list for the finals was starting to fill up, with notable names including Martin Myers, Guy Franklin, George Digweed, Emma Stacey and Charlie Faulds.
With the weather remaining challenging, top score on day 4,
Thursday, was Joshua Keeble’s 105 ex-120, with Mark Bowes one behind on 104. Although some way short of the leaders’ score of 110, those were enough on the day to guarantee a place in aturday’s final. Also among those qualifying on Thursday were Phil and Amy Easeman, in Veterans and Ladies respectively, Adrian Balham in Super Vets, and Hannah Gibson in Ladies.
Friday was the last day of qualification, with a few of the big names making their bid for a place in aturday’s final. ark Winser and Tom oung both posted outstanding scores of 111 ex-120, to sit equal first at the top of the leaderboard. ark was full of praise for the course: “Honestly that was one of the most exciting courses I’ve shot in a long time and I really en oyed it. It starts difficult, it stays difficult until about stand ish, steadies a little bit and then ramps up again. It’s just a very good, wellrounded course,” he said, adding that he felt he was heading for 114 before dropping three targets on the final stand.
y now the squad list for the final was complete, so on Saturday morning we entered phase two of the competition: an entirely new 75-target course shot by competitors who had qualified during the week. Once again conditions were variable, with bright sunny intervals but cloud cover increasing through the day with the promise of rain on the way.
hil Gray was on fire, dropping ust two targets to finish with a scorching ex- . lose on his heels came James Attwood on 71, and Guy Franklin with . ehind them were three shooters in equal th place with ean Gamblen, teve rightwell and Tom oung, followed by no fewer than six shooters
Above: L-R
Top: Phil Gray with Sam Hargreaves from Eaton Hall. Super Final spectators. iddle ark Winser joint top scorer during qualifying days. olt igh Gun ohn Porter.
AAA High Gun Sean Gamblen.
George Digweed MBE.
ust one target behind on John
Mark Bowes, Mark Winser, artin yers, tephen Williams and Taylor edgecock. ongratulations particularly to ohn orter, still a olt, on coming so close to making the super-final.
With those results, the make-up of the six-way super-final was decided with no need for a shootoff. A sizeable crowd of spectators gathered on the new stepped viewing area overlooking the Skeet layout below the new clubhouse. As we waited for the super-final to begin, light dri le turned to rain, but no-one seemed deterred with just a handful sheltering under golf umbrellas.
Eaton Hall had laid on a full livestream of the super-final, with multiple cameras and live
...anyone interested around the world could watch the super-final as it happened, and attracted more than 500 views at any one time.
commentary from am argreaves and ark Winser broadcast on the ground’s Facebook page. It meant that anyone interested around the world could watch the super-final as it happened, and attracted more than 500 views at any one time. The video
Porter,
has had many more views since, and remains viewable on the Eaton Hall Facebook page – well worth a watch to recapture a significant moment in this historic championship that has been running almost a century since 1926, with just a few years’ hiatus during the Second World War.
And what a super-final it was With a live scoreboard updated after each pair, spectators could follow the action and feel the suspense as the six top shooters battled it out for the prestigious title and coveted Daily Telegraph trophy. The superfinalists carry their finals score with them, so hil Gray went in with a two-target lead over his closest rival, James Attwood. Guy Franklin was just one target behind James, with the others not far behind. Those gaps could have evaporated in seconds, so the atmosphere was tense as one after another the super-finalists shot the three stands.
hil Gray dropped ust two targets on the first two stands, keeping his lead going on to the final stand – meaning he would be last to shoot. James
Attwood had missed four by the time hil stepped up, putting enormous pressure on hil to do the business. e kept his composure, dealing efficiently with the pairs, then calling for the impossiblelooking distant crossing single target off the tower, with full use of the gun. Without hesitation, it was hardly off the trap arm before he broke it first shot –a decisive finish to a superb display of shooting and a well earned British championship title.
hil was on cloud nine. lutching the huge silver trophy bearing the names of Britain’s legendary shooters across the years, he said: “Yesterday during qualifying I felt I didn’t shoot very well, but afterwards I went and found Syd and congratulated him on what in my eyes was the best British Open I’ve ever shot, and easily the best shoot of the year. Everything from the ground to the targets and how smoothly it’s run, you just can’t fault it. Syd, Amy and the team here have done a phenomenal job.”
I’ve ever shot, and easily the best shoot of the year. Everything from
he added: “This is the one that
ommenting on his win, he added: “This is the one that everyone wants to win in England and it’s taken me a long time and a few super-finals to win it, but I have finally done it and I feel like I’ve done it in style so I’m extremely happy.”
This is the one that everyone wants to win in England...
Above: olts shooting with Tony Axcell refereeing.
Above inset: James Attwood.
Left: Steve Brightwell.
Below: -R ohanne Field, adies hampion Emma Stacey and heryl all. didn’t well,
Other notable results, decided on the -target finals course, included adies champion Emma Stacey, Junior Teddy Taylor, olt ohn orter, eteran ark owes and uper et teve rightwell. Billy Baughan took the trophy for the top combined score on the Sporting and Sportrap, with 204 ex-220. In team results, West idlands took the enior and adies trophies, with East idlands winning uniors and eterans. The prizegiving ceremony, thankfully held inside the new clubhouse due to the weather, was also livestreamed on the ground’s Facebook page, adding to the sense of occasion.
All in all full credit is due to Eaton all, the A, the sponsors and of course the competitors for an exemplary British Open that will be remembered for many years to come.
CHAMPIONSHIPS
BRITISH OPEN SPORTRAP
Held alongside the British Open Sporting was the British Open Sportrap Championship, run on the well-appointed Sportrap layouts below the new clubhouse and car park at Eaton Hall. Competitors were treated to a nice level walk on tarmac paths between the smart new covered layouts.
The competition began on Bank Holiday Monday, when Harry Seal and Argun Ismet took the early lead matching each other on 92 ex-100. Impressive scores, but their lead was not to last: on the Tuesday Billy Baughan swept in and not only made a strong 106 on the Sporting but also took the lead in portrap with a superb ex- . With this being a first past the post’ competition, that set a high bar for the rest of the shoot. ure enough, even ohn ee, this year’s English Open portrap champion, could not catch Billy, despite shooting the day 3 high gun score of 93. The following day the closest challenger was James Bradley-Day with a 92, still some way short of the lead.
illy’s held out to the very end, giving him a clear win ahead of late rivals Brett Winstanley on 96 and James Attwood 95. Emma Stacey won Ladies to go with her Sporting title, William Page took Juniors, Connor Davies Colts, George Digweed Veterans and Martin Doughty Super Vets. Disabled categories went to Paul Bailey and Mark Delf, in sitting and standing respectively. Congratulations to them and all class and category winners.
High Gun Billy Baughan98 2nd Brett Winstanley96 3rd James Attwood95
AAA Class 1stWilliam Page93
AAA Class 2ndMark Winser93
AAA Class 3rdJohn Lee93
AA Class 1stHarry Seal92
AA Class 2ndLewis Steed91
AA Class 3rdKelvin Walsh91
A Class 1st Argun Ismet92
A Class 2ndCharlie Faulds91
A Class 3rdGarry Meikle90
B Class 1st Brae Taylor84
B Class 2ndTom Archer83
B Class 3rd Iain Cochrane83
C Class 1st Archie Gale80
C Class 2ndLee Williams80
C Class 3rd James Finnie76
Lady High GunEmma Stacey88
Lady 2nd Charlotte Kerwood 84
Lady 3rd Catherine Smalley82
Junior High GunWilliam Page93
Junior 2nd Charlie Faulds91
Junior 3rd Henry Lungley83
Super Veteran High GunMartin Doughty87
Super Veteran 2ndSteve Brightwell83
Super Veteran 3rd Keith Roe80
Veteran High GunGeorge Digweed90
Veteran 2ndGary Meikle90
Veteran 3rd Paul Lovick87
Colt High GunConnor Davies89
Colt 2nd Thomas Croucher87
Colt 3rd Brae Taylor84
Disabled Sitting HGPaul Bailey67
Disabled Sitting RUDaniel Parker48
Disabled Standing HGMark Delf82
Above: Super Veterans – L- R Steve Brightwell, Martin Doughty & Keith Roe.
Below: High Gun Billy Baughan with Sam Ward from sponsor Zoli.
Above: L-R Brett Winstanley, Billy Baughan & James Attwood.
Above: L-R Charlotte Kerwood, Emma Stacey & Catherine Smalley. Below: Championship Referees.
INTERNATIONAL
COMPAK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The FITASC Compak Sporting 21st World Championship (WCH) was hosted at Signes, France, with approximately 798 competitors from 36 countries.
Course Setter: Patrick Russo.
New Cap = (NC).
Senior: Gold Lee Fisher, Matt Hance, Paul Gillett
Master: Gold Keith Roe, Nick Williamson, JRG Smith
Junior: Silver Connor Davies, Troy Thornell, Charlie Faulds.
Men: Bronze Brett Winstanley, Robert Allen, James Attwood.
Ladies: Bronze Georgia Moule, Charlotte Kerwood (NC), Amy Easeman.
Veteran: Bronze Ian Schwier, Jeremy Simmons (NC), Simon Shoreham (NC).
Individual Medallists: Mark Winser Open Silver, Tony Manvell Veteran Gold.
Open: Tamas Jeri (HUN) shot 200ex200, believed to be a first for ompak W to be confirmed . At the end of day two, there were three competitors on 100-straight, with Mark Winser in equal fourth with seven others;
Sarah Daly reports.
everything thrown at you, including two layouts of ‘sim’ pairs, which were very hard. It was one of the most enjoyable Compak courses I have shot.”
Struan Brodie was involved in the three way battle for bronze, just missing out in the shoot-off to finish fifth from competitors.
See websites for international results and videos:
ISSF: www.issf-sports.org
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ issfchannel/playlists
Mark moved up to equal third at the end of day three, to finish with straight on the last day gave him a one target advantage over his nearest rivals, to finish in silver from ex .
Mark Winser, Sponsored by Pilla, Promatic, Kreigoff, Gamebore, commented:
“Signes is probably one of the best shooting venues for terrain, over which Patrick Russo and his team set an exceptional course, with
Veteran:
Ranked one in the Veteran FITASC Compak World Rankings, using Caesar Guerini with B&P Sporting HV ammo, Tony Manvell took the World Veteran title by a one target advantage with 186ex200: “I am incredibly pleased with the result as I have not shot much this year. Well worth having the cataract operation earlier this year, shooting with De.La.Ro glasses.
“The target setting was one of the best and probably the
highest quality of technicality I have seen for many years.”
The Senior Team led the field throughout for gold. Looking strong throughout the competition, the team finishing four targets ahead of Italy.
Matt Hance was just one target from the shoot-off for an individual medal.
The Master Team dominated the second placed South African team, increasing their lead each day, to finish with a massive 39 targets advantage.
The Junior Team: the rankings changed throughout the competition, but the team displayed their grit to finish in silver in an exciting match. With Connor
Left: Masters Team Gold JRG Smith, Nick Williamson, Keith Roe. Below Middle: Ladies Team Bronze Georgia Moule, Amy Easeman, Charlotte Kerwood. Below Right: Veteran Team Bronze Ian Schwier, Simon Shoreham, Jeremy Simmons.
Above: Tony Manvell.
Davies and Charlie Faulds ranked equal fourth in the individual category.
The Men’s Team gave an impressive performance, climbing the rankings to finish equal third with Italy, but taking bronze on countback.
The Ladies Team looked strong throughout the competition, just slipping on the last day to take bronze, a great result.
The Veteran Team held their position throughout the competition to take bronze; however, their position was not ensured, as it all rested on Simon Shoreham, with two rounds left to shoot in the afternoon, Simon did the necessary for the team to keep their place.
Team Manager, Nick Adams: “Firstly, a massive thank you to E.J. Churchill for sponsoring the GB COMPAK Team who brought home the largest Medal achievement for GB COMPAK Teams and Individuals shooters and the generous hospitality from Ball Trap De Signes Shooting Ground was very much appreciated.
“Congratulations to UK Referee Pat Dulieu on completing his International FITASC Compak Referee ualification.”
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, CHATEAUROUX, FRANCE
The GBR ECH shotgun campaign continued with the trap squad gaining another collection of medals in addition to some much improved and creditable performances.
Women Junior: Hollie Lumsden, Tegan Hart, Izzy MacKintosh, Molly Hall
Men: Nathan Hales, Aaron Heading, Matt Coward-Holley
Women: Ellie Seward, Maddie Purser Men Junior: Tom Betts, Finley Bowles, Robert Lewis, Matthew Paley, Will Canter Trap Medals:
Trio Men Gold Nathan Hales, Aaron Heading, Matt Coward-Holley. Men Silver Matt Coward-Holley. Trio Men Junior: Silver Tom Betts, Finley Bowles, Robert Lewis. Solo Women: Silver Ellie Seaward. Solo Men Junior: Bronze Tom Betts. Solo Women
Junior Bronze: Izzy MacKintosh.
Matt Coward-Holley shot 123 in Trap Men, level with Massimo Fabbrizi and Anton Glasnovic; Massimo went on to take gold on 48ex50, with Matt on 47x50; another close match.
Ellie Seward shot her international personal best, 120ex125, to make the Trap Women finals in fifth.
Ellie and Nathan shot the Mixed Team event making the bronze medal match from 145ex150, just missing out on a medal, finishing one target behind France.
Ellie then went on to win an impressive silver in the Trap Solo Women.
Ellie: “It was tough to shoot over the three days, but I was really chuffed to make the final. I was especially pleased to get silver in the solo event, my third final of the championships.” Ellie is sponsored by GMK, De.La.Ro glasses and supported by the National Lottery, British Shooting and “my lovely parents.”
Trio Trap en – the team led the field in the qualifying rounds, going on to beat roatia by four points in the semi-final to
progress to the gold medal match, beating Slovakia by two points to take gold, a cracking performance.
Trio Trap Men Junior – all three juniors each shot 45, one target ahead of Czechia, which was enough to put them forward for the gold medal match against Croatia, finishing a very creditable silver medal.
Solo Women Junior – Izzy MacKintosh took bronze against the more experienced Tereza Zaviskova (CZE) who has previously won ECH silver in 2023 and bronze in 2021.
Solo Men Junior – Tom Betts also took bronze with Tomas Nantl (CZE).
Trap Coach, Andrea Miotto: “We shot every day for eight days in a row, which was stressful for those who had not shot such a long competition, but the results confirmed the work we are doing is producing positive results shown by Matt’s medal, which confirmed he is one of the best shooters in the world. Also very happy with the work that Aaron Heading is doing and the whole team shot very well to win the Trio Trap Men.
Ellie’s olo final confirmed that she is capable of reaching a very high result in competition, I think no other shooter made three finals at the Europeans.
“It was good opportunity for me to see the junior team members, they have good prospects, just needing some time and experience to achieve a higher level in international competitions.”
Below Left: Tom Betts, Ellie Seward, Izzy MacKintosh.
Below Right: Trap Men Team Gold Aaron Heading, Nathan Hales, Matt Coward-Holley.
Above: Junior Men Tom Betts, Robert Lewis, Finley Bowles.
Above: Mens Team Bronze Brett Winstanley, Robert Allen.
Below: Junior Team Silver Troy Thornell, Connor Davies.
48th OLYMPIC TRAP HOME INTERNATIONAL
15-16 August 2025 - Griffin-Lloyd Shooting Ground, Knighton
Report by Team Manager Anita North.
