Kingswood Gun Club

Our first clay shoot of the month was unfortunately scuppered by the relentless March rains, leaving the ground waterlogged and completely unsuitable for the event. A frustrating start, but we remained hopeful the shoot later in the month would run.

The second shoot, initially planned for mid-March, was ultimately pushed back to the fourth Sunday due to a clash with schedules. This delay, while disappointing at first, proved to be a blessing in disguise. By the time the rescheduled day arrived, the weather had turned a corner, gifting us with a truly glorious, sun-drenched day. The ground, while still showing signs of the earlier deluge, had begun to dry out, making the shooting stands far more accessible. However, the access remained restricted for general vehicle access.

The rescheduled shoot, perhaps due to the date change, saw a slightly reduced turnout compared to our usual numbers. Those who couldn’t make it, however, truly missed out on an exceptional layout. The organizers had clearly put in a tremendous effort, crafting a course that offered a delightful mixture of challenging targets designed to test even the most seasoned shooters, alongside a selection of more forgiving clays that allowed beginners to enjoy the experience without feeling overwhelmed. The combination of the beautiful weather and the well-thought-out layout made for a truly memorable day of shooting

Results

Mark H         45
Tye            42
Lee            38
Tod            38
Ben E          37
Helena         36
Adrian         35
Kelsey         31
Wally          30
Mike H         35
John A         29
Callum B       27
Steve B        27
Dick           27
Shirley        27
Tony           25
John F         24
Iain B         23
Roger          18
Gemma B        12

The weather had been dry for several days, which prevented the field from being completely waterlogged. While it was somewhat cold, the commentator was appropriately dressed to stay warm. I would like to extend my gratitude for your assistance in setting up the shoot and packing up afterward. Your support was invaluable in ensuring the smooth operation of the shoot.

The Scores.

Mark H       45
Graham C     39
Helena       38
Kelsey       37 ( Score card had 36 was added up wrong, nice try Tod!)
Tod          37
Tye          37
Dennis       35
Wally        35
Jennifer     33
Steve        33
Phil C       30
Shirley      30
Carl         30
Geoff        29
Lee          28
Roger        28
John A       27
Mike H       25
Dick         24
Phil R       24
Osca         22
Ian B        19
Beth         18
Richard T    18
Callum B     16
Chris C      12
Gemma B      11
Bill         11/30
Jim          25/40

Great to see you all today, it was a huge turn out so apologise for the later finish. Thanks to all that helped set up and clear away. Special thanks to Shirley, dawn and Wally for bringing the traps and arranging all the food. 

Mevin           48
Helena          47
Mark H          44
Lewis H         42
Peter Bi        40
Chris W         39
Joe T           39
George          39
John F          38
Adrian          37
Dick            36
Mike H          36
Tye             35
Alfie           35
Dennis          34
Lee             33
Geoff E         33
Jake B          33
Tod             33
Kelsey          32
Mark C          32
Steve B         31
Johnny A        31
Jennifer        31
Wally           31
Tony            31
Bill            28
Phil C          27
Callum H        27
Peter Bu        27
Phil T          26
Ben E           26
Jim             24
Ian B           24
Rosie           24
Beth            24
Osca            22
Roger           21
William         20
Gemma B         18
Callum B        15