There was a great gang assembled
Most of those who shot in 2023 returned, to be joined by a nyumber of newer faces. Alan Richell, Eric Lanyon, Mark Tickle, Derek Reynolds, Harry and Connie Rhodes assured us they had had a good time.
Our Shooting Improved a Little on 2023 !
Last year's average was 9 points out of the possible 50, from 25 clays, whereas this year it was 12 - a 33% increase. The individual scores did range from 0 to 22, but all said they had enjoyed it and even these scopres were a testament to our trainers, leaders, adjudicators and safetry Officers - Adrian Bollon and Andy North.
Whilst it would not be appropriate to retail all the individual scores, it is worth reporting that Angie Reed beat many of the mean with a score of 9.
What remains unclear is whther Dave Nixon did better or worse with his two pairs of glasses.....
Our thanks must also go to Connie Rhodes and Angie who worked hard keeping the scores.
A Hot Afternoon But The Relevant (& Relative) 'Hot Shots' soon became Clear
After or Region Chairman had done the maths it was time for the results.
In third place came Barry Hack with 18 points. Alan Richell and Steve Penny tied for 2nd with 20 and it was John Reed, with 22 points, that came out the winner.
And then we could get on our way to the Falcon for a nice early dinner, some refreshing nectars and lots of good chat.
And our Fish & Chips On A Train Trip was then only 2 days away. All agreed we will return in 2025, hoping for another 33% increase in average scores.......
