garjo Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Going to Lakenheath shooting tomorrow- skeet and sporting. This is my first time there - would appreciate any feedback from forum on shooting ground. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy518 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Hi, Lakenheath is my closest ground. I think that you are going to enjoy your day. The sporting targets are arranged so that you go into a small wooded area. A few of the stands can be a right pain if the sun is low. The paths between the stands are good so you wont get muddy. Oh, If you see a low flying Silver coloured thing, it wont be a clay. Dont shoot it. The Americans next door on the airbase are kinda funny about thier F15s getting shot!! I think its 25p a clay so can work out a bit pricey. Oh, and avoid the coffe out of the machines...It's gopping. Food is good if the cafe is open though. Enjoy your day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 The elite will be along calling it Forsakenheath etc, But then they are living in the past reminiscing about grounds of the 70's which don't exist anymore. I have shot there a few times and I feel they have spoilt it by pulling out all the trees, but on the plus side they have no love for the CPSA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 I call it "Foresakenheath" as it's a pretty desolate place at any time of the year. I've shot it since the 70's and it's not my favourite ground, it's run by a skeet shooter who has no idea how to put on a Sporting layout. Be prepared to be robbed if you're using a "Claymate" counter, as you'll be expected to pay for targets you've not shot. Enjoy the day..!! Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 A burger will cost nearly as much as a round of clays as well. They have had a falling out with the CPSA, but I am certain that they will kiss and make up shortly. They will be losing too much money without their over-generous allocation of championships each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 A burger will cost nearly as much as a round of clays as well. They have had a falling out with the CPSA, but I am certain that they will kiss and make up shortly. They will be losing too much money without their over-generous allocation of championships each year. I wouldn't bank on an early reconciliation, the present owner was very chummy with Phil Boakes, who exited the CPSA some time ago, I don't think he has a particularly good relationship with anyone on the present Board. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garjo Posted December 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks for feedback - had a good day - really enjoyed skeet - not done it much before. Price of burgers circa £5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo_m Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Wish i'd seen this before. Went and had my first outing to Lakenheath this afternoon with my new gun. Had an excellent couple of hours. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Cat and MC are old hands I guess. I've been a member for a lot of years and I haven't been renewing because it's pants. It's an half hour run from me and a more welcoming friendly bunch you could not wish to meet. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Cat and MC are old hands I guess. No, you couldn't be more wrong, MC's achieved nothing in the sport yet he talks the talk, but has never walked the walk, as they say. I'm afraid neither he, nor Mung, will ever achieve anything as they can't be bothered to get involved with their local CPSA committee and support any real change within the CPSA, all we hear about is how well Mung has shot in the local "score it yourself" strawbaler....what a yawn..!! Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Of course I haven't got involved with any of the CPSA whingers Cat, That would make me a sad has been like yourself who still hasn't acheived anything either. Are you still hanging around with the Winners each weekendhoping at some point you might get a look in? I am just enjoying shooting, but then I bet you can't remember ever doing that can you? ******* ***ker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Sarakun Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I was beginning to enjoy that. Is there any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Cat and MC are old hands I guess. No, you couldn't be more wrong, MC's achieved nothing in the sport yet he talks the talk, but has never walked the walk, as they say. I'm afraid neither he, nor Mung, will ever achieve anything as they can't be bothered to get involved with their local CPSA committee and support any real change within the CPSA, all we hear about is how well Mung has shot in the local "score it yourself" strawbaler....what a yawn..!! Cat. No Cat, i'm not wrong. Why not reply in context rather than go off on one? Whether you like it or not Lakenheath is a bloody good ground, loads of others like it. Not everyone thinks the birds shown is the most important thing. It's a bit like game shooting Cat.I'm sure you wouldn't criticise a hosts birds? God help us if your representation of a top shooting facility gets rubbished on a public forum as it looks as though you are involved in running the bloody mess. Lakenheath caters for all sorts of shooters, and good luck to all the folk that work hard to please a lot of loyal customers. You can now get on with your pathetic spat with that good old boy MC. Edited January 1, 2011 by Whitebridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Babolski Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 myself and my mate went yesterday and had a quality couple of hours. it's only the second time i have been there, but i would go back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 No Cat, i'm not wrong. Why not reply in context rather than go off on one? Whether you like it or not Lakenheath is a bloody good ground, loads of others like it. Not everyone thinks the birds shown is the most important thing. It's a bit like game shooting Cat.I'm sure you wouldn't criticise a hosts birds? God help us if your representation of a top shooting facility gets rubbished on a public forum as it looks as though you are involved in running the bloody mess. Lakenheath caters for all sorts of shooters, and good luck to all the folk that work hard to please a lot of loyal customers. You can now get on with your pathetic spat with that good old boy MC. Whitebridges, Don't waste your breath, You see Catamong thinks he is the authority on clay shooting and