Olympic Trap shooters from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Wales gathered at Griffin- loyd Shooting Ground near Knighton in Wales for the 48th OT Home International hosted by the WCTSA.
The England team for this year’s competition was under the Captaincy of Mark Shaw and this year’s team had a good number of new caps. It is not very often you get to have an Olympic medallist as a new cap in the team, but this year we did as att owardHolley joined the team for his first Olympic Trap ome International. In addition it was great to see siblings making the team as we had Elise and her brother Rhys Dixon on this year’s team.
ENGLAND TEAM
SENIOR (OPEN)
Matthew Coward Holley*
Andrew Greenwood
Mark Shaw (Captain) ucas yde
James Dedman*
Mark Robinson
iam rabb
Rhys Dixon*
Alex Williams*
JUNIORS
Tom Betts
Harry Poolman*
LADIES
eah outhall
Elise Dixon
VETERANS
Howard Beaumont
Ian Mulliner
SUPER VETERANS
Tim Smith
Paul Culverwell
* = New Cap
This year’s competition was over 150 targets, so it was 75 targets (3 rounds) each day. The weather was kind and it was two days of a mix of sun and cloud. By the end of Day 1 of the competition, att oward- olley and John Falconer (Scotland’s Captain) topped the leaderboard on . eah outhall was the top ady on , Tom Betts the junior lead on 70, Wales team regular Jonathan Davies was top Veteran on and hil Dando of Wales and Tim mith led uper eterans on . Day 2 was an early start for shooters, with an 8.30 am start to shooting to ensure time for competitors to be ready for the after shoot banquet. The day saw a good level of fierce competing with many digging deep to maintain or even improve their performance. att oward- olley
maintained excellent form to finish on 143 to be overall High Gun. England regular and last year’s captain Andy Greenwood and Ireland’s Wayne Byrne were just behind him on 142. However, Andy Greenwood could not stay for a shoot off – he had to return to work as he was in the middle of harvest – so runner up prize went to Wayne Byrne.
I have to highlight the performance of eah outhall who was in superb form and shot on Day to finish top lady and equal 4th overall on a very impressive 141.
So, it with scores all in, results printed out and checked, it was back to the accommodation and everyone prepared to gather for the official team photographs, speeches and the presentation of pri es at the official banquet.
England individuals and teams collected an impressive haul of badges and trophies across categories and came away as the Winning Overall Country. A full list of prize winners is below.
A big thank you needs to go to aura ewis from W T A for her work behind the scenes before and during the event, all the team managers Mike Bennett for Wales, Douglas Hendry for Scotland, Derek Burnett for Ireland and Clifford Barr for Northern Ireland. Many thanks go to ackie ewis and her team at Griffin- loyd hooting Ground. ackie ensured a smooth run competition at the ground. She did all of this while also holding her own competing as a member of the Welsh Team.
As a very proud England Team Manager I have to add my personal thanks to every member of the England Team. They all gave their best for the whole competition. Congratulations to all of the new caps in the team. I hope that you all en oyed your first and I most certainly hope the first of many) outings for England. Here’s looking forward to the ome International, which will be in Northern Ireland.
44th ENGLISH SKEET HOME INTERNATIONAL
Report by Team Manager Julia Havill.
The 44th English Skeet Home International took us to Route Gun Club in Northern Ireland.
The ground was looking great, weather was lovely with a light gentle breeze. Thursday practice day all nations taking part, catching up with old friends and the squadding announced in preparation for the competition to begin on Friday.
The targets were all set and squads were ready to play. Scores started coming in with a few 25’s on the scoreboard. By the end of day one the Seniors were looking strong – as were the Super Vets, Ladies, Juniors, and Vets.
Day two – it was all to play for with the last 50 targets. The weather again was favourable and at the end of play, the England team had swept the board in all categories to take the win!
We had six new caps this year, Darren Ollerenshaw, Michael Kite, Tristan
Hockey, Rebecca Hunt, Robert Tucker, and Dave Hendon.
Darren Ollerenshaw posted a superb 99 on his England debut.
Stuart Smith took top England honours with a great 149, in Ladies Isabel Russell shot 147, in Juniors Kian Maher 146, Veteran’s Paul Stokes 146, and Super Vet Robert Tucker 146.
Robert (Bob) had a great first ome International, taking the new cap trophy and Overall winning Super Vet.
Just for fun, after all the serious shooting had finished we had a managers round. This saw lots of frivolity, with Gavin Lees from Jersey taking the win with his first of the weekend.
One of the best Home Internationals, atmosphere on the ground was superb!
A shoot-off took place for England Runner-up, Leon Gill, Matt Morgan, Alex Garcia, and Isabel Russell all on 147. Matt took the win!
The only trophy we missed out on was Overall winning Vet, which Rob
All in all it was a great event and I couldn’t be more proud of my team. I’d like to congratulate Route Gun lub on a flawlessly run event. Route is a club run by its members – the time, care, and effort put into the ground was apparent. Fantastic targets and great reffing. One of the best Home Internationals, atmosphere on the ground was superb! I’m not sure how you could better it! 2026 takes us to Ireland, see you there!
Trow of Wales took on a brilliant 148. England took Overall winning team and I’m proud to say I took winning manager.
BREAKING CLAYS AND RECORDS
Paul Chaplow has recently broken some seemingly impossible records, as David Amos reports.
Arecord was broken recently which many people thought was impossible. Paul Chaplow, also known as Mr DTL, shot his 1,000th Registered 100-straight in DTL, at Holmes Chapel SG on 18 May 2025. In this amazing tally Paul has massed a perfect score of 100/300 a fantastic 187 times. That’s equal to going out and shooting 100-straight every weekend for nine and half years.
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
It all began for Paul when he went rough shooting with a work colleague – he enjoyed it so much he shortly applied for his shotgun licence and joined the CPSA. He was a regular shooter on the Northern Sporting circuit, learning his trade from Malcolm Midgley of North Wolds Gun Club, and progressed quickly from a C Class to a AA Class shooter. At that time, he won many County and Regional Championships.
In aul qualified for the Gold Final of the Gamebore White Gold Cup at Weston Park.To aul’s delight he finished Overall Runner-up to rian Clegg, picking up a cheque for £4,000.
In the year 2000 Paul’s father passed away which hit him hard, so he engrossed himself in renovating his new house for the following 18 months. Then in late 2003, he went to his local club and shot a 96/100 in Skeet and 86/100 in a Sporting competition, which gave him a new lease of life.
He re-joined the CPSA that afternoon. With the help and sponsorship from Phil Thompson from the North of England Clay Target Centre, Paul started to
be a regular face again on the North of England shooting circuit.
It wasn’t long before Paul found his love of DTL shooting after being invited to join Rob Hall’s squad, consisting of Rob all, ohn ellamy, ohn Stafford, and Allan Henry, which made him feel he was running with the best.
Also during he shot his first and won his first England cap. In Alan Rhone offered aul a five year rieghoff sponsorship contract which sent him to Germany to be fitted with his new gun.
hortly after receiving his new ustom , aul went to San Antonio in Texas and posted a 99/100 in Double Rise and 100/100 at singles, winning AA lass in the Federal ingles hampionship.
ACHIEVEMENTS
It wasn’t long before the championships started to roll in. Over the following years aul’s outstanding Roll of Honour includes those mentioned in the infographic to the left. As well as this, Paul has also won: England new cap High Gun at Home international, Winning Captain at DTL Home International, Several winning 1- & 2-day Squad member at DT ome Internationals, everal English ritish ingle arrel hampionships, Australian ingle arrel hampionship,
England team member in Home International, European and World Teams, Member of the highest squad score in the UK – 1498/1500.
The one title that eluded Paul was the British Open DTL Championship. He eventually won this at Banbridge (NI) and dedicated the win to young Billy Logan (Junior), one of the England team members who lost his life days earlier to cancer.
Paul was also Overall Runner-up at the World DTL Championship at Mid Wales Shooting Centre and has been in the England winning Senior team at the World DTL Championships on three occasions. England Seniors have only won this title 3 times.
FURTHER AFIELD
aul is also a regular shooter on the Trap fields in the USA. On one occasion Paul won the main shoot on the calendar at the Spring Grand Trap shoot.
Paul shot a 98 in Handicap followed by a 25-straight from the back fence at 27 yards. This had not been won by an overseas shooter for 48 years.
Paul has also appeared on the very popular USA Trap Talk hosted by Ricky Marshall and Zack Nannini. Check out his interview.
ACCREDITATIONS
In 2015 Paul was named CPSA Clay Shooter of the Year and
in 2018, awarded the CPSA Special Contribution Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to the Sport.
Then out of the blue and the icing on the cake – Paul was awarded the BEM British Empire Medal in the Queens Honours list for his contribution to shooting.
Paul’s simple advice to shooters is to get the fundamentals right and get the gun to shoot where you look before you start trecking around the country. Go out to lots of grounds to get experience and don’t be afraid to ask and watch the top shooters of the day. DTL is the best stepping stone to go on to other blue-ribbon events, such as Olympic trap.
When looking back, Paul remembers the people that influenced him the most were eith ond, ohn Campbell, and John Bellamy.
SPONSORS
Paul takes great pride to be associated with his sponsors: Krieghoff/Alan Rhone, Hull Cartridge Company, Wenig Custom Stocks, and Fauxdegla International Clay Shooting Centre.
Paul started off his sponsorship with Hull Cartridge Company back in 2009, progressing to an Ambassador’s role in 2017.
He often comments that his achievements wouldn’t have been possible without their help and support.
WHY GOOD GUN CARE IS VITAL FOR RELIABLE PRECISION
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Nigel Bottom, Witham Group’s MD and shooting enthusiast explained “Good gun care is vital to keep any shotgun or firearm performing accurately, safely, and with reliable precision. Regular cleaning and lubricating will also offer effective protection from the major issue of rust and impurities. Using the correct and specifically designed products are crucial, as general lubricators and cleaners can be incredibly harmful to the delicate mechanisms of the gun and its wooden or plastic parts.”
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John Lee, AAA registered, Pro Shot and Beretta World Champion who also runs a well renowned shooting school, has used the gun cleaner and commented: “Witham’s gun cleaner removed a surprising amount of grime from my gun and the aerosol was easy to use and managed to get to the hard-to-reach parts.”
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A LABOUR OF LOVE
What happens when a shooting man’s Christmas present idea becomes a successful business?
The answer is Shots & Company.
The award-winning Shots & Company offer full-sized, luxury shotgun-cartridgeshaped bottles of sloe gin, single malt whisky and salted caramel vodka which are visually stunning and have global appeal.
Doug Day, founder and managing director, came up with the idea of a fullsized shotgun cartridge bottle of sloe gin when his adult children kept asking him what he might like for a Christmas present. Having received any number of shooting ties and socks over the years, Doug had begun to hope that Father Christmas would provide a 70 centilitre shotgun-cartridgeshaped bottle of his favourite shooting tipple, sloe gin. An extensive search of the internet revealed that Santa was most unlikely to provide his desired present, because it just didn’t seem to exist. So, Doug decided to make
one himself.
But it wasn’t that simple and there was a steep learning curve concerning glass design and production; and the most challenging task of producing a lovely, metallicised, heavy-weighted top, including a firing cap, to precise shotgun cartridge scale. Doug said: “It took six years of design, and differing manufacturing methods to deliver our vision of authenticity, and fun. Even the crimping on the bottom of the bottle had to be perfect.”
The brand name resulted from Doug being accorded the honour of an Air Force call sign by a fighter pilot, namely ‘Shots’, for his affection for driven game shooting and tequila shots, but obviously not at the same time.
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The result is that the glass bottle is made from a luxury white flint by a company in Yorkshire, and the beautiful top is designed by an American company. Doug added: “Perhaps this is proof the ‘special relationship’ between the USA and UK can work in practice.”
Doug’s wife, Penny, said the company couldn’t be named just Shots, and enquired what it was that we all love so much about shooting?
Doug replied: “Ask anyone who shoots what they love most about shooting. It’s the company.”
So, a brand and company was born and formally launched in the UK four years ago.
Today it’s an established brand with a growing presence in the market and the bottles are filled with luxurious sloe gin, 12-yearold single malt whisky and salted caramel vodka liqueur.
The entire package reflects Doug’s passion for shooting, the people involved, shared values, and fun in the best of company. As he said: “Truly, a labour of love.”
CPSA INVOLVEMENT
This summer, Shots & Company sponsored both the World English Sporting Championships and the British Open Sporting and Doug said: “We are proud to be CPSA sponsors and it’s a partnership which has worked very well. We sponsored the Yanks v Brits competition at the CPSA World Sporting Championships. The Americans won this year and loved their prizes. We also sponsored High Guns at the British Open Sporting. The winners were delighted with their bottles of sloe gin and salted caramel vodka.
But this is a growing business and there are more plans for the future: “Our plans for the next 12 months are to continue to support our wonderful friendship with the CPSA, their members, and prestigious shooting club venues. We hope also to support the various military teams (USAFE, RAF, British Army, Royal Marines, and Royal Navy). Also, we are looking to provide more support for ladies shooting, and to actively encouraging young and novice shots to participate in our wonderful sport.”
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REGIONS
NORTH
TOM BROWN
braney14@gmail.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/north
The Eley Hawk John Twigg Memorial and War of the Roses DTL weekend Was held at North of England CTC. The John Twigg shoot was won by Curtis Woolley with a near-perfect 100/299. Sunday’s War of the Roses High Gun was also won by Curtis Woolley with another superb 100/299, completing a brilliant display of DTL shooting.
The Roses team shoot was won by Yorkshire by 15 points – 2945 to 2930.
The Yorkshire High Gun was Paul Chaplow with 100/298.
The Lancashire High Gun was Mike Hartley with 100/297.
Thanks to Ben and Kylie for a well-run and enjoyable shoot.
Special thanks to Eley Hawk for their continued generous support.
John Titterington
North Region ABT Championship
Held at Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground on 31st August 2025, and Ian Woodhead secured the ABT honours for 2025 with an outstanding 98/100, followed closely by Cory Doble with 97/100, shooting as a junior for the last time this year.
Other fantastic scores were Ian Ainsley, who still has it – coming in with 96/100, Ted Philipson & Nic Harris on 92, and Neil Leeming and Paul Clark with respectable 91s. Well shot, everyone! Next year’s North ABT Championship will be at Bywell.
John Leightley
Oak Lodge Shooting Ground: England and North Region Selection Shoot
This event took place on 2nd/3rd August and was very well attended. After a challenging
but fair course, Samuel Ward shot 91 and was crowned igh Gun and first in AA.
A Class was won by Thomas Booth on 87.
B Class was won by Richard Ramwell on 72.
C Class was won by Oliver Clayton on 65.
Thank you to everyone at Oak Lodge for hosting the event, and thank you to everyone that came and supported the fixture.
Tom Brown
British Open Sporting & Sportrap – North Region Winners
Eaton all hosted the well-anticipated fixture and didn’t disappoint. A fantastic ground, brilliant targets and wonderful facilities – truly worthy of the British Open.
Honourable mentions for the North Region shooters that took part:
• Mark Winser shot 111 in the midweek qualifier to take oint igh Gun and earn a spot on finals day.
• Mark Delf was Disabled Standing High Gun.
• Paul Foster was crowned Grandparent Champion.
Thank you to everyone that made the trip down.
