arjimlad Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I thought I would let you lot into a charming little shoot located just off the A46 4 miles or so north of junction 18 of the M4 (the Bath junction). Last Sunday I went to try out a clay shoot near where I live. It starts at 0930 prompt every other Sunday. I took 2 mates and my 5 year old son, and we doubled the numbers turning up. Because I had 2 novices and my son with me, I didn't manage to get free to have a go on the trap (sorry lads) but next time I will look forward to sending some clays to their doom. The ground is at the top of a valley, so some decent birds can be shown. In summer, there is more ground to use further down the valley, but the 'keeper has asked the club to keep to the higher ground during the season. The whole thing was reminiscent of the times when Dad and I used to take a trap off to a farmer's field and blaze away with some friends. There were no bacon butties, no tea/coffee, no trappers, no electric gizmos, and no scoring cards, even. After the shoot we all walked the ground and picked up unbroken clays, which pleased my little lad no end. We all had 40 birds and it was really rather good fun to get back to basics. We were made to feel very welcome and I will certainly be going again. It was all done by 11am. It only cost £5. If you join (£50 inc BASC membership apparently!) then it costs £4. So if you fancied mucking in on a quiet little clay shoot, this one might be just the ticket. PM me for the number and directions..next shoot is Sunday 3rd December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 Bore Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 You have PM !!!!! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted December 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 My mate and I went to this shoot again today, and there were 10 of us shooting. It made for a very good atmosphere. I got 29 ex 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P03 Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 When's the next shoot and can you give me directions? I've been looking for a friendly local shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted December 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Directions etc sent by PM ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P03 Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Ta, Hope to see you on the 14th. Are you coming to Mendip on Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Nope - not been there, ever as far as I know,.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 i hope your coming on saturday arjimlad, need some guys to show up. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Sorry - I guess you heard the clink as the penny just dropped esp as you are only in Staple Hill ! Previous commitments with family will stop me turning up on Saturday, sadly. I hope it's a success and maybe next time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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