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I have taken your advise and been doing this for some time now. Bit of a uphill struggle but will plod away in the hope I strike lucky.

Well usually wouldn't have gone this route but after trying loads of other methods to get funding I am appealing the the generosity of the general public. The lack of donations could also be down to the fact that things are tight money wise at present for all. However I have received a lot of positive kind advice after posting the page which has been really helpful hence my advise above to others.

Good day all. Just for your information, if you are intending to develop a GOFUNDME page to assist your club make sure you read their T and C fully. We have had our page suspended for the past week because I suspect the club name contained the words "rifle" and "pistol" and were also used in the narrative. GOFUNDME have been very helpful and in the process of re-editing.

Afternoon, took your advise and have at last dropped the Stalking Directory a message.

Hi Alan, Have been in contact with a couple of clubs and all finding times hard so I think just a case of pushing and pushing our GOFUNDME site. Will keep banging my drum in the hope that someone out there can help. Basically we are a grass roots club, but a lot of shooters started with air rifles and then moved onto there discipline of choice. I am basically a wildfowler, but still have my "BSA Cadet" from 50 years ago. Can't remember how many of my brothers Airfix models it has destroyed, LOL.

Hi Alan, Sorry for the delay in replying on here. Hope you got my email thanking you from the GOFNDME site just after you donated. If not, them please accept my thanks and the thanks of all the club members for the donation. It is very, very much appreciated and will assist in improving our facilities for all members and future club members. Thanks again Iain

Hi, thanks for your advise. Have at last completed the Lottery funding application and sent off this morning, fingers crossed they can assist. Even with the 1.7K views on here and the Shooting Times being good enough to promote our GOFUNDME page in last weeks magazine this has only generated £90. Not given up and still banging my drum and have been working on increasing our profile locally.

Good day, many thanks for the email. Please can you resend. Opened it and when I went back didn't realise it would be deleted.

Many thanks whoever you are for the anonymous donation overnight. £10 very much appreciated.

Sorry not yet. I Googled them when you suggested it. You do mean the optics company?

Club member getting bronze at the Scottish Open this weekend, well done Conall.

Hi Conor. I sent an email on the 22nd at 10:36hrs and got an auto reply. A chat would be most helpful.

Many thanks for taking the time to read our article and for the helpful advice. I am new to this fundraising stuff and still finding asking for help a wee bit awkward. However, learning fast and after 1000 reviews with no response cash wise, getting more determined or is it desperate!! Thanks again, hope your fundraising goes well.

Good day all. Well now 921 people that have taken the time to review my letter regarding seeking financial help to improve facilities at our club. Again I just wish that the 921 hits could be magically converted to £££££££. Will keep banging the drum in the hope that there is a few spare £££££ out there. Thanks for reading.

Good day all. Firstly may I thank the 766 people that have taken the time to review my letter regarding seeking financial help to improve facilities at our club. I just wish that the 766 hits could be magically converted to £££££££. Fully appreciate times are hard other wise I wouldn't need to keep banging my drum. If you cant give financially, please can you use what ever means you can to spread the word and pass on our GOFUNDME and Facebook links. Any fund raising advise also welcome, with the exception of bank robbery. I know a lot of you still have the first air gun you used tucked away in a locked cupboard (I have, BSA Cadet) and remember fondly either getting your first bull or plinking away at your brothers/sisters favorite Airfix model. Were just a grass roots club that wants to encourage people into shooting, in a safe environment and reduce the senseless destruction of Airfix models!!! Your help and support is much appreciated.