Tom Brown
WEST MIDLANDS
CHESHIRE
SARAH MILROY
Vicechairman@cheshire.cpsa.uk
club@cheshire.cpsa.uk cheshirecpsa.co.uk
It’s been a busy month for shooters all over the country, and Cheshire shooters especially haven’t been resting on their laurels! Our shooters have been competing all over the world, with Miles Machin, Scott and John Barnett at the ICTSF English Sporting Championships in Canada bringing home medals, DTL shooters at the European Championships in France, and others across the UK.
At the British Open .410 Championships, held at EJ Churchill’s on Bank Holiday Monday, Tom Rockall and Nick Beavis had fantastic results, with Nick taking overall runner-up and Silver in Seniors, and young Tom taking Gold in Juniors! Great shooting, guys!
The Cheshire ESP Championship and Final Selection Shoot took place at Catton Hall on 25th August. Thanks go to James and John Mann for putting on an excellent course with some challenging stands around the ground, befitting the heshire Championship.
Sam Ward (last year’s reigning champion) continued his superb form this year and put in an impressive early score of 96, which remained unbeaten for the rest of the day.
Highest scores in classes and categories as follows: AAA & Men’s: Sam Ward (and High Gun) 96, AA & Vets: Guy Robinson 90, A: Lee Williams 87, B: Ian Cunliffe 82, C: Paul Carson 73, Ladies: Hazel Denney, Juniors: Neil Foxley, Colts: N/A
Thanks to every Cheshire shooter who made the time and effort to take part. The £2 levy may make the day a little more expensive; however, it funds cups, medals for category winners and, most importantly, donations to the Cheshire Air Ambulance, our selected charity.
The Cheshire ESP team will now be finalised for the West idlands InterCounties, which takes place on 28th September at Garlands, with places also up for grabs for the West Midlands Clubman’s event.
Nigel Lane – ESP Team Manager
England in the Vets category at the European Championships in Cazaubon, France. Shooting in temperatures of over 40°C, they, along with teammate Jerry Ayshford, won Silver. Well done, chaps –that won’t have been easy in that heat!
Single Barrel
Brook Bank Shooting Ground hosted this year’s English and British Open Single Barrel Championships. Sarah Milroy brought home the A Class win at the British Open with 95, and a Bronze medal in Ladies.
Double Rise
In near-perfect weather conditions, there were some challenging targets at the English and British Double Rise Championships at Bywell over the Bank Holiday weekend, held alongside the Krieghoff DTL Challenge. Top Cheshire shooters were Paul Sant at the English, and Peter Relph at the British.
Ranton Clay Target Club hosted the West Midlands Area Double Rise Championship on Sunday 7th September. Great shooting by Toby urstfield ust beating dad Dave) to take Silver overall and Gold in Juniors, and by Sarah Milroy, who took Gold in Ladies.
As you can see, there has been a lot of activity, so apologies if I’ve missed anything – perhaps let me know for next month!
The Down the Line County Championship was held at Nottingham & District Gun Club on Sunday 3rd August.
In variable light conditions, Will Gent was the early leader on 96/283. He was then overtaken by the man in form, Stuart Haywood, with 98/292, which proved to be the winning score and gave Stuart another County Championship title. Third overall was Alan Christie on 94/279.
Ladies County Champion was Georgina Chamberlain on 94/277, winning her third County Championship of the year. Runner-up was Julie Havill on 85/239, and third was Charlie Parkin on 77/218.
Another busy month for county members in a variety of disciplines. Please message me with your results so we can celebrate them – even if it’s your first straight at skeet or a personal best for DTL. These are all accomplishments worth commemorating. We’ve all been there and know the feeling!
DTL
Peter Relph and Chris Bushell represented
The Welsh Open Super Sporting on 2nd August kicked off our month, and congratulations go to Connor Davies for taking High Gun with a fantastic . ontinuing his fine form, onnor won Colts at the Pro-One at Barbury Shooting Ground on 11th August.
Our H&W Olympic Trap County Championships were held on 10th August at Griffin loyd hooting Ground – many thanks for hosting. County Champion is Lee Betts with 92, runnerup Craig Miles with 89. Junior Champion is Charlie Morris with 80, and Veteran
on 95/276, runner-up was Steve Pinch on 94/275, and third was David Waring on 91/269.
Well done to all winners, and thanks to Carl and the team at Nottingham & District for hosting the shoot.
All Round
The West Midlands Area & Inter-Counties
All Round was held at Eaton Hall Shooting Ground on Sunday 17th August.
Derbyshire eniors finished third, winning the Bronze medal, behind runnersup Hereford & Worcestershire and winners Staffordshire.
Top Derbyshire Senior was Ben Stubbins on 87/100, followed by James Wood on 85/100, Mark Fisher on 82/100, Arron Parsons on 76/100, Tom Waring on 75/100, and Mark Allen on 70/100.
The Veterans team of Stuart Haywood (86/100), Chris Ford (80/100) and Adrian Hope (73/100) scored 166/200 to win the Gold medal.
In the Area event, Ben Stubbins won the Overall Bronze Medal and Stuart Haywood the Veterans Silver Medal. Well done to you all.
Champion is Michael Jones with 71.
The Betts family continued to shine at the Home Counties International Tournament for Olympic Trap, also held at Griffin loyd on – August. W shooter Tom Betts took Junior High Gun with 90.
The Inter-County and Area All-Round was held at Eaton all on th August – a wonderful opportunity to explore the newly overhauled and extended ground, and it didn’t disappoint. Our Senior team of Charlie Drury, Wesley Harris, Phil Mackison, Mett Pugh, Brandon Smith and Phil Smith took Silver on 407. Our Juniors, Taylor Alderton and A.J. Morris, took Silver on 137, and our Ladies, Fiona Reed and Karen Mackison, took Gold with 129. Phil Smith took Area Silver and Veteran Gold, while Karen Mackison took Area Silver for Ladies. Our County Sportrap Championships were held at Coley’s Shooting Ground on 23rd August. With a super turnout, fantastic layouts and some testing sim pairs, it was a great event. Many thanks to Coley’s for hosting, and congratulations to Phil Smith, County and Veteran Champion with 94; runner-up Brandon Smith with 90; and Ladies & Colts Champion Aimee Addison with 75.
Skeet Doubles
The Skeet Doubles County Championship was held at Nottingham & District Gun Club on Sunday 24 Aug.
After a shoot-off with Alan Barnes (91/100), Steve Pinch was crowned Overall Champion.
Leo Taylor-Davis was Junior/Colts Champion on 82/100.
Veterans Champion was Ron Baron. Well done to you all, and thanks to Carl and the team at Nottingham & District for hosting the event.
The 24th saw our County ABT hampionships at Garlands – thanks to Steve Lovatt. County Champion is Julian ohn Owens – well shot Huge congratulations to Connor Davies for his recent trip to France for the 21st Compak World Championships. Representing Team GB, Connor helped secure ilver and was oint individual th –one of only two competitors to straight four stands 25/25.
The British Open .410 Championships were held at E.J. Churchill’s on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August. Fantastic weather set everyone up for a good day. Congrats to H&W shooters Karen ackison, who finished rd overall and Lady High Gun with 85, and Phil Mackison, who took the Side-by-Side Championship with 71.
The British Open at Eaton Hall (25-29 August) was an exceptional event. Well done to all involved, and especially to Connor Davies, who took 3rd in Colts and High Gun Colt at the British Open Sportrap event.
Committee member Phil Mackison has been hard at work compiling a team for the West Midlands Clubman event. Well done to all those stepping up to shoot for their
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Forthcoming Events
Oct 4 Sportrap County Championship, Orston SG
Oct 5 National Inter-Counties Down the Line, North of England
Oct 5 National Inter-Counties
Skeet, Dartford
Oct 11 Olympic Trap County Championship, Eaton Hall SG
Oct11/12 National Inter-Counties
Sporting, Sporting Targets
Oct 12 West Midlands Area Single Barrel, Holmes Chapel Oct National Inter-Counties
A.B.T, Brook Bank
county at this grassroots competition. Best of luck to: Nigel Bussell, Michael Duignan, Mike Waring, Ben Maffei, Paul Payne, Lui Suave, Mark Baxter, Andy Davies, Jamie Reed, Anthony Orton and James Orten. We hope you enjoy representing the county in this friendly event.
With such a full schedule of summer events and limited space, it’s difficult to give every shoot the writeup it deserves. Please keep an eye on the Facebook page Hereford & Worcester CPSA for more updates.
CHRISTMAS AT COLEYS
SHROPSHIRE
JIM TURNER
shropscpsa@gmail.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/Shropshire
It has been an exceptional few weeks for the county, both internationally and domestically.
GB OSK shooter Arran Eccleston followed up his team success at CNTS Châteauroux by claiming his second Home International title at the 50th running of the event in Co. Galway, Ireland, taking both Overall and England High Gun.
Masters shooter Nick Williamson competed at the 21st World Championship Compak in Signes, France, and ended up on the podium as part of the GB Masters winning team alongside J.R.G. Smith and Keith Rowe.
The DTL Home International, held at Glenmoriston Estate, saw Shaun Gardener put in an im-pressive performance for the England team, finishing oint th in AA lass, ust one shot off st place –illustrating the fine margins involved at the top.
ounty unior shooter am inington has been called up for his first England Team ESP cap for the Home International, following his recent high-scoring run, including a fine display at the ritish Open porting at Eaton all, where he ust missed out on the Junior title in the shoot-off.
Skeet shooter Paul Stokes continues his rich vein of form, now achieving Welsh Veteran High Gun, Scottish Veteran High Gun, England Team Veteran High Gun, and as a member of the England Veteran winning team. Paul, along with Lee Downing and Peter Bridger, competed at the British Open Skeet at Northampton Shooting Ground on 9-10 August, with all three shooting well.
In Helice, congratulations go to Trevor Lewis and Malcolm Grant for gaining GB team places for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix and World Championships. Shooting had ust started at the time of going to press, and we hope to report results in the next issue.
On the domestic front, the county fielded eteran, enior and adies teams for the Inter-County All Round Championship, hosted by Eaton Hall on 17th August. Keith Tipton, Stu Burgess and Andy Hilditch took Bronze as the Veterans team, with Andy also winning the Area Veteran Bronze medal. The county Ladies team, Julie Burton and Janine Dixon, secured the Silver Inter-Counties medal,
with Julie also winning the Area Silver individual medal. The eniors team finished ust outside the medals in th. Thanks to all who took part.
Mike Jones displayed his mastery of the light-gauge shotgun with a superb performance to win the . porting Championship at E.J. Churchill on 25th August, one of nearly 200 shooters in this increasingly popular event.
Shaun Gardener and Huw Bevan both posted strong scores in the English Open Double Rise at ywell on - August, haun finishing oint th in AA lass and Huw 2nd in C Class.
The ESP British Open and Sportrap were held at Eaton Hall from 25-30 August, with 23 Shropshire shooters among the 1,180 competitors. Congratulations to ichael yffin- ones for breaking on what was reported to be an appropriately challenging course. Tim Sleigh, Mike ashmore and am inington all finished close to the century mark, with Sam and Tim competing in the shoot-offs on finals day.
And finally, on a slightly different note from clay disciplines – but still analogous to our sport – the West idlands hooting Ground hosted the recision Rifle World hampionships from - August. The terrain, so familiar to clay shooters, adapted perfectly to the de-mands of the event. Teams from around the world competed, and the atmosphere and sportsmanship were a credit to shooting.
STAFFORDSHIRE
STEVE KILNER
steve.kilner@sky.com cpsa.co.uk/staffordshire
10 Aug: ESK British Open at Northampton
Congratulations to Megan Jones and Kian Maher, who both took second place in the Ladies and Juniors at the British Open. Special mention to new O keet hampion, Ale andro Garcia Mayol, who triumphed in a nail-biting shoot-off.
15-16 Aug: OTR Home International at Griffin-Lloyd
Team England en oyed another fantastic weekend. Leah Southall was in blistering form, shooting to take Ladies High Gun, including a PB of on day two. he was oined by Eaton Hall’s own Elise Dixon in the Ladies team.
17 Aug: All Round WM Area & InterCounties at Eaton Hall
Team taffordshire eniors – hil ailey, Jon Bowker, Martin Butcher, Gavin eath, en ason and ack Tromans –struck Gold with , their fourth consecutive win.
In eterans, ust two clays split the medals, with Michael Dale, Chris Edwards and Shaun McNamara taking Silver. Valerie-Anne Barrow and Carole Wilson claimed Bronze in Ladies, while Juniors George Bramley, Fin Jaques and Archie Tromans shone with Gold.
Northampton hosted our ESP County Championship on 17th August and it was Tim Webster again hitting the high spot taking the County Championship honours with a 96. Tim was followed by another Webster, this time Mark in the runner up spot while last years winner Marc Ivey brought up 3rd place. onti pilman Topped the unior entry to become JNR County Champion, and David Rollason was our
In the WM Area Championship, Gav eath took igh Gun on , four clear of Phil Smith (Hereford & Worcester). Ben Mason shared Bronze with Ben Stubbins (Derbyshire). Carole Wilson secured Ladies Gold, while Junior Gold went to George Bramley, ahead of Archie Gale and Archie Tromans.
23 Aug: ESK Home International at Route GC, Northern Ireland
An outstanding result for Team England, with Staffordshire’s Martin Walmsley , eniors , egan ones , adies and ian aher , uniors all in terrific form and contributing to England’s superb medal haul.
24 Aug: ABT Staffordshire County Championship
Only a single target separated the winner in a thrilling contest. With , ames utton is ounty hampion, edging out defending champion Adam Gutteridge, who had won the past seven titles.
Adam took Senior Gold, while James utton s father, Ray, won eterans on , narrowly ahead of Marcus Iddon and Paul Insley. In Ladies, Gill Grealey once again took the trophy.
7 Sept: ESK Inter-Counties at Eaton Hall
The Senior team of Martin Butcher, Fin Jacques, Megan Jones, Kian Maher, Jack Tromans and teve Ward scored for Silver. Veterans Robert Bailey, Shaun McNamara and John Shirley narrowly missed Bronze, while both Ladies (Cheryl Maher and Carole Wilson) and Juniors (George Bramley and Archie Tromans)
top Veteran. Unfortunately, we didn’t get any lady entrants this year, where were you all?
Our English Skeet Shooters were out in force at Eaton Hall for the West Midlands Inter Counties event with medals collected in 3 of the 4 categories.
A Strong performance put our seniors into the Gold Medal position by early afternoon where they stayed to finish in top spot. Well done to Callum Jones, Matt Morgan, James Hornsby, Ben Bain, Steve Lovell and David Roling. Both Matt and David tied on 99s for the high gun award and after a closely fought shoot off it was Matt Morgan that took the honours, the cash and the rosebowl trophy.
secured ron e medals. A fine effort in testing weather!
7 Sept: DR Staffordshire County & WM Area at Ranton
Double Rise made a welcome return, attracting strong regional entries. In the County Championship, Darren Wood won with , also taking W Area Gold.
Other County winners: John Simmons (Seniors, WM Bronze), John Owen (Veterans, WM Gold), and Gill Grealey (Ladies, WM Bronze). In WM Area Veterans, Bronze went to Bob Borsley.
Fixtures
Full ounty fixtures and selection shoots are listed on our Facebook page and
The junior team of Alice Marks, Kane Lovell and Brook Ingram took the Silver medals away having been in top spot until the last few squads came in late in the day when they finished ust targets behind Hereford and Worcester.