everyone listens to him because he once shot for England when everyone else was busy and he thinks that will help him get on in life. He now has to go abroad to shoot so he is not beaten at every turn like he is when he is in the UK. He is not involved in running anything more than a hot bath, and he struggles to do that properly. He just hates any comment us Essex shooters make about the CPSA as deep down he knows we are right, he just can't bring himself to admit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I feel sorry for Garjo, who asked a simple question and the replies end up as a slanging match from people who should know better. If new comers to pigeon watch read this thread what are they going to think. Not a very good impression made here, so come on get your acts in order and think before you put finger to keyboard, If you are the "ELITE" of the clayshooting community, I do not want to be part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsm1968 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I feel sorry for Garjo, who asked a simple question and the replies end up as a slanging match from people who should know better. If new comers to pigeon watch read this thread what are they going to think. Not a very good impression made here, so come on get your acts in order and think before you put finger to keyboard, If you are the "ELITE" of the clayshooting community, I do not want to be part of it. Hopefully He has now formulated his own opinion. Both MC and Cat have their's I know who I would listen to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Whitebridges, Don't waste your breath, You see Catamong thinks he is the authority on clay shooting and everyone listens to him because he once shot for England when everyone else was busy and he thinks that will help him get on in life. He now has to go abroad to shoot so he is not beaten at every turn like he is when he is in the UK. He is not involved in running anything more than a hot bath, and he struggles to do that properly. He just hates any comment us Essex shooters make about the CPSA as deep down he knows we are right, he just can't bring himself to admit it. Thanks for the insight MC. As an aside the lovely ladies in the office at Lakenheath tried to persuade me to extended my membership to include CPSA as the renewal was due. I questioned them on the pro's and con's and for me there is absolutely no benefit. Next time I pop in I will mention how darn obtuse "leaders" of the CPSA actually are, but they are sure to know this already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garjo Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Thanks GSM (and thanks Terry aka Bakerboy). I think I have formulated my own opinion on this and other postings. Been following the other threads on the forum - not too sure what the background is to all of the exchanges between members - there is obviously some history. My own view, for what its worth, and as a newbie is that unless this sport can attract youngsters then its future is limited. The tone of the debate and postings over the last few days is unlikely to add anything positive to development of what I think is s fantastic sport. My own view is that IF all of those who have made postings over the last few days could somehow work together then this could only help the sport which I know they care about - still I'm only a newbie so what do I know. Edited January 1, 2011 by garjo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Thanks GSM (and thanks Terry aka Bakerboy). I think I have formulated my own opinion on this and other postings. Been following the other threads on the forum - not too sure what the background is to all of the exchanges between members - there is obviously some history. My own view, for what its worth, and as a newbie is that unless this sport can attract youngsters then its future is limited. The tone of the debate and postings over the last few days is unlikely to add anything positive to development of what I think is s fantastic sport. My own view is that IF all of those who have made postings over the last few days could somehow work together then this could only help the sport which I know they care about - still I'm only a newbie so what do I know. Just enjoy your shooting, and if you want to go further delve into the CPSA, personally I enjoy doing the regestered shoots most but still enjoy the game fairs and the straw balers.There's nothing wrong with enjoying them all from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syborg Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 i shot my first clay at lakenheath. which is where i live. i find it good and some of the shoots are really challenging. but im a newbie. i dont know ****** all really except i enjoy it.lol not bad price if 2 of ya go halves on 100 clays. about 14 quid each..."28 quid all in" peace syborg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Just enjoy your shooting, and if you want to go further delve into the CPSA, personally I enjoy doing the regestered shoots most but still enjoy the game fairs and the straw balers.There's nothing wrong with enjoying them all from Auntie. Can we just make this an automated default reply to any CPSA related thread, as it is by far the most sensible summary I have seen so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Can we just make this an automated default reply to any CPSA related thread, as it is by far the most sensible summary I have seen so far? Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon081273 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Try Cambridge gun club next time you fancy blasting a few clays good price good people good food new shooters always made to feel welcome and you wont be robbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerman Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 No, you couldn't be more wrong, MC's achieved nothing in the sport yet he talks the talk, but has never walked the walk, as they say. I'm afraid neither he, nor Mung, will ever achieve anything as they can't be bothered to get involved with their local CPSA committee and support any real change within the CPSA, all we hear about is how well Mung has shot in the local "score it yourself" strawbaler....what a yawn..!! Cat. Cat, Congratulations on your assumption of the above, 100% correct....a legend in their own eyes !!!!, think they did shoot a registered event once !!!, & never went back for anymore, got into B class Happy new year BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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