Guildford & District Gun Club

At our November shoot this year we are hosting the Surrey CPSA side-by-side competition (and Webley & Scott trophy for non-Surrey CPSA side-by-side users), running concurrently with the regular monthly 60 bird shoot.
November is also the first shoot in our Winter Series run over 4 months, with the best 3 of 4 scores to count.
Last entries and shooting to commence at 10am as usual.

To all members: The club's annual Tony Warsop Memorial Shoot - which was always well supported and enjoyed by all - was paused, like so many things, due to COVID. It is usually a 100-bird handicap shoot held at a different venue but in order to get the ball rolling again it's been decided that this year's TWMS will run in parallel with our August 20th shoot at Clandon. So, in addition to the normal class competitions there will be a handicap competition to award the Tony Warsop Trophy as well as class trophies. Handicaps have been calculated using the club rules regarding the TWMS competition but adjusted for 60-bird rather than 100-bird. Two competitions for the price of one, excellent value. Anyone could win, so come along and bring your A-game!

We have been informed that Dennis Kates has died at the age of 96. Dennis was one of the Club’s founder members in 1960 and was always very supportive of the Club and always quick to praise the Committee for their efforts in keeping the Club running smoothly. Dennis was a regular at ‘The Pit’ and always attended the AGMs. Although Dennis has not shot for a number of years, he was a Vice President and Honorary life member.

The photograph below shows Dennis at a charity shoot alongside Tony Warsop, Bernard Cribbins and Peter Saich.

Bernard also passed away last year after being a member of the Club since 1984. Bernard was 93 but said that he had not given up shooting, he had just given up owning a shotgun on the understanding that he could borrow one if he came to Clandon. He was made an OBE for his many years of Charity fundraising, chiefly for the White Lodge Children’s Centre in Chertsey, although he claimed that OBE stood for ‘Over Bloody Eighty’.

Dennis and Bernard will both be missed, particularly by the ‘more senior’ members of the Club, and the Committee send condolences to their families.

This month we will again be at our alternate site on the estate but there will be no access from the A25 Epsom Road.
The November shoot is the first in the 2022-2023 Winter Series, with the best 3 of 4 scores to count from Nov, Dec, Jan & Feb.
We will also be welcoming members of the Middlesex Woodpigeon Club for the start of their Winter Series.

At our October shoot this year we are hosting the Surrey CPSA side-by-side competition (and Webley & Scott trophy for non-Surrey CPSA side-by-side users), running concurrently with the regular monthly 60 bird shoot.
Last entries and shooting to commence at 10am as usual.

A reminder to all members and guests our regular 3rd Sunday shoot in April falls on the 17th, which is Easter Sunday.
Please take extra care driving through the estate this month as it is lambing season and as always drive slowly and re-close any gates.
Membership subscriptions are now overdue and if you haven't renewed you will be contacted by the club treasurer.

For the February shoot we will be returning to our primary site on the estate. Please enter Clandon Park from the A247 as the entrance on the A25 Epsom Road dual carriageway will be closed.
This is the last chance to post a score in the Winter Series competition.
There will be no catering van this month.

Happy New Year to our members and guests.
The January shoot will incorporate a handicapped Drawn Pairs competition and be the 3rd round of our 2021-2022 Winter Series.
As per last month we will again be shooting at our alternate site on the estate, with access available from the A25 Epsom Road dual carriageway, just past the Park and Ride roundabout.

The November shoot will be the first in our 2021-2022 Winter Series, with the best 3 of 4 scores in Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb to count.
Also this month we are hosting the Surrey CPSA side-by-side competition and Webley & Scott trophy for non-Surrey CPSA side-by-side users.

On Sunday, we will have a return of Paul (the burger man) supplying us with bacon rolls, burgers, tea and coffee. Note that his continuation will depend on your support so please support him with a purchase of your breakfast etc.

Starting in August we will be reverting to accepting cash payments on the day, with no pre-booking/payment required for shoot entries and cartridges. Please tender the exact amount if possible.
Members should have received an email from Daren O'Toole, the Club Treasurer, stating their credit position with the club account.

** July 2021 shoot **
Currently payment in advance is mandatory, as is the ordering of cartridges and notification of any guest details; please contact the Club Treasurer.
Payments should be sent to the club account prior to 12 noon on Saturday 17th July.

This should be the last month before we revert to cash payments!

** June 2021 shoot **
Currently payment in advance is mandatory, as is the ordering of cartridges and notification of any guest details; please contact the Club Treasurer.
Payments should be sent to the club account prior to 12 noon on Saturday 19th June.

** May 2021 shoot **
Currently payment in advance is mandatory, as is the ordering of cartridges and notification of any guest details; please contact the Club Treasurer.
Payments must be sent to the club account before 12 midnight today.

We are resuming our monthly shoots on Sunday 18th April with Covid-19 Secure procedures in place.
Pre-booking and payment in advance is mandatory, as is the ordering of any cartridges; please contact the Club Treasurer.
Payments must be sent to the club account before 12 noon on Friday 16th April

The March shoot has of course been cancelled.
Monthly shoots should resume on 18th April with Covid-19 Secure procedures in place if the easing of lockdown roadmap goes to plan allowing organised outdoor sports from 29th March.
Watch this space for further updates.

The February shoot scheduled for Sunday 21st February has been cancelled.

The January (pairs) shoot scheduled for Sunday 17th January has been cancelled.

The Xmas 2020 shoot scheduled for Sunday 20th December has been cancelled.

Xmas 2020 shoot - this will take place on Sunday 20th December.
Covid-19 Secure procedures used on the previous three shoots will again be implemented.
In lieu of the usual 'free food and bottle' at the club's Xmas shoot, the shoot fee for each member attending will be waived instead.
The Winter Series competition, normally held over Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb will be based on the results from the next four shoots held, starting this month, with the best three scores to count.

The November shoot scheduled for 15/11/2020 will be cancelled in line with the latest Covid-19 lockdown regulations.

This month's shoot is in doubt. We are awaiting clarification of the latest lockdown laws and guidance from the CPSA.

Monthly shoots restarted in August with Covid-19 Secure measures in place.
Squad sizes are limited to 6.
Pre-payment by members and guests is mandatory.
Hand sanitiser is provided at each stand.
Socially distanced waiting areas are marked.
If you have Coronavirus symptoms you MUST NOT ATTEND.