The Veteran Team of Stu Thomas, aul Fallon and Terry Griffiths also took Silver Medals away, again running top spot until the final squads came in and Gloucestershire pushed them back by just one target
Thanks to all of our Warwickshire shooters that have supported our events and teams in the various disciplines and congratulations to all that found themselves among the honours.
website: https://sites.cpsa.co.uk/ staffordshire.
In Memory of John Malpass Staffordshire CPSA was deeply saddened by the passing of John alpass on une , aged .
In 1969, John and friends bought a field in Ranton, founding Ranton lay Target lub. It has since flourished, hosting all Staffordshire’s DTL, Double Rise and Single Barrel County Championships.
A true friend to many and a passionate supporter of shooting in the county, John will be greatly missed by his family and the wider shooting community.
We are right at the tail end of our competitive season now.
Forthcoming Events
Oct 11 Helice County Championship Rugby & DTC
Oct West Midlands Area Single Barrel Ch,
Other than those shooting in teams at the National Inter Counties Championships I think that’s about it for this season. The task of organising events now begins all over again, hope you have enjoyed the events that you have taken part in.
REGISTERED COMPETITIONS
EAST MIDLANDS
BEDFORDSHIRE
CHELSEA KING bedfordshirecpsa@gmail.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/bedfordshire
9 Aug: British Open Skeet
Well done to Samuel Scotchings taking 1st place in C class.
10 Aug: Inter counties FITASC
Massive congratulations to our Bedfordshire shooters, Andrew Clifton, Becky Clifton, Stuart Earl, Tom Banks, Daryl Vas, Geoff Bickers, who went to Kegworth and came back victorious with 2nd place!
Well done! A team of mixed experience in the discipline which rallied each other on! Well done to Tom Banks for joint High Gun score with 93.
25-30 Aug: British Open
Well I think we can all agree how phenomenal Eaton Hall Shooting Ground is. Congratulations to the whole team there for the streamlined precision in running the event, catering, facilities and overall atmosphere created.
Well done to our very own Stuart Feasey for qualifying for the final in the sporting.
The 2025 Cambridgeshire Single Barrel Championship was held at Priory on 24 August. The Champion, with an impressive 97, was Chris Hall. Tim Jones was veteran and men’s
Stephen Leonard, Richard Flint and Daryl Vas who took part in this event with a great score of 91 going to Stephen Leonard which was third overall for the event.
winner and Jane Bell won the ladies. Congratulations to them all.
Cambridgeshire Helice Championship
The last weekend of August was a busy one with separate competitions on the Saturday and Sunday. The 2025 Cambridgeshire Helice Championship was held at Rugby on Saturday 30 August. Congratulations to Championship winner Tim Jones, Veteran Winner Andrew Oakey, Ladies winner Jane Bell, Mens Winner Kevin Flitton.
Registered Placings
Congratulations to:
Neal Hallybone 1st B class – ESK 2 August Northampton. Harvey Robbins joint 3rd A class – ESP 3 August Northampton. Richard Smith & James Heeley joint 3rd C class –ESP 3 August Northampton. John Stanton joint 2nd A class – ESP 10 August East of England. David Ferriman taking joint High Gun – ESP 10 August Grange Farm. Harvey Robbins joint 3rd A class – ESP 10 August Grange Farm. Glen Moore 2nd AA class –ESP 17 August Barrow. Stephen Leonard 1st A class – ESP 17 August Northampton. William Hillier 2nd C class – ESP 17 August Northampton. Michael Dowd 3rd C class – ESP 17 August Northampton. Daryl Vas 3rd in AA class – ESP 17 August Sporting targets. Geoffrey Day 2nd A class – ESP 17 August Sporting targets. Peter Banks 1st C Class – ESP 17 August Sporting targets. Neil Cray 3rd C class – ESP 17 August Sporting targets. John Stanton 1st A class – ESP 24 August East of England. Scott Shuckford High Gun – ESP 29 August AGL. Kevin Fairey 1st B class 29 August AGL. Neal Hallybone 2nd C class – ESK 6 September Northampton
Cambridgeshire Skeet Doubles Championship
On Sunday 31 August the Cambridgeshire Skeet Doubles Championship took place at Priory.
A strong breeze made for challenging targets. Congratulations to Championship winner Adam Hallybone, Mens winner Gavin Dunbavin and to Veteran winner John Russell.Thank you to Natasha, Aaron, John and team at Priory and to John and team at Rugby for hosting and running what were enjoyable and successful shoots and to all the referees.
Thank you also to the shooters who supported these events.
The ounty’s final hampionship competitions for 2025 are the OSK and DR which are both being held on Sunday 12 October at Priory. We hope to see many of you there.
What better way to spend a Bank Holiday Sunday than shooting. Unfortunately due to a very packed calendar we had a clash with the Sporting at East of England and Single Barrell hosted by the Priory CTC. Leaving you with a choice of one or potentially two championships if your wallet and organisation skills allowed.
The Lincolnshire Sporting Championship as always is our main event of the year, attracting 71 Lincolnshire shooters who made up 50% of the entries for this event. The weather was fine, and when you combine this with the excellent course set by John Lee it was all set for a very enjoyable days shooting.
For the last few years Kallum Burrell has appeared on several of our sporting trophies. In 2023 he won this event outright whilst still a junior. No longer, he has once again taken this title with a superb score of 91. Just one shot back was Paul Tunnard who picked up the Veteran title and A class. Also on the same score was Trevor Hawkins, taking the AA class award.
A very solid 86 from Stewart Chester took B class and C class went to Trevor Dodge on 73.
The junior title went to Henry Sardeson
NORFOLK
CHRISTINE GILBERT sites.cpsa.co.uk/norfolk
We are now heading towards the end of the 2025 competition season, with fantastic results still being achieved across the disciplines, at home and abroad.
9-10 Aug: East Midlands I/C FITASC Championship – Kegworth SG Congratulations to the Norfolk FITASC Team. The Veteran Team of ean rutchfield, aul Owen and Wayne Parker won their category, and the Senior Team of Dean Cann, Danny Duffield, Tony ohnson, Daniel Laddiman, Darren Neale and Simon Peacock were third. In the race for the Directors Trophy, Norfolk were awarded another 8 points, continuing our unbeaten run for 2025. Thank you to all the team members for another fantastic achievement.
with a very creditable 82. Ella Bennett has been showing improving form over the last few years, never very far from the top of the ladies leaderboard so it’s good to see her pick up her first incolnshire title on . We are also pleased to welcome another young lady who has picked up her first Lincolnshire award as Charlotte Branton took the special award “Paul Wilkinson Champion of Champions” award for Colts on a score of 61.
Congratulations to all our winners. Thank you, as always to John Lee for setting a very enjoyable round and to Becky, Simon and all the referees for making this an exceptional day’s shooting.
Single Barrell Priory CTC
There was a touch of déjà vu about the results of this year’s single barrel championship. The venue was different but the end result was exactly the same as Nick Day took the title and trophy for the second year running, once again on a score of 92. Once again a shoot off was required with ohn ansfield matching top score. As far as shoot offs are concerned, Nick has been there, done that and got the T shirt so finished the ob with a straight as he did last year) to John’s 19.
3 ladies chased the ladies title. An in form Lizzie MacGreggor White shot out of her skin to finish on a score of , ust target off the overall winner.
24 Aug: Norfolk S/B Championship – The Priory CTC
There may have only been 7 Norfolk shooters competing, but competition was fierce for the ounty hampion title. With four scores in the 90s, just one point separated the winner from the runner-up. Congratulations to John Reynolds, who took both the Overall and Veteran titles with an excellent score of 95. Simon Owen was runner-up. Well done also to Jamie Goddard who won the Junior H.G. title with a score of 68. The Ladies’ title was not contested.
4-6 Sep: ABT HCIT & BO Championships – Omagh CTC, N. Ireland
Many congratulations to William Gilbert and Rhys Dixon who had the honour of representing England at the ABT Home Countries International Tournament. Despite the wet and windy weather which made conditions very challenging at times, William finished day in oint second place with a score of 98. He scored 99 on day to finish on . This unbeaten score
Thanks to Natasha and all at The Priory for well presented targets and a well run competition.
31 Aug
It takes a very determined and talented man to wrest the skeet doubles trophy from our very own "Mr Skeet", Doug Moore. Doug has taken this title for the last 7 years but this year Martin Grimwood can claim that honour with a superb score of 92. Martin gave Doug a run for his money last year but this year had the satisfaction of putting Doug into second place with Martin the overall winner and top veteran.
Jacqui Baker, for the second year running, was top lady on 60 beating Nicola Mason by just 1 target.
Congratulations to all and thanks to Natasha and the team at Priory for a well run event.
earned him the titles of Overall & England High Gun as well as Overall & England enior igh Gun. Rhys was a member of the winning Junior Team. England Seniors were third, but with high scores across the categories, England also took the Winning Country honours. With the weather taking a turn for the worse, many of the scores at the British Open were lower than expected. William placed oint th Overall and th on count-back in A class. Rhys was th in class and th in uniors, ust missing out in a shoot-off for the Junior Bronze medal.
7 Sep: E. Midlands I/C All Round Championship – Nottingham & DGC
Another great result for Team Norfolk. The Senior Team fought well, but were narrowly beaten into second place by Suffolk, who won by 3 points. The Veteran Team, however, won their category, beating Nottingham by one point. With only one Junior Team entered, it was another team win for the Norfolk Juniors. With the top 8 scores combined, Norfolk achieved another
Gosh the summer seems to have stopped abruptly. One minute it’s warm enough for anyone and the next the temperature’s dropped by 10 degrees and we’re into autumn with leaves in drifts and conkers and acorns falling to the ground like hail stones. I’m hoping that we can get an Indian Summer some time in October to ward off the speed at which the year wants to get us into winter.
There’s plenty to report this month but I’ll start by saying that it will not include the previously advertised county Skeet Doubles competition. This was due to be shot over
the same weekend as the Double Rise but by ‘popular’ request it was postponed and is now timetabled for 11-12 October.
3 Aug: English Sporting
These fortnightly registered shoots attract plenty of shooters and with the county competition there was no exception. Of the 135 entry, 46 were county shooters. Thank you all for turning up. The Senior title was taken by Dave Morgan with a creditable 94. The Veteran title was won by Rene Rivoire with 88 who was two clays ahead of Mick Russell. Ruth Markham seemed to enjoy the course and entered score of 72 to take the title. Ruth last won this in 2014! Junior Ali Briglin put in a lovely 74 whilst Fox Wimpress shot his first county competition and took the Colt title, lovely.
8 points towards the Directors Trophy competition, so congratulations to all the team members.
Directors Trophy Competition
Norfolk has now gained top marks in all the four of the Inter-Counties Championships of DTL, ESK, FITASC and All Round. This is the first time that this has been achieved in the 15-year history of the Directors Trophy Competition. At the time of writing, we are 5 points clear of our nearest rivals Suffolk, with just the ESP and ABT I/C Championships left to shoot. A clean sweep would be an amazing achievement, and not beyond the realms of possibility. A massive thank you to everyone who has already competed for Norfolk this season, and the best of luck to the Sporting and ABT team members.
12 Oct: Norfolk County Championship
Norfolk Double Rise Championship
– The Priory CTC
The event also hosted a prize draw as part of the ‘If You’re In You May Win’ series and Seb Laundon took the 250 cartridges home.
23–24
Aug: Double Rise
This was on a pretty good August Bank Holiday weekend and so the entry of 10 was understandable. Chris Lack won the Senior title with 74x100, two clays clear ahead of Jason Potts.
Veteran Stuart Lobley won his category for the 2nd year running with a score of 73 and Junior Ali Briglin took the Junior Title.
30–31 Aug: DTL
There was a poor turnout for this competition compared to previous years. The county isn’t strong in the trap disciplines but we have previously seen entries of nearly 20 in this competition. This year it was down to 11. Thank you to all who took part. The Senior title was won by Jason Potts with 93x100, 2 clear of Chris Boreman. Taff Willliams would have been onto a hat trick if he’d taken the Veteran title but Bob Meadows put paid to that with a score of 83. Ali Briglin won the Junior category with a wonderful 91. This represents his 6th win of the season. Fox Wimpress again took to the field and won the Colt trophy. Thank you to all who entered.
9–10 Aug: Inter Counties FITASC Kegworth
Keith Smith got together a wonderful team for this event. The Senior and Veteran categories were full, indeed the Vets were only 2 clays away from winning their category which contributed to us coming 3rd overall in the event and picking up 6 points to add to our total. Thank you to all who took part.
Everyone who shoots for the county will receive 25 cartridges for each competition entered and their names will go forward into a prize draw for a £50 thank you.
22 Oct: Annual Awards Evening
Now in its third year and continuing to be very popular. Is at the Overstone Manor Hotel in Sywell on 22nd October starting at 7pm. Tickets, to include a roast meat bap, are available from Marty at £18. Its a lovely opportunity to celebrate the successes of your friends and chat about the season.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
PAUL BUCKLEY pbbuckley@outlook.com
3 Aug: Laurence Pinch Memorial Shoot
NDGC hosted the Laurence Pinch Memorial in testing conditions of gusting wind and shifting light. Targets dipped and swerved, but competitors rose to the challenge, producing scores that reflected grit and determination – a fitting tribute to Laurence. Thanks go to his son, Steve Pinch, for generous sponsorship, and to all who took part in keeping this special event thriving.
10 Aug: Norman Patrick Memorial Competition
Just a week later, NDGC held the Norman Patrick Memorial. Despite tricky weather, the quality of shooting was superb. The strong turnout was a true reflection of orman’s legacy and standing in the shooting community.
3 Aug: Neil Orr Shines at Priory
On the same day, at the East Midlands Skeet Doubles at Priory, swirling winds made shooting difficult. ut eil Orr rose above, posting an exceptional – the only score in the s. is performance secured both igh Gun and eteran hampion titles. ongratulations to eil on a thoroughly deserved double victory.
25 Aug: Team Cocketts at Bywell erfect weather greeted shooters at ywell for a packed weekend featuring the Krieghoff DTL, English Open Double Rise, and ritish Open Double Rise. ottinghamshire shooters excelled Edward Armett won the English Open outright, then added the ritish Open unior title. urtis Woolley pushed hard, finishing runner-up after a shoot-off in the ritish Open. atherine malley, competing in the discipline for the first time, showed remarkable natural ability–just missing out on medals on Saturday before bouncing back to claim adies Runner-Up at the ritish Open.
A remarkable weekend of results–well done to all three!
31 Aug: TK Waterproofing Solutions
Skeet at NDGC
The month closed with an exciting keet
SUFFOLK
BOB SMITH secretary suffolkcpsa.uk suffolkcpsa.uk
The obituary of ichael Gammon in last month’s issue U eptember , p. was a fitting tribute to a man who reached the pinnacle of representing his country. He also shot for Suffolk and worked hard in various capacities to promote the sport. In the words of our hairman he was a true character and a lovely gentleman”. Our condolences to his family and many friends.
event at DG . Warm, windy weather tested shooters, but the standard was high, and the pri e table full. Thanks to the CPSA and Hull Cartridge Company for sponsorship, and special recognition to the fundraising effort–an impressive £700 was raised for the Emily arris Foundation. And of course, ulie avill’s famous cakes kept spirits high!
