Many thanks to the 27 shooters who made it to our 50th anniversary Super Final on Monday 4th August and for the 9 who were unable to attend we missed you!!

Colin Moore set up another testing layout of 50 targets over 6 stands with the vast majority of scores being in the 30’s. 

In fact only the following 3 shooters made it to 40+ and consequently they are our winners. 

James Box 44

Tim Hallett 41

Bryce Blandford-Corp 41

Very well shot guys and thank you to all who attended over the four anniversary series shoots. 

Many thanks to Colin and all who assisted in the setting up and running of the events. 

One club record was maintained over the series in that in our 50 years we have never recorded a straight in any competition or on any regular Sunday morning event so the challenge is there for you all to aim at.

Here is the final list of 36 qualified shooters from all those who shot at least two of the shoots. 

The Super Final on 4th August will be shot over 50 birds for just £10 so you are all winners already!!

On the night if you think you are in the running for a top three place please do not leave the ground as we will have a ‘shoot off’ to determine the winners and if you are not there then you forfeit. 

James Box

Andy Francis

Glen Hooper

Andy Pearce

Andy Toogood

Charlie Robertson

Lee Ford

Colin Hingley-Price

Chris Aske

Tim Hallett

Matt Prescott

Sam Middleton

Graham Kurle

Dave Webber

Bryce Blandford-Corp

Tony Ellis

Toby Moon

Ian Pratt

Clive Warren

Simon Pitts

Andy Chastney

Reuben Box

Tristan Holloway

Tom Davage

Andy Barrett

Nick Carter

Jeff Prince

Ben Merrigan

Martin Ashburner-Hall

Nick Guite

Dan Baker

Neil Welchman

Joe Pepper

Pete Moseley

Brad Wakefield

Andrew Lyons

Any queries for why you are not on the list please call Ian on 07802 703779 and I will look into it for you. Several people who provisionally qualified only shot once so have been eliminated. 

The top 12 scores last night in what was the trickiest shoot to date for many were.

Tony Ellis 42

Lee Ford 41

Toby Moon 41

Dave Webber 40

Matt Gardener 38

Graham Kurle 35

Tim Hallett 35

Martin Ashburner-Hall 34

Simon Pitts 34

Ian Pratt 33

Andy Pearce 33

Nick Guite 33

Very well shot by Tony and the other three members of the 40+ club.

We now know the full list of qualifiers for the Super Final on August 4th and we will post these here shortly

Many thanks to Colin for the set-ups and for all who have shot the qualifying rounds.

Top 11 shooters on the night were:-

Dave Webber                    44

Bryce Blandford-Corp       44

James Box 42

Tim Hallett                         42

Tony Ellis                           42

Graham Kurle                   41

Toby Moon                        41

Ian Pratt 40

Glen Hooper                     40

Andy Pearce                    40

Clive Warren 40

Five of these 11 had already posted a qualifying score for the super final and therefore the following additional

shooters have now posted a qualifying score.

Simon Pitts 37, Andy Chastney 37, Reuben Box 36, Tristan Holloway 33, Tom Davage 29, Andy Barratt 27, Nick Carter 26, Jeff Prince 26 & Ben Merrigan 25.

Very well shot Dave & Bryce and there is £75 waiting for you. If you want to shoot off for it please let us know and you can do that at the next shoot.

A reminder that shooting a qualifying score is just the first part of gaining a place in the super final. You also need to have shot at least two of the

three qualifying rounds (regardless of score).

Many thanks to Colin, Joe and all who helped in the set-up for the good targets, very smooth operation and well manicured lawns!!

Look forward to seeing you all on July 7th.

Blagdon Valley Evening shoot series

12/5/25 Results

James Box 44

Jerry Wolland 43

Andy Francis 42

Glen Hooper 41

Andy Pearce 41

John Pool 41

Andy Toogood 40

Charlie Robertson 39

Lee Ford 38

Alan Wilson 38

Colin Hingley Price 38

Chris Aske 37

Tim Hallett 36

Matt Prescott 36

Sam Middleton 36

These top 15 scores have provisionally qualified for the ‘Super Final’ and provided they all shoot one of the remaining events regardless of score, will do so .

Jerry Wolland, who is unable to shoot the other events has relinquished his spot already so that Graham Kurle who shot 35 has been moved into a qualifying spot.

Don’t forget to book in for the next evening shoot on Monday 9th June. When I’m hoping that with all the above shooters out the way a few of us who had an off night can qualify, thanks for the support and great turnout

Joe in hospital had operation for appendicitis wishing him a speedy recovery

https://nicktrim.muchloved.com/

We are very sad to announce that following a long illness, founder member, Nick Trim passed away this morning. We will update with details of the funeral in due course.

Nick was hugely involved with the gun club for very many years from being a founder member, supporter of all our fundraisers and keen to welcome all newcomers to the sport.

An extremely accomplished shot his dry wit and withering sense of humour will be much missed by all who knew him.