webber Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Gents I am pleased to advise that I and fellow PW member Mark Hughes AKA JD2130 have completed on the purchase of Rixton Clay Pigeon Club AKA Astley Gun Club. The first shoot under our umbrella will be this coming Sunday commencing at 10am. Leighton and David will still be around for a while to hand over before we go solo. We do have plans for the shoot and intend to seriously invest in the club and its facilities. The current shoot facilities have to be relocated to allow the quarry to take the sand. Whilst this represents a serious amount of work we intend to cease on the opportunity to improve facilities for members commencing with improved cafe. More traps and different targets will follow in due course, as will improved facilities for disabled shooters. We have lots of plans and ideas, but need to get bedded in, learn the ground, meet and listen to the members. The club does have a website for anyone who is interested in learning a little more about the club, we've also inherited the website but have not yet made any amendments. www.astleygunclub.co.uk Mark and I, assisted by our respective sons and a few other PW members look forward to welcoming PW members and their friends in the future. webber Edited June 9, 2015 by webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegazbo Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 lets hope that there is some improvement as a lot of members have been disappointed with the club for quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 John, will the club only open on certain days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitclays Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Best of luck with your new venture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 John, will the club only open on certain days? For the time being it will be every other Sunday as per the calendar on the website but we shall be making last entries 1pm with immediate effect. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Good luck with your new venture John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Good luck John. I think it has needed someone with your ability for some years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Good luck John see you soon Edited June 10, 2015 by MAL S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 A tad too far for anything but moral support from me I am afraid, so the best of luck for your endeavours in this new enterprise. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Well done that man, always good for any club to have a spring clean and new ideas. Good luck with the venture. from Yer Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 All the best with it John, ill pop over sometime see how easy it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 All the best on your venture John, I will pay a visit in the near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 All the best on your venture John, I will pay a visit in the near future Cheers Todd Please give us a month or two to make some changes and put our mark on the place. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Good Luck John, I will look forward to visiting soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Despite the preforecast rain which didn't disapoint we had a good turn out yesterday. A steep learning curve for us as we learn the ground and capabilities of the traps etc. The changes start today with the ordering of a new Laporte looper / rabbit trap; catering equipment and hire of excavation equipment. We just need to get the land owner to OK the new plot dimensions. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Been down to the shoot today with Mark & Ken for a site meeting with the quarry. Excavations to facilitate the move of facilities commences on Saturday. Watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 New Laporte Rabbit - Looper trap arrived yesterday. Hopefully we will have it performing for Sundays shoot. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 An excellent turnout yesterday, our best since takeover. The forecast rain failed to arrive, but the new gazebos were erected just in case. The new cafe was very well received despite the limited offering due to ongoing work. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Sounds like you are really getting a grip on stuff, John. Well done. Best wishes, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I wish you all the best and luck with your new venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Sounds like you are really getting a grip on stuff, John. Well done. Best wishes, David. Step by step we're making progress despite some unexpected set backs. It's a real team effort. I'd be lost without Mark and Martin, a number of friends are also pitching in to assist and make the venture a success. Martin and I were still at work until about 7 pm. whilst we sorted a problem with a Bowman trap and modified the wiring to accept a new radio control and counter system that we are trialing. We need to re manufacture some gearbox mounting brackets tomorrow. Next will be servicing one of the Laporte traps and sorting the wiring for radio control and counter system. A little like the Ark, all the traps are coming in for service and modifications two by two; quick release handles to replace spanners where possible and quick release battery connectors are ordered and on the agenda. The shoot currently takes far too long to set up. A little more practice, and sound engineering should knock a chunk off the set up and break down times. webber Edited June 29, 2015 by webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Engineer Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Webber, Any plans to open on weekdays? Myself and a few colleagues work in Leigh and would definitely nip over on a lunch or after work to miss some clays. failing that we will just nip down on a Sunday. Ian Edited July 3, 2015 by The_Engineer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 At the moment we are limited to the number of days that we can open. Our next shoot is next Sunday 12th July. 40 birds + practice stand. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 It's a 40 bird shoot on Sunday! The Practice Stand (6) will be radio control with a counter system that we are trialing. Bacon Butties are back with Hot Dogs in support. We've said it before, but it really does look like the excavation work for the move really will begin on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Cracking shoot today. Brilliant weather, extremely well attended. Lots of positive feedback from satisfied shooters despite a technical glitch early on. The new radio control and counter system proved it's worth on the practice stand. It's the future. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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