7 Sept: East Midlands Inter-Counties All Round Championship
DG also hosted the Inter- ounties All Round Championship, where teams rotated through DT , A T, keet and porting in bright but bree y conditions. Every clay counted in a tense battle, with uffolk ust edging orfolk by three targets to take the Regional Team title.
For ottinghamshire, there was cause for celebration as the adies Team–Alix Selby (81), Olivia Stevens (73), and Hayley Denoon –secured the adies Team hampions trophy with a total of . A fantastic achievement
7 Sept: British Champion 2025
On the same day, Joe Turner travelled to Fauxdegla for the ritish hampionship. hooting , he qualified for the final and rose to the occasion, clinching the overall title of ritish hampion . Another brilliant milestone
10 Aug: Northampton Shooting Ground ritish Open keet, Runner-Up was tuart mith after a shoot-off between three guns finishing on .
6-10 Aug: Barbury Shooting School
The ro-One hallenge AA oint th Andrew ude, . uniors st Will age , olts th ohn orter .
22-23 Aug: Route Gun Club, Ballymoney NI
I T F English keet ome International, igh Gun tuart mith with a score of .
23 Aug: Roundwood Shooting School, FITASC, England Team Selection Shoot.
A superb score of for lass shooter hris uff” aker was enough to secure him High Gun on the day.
in oe’s impressive career.
Allen Warren – ABT Success in Northern Ireland
The England A T team headed to Omagh, orthern Ireland, for the ome ountries International, with ottinghamshire’s Allen Warren representing as a uper eteran. The squad won the SV Team event, with Allen finishing Runner-Up uper eteran overall.
In aturday’s ritish Open A T, gale-force winds and rain made targets unpredictable, but Allen kept his composure to post a superb , winning the uper eterans outright. e described it as one of the best ome Internationals I’ve been to in terms of team spirit and comradeship,” thanking Colin Taylor for key support throughout the weekend.
25 Aug: Barrow Sporting Clays
In the inaugural ash Out” event Aaron Harvey took High Gun and a prize of , scoring . AA lass winner was unior enry ungley scoring and taking home , . aul laxton was oint rd in A and son ertie took oint rd in on scores of and respectively.
25-29 Aug: Eaton Hall Shooting Ground ritish Open portrap rd, ames Attwood , AAA Winner unior igh Gun Will age , unior rd enry ungley .
7 Sep: Nottingham & District Gun Club
East idlands Inter- ounties All-Round
In a tense finish the uffolk team emerged Regional hampions. Individually, Robert utters took A class st with a score of .
Forthcoming Events
ept FITA igh odge Oct ompak igh odge Oct Double Rise The riory
SOUTH WEST
CORNWALL
IAN LOBB lobb81@googlemail.com
Welcome to the October issue of the Cornwall Pull Magazine. Autumn is in the air after a busy few months across the Duchy and at National and international level. The Cornish CPSA Members have yet again represented the County and Individual success and participation in multiple disciplines and championships along with traveling hundreds of miles in doing so. The Cornwall CPSA committee would like to say a massive thank you so far this year, long may it continue!
The Cornwall CPSA Skeet Championship was held at a very sunny Landare Shooting Ground. Some fantastic targets were presented with the overall Champion Gareth Williams with a great score 99/100, Vet Champion went to Bill Mousalli 98/100, Junior Champion went to Tom Windhaber. Our Lady Champion went to Emily Morden-Hawke.
In the Southwest Sport Trap Championship Gary Marshall become champion with a score of 94 plus a tight win on the shoot off against Teddy Taylor, also adding to a string of Championship wins the Southwest Sport Trap Championship Lady’s winner is Emily
DEVON
MARILYN CHAPPLE
01769 540501
marilynchapple@btopenworld.com
Devon All Round Championship
Held at Two Counties on 10 August with 15 entries. Richard Chapple and Morley Yeandle equalled with a score of 90/100. After a shoot off the Devon Champion for 2025 is Richard Chapple. 2nd Morley Yeandle and 3rd Anthony Boyle with 85.
Devon ABT Championship
This Championship was held on 17 August at Two Counties with a total of 15 entries from Devon. The Devon Champion for 2025 is Andrew Vanstone scoring 92, 2nd Duane McCulloch 90 and 3rd Richard Chapple 89.
Morden- Hawke with a score of 77.
Our Cornish Teams continued the success with the Southwest All Round Championships held at Brook Bank SG, with Cornwall winning overall. Cornwall also winning the Juniors and the vets as well. Thank you to all the teams who made the trip up the A30 & M5 to ensure our County was represented at the Southwest Championships!
North Cornwall SG held the club DTL Championship with David Sleeman winning overall, adding to his many DTL titles this year. Well done to all who took part and thank you again to Simon Ede and the team at North Cornwall SG for a great day.
On a National level, a big shout out to Keith Walker who won the 100th CPSA British Open English Sporting C Class at Eaton Hall SG. This is fantastic in the 100th year of the ESP British Open. Also great to see Ian obb who qualified for the final in his category along with Edward Carey who qualified for the final in the olts class. Well done to all our Cornish members who took part, a big shout out also to Mark Varcoe who topped off the Cornish members highest score with 94/120!
The CPSA British Sport Trap at Eaton Hall was well supported by 18 Members from Cornwall with Kelvin Walsh with the Highest Cornish Member with 91/100, well
SW Double Rise Championship
Held at Two Counties on 24 August with 14 entries. South West results are Champion: Richard Chapple, Ladies: Wendy Allen, Veterans: Richard Chapple and Juniors: Oliver Austin.
SW All Round Championship
Held at Two Counties on 31 August with 38 entries. South West results are Champion: Richard King, Ladies: Justin Howe, Veterans: Richard Chapple and Juniors: Aiden Scott.
Coming Events
Devon CPSA Presentation of Trophies Evening – Sat 15 Nov at The Waie Inn. Please send any news and photos to Marilyn Chapple Tel:01769 540501, E-mail: marilynchapple@btopenworld. com. For tickets, please contact Marilyn Chapple on 01769 540501
After a busy and successful few months, August was a slightly quieter time for Dorset CPSA – though no less enjoyable! And, still some great achievements...
10th August – English Open
Single Barrel
At Brookbank Shooting Ground. A fantastic national event held in glorious weather and expertly hosted by Brookbank. A great day was had by all who attended.
Congratulations to our Dorset winners:
done to all who took part.
The success continued with one of our Junior Members Denzil Grose, who took part in the British Championship OSK at Fauxdegla SG in Wales where he won a silver medal in the Championship! Great result as Denzil is on the British Shooting pathway for Olympics for LA and Beyond. The success was also with Denzil being Nominated for the Cornwall’s Rewind Radio Heros awards for Young Sporting Personality of the year, in which he won 3rd place award. This is great for our sport in promoting in a positive manner along with recognition for success and talent!
Keep your heads on the stock everyone I will see you out and about on the grounds and catch up in the next issue of the CPSA Pull Magazine!! Thanks Ian.
Disabled Standing: Anthony Reed. Disabled Sitting: Lorrie Greening. B Class Winner: Richard Pike
23 Aug – Helice County Championships
At Purbeck Shooting School. The sun shone on a well-attended event that brought together shooters from both Dorset and Somerset. It was great to see enthusiastic novice shooters welcomed and encouraged by experienced participants. A brilliant day of shooting was enjoyed by all. Dorset County Champions: County Champion: Rob Mulliner. Lady Champion: Liz Mulliner. Veteran Champion: John Rutherford.
A huge thank you goes to Rob and Liz Mulliner for their dedication and hard work in organising the event, and to Purbeck Shooting School for hosting us.
Looking Ahead and Acknowledging Achievements
As we celebrate our recent champions, we also want to wish the best of luck
HAMPSHIRE & IOW
JENNIE CARTWRIGHT
Jennie.cartwright1968@outlook.com 07775 783637
Congratulations to Dan Bishop whose consistent excellent shooting has resulted in his second cap, being selected to shoot for England in September at the Home International. Really well deserved.
At the Semi Auto Sportrap at OLSS it looks like a great time was had by all (well maybe except for the people who had to pick up the shells!). Congratulations to Sean Gamblen on his High Gun with 145, Neil Lockton on 142, Des Sturgess on 139 and Trevor Bell on 138.
More congratulations in order for Dan Bishop – the winner of the 2025 Pro One! Dan shot a brilliant 115 ex 120 on a course where you had to have your wits about you all the way round. We also had Richard Faulds in the Super Six Final whose 113 had led all week. Big congratulations to both of you for making the final in a massive field of shooters and well done Dan for coming out on top on what appears on paper to have been a very tight shoot off. We also had Charlie Faulds take 3rd in Juniors with 105 and Josh MacDonald 7th in B with 100. Other great scores from Martin Reynolds 108, Des Sturgess 107 and Phil Marks with 100. (Before RF headed off to shoot in the Pro One Super Final he decided to have a little warm up at Gunsite. He only went and
to: Ian Mulliner, representing England in the ABT Team in Northern Ireland. Richard Pike, our Chairman, competing in the prestigious Perazzi Cup in Germany
We’re proud of all our Dorset shooters – whether seasoned competitors or enthusiastic newcomers. Many novice participants at the August Helice Championships thoroughly enjoyed the experience and are keen to return!
So please remember, we warmly encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved – whether you're an experienced shooter or just curious to try. Everyone is welcome!
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If you have news to share – competition results, special achievements, or stories from local events – please get in touch. We love to celebrate and recognise the efforts of our shooters across all disciplines.
shot his FIFTEENTH 100 straight at English Sporting, amazing)
Charlie Faulds took High Gun at OLSS just before he headed off to the World Compak in France. It was obviously a good warm up as he shot really well out there to take 4th in Juniors and the Junior Team also took Silver. More silverware for Charlie!
British Open Sportrap
Congratulations to Charlie Faulds on his 2nd place in A class and Runner Up in Juniors with an excellent score of 91.
Over 510 shooters took part and with an average of 70% you can tell how tough it was.
Other good scores in from Sean Gamblen 86, Dan Bishop 85, Lee Knight and Andrew Seirlis 80.
British Open Sporting
Congratulations Sean Gamblen on reaching the uper Final at the ritish Open finishing in Joint 4th overall (1st in AAA Class) after the Final. Charlie Faulds also did well finishing th in uniors. The main event had over 1180 shooters take part and the average was 66%, another tough shoot.
Our very own Stuart Cureton is having a pretty spectacular 2025 too. He was selected for the England DTL team to shoot the Home International in Scotland in July, selected again to shoot in the European Championships
Upcoming
Dorset County Championships
We’re currently finalising dates for the following events:
TBC: Skeet Doubles – Brookbank SG
TBC: DT - Brookbank SG
TBC: Single Barrel – Brookbank SG
We know how important these competitions are, and although there have been some scheduling challenges, we’re working hard to get the dates confirmed. lease keep an eye on the Dorset CPSA website for updates – and come along, even if you're a novice!
in August in France and just been selected for the Team once more to go to the World Championships in New Zealand in March 2026. He has also has plenty of individual success in the major DTL competitions have won the South of England DTL championships and just recently winning the Kreighoff at Bywell in the Super Final. See picture with a VERY big trophy! Well done Stuart.
And a big welcome to Janine Travers who is now a Hants and IOW shooter who won the Ladies category at the Bisley 200 and received the first presentation of the icola Heron Cup.
Finally it was the Beretta SP Auto at Holland and Holland. Well done to Phil Marks with 91 to take 2nd in Vets. Anthony Harper also shot a very creditable 89 and Adrian Samways 86.ß
We now enter the season of Intercounty Championships, congratulations to everyone selected to shoot for Hampshire & Isle of Wight and shoot straight!
SOMERSET
ALISON HANN somersetcpsasecretary@hotmail.co.uk
As I write this report – as usual on deadline day, we’re aware that we’re into Autumn and not just because I’ve started using our apples for crumbles and cakes but regional inter county competitions have started! Lots to report on in this issue and not just because I missed the last one – apologies again for that. I know a lot of you rely on the magazine to read the news – not everyone uses a smartphone or a computer – we get that!
Lots of winners to report.
Double Rise County Champs on 14 June at North Cornwall – Champ: Adrian Jeffries, Vets winner: Gerrald Sweet, Ladies winner: Wendy Allen.
Single Barrel County Champs on 28 June at Brook Bank – Champ: Martin Taylor, Vets winner: Martin Howe, Ladies winner: Justine Howe.
South West Universal Trench Champs on 29 June at Brook Bank – Matt Mills overall winner.
English Sporting on 20 July at Meadowcroft – Champ: Ian Stephenson, unior winner William ongfield- ing,
While most people seem to spend August on the beach or lounging in their gardens sipping long drinks, the team at Barbury Shooting Ground work their socks off! Each year the traditional holiday month sees everyone at the ground, nestling in the Marlborough Downs, going flat out to put on a range of competitions that attracts shooters from far and wide.
For five days arbury staged its highly successful and acclaimed Blue Riband event – The Pro One Challenge, sponsored by Hull. This year saw almost 1200 competitors, from the length and breadth of the country, take on the Josh Brown designed course which was a mixture of Sporting and Super Sporting targets.
Needless to say, a few hearts were broken and score cards wrecked, but everyone agreed it was huge fun and what’s not to like about shooting in yet another heatwave! It culminated in an exciting shoot-off on the unday
Ladies winner: Justine Howe, Vets winner evin immonds evin incent oint.
South West Skeet Champs on 17 Aug at Brook Bank – Somerset shooters swept up the trophies. Champ: Luke deAlberdi, Vets winner: Martin Howe, Ladies winner: Justine Howe.
Helice County Championship on 23 August at Purbeck SG – Champ: Oliver Austin after a shoot off with Jess Milnes, Ladies winner: Jess Milnes, Vets winner: Graham Ashby VETS.
South West Double Rise on 24 Aug at Two Counties – Junior winner: Oliver, Ladies winner: Wendy Allen.
South West Super Sporting Champs (at BB but managed by Robin Heal) – Ladies winner: Charlotte Trowbridge.
English ritish Open ingle arrel hamps on - August at rook ankSomerset winners were Tony Dore, Wendy Allen, Martin Howe and Justine Howe.
Thank you to Brook Bank, Somerset SG, Meadowcroft, Two Counties, North Cornwall and Purbeck shooting grounds for hosting these events – without the grounds there would be no winners!
Some of our members have had success further afield Ellie eward – ron e in Mixed Team event at OT World Cup in Italy
afternoon with the spoils taken by Dan Bishop who shot a stunning 115 – enough to keep him ahead in the final.
As they always seem to say, there was something on the course for everyone ensuring that most people came away with a smile on their face while rueing the silly ones that got away – apart from Stand 13 where five single targets tested the mettle of even the best shooters.
With the Pro One being Barbury’s show case event the ground staged another three events over the course of August, including the Welsh Selection shoot. In addition, the start of the month saw the usual Super Sporting registered shoot which is proving to be highly popular.
Wiltshire shooters turned out in force and Rob Taylor turned in a cracking performance carding a magnificent only to be pipped at the post by Richard Faulds who shot an unbeatable 98. Others who had a notable day included Ben Rivers who was the leading unior with , ryan inch was the best Wiltshire veteran on 91 with Simon Cuthbert coming third in B class and Steve Webb who was second in C Class with an 81.
At the end of the month Barbury’s English Sporting tested everyone. It was a
and Silver in European Champs in France.
Emma tacey - ritish G adies FITA Champ, Ladies World Sportrap Champ and British Open Sporting Ladies Champ and British Open Sportrap Champ.
