Well some of us made it to the range! Those that did had a quick shoot and had great fun in the nice weather. Scores are on the results page and as its mothers day there is not time for a long report!
I have this years crop of membership cards so you can collect them from me on the range. The next shoots are Classic and then Modern McQueen so see you then.
AGM Notice and Agenda
Tim Hammond our long term member is also Secretary of Bookham RC and they have asked us to support their application for a club house rebuild. The details are in the next paragraph and full information is on they Bookham web site by following the link. It can all be done electronically so no stamps needed.
Bookham RC is applying for planning permission to knock down our old clubhouse and build a new larger one to encompass and enclose the air range and also the 25 yard range firing point on the other side. They are currently in the consultation period and are asking for people to support the application by writing letters to Mole Valley DC. There is a link on the Bookham website to the application here http://www.bookhamrifleclub.org.uk/clubhouse/latest-news.html
Deadline for submissions is 13th March.
It would be a great help for them if we could support the application as we have many joint members and they provide the initial training for our newer members so its time to stick together.
Thanks I am sure it will be appreciated.
Well a find day for shooting today. Some thought it was too wet to come out but 22 made it to the range for the Arthur White / Garrick Cup. The results are on the results page and congratulations to Mark form some excellent shooting.
Sorry I couldn’t be there but, well its only two weeks till the next shoot.
To keep you informed I thought you should be updated where we are with the strategic plans for 2014.
Most importantly we are about to start building the much anticipated George Arnold Pavilion. As you will be aware there has been much said about this over the years and I won’t bore you with the problems this has caused so here is where we are.
The committee decided that in the interest of fairness that the whole project should be handled independently so the project is being managed by an independent project manager who has organised the re-tender outside of our influence. There has also been a massive effort in organising all the building and planning requirements that are too numerous to mention here.
It has been recommended that the proposed wooden structure was more expensive than we needed and it was in fact cheaper to build this out of block being more sturdy and cheaper.
The tender process has completed and based on the recommendation of the project manager we have now appointed a contractor who will start work as soon as possible with a view to completion in June 2014.
So that’s it. In a nutshell we are finally moving along and we will see the evidence of works starting very soon.
This will disrupt our program for 2014 and we won’t be using the 600 yard point for the first half of the year. The program has been adjusted to reflect this and so some competitions that used to be shot at 600 will have been moved to other distances. So what was a 500/600 yard comp previously will be a 300 and 500 yard instead for this year. No point in getting worked up about it, it will be worth it in the end.
The new program for the year has been posted on the Program 2014 page. A printable copy can be found on the following link
Shooting Records
The Yellow Form that we remember will no longer be issued. There is a shooting record that you can use here 2014 Record 2014 to cover your Dorking shoots.
The club will maintain a central record of shoot attendance as we are obliged to do. It is up to you to record your attendance to satisfy the police you are using your firearms enough to justify retention of your certificate.
If you don’t turn up for a year and don’t keep a record of your shooting then its YOUR PROBLEM not ours. So Use your Firearms and keep a record it will make renewals a whole lot easier.
I recommend you keep your shooting records in a safe place and preferably scan a copy somewhere on the web as well as a back up.
I think that’s all for now. Check out the program (that is subject to change depending on circumstances) download the forms and keep your records up to date.
Just a quick note to wish you all the best of the season. It is raining today and tomorrow so thankfully we are not shooting. Hopefully it will all be sunny in time for the Hero Shoot.
The Hero Shoot will be at 200 yards and we will do (within reason) whatever people want to do on the day so don’t be late and think about what you would like to shoot.
Please renew your membership as soon as possible so we can let some more of the probationers join and plan the years activities.
While you are taking a break (I know the committee need one) take 5 minutes to read the article from the recent NRA Journal regarding Firearms and the police.I am sure they wont mind its reproduction as it provides some important points that you should be aware of in the event of a visit from HMC.
Happy Christmas
Well not a huge turn out, reports of colds and other commitments kept some away. Still not a problem as those who did turn out were rewarded with a fun and quick shoot with everyone getting a prize at the end – what could be better?
Once we got going it went smoothly and everyone enjoyed themselves. In the spirit of Christmas there was shared riles and a selection of Mince Pies. There was plenty to do and no hanging around.
There was something for everyone and we will definitely be doing a McSanta (McQueen) pairs again as that was excellent fun. In general shooting in pairs worked well so expect to see it again at some point in the future (Team Service Rifle Anyone)??
The results are in the results page and as the photos show there were plenty of cheerful faces.
Our president Ted Molyneux gave out the prizes and wished us all the seasons greetings and good luck for 2014. Ted is stepping down as President at the AGM as he is reducing his commitments. He has been on the committee since 1943 so we have to thank him for his commitment to the club over the years. He is irreplaceable.
So Happy Christmas and see you at the Hero Shoot.
A damp day but it all went off OK with the new barricades getting a work out (See the photos Section). Results are on the Results page (Where Else?)
Next stop is the Christmas shoot. Remember you will need some guns and a gift to the value of £5.00 (Wrapped) to enter. If you get a prize then remember the big bottle may be the cooking sherry!!
See the links for the course of fire.
The Christmas shoot will be changing so see the course of fire and be prepared. See you at the Service Rifle shoot tomorrow.
The next shoot is Service Rifle and we are making some changes! We have new barricades to use and as this gives us more options we are running the shoot as part competition and part training.
So Malcolm Dalgleish is going to provide the course of fire around an introduction to barricades. The new barricades are more substantial and allow more shooting positions and rests so we feel some practice may be in order first.
There are options for Standing, Kneeling, Prone, Strong/Weak Shoulder, behind cover etc. This may be a bit complicated under a full competition so some practice is in order first. We hope you will find this a benefit and it may help improve some scores and reduce the number to holes in the target hut that is beginning to resemble a Swiss cheese!
There will be at least three courses of fire at 200 and 1 at 100 yards and so you will need extra ammo for practice. So bring at least 52 rounds and your chargers / Bayonets etc so make the most of this opportunity. We will have allot to get through so the range briefing will be at 9.15.
BRING EXTRA AMMO
DON’T BE LATE
BE PROMPT ON AND OFF THE POINT
HAVE FUN (DON’T SHOOT THE HUT)
Take a look
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