Again many thanks for the offer of assistance will try and get an email off to you this week with a few questions. Been monitoring this page and as I expected had a large number of hits when I first posted this and as time has passed the frequency of hits is dropping, which I expect is the norm. Just wish hits amounted to money.Such is life!! GOFUNDME now at £80 but suspect from "Bank of mum and dad" thanks kids!! Kids ran the GOFUNDME narrative through AI and it came up with this:- Hey there, sharpshooters and potential benefactors! Our century-old shooting club in Forres is on life support – our building, that is. It's so ancient; it once housed POWs, and its roof collapses more often than my weekend plans. We're not just any club; we're the "Forres Smallbore Rifle and Pistol Club" – because we like to cover all bases. Sadly, our building doesn't cover much anymore. To keep the nostalgia alive (and our shooters warm), we're seeking funds. Our goal? A spanking new clubhouse that doesn't double as a historical relic. The current one is more "Grandpa's attic" than "state-of-the-art shooting range." The place is so old, we still use paper targets. Yep, you heard right, paper – not even the cool kind you can fold into airplanes. We're dreaming of electronic targets that calculate shots faster than you can say "bullseye" – though they cost a pretty penny at £3,000 each. Ouch, indeed. But these gadgets are a hit with the youth – you know, the ones who think smartphones are ancient. With your help, we'll lure them in, along with any disabled shooters who fancy a high-tech game of target practice. We're not just about shooting things; we've got members competing internationally. One even bagged the title of Scottish Junior sportsman of the year. No big deal, just another day at the range. So, if you've got a soft spot for camaraderie, group therapy, and ensuring our club survives another century, any donation – big or small – is like a bullseye for us. Help us trade paper for pixels, and let's bring Forres Smallbore into the 21st century! Thanks for aiming this far. LOL

Good morning, many thanks for the kind words of advise. At present there is only a couple of us working on this and agree we will need to get more members involved. Up until recently we have never delved into the use of social media as a tool to source funding but have now jumped in with both feet. We have never had a Facebook page or looked a sites like GOFUNDME but learning fast. After highlighting our cause yesterday on here, we received our first donation of £20 overnight which may not sound much to many but it is very much appreciated.

No Scarecrow243 has a very good point and have tried them as they do assist shooting clubs. Tried some months back and they did reply and now need to pull the paper trail together. Have tried a large number of sites but seem to keep hitting barriers hence reaching out to the public and fellow shooters. May try Donald Trump next!!!

Many thanks. Tried a number of bodies who have sent me internet sites to try but seem to be just going round in circles. Will keep plodding on, thanks for the advise. See getting people into air rifles as a first step into shooting, then up to them which discipline they follow.

Greetings Shooting Enthusiasts and Community Supporters, We're issuing an urgent call to arms – or, more precisely, to pockets – to rejuvenate our beloved Forres shooting club! Since 1913, our historic club has stood the test of time, but a recent snowfall proved too much for our aging roof, prompting the need for a serious makeover. Nestled in the picturesque Scottish Highlands, our small bore club has been a haven for marksmanship enthusiasts in 10m air pistol, 10m air rifle, and 25-yard .22 RF. since the early 1900s. Our journey began as part of a movement led by Field Marshal Lord Roberts to enhance marksmanship following the Boer War. We've undergone transformations, housed POWs, and now it's time to embrace the future with a purpose-built clubhouse. The recent roof collapse has highlighted the age of our building. Maintaining a warm and functional space has become a costly and constant battle. Your generosity is crucial – we're seeking funds not just for repairs but to create an inclusive space for all. The aging building struggles to attract young shooters and poses access challenges for disabled members. Our vision includes a state-of-the-art shooting range meeting modern standards and accommodating young and disabled shooters. We're all about inclusivity and fostering a love for shooting in a safe environment. Electronic targets are on our wish list – £3,000 each may seem hefty, but these cutting-edge targets are the future, especially for the younger generation. We take pride in our achievements, with younger members participating in international events, including the Australian Common Wealth Games, and one voted Scottish Junior Sportsman of the Year in 2017. Despite being a small club, we've always punched above our weight. Your contributions, big or small, will not only help us enhance our facilities but also preserve local history, promote sportsmanship, and ensure the club's legacy for generations to come. Thank you for considering our appeal and being a vital part of this exciting journey! Warm regards, Club Secretary https://www.gofundme.com/f/forres-smallbore-rifle-and-pistol-club Please share on Facebook to spread the word. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556011763668&sfnsn=scwspwa

LOL, no worries but looking for something a wee bit closer, its about 70 miles away. Will keep looking.

Morning Mr C. Thanks for the help seems to be nothing this far North. Will keep looking in the hope someone in the area has some information.

Anyone know of anywhere in Moray I can go plinking. Using two FX's and now bored in my garden at 20m!!! Needs to stretch there legs a bit.

£120 I am so tempted!! Thanks for the advise.

Hi, many thanks for all that information, it sounds like a good investment. Beaning Scottish, did not want ta part with ma cash if its no good!