Oliver Austin – Junior Silver at English Open UT Champs, Junior Gold at British OT GP, Junior Team Bronze at World UTR Champs in Italy.
Sincere apologies if I've forgotten to mention anyone – there's been a lot to catch up on!
Skeet Doubles have been planned for Sunday 28 September at Brook Bank.
If you have gained a place to represent the county at a regional competition you should receive a team fleece – wear it with pride and good luck!
particularly tricky course in places, further complicated by a strong west wind that played havoc on some of the targets and was reflected in the scores which were a little lower than usual. Even so Rob Taylor managed an extremely creditable 90 which gave him second overall, with Michele Brandigt leading the Ladies section with a hard fought 76 and Lee Roberts took third place in B Class.
Elsewhere I am pleased to report that Rob Taylor took first place at the rook Bank Single Barrel comp on 9th August with a 96.
Everyone at Barbury, I am sure, is glad August is over – although pleased with the success of all their competitions. There is no doubt that it has become a leading shooting ground and will be welcoming back major national
competitions in the not too distant future. In the meantime the Castellani Cup was held in September, and a report on that will appear in the November issue, along
SOUTH EAST
PETER SAICH petersaich@hotmail.com
Sunday 3rd Aug: South East England Inter-Counties Sporting – Southdown
In an extremely close finish the winning County were Sussex with a combined score of 417 with Kent in second place on 416 Winning Team consisted of Peter Goldsmith 94, Hannah Gibson 85, Fletcher Gillingham 84, Simon Fenner 78 and Kevin Lillywhite 76.
Overall SE champion Peter Goldsmith 94.Lady Champion Amy Easeman 87. Junior Champion Fletcher Gillingham 84. Veteran Champion * Robert Humphreys 80.Colt Champion* Thomas Croucher 77.
Thomas Croucher wins Colts on Countback from Aaron Christie –Buckinghamshire
Robert Humphreys wins Veterans on Countback from Peter WoodliffeThomas – Buckinghamshire
10 Aug: South East England Double Rise – Mayland Gun Club
There was a good turnout with perfect weather conditions. Junior George Madden was high gun on a 94 with a straight on his last fifty. Darcy lare scored 76 to win colts, only the second time she had shot Double Rise.
Overall SE and Junior George Madden .R up and eteran hampion David Amos . ady hampion atie Durrant . olt hampion Darcy lare . class Clubman award Thomas Howe 83
24 Sep: South East England English Skeet NCSC Bisley
The 22 competitors who entered the South East of England Skeet championships at the NCSC Bisley were greeted by sunshine and bright backgrounds but very little wind to affect the targets.
Martin Brister and Joe Clark both scored 98 in the second squad and had to wait until the end of the day for a shoot off. Joe shot 24 but Martin scored
with the regular and E comps. A final note for the diary: the Wiltshire CPSA AGM is being held at Barbury on Saturday 11 October and is preceded by a registered
another 25 straight to take the South East England title, Senior and Veteran titles.
George Billington scored 96 to win the Juniors title and was also awarded the Clubman badge for the highest B or C class score. Sandra Harman hit 92 to take the Ladies prize while Anna Calvert won the olts with in her first keet competition. SE Champion and Veteran Martin Brister 98 +25. Runner Up Joe Clark 98 +24. Junior and Clubman George Billington 96. Lady Sandra Harman 92. Colt Anna Calvert 73.
24 Sep: South East England ABT
Nuthampstead
There was a good turnout for the SE England ABT with 41 entries. Lucas Hyde and Cemal Seziner tied on 96 but Lucas was declared SE Champion after hitting 25 straight in the shoot off. Cemal was runnerup but also won the Veteran’s and Clubman titles for the highest scoring B or C Class. Francesca Chau won the Ladies title with 90. South East Champion Lucas Hyde 96 +25. Veteran and Clubman Cemal Seziner 96. Lady Francesca Chau 90
South East England Inter-Counties and SE Olympic Skeet championship
The South East England Inter Counties Olympic Skeet was held at the National Clay Shooting Centre, Bisley on Sunday 7th September, run concurrently with the South East of England Championship. Winning Team were Surrey Winning Team consisted of addy oyd, David Dale, ess urgess and Andy Smith. Overall SE champion – Maddy Boyd.Lady Champion: Maddy Boyd.Junior Champion: Not contested. Veteran Champion: Reg Redjeb. Colt Champion: Not contested.
ESP comp. Any Wiltshire shooter taking part, please sign up for a squad up to 2:00pm if you want to attend the AGM and awards presentation.
BERKSHIRE
CHRIS DOUNEEN committee@berkshire.cpsa.uk sites.cpsa.co.uk/berkshire
Berkshire Super sporting held at the wonderful Barbury Shooting School. Another warm day with some great targets presented by Huw, Josh and their super team. Very closely contested with a special shoot off being arranged by the ground to decide our champion. Paul Gillet and Chris Childerhouse both scored 93 with Chris coming out on top to be 2025 champion. Thomas Croucher won the colts and ladies Ceyla Ismet and Nicola Gryspeerdt both shot 80 and as both had left the ground the champion will be decided on count back. At the time of writing we are trying to arrange a county compak championship. Details to follow.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
HELEN SMITH helen_smith@instron.com sites.cpsa.co.uk/buckinghamshire
Well folks we have another Bucks champion, this time congratulations to Billy Baughan on becoming the British Open Sportrap Champion. Billy shot the unbeatable 98 on day 2 of the competition and set the bar for the other competitors. With some big names still to shoot he held off Brett and James who shot 96 and 95 respectively on the last day to take the championship, fabulous shooting Billy.
Well done to all of the Bucks shooters that shot the British Open Sporting and Sportrap at Eaton Hall, 7 of you managed to qualify for the bird final on the Saturday, our best placed shooter was Phil Easeman who was joint 3rd in Veteran’s but missed out on the podium in the shoot off, great shooting Phil. The 21st World Compak Sporting
SIMULATED GAME DAYS
ESSEX
JON WILLIS
jjwillis@tinyworld.co.uk sites.cpsa.co.uk/essex
16 Aug: Essex Skeet Doubles Championships
Thank you to everyone who came to the Registered 100 Essex Skeet Doubles Championship and 50 Registered Sporting today at Clacton Gun Club. Congratulations to all the winners. As always, thank you to the amazing team for putting on a great shoot. Well done to all the winners and High Gun Nadine ‘Ned’ Gilder on 96! Champion (and Ladies): Nadine Gilder 96. Veterans: Dave Billington 94. Super Veterans: Peter Stanton-Hope 90. Juniors: George Billington 91. Colts: Seth Cutter 58. Tim Convoy Cup: Nigel Gilder 90.
And in other Essex news
We welcome Lawrence Bobin to the committee where he will help with the following disciplines: Sporting, Super Sporting, Sportrap, Compak, All Round.
British Skeet Championship
Congratulations to Essex shooter Alex Garcia who won the British Skeet championship at Northampton on the 10th of August. And also, to Dave Hendon who came 3rd in the Veterans.
Championship took place in Signes in France 21-24th August, several Bucks shooters made the journey out to a hot and sunny South of France to compete, the GB ladies team consisting of Amy Easemen, Georgia Moule and Charlotte Kerwood took home the Ladies Bronze medal and the GB Masters team consisting of JRG Smith, Keith Roe and Nick Williamson took the Masters Gold.
We have also recently had two county shoots, the Sportrap and the Super sporting. Michael Hibbert was the Sportrap overall high gun and County champion, Amy Easeman took the AA class and Ladies titles, Luke Mortimer A class, Kevin Wharton B class and Veterans titles, Kevin Gray C class and Aaron Christie Colts.
Amy Easeman was the Super sporting joint high gun and
English Skeet Home International
It’s a clean sweep for the England English Skeet team at the home international in Ireland winning Seniors, Juniors, Ladies and Veterans!
Congratulations to Essex shooters: Dave Hendon, Graham Turner and Alejandro Garcia who also picked up the overall high gun.
South East of England Double Rise
Brilliant shooting from Darcy Clare today who shot her first straight DT at Mayland Gun Club where Darcy shot 76/100 and took the South East DR Colts title. Well done, Darcy.
21st World Compak Championship France
Continuing from last months update Ian Schwier took the team bronze medal with the veteran’s team and was 4th overall in the veterans. Congratulations, Ian.
County champion, AA class and Ladies, Aaron Christie took the A class and Colt title, Colin Meeks B class, Peter De La Mare C class and Kevin Douglas Veterans. Trophies will be presented at the AGM next year, keep your eyes peeled for the dates in the pull magazine and on Facebook.
Please feel free to E-mail me with any results, news or achievements that you would like including in the next issue of the Pull magazine.
22-25 Aug: British Open Sporting & Sportrap - Eaton Hall
Nineteen shooters from Hertfordshire took part in the British Open Sporting but on this occasion sadly none made it through to finals day. However, it was promising to see so many make the trip with all classes and categories represented from AAA to C and Juniors through to Super Veterans. Hertfordshire did have some success in the Sportrap with Paul Lovick taking the Bronze medal in Veterans with a great score of 87ex100.
24 August: South East Region ABT Championship - Nuthampstead
The South East Region held the ABT Championship at Nuthampstead, home ground for many Hertfordshire shooters. Lucas Hyde scored an excellent 96ex100 which led to a shoot-off for the title. With a 25 straight Lucas emerged as the South East Region Champion. Andrew Dearman also put in a strong performance to place 1st in B Class with 95ex100 which also placed him joint 3rd overall.
Around the Grounds
ibworth held their E fixture on Friday 1 August. Robert Gray was the highest scoring Veteran at the event with a great score of 88ex100. Guy Regev took on the challenge
of College Farm’s ESP event which ran from 5-9 August. Guy placed joint 1st in C Class with a very good score of 71ex100.
At the Royal erkshire’s E fixture on 19 August Gary Parsons placed 1st in C Class with an excellent score of 80ex100.
AG held their E fixture on Friday 29 August and as usual there were lots of Hertfordshire shooters in attendance. Nigel Jeffery and Chris Brown were
KENT
KELLY HOCKEY
Kellyhockey@icloud.com
Another fantastic couple of months for our kent shooters,
Southdown Gun Club held the south east of England sportrap in the middle of the month where kents top lady shooter Ellie Jones secured her way to be crowned south east of England sportrap lady champion, well done ellie that’s fantastic.
Nuthampstead held the Olympic trap grand prix, where we see young Finley Bowles secure a bronze medal in juniurs and Senol Tas secured a silver medal, that’s great guys!
DTL we see team England head up to Scotland for the home international where young George Madden was part of the junior team and they secured a gold medal which is fantastic in such horrible weather conditions and team captain Nicky Waghorne secured a win with the senior team to be crowned over all winners.
Good luck to all our shooters participating in this months competitions we cant wait to share the news of your winnings.
Our skeet championship was held at Dartford Clay Shooting Club on 27 July on a breezy day we see two of kents top skeet shooters battle it out for the over all champion title as they both shot 99 on there original rounds, after a great shoot off between Mark Chesson and Tristan Hockey, Mark dropped a target and leaving Tristan the overall champion and junior champion leaving Mark to take over all senior title, our lady champion was Emma Webb with Russell Swain taking the veteran title well done guys that’s a great day all round.
Keeping on with the skeet our kent shooters headed up to Northampton for the British open skeet championship, Tristan Hockey shot a 98 on day one aswell as Mike Kite, the scores kept rolling in with
on top form both scoring an amazing 91ex100 to place joint 3rd Overall. Chris also came joint 1st in A Class and Nigel was the highest scoring Veteran at the event. Neil Hogg shot brilliantly too scoring 83ex100 to take 1st in C Class.
Maddie Purser was in action at uthampstead’s OTR fixture on August and placed joint 3rd Overall with a fantastic score of 89ex100.
SURREY
PETER SAICH petersaich@hotmail.com surreycpsa@yahoo.com
10 Au: Surrey English Skeet – NCSC
This fixture was moved from earlier in the season to avoid clashes with other Championships and unfortunately there was a very small turnout of Surrey shooters. NCSC regular Dan Crowley took the title, beating previous winner Frank Arico into second place, but Frank still took the Veterans Trophy.
only a few 99’s, the guys headed back up to the ground on the final day to have a shoot off for AA class, after a five way shoot off Tristan was crowned AA class winner and he also took the junior high gun, that’s outstanding Tristan and a great way to head in to the home internationals in Ireland!
On the same weekend as the British open skeet Barbury help the famous pro one challenge where we see our super star James Attwood take over all runner up and 2nd place in AAA for the David's Challenge, and on day 5 of the David's Challenge we see Joe Ling place 3rd in AA class and Ellie Jones 1st in B class, that’s amazing guys and girls keep up the great shooting.
Kents double rise championship was held at Maylands Gun Club on august 10th where see see up and coming George Madden take over all champion title as well as the junior title well done George, we also see DTL England team manager take the runner up and veteran title and Thomas Howe won the clubman b class. We done guys.
Helice wow what some scores we’ve had from these guys and girls who have made the GB Team for the World ZZ Championships In Ghedi. Ladies: Dionne Rogers – Faye Wills. Men: Charles Pomfret – Tom Gridley. Masters: Chris Potter –Howard Batt .
Masters Champion: Howard Batt: Gold. Chris Potter: Bronze
We are super pleased to announce that Kent Olympic Trap shooter Finley Bowles has been selected to represent Great Britain at the forthcoming Junior World Cup in New Delhi, India 24 September to 2 October.
25 Aug Surrey Compak Sporting –Southdown
There were 13 Surrey entries for the Compak Sporting County Championship held at Southdown on Bank Holiday Monday.
Top score and winning the Seniors was Billy Greenwood scoring 92. Runner-up and taking the Veteran’s title was Chip Smith on 90.
Top Surrey Lady was Sarah White on 73.
6-7 Sep: Helice World Championship – Italy
We had 4 shooters from Surrey participating in the Helice ZZ World Championship in Italy during September – Riccardo Verrilli, Steve Cole, Jo and Fergus Watson-Hopkinson. Riccardo won his first G ap and oined o in the GB Team. All shot well with Steve Cole winning a 3rd place Beretta Cup for consistent shooting over the European and World Championships. Jo Watson-Hopkinson, alongside Dionne Rogers and Faye Wills took the Ladies title and gold medal on in the team event.
Surrey Supreme Championship
There is no change at the top of the Supreme table as neither Riccardo or Jo were available to shoot in the English Skeet event – not surprisingly they were both shooting Helice on that day!
Andy Smith is in third with 47 points, Billy Greenwood is fourth on 43 with Brian Gardiner and Chip Smith tied on 42 for the Veteran’s title.
Isobel Greenhill has extended her lead in the Juniors with good points from the ABT.
Please see the Surrey website www. surreycpsa.com for the full table to see where you stand.
Forthcoming Events
Oct Super Sporting, Southdown GC
All Round NCSC BisleyTBA – Keep watching Facebook and Website lease come and support our first ounty Super Sporting Championship and also look out for the date of the All Round which we hope to announce shortly. 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
The competition season is slowly coming to an end with only a few more championships to go before some of you swap clays for game. What is pleasing to see as you read on is the names of new shooters winning titles in county competitions. We really need more ladies, juniors and colts taking part and remember you gain points towards the Supreme Champion competition.
