PhilR Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Any news on where and when, or if the event is going to be held this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Oh yeah it's that time of year again. Will give the other half something to do whilst on maternity leave. Seeing if we can get more raffle prizes. Wanna try and go bigger and better ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Funny, I was thinking about posting about this earlier today. I know the attendance was a bit low last year but hopefully it will still go ahead and be back on form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Time to ask Teal with a PM, I will get one sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Thanks all. Been delaying putting this post up, but this topic has really spurred it on. As those of you who attended or read the threads over the years, we've had a cracking run with the North v South Shoots, however, 2017 ended up as a struggle to get a good turnout. I think a combination of things caused this, but what was really frustrating was that despite the date and location being announced in good time, the vast majority left it until the last minute to register. This added a lot of stress to the lead-up to the event, and also meant that others who may have come to the shoot not signing up because of the perceived low numbers, and indeed some of those who had said they were coming then dropped out as well. To everyone that did come, it was another really nice shoot, raised plenty of cash for charity and a bit of nice weather too! No doubt, there are other explanations why 2017 was a struggle, but with this in mind we recently had a mod catch-up to discuss the shoot, and the plan is to give 2018 a skip, and all being well to return in 2019 with the Charity Shoot. On paper it would have been at Orston this year, and so that will probably be the venue of choice for next year, certainly somewhere around there. To everyone who has taken part in the shoot so far, raised cash, or gathered in some amazing raffle prizes thank you! Also a big thanks to everyone who has helped on the day with raffle tickets/folding them/calling the numbers and of course the two Captains who led by example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Oh, that's a great shame.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 ****** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 1st one for me last year ... would do it again if I had the opportunity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted January 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Thank you for your response Teal. The organisation of this event must take considerable time and effort by yourself and the Mod team. It is understandable that the future of the event is called into question when numbers diminish or are late coming in. Hopefully we Southerners will be able to wrest the trophy from the Northern horde next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 13 minutes ago, PhilR said: Thank you for your response Teal. The organisation of this event must take considerable time and effort by yourself and the Mod team. It is understandable that the future of the event is called into question when numbers diminish or are late coming in. Hopefully we Southerners will be able to wrest the trophy from the Northern horde next year. Bloody Suffeners already hold it Phil, I cry fix..... First time in years that the South win it and then it's cancelled...... Just a ruse to let them keep the trophy for an extra year. The true winners (North) will get it back in 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, shaun4860 said: Bloody Suffeners already hold it Phil, I cry fix..... First time in years that the South win it and then it's cancelled...... Just a ruse to let them keep the trophy for an extra year. The true winners (North) will get it back in 2019 Only in your dreams ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 10 minutes ago, shaun4860 said: Bloody Suffeners already hold it Phil, I cry fix..... First time in years that the South win it and then it's cancelled...... Just a ruse to let them keep the trophy for an extra year. The true winners (North) will get it back in 2019 But you are one of the "Staff" that have postponed it for a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Entirely understandable, a years break from the event will enable a lot more interest to be generated for the next shoot, hopefully in 2019..? On a more positive and serious note, the trophy now rests safely in it's proper Southern home, well away from the hordes of weak Lager drinking benefit cheats that reside North of the Watford Gap services, long may that continue..!! Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Dammit does that mean I have to look after the wooden spoon for another 12 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Don't lose it, we did have another trophy for low gun, clearly whoever won it was so proud they kept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Gutted, I cant make the Jack Pyke this year and had in mind that I would have still had the PW shoot this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Dunkield said: Don't lose it, we did have another trophy for low gun, clearly whoever won it was so proud they kept it. I've been planning making that spoon into a spectacular trophy to eclipse the actual winners version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Gutted? On 29/01/2018 at 21:24, Catamong said: Entirely understandable, a years break from the event will enable a lot more interest to be generated for the next shoot, hopefully in 2019..? On a more positive and serious note, the trophy now rests safely in it's proper Southern home, well away from the hordes of weak Lager drinking benefit cheats that reside North of the Watford Gap services, long may that continue..!! Cat. ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 On 30/01/2018 at 17:44, The Mighty Prawn said: I've been planning making that spoon into a spectacular trophy to eclipse the actual winners version! And now you have plenty of time for that project, looking forward to seeing what you come up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Right ! A follow on from this We are organising a 50 Bird charity shoot at Sporting targets mid to late May We could organise a 100 Bird shoot to run along side , with a raffle and the usual stuff Watch this Space ! PM me if you’re interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatesy75 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I was looking forward to getting a Badge. with my name on this year and having the scores. right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthitathing Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 On 29/01/2018 at 18:50, Teal said: Thanks all. Been delaying putting this post up, but this topic has really spurred it on. As those of you who attended or read the threads over the years, we've had a cracking run with the North v South Shoots, however, 2017 ended up as a struggle to get a good turnout. I think a combination of things caused this, but what was really frustrating was that despite the date and location being announced in good time, the vast majority left it until the last minute to register. This added a lot of stress to the lead-up to the event, and also meant that others who may have come to the shoot not signing up because of the perceived low numbers, and indeed some of those who had said they were coming then dropped out as well. To everyone that did come, it was another really nice shoot, raised plenty of cash for charity and a bit of nice weather too! No doubt, there are other explanations why 2017 was a struggle, but with this in mind we recently had a mod catch-up to discuss the shoot, and the plan is to give 2018 a skip, and all being well to return in 2019 with the Charity Shoot. On paper it would have been at Orston this year, and so that will probably be the venue of choice for next year, certainly somewhere around there. To everyone who has taken part in the shoot so far, raised cash, or gathered in some amazing raffle prizes thank you! Also a big thanks to everyone who has helped on the day with raffle tickets/folding them/calling the numbers and of course the two Captains who led by example. I think it’s a good call. and if it’s at Orston in 2019 I’ll be there with bells on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 11/04/2018 at 20:55, canthitathing said: I think it’s a good call. and if it’s at Orston in 2019 I’ll be there with bells on We will hear you a mile off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Im definitely up for Orston anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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