OXFORDSHIRE
STEPHANIE BLUNDELL
sites.cpsa.co.uk/oxfordshire
The sunny days are getting fewer, and we've even had some rain, shame its a little too late for the harvest. The busy clay season is winding down now, and what a season it has been for shooters across the country and county. We're spoilt with some fantastic grounds and course setters.
Most recently we had the British Open English sporting at Eaton Hall. I think we can all appreciate the transformation, make over, face lift- whatever you want to call it, it is epic. They really haven't left any stone unturned, they've thought of everything. From the moment we arrived we were impressed with the ground. The course and targets were outstanding. The standard of shooting was tested, I loved watching the scores over the week so it was fab to be able to watch a live stress of the superfinal. ongratulations to all of the shooters, we witnessed some incredible shooting. We had some excellent scores from Bob Blundell, Mickey Rouse and Cheryl Hall to name a few. any congratulations to o field for finishing nd in ladies and rd in class. heryl also finished rd in ladies. Very well done to Joe Robbins, you are the Oxfordshire Olympic trap champion. Well shot.
Ken Smith takes the Oxfordshire English Skeet title on countback and Cheryl Hall took the ladies title. Great shooting.
Shoutout to Bob Blundell for being selected for the Home Internationals
County ESP Championship
Held at Southdown on bank holiday Monday saw 64 Sussex shooters competing for the title of county sporting champion. The course took them off the normal ane into the bottom field so targets and presentations were all new to everyone. The weather was warm but breezy but not so much to affect the targets too much. With an amazing score of 98/100 Guy Franklin retained his title narrowly chased by Pete Goldsmith with 97/100. The other title winners were Ladies: Hannah Gibson, Veteran: George Digweed, Junior: Jack Williams-Pitman, Colt: Rupert Hartland.
this month. Ace Job. Good luck and shoot well.
Julian freeman has been cleaning up with high gun at the Oxfordshire and joint high gun at Hangman's stone. Ricky Davis also topped A class at Hangman's stone.
Father and son, Tony and Joe Robbins have made the ABT team for the home internationals, fantastic news and the best of luck.
FITASC shoot at Roundwood saw Karl Field take high gun, Chris broomfield oint st in class, o field was st in class and nd in ladies and Billy Walker was 3rd in class & supervets. Super shooting.
Special mention to Mike Bartlett and Cheryl Hall who were joint high guns at Hornet, did you miss the same clays? Was their extra pressure? Can you repeat it? Well done both!
We look forward to seeing lots of Oxfordshire shooters at our fundraising shoot at the Oxfordshire shooting ground on eptember.
Bird sporting.
Stay safe, shoot straight and look after your refs!
It's good to see new names taking titles especially in the junior and colt categories. Well done all.
Compak
The county compak championship was held concurrently with the sporting and saw 33 Sussex shooters taking part. For most this is their annual attempt at compak as opposed to the regular sportrap held at Southdown. Guy Franklin, 93/100, completed the double and lifted the trophy again so a very profitable day for him with his wife Sarah taking the Ladies title. Veteran: Tim Fenner, Super Veteran: Kev Lillywhite, Junior: Jack Williams-Pitman.
John Fenner Memorial Trophy
This trophy in memory of a long standing Southdown referee is shot for annually on the same day as the county championship and can be won by anyone not just Sussex shooters. As it was it stayed in Sussex with Guy Franklin winning. Three trophies in a day, can’t be bad.
25-29 Aug:British Open Sporting
Held at the massively refurbished and renamed Eaton Hall saw 22 Sussex shooters make the long journey north to compette. After the 120 target course had been shot George Digweed, Guy Franklin, Hannah Gibson, Chris Peacock and Paul Edwards all qualified for the finals day. This was held on the Saturday over a new 75 target course, Guy Franklin qualified for the man super final and finished in third place only one point behind James Attwood. ongratulations to all finalists, especially Guy.
British Open Sportrap
Held at the same time as the BO ESP saw Charlotte Kerwood take second place in the ladies category.
FITASC
The county championship was held on Sunday 7 September at Southdown. It was a bright but blustery day with the four layouts being held in some locations rarely used to keep it fresh for everyone. At the end of the day the champion had to settled by a shoot off between the currently very on form Guy Franklin and the shooter who always seems to be nipping at his heels - ete Goldsmith. hot over a tough layout testing both shooters saw Guy come out on top. Keeping it in the family Sarah Franklin won Ladies, Veteran: Russell Allen, Super Veteran: Kenny Bennett. It was good to see some new faces taking part, hopefully they will continue to shoot this testing but exciting discipline.
Have a Go day
This has been rescheduled so please keep an eye out on the website a social media posts for the new date.
August was a busy month for the DSG starting off with the British Open English Skeet, In the Disabled Standing category, James Center was High Gun with 92, followed by Chris Budd 83 and Christopher Borman 78. Disabled Sitting category High Gun was Ben Woodham on 97 and Adrain Last on 80.
The DSG had our 3rd visit to Quidenham Simulated Game Shoot, What a Fantastic Day! Cracking shooting, everything went to plan even the weather. Thanks to Jessica, Philip, Seth and all the team involved in setting up the day to make it fully accessible for us all. Hospitality was as ever top tier and we all left suitably stuffed!
Following on from our inaugural visit to Park Farm Shooting Ground in 2024 the DSG received an invitation from Phil Sanders at Park Farm to return in 2025.
Phil is both a serious competitor and a strong supporter of clay shooting which shows having developed Park Farm into a first-class facility which is very user friendly to both able bodied and disabled shooters. With a very accessible club house and toilet facilities with flat access paths to all layouts.
The day started with a group of 11 members and friends mustered with four disciplines available to shoot - English porting – keet - Down the ine DT
Olympic Trap OT With OT being a discipline some had not shot before
this drew a number to give it a try and of course got the bug coming back for more & more! A Buffet lunch and back out ready for a further afternoon session.
Finally, a big thanks to Phil at Park Farm for hosting us again and putting on a great choice of targets and very sociable day. Thanks also to Paul Rendell and Alec Sperling for initiating, planning and running the event.
The British Open Sporting event took place at Eaton Hall. In the Disabled Standing category, Mark Delf secured the top spot with a score of 59, followed by Damian King with a score of 47 and aul riggs, who finished with a score of 39. Meanwhile, the Disabled Sitting category concluded after a thrilling shoot-off where both scored . Daniel Parker emerged victorious after the sudden death shoot-off with aul ailey taking second place.
The British Open Sportrap event was held concurrently with the Sporting Championship at Eaton Hall. In this competition, Mark Delf achieved the title of High Gun, while in the Disabled Sitting category, Paul Bailey also secured the High Gun award. Daniel Parker performed commendably as well, finishing as the runner-up.
2025 DSG Calendar
DSG AGM + 100 ESP: Saturday October – porting Targets E
DSG Christmas Shoot: Saturday 6 December – Eriswell Lodge
CLUB DIRECTORY
We recommend that you call ahead to confirm
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.
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.
BEVERLEY & EAST
YORKSHIRE SG
Mo-Tu closed. We-Sa 09:00-17:00. Su 09:00-15:00 beverleyshootingground.co.uk • 01482 450285 • Registered shoots Saturday's & Sunday's • Late night shooting May to September 2nd and 4th Thursday till 7:30PM • AR, ABT, DT, DTL, ESK, ESP, OSK, OTR, SB, STR, UTR.
CONISTON SC
Mo closed. Tu-Fr 09:30-17:00, Sa-Su 09:30-13:30 conistonshootingground.co.uk • 01756 748586
• DTL, ESK, ESP, FSP, SKD. E.J. CHURCHILL AT THE SWINTON ESTATE
Winter: Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa 09:00-17:30. Tu, Su closed Summer: Mo 11:00-20:00. We-Sa 09:00-17:30. Tu, Su closed. ejchurchill.com/northyorkshire • 01765 357997 • ESP, STR, FSP, CSP • Offer lessons, caddied rounds and Claymate.
NORTH OF ENGLAND C.T.C
Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00. Su closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday by arrangement only • noeac.co.uk • 01904 738120 • DTL, ESK, ESP, STR, ABT, OSK, FSP.
PARK LODGE SS
We-Su 9:00-17:00, Mo, Tu closed
Late Night shooting (19:30) on Wed and Fri May-end of Aug • parklodgeshootingschool.co.uk • 07931 554986
• FSP, STR, DTL, ESK, ESP, ABT, AR.
THIMBLEBY SHOOTING GROUND
Mo Closed. Su 10:00-16:00. Tu-We 13:00-20:00. Th 11:30-16:00. Fr-Sa 09:30-16:00. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday by arrangement only • thimblebyshoot.com • info@thimblebyestate.com • 01609883401• Summer shooting hours 1st April to 31st August. Clubhouse open serving food and hot drinks 1 hour before • ESP, STR.
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.
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.
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 • 07598 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 • Office Mo-Su: 01676 540070
• ABT, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, OSK, STR
RUGBY & DISTRICT TRAP CLUB
We 11:00-dusk. Su from 09:00 rdtc.info • 07770 551491 • ABT, HEL, UTR • ABT & UT PRACTICE Wednesdays 10.30 till dusk. 100 targets registered ABT & UT most 1st & 3rd Sundays every month. May vary to avoid clashes with Selection Shoots
WEDGNOCK SG
Mo, Sa closed. Tu-Fr, Su 10:00-13:00 Open Shoots every Sunday • adventuresport.co.uk
• 01926 491948 • DTL, ESK, ESP, STR • Outdoor activity centre for corporate events. Course changed every couple of days and operate two 100 separate target rounds at the same time
EAST MIDLANDS
BEDFORDSHIRE
SPORTING TARGETS
Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00. Su 09:00-14:00 Shooting will cease at dusk. When the hour goes forward in spring open till 20:00 • sportingtargets.co.uk • 01234 708893 • CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, FSP, STR
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CAMBRIDGE GUN CLUB LTD
Mo-Tu closed. We-Sa 10:00-16:00. Su 10:00-15:00 cambridgegunclub.co.uk • 01353 648004 • Practice for ESP, DTL & ESK
LONG ACRE SS LTD
Su-Mo closed. Tu-Fri 10:30-17:00. Sa 10:30-16:00 longacreshootingschool.co.uk • 07555 495151 • Tu, tuition day. We, tuition day. Th, tuition day. Fr, & Sa, English sporting practice • AR, CSP, DR, ESK, ESP, SB, STR
LEICESTERSHIRE
KEGWORTH SG
Mo-Sa 09:00-Dusk. Su 09:30-14:00 ESP REG, All new layouts, 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays and all bank holidays. See Fixtures for FITASC and Sportrap. Open weekdays by prior appointment. Call or see website. • kegworth.co.uk • 07973 111650 • CSP, ESP, FSP, STR • Adult Referees at all stands. Pool shoots at Sporting events. New stands & targets at all events. Fair but testing targets. See website for County, Regional & National Championships. Small selection of gun oil, hats, cleaning & shells for if you have forgotten
KIBWORTH SC
Mo closed. Tu-We, Fr-Sa 09:00-17:00. Th 09:0020:00. Su 09:00-15:00
Registered ESP first Friday of every month from Feb –Dec Late night Thursday starts the last week of May until the last week of Sep. From 1 Oct closes at 17.00 each Thurs • kibworthshootingground.co.uk • 0116 2796001 • AR, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, FSP, STR • Toilet facilities including disabled toilet LAKESIDE SPORTING
Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00. Su 10:00-17:00 hadfieldguns.comk • hello@hadfieldguns.com • 01509881714 • ABT, ESP, STR • Registered shoots end of each month (squads Thurs-Sun)
QUORN GUN CLUB
Mo-Sa closed. Su 09:00-12:00
Closed January and most of February, see fixtures list on website for shooting dates. Open fortnightly • quorngunclub.co.uk • 07867 071 652 • ESP • 50 target ESP only
LINCOLNSHIRE
BLYTON SG
Mo-Tu, Su closed. We, Th, Fr 10.00-16.30, Sa 09.30-16.30 07741469669 •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 09:30-14:30, Su 09:30-16:00 theprioryctc.co.uk • 01406351451 • Registered shoots every weekend • AR, ABT, CSP, DR, DTL, ESK, HBD, OSK, STR.
NORFOLK
CHALK FARM CLAY GROUND
Su 10:00-16:00, Tu 13:00-21:00. Mo, We-Sun closed www.chalkfarmclayground.com • 07918627981 chalkfarmclayground@outlook.com • DTL, ESK, ESP, STR. • 2 Have-a-go Training stands available Sundays and Tuesdays
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NORTHAMPTON SG
Mo-We, Fr closed. Sa-Su From 10:00. Th from 13:00 northamptonshootingground.co.uk • 01604 642252
• DTL, ESK, ESP, ABT, OSK, DR, STR
BARBY SPORTING GROUND
Su-Tu, Th closed. We 10:00-21:00. Sa 10:00-18:00
Shooting under floodlights on Wednesday evenings until 21:00, after the clocks go back in October. ESK, ESP, OSK, STR, Although there are ramps into the lodge, at present there is no disabled toilet. The ground is wheelchair accessible
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
COCKETT FARM SG
Mo-We, Fr-Sa 10:00-17:00. Su 10:00-15:00. Th closed Every day but Sunday, close at dusk or 17:00 whichever is earlier. Late night shooting on Wednesday from April to September. • cockettfarm.com • 01623 882244
• AR, ABT, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, FSP
NOTTINGHAM & DISTRICT
GUN CLUB Su 09:00-16:00. Mo-Tu, Fr Closed. We-Th, Sa 10:00-17:00
Registered shoots every Sunday. By appointment on Fridays. Late night Wednesdays. • nottsclayshooting.co.uk
100 ESP Registered Competition – usually the 1st and 3rd Sun of each month. Runs all year round. • 07912 497000 • ESP, FSP, STR.
ERISWELL LODGE
MO-TU, TH-SA 09:00-19:00. WE 09:00-20:30. SU 09:00-15:30
On Wednesdays in Winter practice closes at 3.30pm with evening floodlit competitions from 5pm. • On Wednesdays in Summer shooting is until dusk or 20:30. • eriswell-lodge.com • 01638534045 • AR, ABT, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, FITASC, HBD, STR • New clubhouse with conference facilities and gun room. • FITASC & Compak, Simulated driven game area and rabbit skeet available
HIGH LODGE LEISURE LTD
Su 9:30-12:30. Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
Registered Shoots on some weekends. Sunday Morning shooting finishes end of March and then our Late night Wednesday shooting begins.• highlodge.co.uk • 01986 784347 • ABT, CSP, DTL, ESK, ESP, FSP, STR • Onsite accommodation, large function room for events and large groups, air rifle ranges, archery and fishing. We now require all activities to be booked prior to your visit, we do accept same day bookings
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
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 • oxfordguncompany.co.uk • 01844 238308 • DTL, ESP • Limited disabled access, hot and cold drinks and snacks available. Promatic Claymate Pay & Play on ESP & DTL for Licence holders. Caddied Rounds, Tuition & Gun Fit by appt.
GREATER LONDON
WEST LONDON SS
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00. Sa 08:00-16:30. Su closed shootingschool.co.uk • 02088451377 • Summer: 08:00-18:00. Winter: MO-FR 8:00-17:00 • ESP • John Rigby & Co Rifle Ranges 100 & 200 metre. HOLLAND & HOLLAND SHOOTING GROUNDS
Su-Mo Closed. Tu-Sa 08:00-17:30 hollandandholland.com/shooting-grounds • shooting. grounds@hollandandholland.com • 01923825349 • Holland 100 competition usually on the first Tuesday of each month. Our Breaking 80 competition available tues - fri. • ESP • 100 yd outdoor rifle range. Shooting Cinema for rifle use only. Restaurant, Bar, Lounge & Terrace.Private Events.
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 TC
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 10:0016:00 • 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
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.
crowshallclays.com • info@crowshallclays.com • 07851489936 • 50 target sporting and 2 sportrap layouts every other Wednesday 3.30pm - 8pm - April to September. 50 and 70 target sporting plus 1 sportrap layout every other Saturday 9.30am - 1.30pmFebruary to October.
MILL FARM CLAY PIGEON CLUB
Mo-Sa closed. Su 09:00-14:00
We are open once a fortnight on a Sunday • 07790 498435 •ESK, ESP, STR • Can put together layouts for novice and experienced shooters and cater for groups of up to 100.
MILL FARM LURGASHALL
First weekend of every month. 10.00-12.30 ESP • 01798 861218 • info@millfarm-lurgashall.com • www.millfarm-lurgashall.com/sporting
POLOWOOD SG
Mo closed. Tu 10.00-15.00. We closed. Th 10.00-15.00. Fr closed. Sa 10.00-15.00. Alternate Su 10.00-15.00. Late night Tuesdays to 19.30pm May - Sept. • 100 ESP, 5 STR & 3 SSP layouts • info@polowood.co.uk • 07818 203871 • Fibre Wad Only.
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 • 01624 827756 • Open Practice Wednesdays and Saturdays. Competitions every Sunday as per fixtures. Non-Members 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.
E.J. CHURCHILL, SEALS COVE
Mo-Tu: Closed. We, Fr, Sa: 9:00-17:00. Th 11:00-20:00. Su: 10:00-17:00 ejchurchill.com/aberdeenshire • 01224783920 • Competitions twice a month, every other Sunday, from Sporting, Super Sporting, Sportrap & Fitasc. • Late night summer opening hours from 11am - 8pm on a Thursday, ceases in September. • Air rifle range, open for practice for Sporting, Sportrap & Skeet • CSP, 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 fixtures are those received by the A 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.
WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER
Ian Coley Shooting School, Gloucestershire, 01242 870391, E REG igh Gun - ot Food Available - quads Every ins - iancoley. co.uk book-online reg , Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 , E REG - D REG and ractice,
THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, E REG quadded. lease call to book,
FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER
Ashcombe Shooting Ground, Devon, , W I REG £250 high gun - driven to stand - practice available,
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, E REG quadded. lease call to book, Kibworth Gun Club, Leicestershire, 0116 279 6001, 100 ESP REG 100 ESP REG TEL E TRIE O E TRIE - ,
SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER
Ashcombe Shooting Ground, Devon, , W I REG £250 high gun - driven to stand - practice available, Axminster Gun Club, Devon, 01404 , DT REG,
Barby Sporting Club Ltd , Warwickshire, , E REG elice English Open hampionship,
Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground, Yorkshire, 01482 450285, OTR REG Oylmpic trap grand prix everley, O REG Oylmpic keet grand prix everley,
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, E REG quadded. lease call to book,
Fareham Clay Target Club, Hampshire & IOW, , A T REG and Open porting,
Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, , OTR REG A - Open for ractice, A T REG - Open for ractice,
Garlands Shooting Ground, Staffordshire, 01827 383300, 100 SSP REG reg super sporting to include taffs ounty champs, pre book only, text 07342338390,
Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 877037, E REG - D REG and ractice,
North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, , DT REG ractice from ,
Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, keet REG. All Round REG. ractice E ,E ,DT A T,
Orston Shooting Ground, Nottinghamshire, 01949 851181, 100 TR REG str incl derby champs, prebook, spon hg cash in A . ractice, arties Tuition Available afe O E ,
SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER
Ashcombe Shooting Ground, Devon, , W I p reg £250 high gun - driven to stand - practice available, Barrow Sporting Clays, Suffolk, 07912 497000, 100 ESP REG,
Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground, Yorkshire, 01482 450285, OTR REG Oylmpic trap grand prix everley, O REG Oylmpic keet grand prix everley, Brook Bank, Somerset, 01749 871056, E REG, UTR REG lus E ractice,
National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 DTL REG Down The Line,
North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 DTL REG InterCounties DTL,
Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, porting REG. G tel.entries prefered portrap ool hoot omp. Open Practice,
Nottingham & District Gun Club, Nottinghamshire, 01623 883798, 100 DT REG Inc hris Twigger emorial, E REG E ,DT ,E FIT practice also available- afe open all day, Old Glossop Clay Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 07508 363918, 100 ESP REG 100 ird A Registered porting ompetition. £ igh ash ayout in lasses
E.J.Churchill at The Swinton Estate, Yorkshire, 01765 357997, 100 ESP REG quadded lease call to book,
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, E REG quadded. lease call 883227 to book,
Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 Reg English porting - Telephone Entries , and ractice All Disciplines, Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 E REG imited quads Tel Entries 07702243308,
FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, E REG quadded. lease call 883227 to book,
Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 E REG imited quads Tel Entries 07702243308,
Mickley Hall Shooting School, Cheshire, , open practice for esp dtl. tuition is also available. reg ssp prebook only squads at am pm, Somerset Shooting Ground, Somerset, 07860 561677, 100 FSP REG £150 high gun. re-booked entries only, via bookwhen.com somersetshootingground,
South West Shooting School, Devon, 01884 243476, 100 ESP REG 100 REG ESP 07453 790837,
SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER
Barbury Shooting School, Wiltshire, , E REG Wiltshire ounty porting afe gunroom. www. barburyshootingschool.com. 420. Last entries 14:30,
Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground, Yorkshire, 01482 450285, UTR REG umbria championship, Bradford Shooting Ground, Devon, 01409 281341, 100 ABT REG 100 ABT, Cockett Farm Shooting Ground, Nottinghamshire, 01623 882244, 100 E REG - quadded all to book. £150 High Gun. ESP, FSP, STR, DTL practice,
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, E REG quadded. lease call 883227 to book,
Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 Reg Olympic Trap - Derbyshire hampionshipTel Entries Only , and ractice All Disciplines,
Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 50 OTR REG AM - Open for Practice, 50 ABT REG PM - Open for Practice,
High Lodge Leisure Ltd, Suffolk, , REG uffolk Essex ompak hampionships Event Squadded, pre-booking required, Hornet Shooting Ground (CF), Buckinghamshire, 01494 883715, 100 E REG imited quads Tel Entries 07702243308,
Manchester Clay Shooting Club, Lancashire, , lancashire championship bird esp £ comp, North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 DTL REG Practice from ,
Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, 100 ESK REG, 100 SKD REG Northants ounty hamps ractice E ,E ,DT A T lack owder,
Owls Lodge Shooting School, Hampshire & IOW, 07734 200280, 100 STR REG southwest inter-counties championship - pre booking requiredplease book via the website www.olss. co.uk,
South West Shooting School, Devon, 01884 243476, 100 ESP REG 100 REG ESP 07453 790837,
Sporting Targets Ltd, Bedfordshire, 01234 708893, 100 ESP REG National Inter Counties English Sporting 100 Registered English Sporting, Westfield Shooting Ground, Gloucestershire, 07342 338390, 100 SSP REG !00 Reg Supersporting Glos and H&W County Champs, pree book in advance only 07342338390,
SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground, Yorkshire, 01482 450285, 100 UTR REG Lancashire Championship, Brook Bank, Somerset, 01749 871056, 100 SB REG S/W Champs & I/C Team event Pre-booking is essential. Please message 07773488018 with CPSA number, Brook Bank, Somerset, 01749 871056, 100 UTR REG Plus ESP Practice,
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, 100 ESP REG Squadded. Please call 01494 883227 to book,
East of England Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire, 01406 540362, 100 ESP REG Sunday 12th October 100 reg sporting 100 Reg Sporting,
Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 Reg English Skeet - 1 of 6 Winter Series - Tel Entries 01889 565986, and Practice All Disciplines, Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 100 ABT REG WCTSA OPEN - Open for Practice,
National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 ABT REG Inter-Counties ABT,
Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, 100 ESK REG, 100 SKD REG Northants County Champs Practice 60 ESP,ESK,DTL & ABT Black Powder,
Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, 100 Skeet REG. 100 SKD REG Northants County Champs. Practice 60 ESP,ESK,DTL & ABT,
Nottingham & District Gun Club, Nottinghamshire, 01623 883798, 100 ESK REG Inc Annual Challenge, 100 DTL REG ESK,DTL,ESP & FIT practice also available- Cafe open all day,
Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, , OTR REG A - Open for ractice, A T REG - Open for ractice,
Kingsferry Gun Club, Kent, 01795 , E REG - D REG and ractice,
Mickley Hall Shooting School, Cheshire, , open practice for esp dtl. tuition is also available. reg esp prebook only squads every mins am- pm, Mount Farm Sporting Clays, Yorkshire, , F REG F REG £ hg class pri es. yorkshire county champs . book ,
North Cornwall Shooting Ground, Cornwall, , A T REG, DT REG all Text entries to 07790158109,
North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, , DT REG ractice from ,
Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, keet REG. All Round REG. ractice E ,E ,DT A T,
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER
Barrow Sporting Clays, Suffolk, 07912 , E REG,
Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting Ground, Yorkshire, 01482 450285, TR REG st winter series to count call to book, Brook Bank, Somerset, 01749 871056, A T REG ational I Team event re-booking is essential. lease message with A number,
Bywell Shooting Ground, Northumberland, 01670 787827, 100 DT REG, REG, DR REG, A T REG,
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, E REG quadded. lease call to book,
Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 Reg English porting - of Winter eriesEntries between - , and ractice All Disciplines,
Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, , DT REG Open for ractice, OTR REG Open for ractice,
Isle of Man Clay Pigeon Shooting Club, Isle Of Man, 07624 460 785, 100 ESK REG E G I EET ,
Kegworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire, , E REG o re booking required undays, ust turn up and hoot,
Meadowcroft Shoot, Somerset, 07802 , E REG and ool, Mount Farm Sporting Clays, Yorkshire, , F REG F REG £ hg class pri es. yorkshire county champs . book ,
National Clay Shooting Centre, Surrey, 01483 797666, 100 SB REG outh East of England ingle arrel DT , North Of England C.T.C, Yorkshire, , DT REG,
Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, porting REG. G tel.entries prefered portrap ool hoot omp. Open ractice,
Nottingham & District Gun Club, Nottinghamshire, 01623 883798, DT REG Inc Annual hallenge, E REG E ,DT ,E FIT practice also available- afe open all day,
South West Shooting School, Devon, 01884 243476, 100 SSP REG 100 REG SSP 07453 790837 to book,
Westfield Shooting Ground, Gloucestershire, 07342 338390, 100 SSP REG !00 Reg Supersporting The West Mids area Champs, open to everyone, pree book in advance only 07342338390,
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Catton Hall SG Ltd, Cheshire, 01928 788295, 100 ESP REG,
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, 100 ESP REG Squadded. Please call 01494 883227 to book,
East of England Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire, 01406 540362, 100 ESP REG Sunday 26th October 100 reg sporting 100 Reg Sporting,
Eaton Hall Shooting Ground, Derbyshire, 01889 565986, 100 Reg Olympic Skeet. Call 01889 565986, and Practice All Disciplines,
Eriswell Lodge, Suffolk, 01638 534045, 100 STR REG 100 Reg STROctober 100 Reg Sportrap, Fauxdegla Shooting Ground, Wales, 07951 951526, 100 ABT REG 1ST Winter Series - Open for Practice,
Garlands Shooting Ground, Staffordshire, 01827 383300, 100 ESP REG 9.00 till 2.00, £150.00 HG, cash in classes, ,
Isle of Man Clay Pigeon Shooting Club, Isle Of Man, 07624 460 785, 50 ESP ENGLISH SPORTING 5,
Jet Hall Sporting Clays, Yorkshire, 01302 864842, 100 FSP REG £200 HG, North Region Championships, Squadded telephone entries only 07956536089/07931554986,
C.T.C, Yorkshire, 01904 738120, 100 STR REG High Gun £100,
Northampton Shooting Ground, Northamptonshire, 01604 642252, 100 Skeet REG. 100 All Round REG. Practice 60 ESP,ESK,DTL & ABT,
Nottingham & District Gun Club, Nottinghamshire, 01623 883798, 100 DTL REG Inc Dorothy Stevens Memorial, 100 ESK REG ESK,DTL,ESP & FIT practice also available- Cafe open all day,
Mickley Hall Shooting School, Cheshire, 07766 252438, open practice for esp & dtl. tuition is also available. 100 reg esp prebook only squads 10am & 1pm,
THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER
E.J.Churchill Group Ltd, Buckinghamshire, 01494 883227, 100 ESP REG Squadded. Please call 01494 883227 to book,
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QWhat age did you start shooting? How did you start off?
I started shooting when I was about 10 or 11, just with an air rifle at first, shooting targets in the garden. I then progressed onto a shotgun about a year or so later. I didn’t shoot clay competitions until I was about 20 years old, it was just pigeons and vermin, with an occasional game day.
QWhat do you enjoy most about the sport?
I love competing, I am very competitive but over the last few years I have done little competition shooting and have fell short because of this. This year I have made a point of doing a bit more and I think it’s done the trick!
QFavourite discipline and competition?
My favorite discipline is Sporting, I also like Sportrap and FITASC – only if you can shoot it straight through – I don’t like it when it takes all day!
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Can you tell us about your success at the recent WESP event?
great scores together so I am very excited to see how he progresses over the next few years. Secondly would be my good friend Irwin, he is the reason I’ve done more shooting this year as he books all the shoots and hotels, and drives me everywhere aswell – without him I wouldn’t have done half as much. And thirdly I think would be my youngest son George, he’s only just starting out and I think he will do just fine, he ust needs to realise he’s not going to be as good as his brother just yet! It takes time – he’s very impatient like me.
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podium and be number one in the UK is a great achievement.
I finished Third in the world this year which I am very happy with. I have shot more this year but nothing like the amount some of the others do, so to finish on the
...You are as good as anyone, don’t ever doubt yourself or your ability.
QWhat is your most memorable achievement?
I’ve had a few good results over the years but I think finishing Third this year at the World Championships has got to be my most memorable achievement to date. Also winning High Gun at the EO Sportrap in May was brilliant!
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If you could choose three people to shoot with, past or present, who would they be and why?
This is fairly straight forward for me, my first choice is my eldest son Josh. He’s really enjoying his shooting now and starting to put some
If you could time travel, what advice would you give to your younger self starting out in the sport?
I would tell myself that you are as good as anyone, don’t ever doubt yourself or your ability. Over the years I believe I’ve lost several titles just down to the fact I didn’t think I was good enough.
QDo you have any current sponsors?
I am very lucky to have had some brilliant sponsors over the years, who have enabled me to get to the level I’m at today. I owe huge thanks to Tom Bailey of Bailey Trailers, who saw potential in me many years ago and without any doubt has played a big part in my success over the years. I currently am sponsored by Eley Hawk, Beretta/GMK, Teague Chokes, RE Ranger, East of England Shooting Ground, Clarke Group Construction, Clayco, and Elite Fish and Chip Company.
QWhat is coming up for you in the next 12 months?
Obviously we are now coming to the end of the clay season and I’ve got a very busy coaching schedule out in the field, so my main focus is on that right now. But over the winter I will shoot some steady practice working towards hopefully another successful season in 2026.
