bostonmick Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) Foĺlowing the recent añouncement from Boris regarding the easing of lockdowns what do people think the chances of this year's going ahead.or would it have been better to maybe set it for August or September instead. Edited January 18, 2021 by bostonmick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 I really hope it goes ahead! I missed it last year. The timing I believe is critical for participation. It marks the start of the competitive clay season to a lot of shooters and I think putting it later in the year would clash with a fair few of the major events and cause a drop in entries. Just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 No chance, its 12 weeks or so away, just enough time for the lockdown to be lifted and everybody to go crazy and further restrictions to be imposed.A postponement to later in the year seems a decent shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted January 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 My own take is that this curŕent lockdown will run until towards the end of march then we will return to a tier system of sorts.as people come from all over the country I cant see it happening also a lot of people from Europe and with travel restrictions I cant see them coming.as for clashing with other comps well if Essex got in first then the others would have to fit in with it.also as the Essex runs for a full week it gives ample chance for the top shooters to do the other comps anyway the same week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 I am booked in to shoot it on 14th April, to be honest I doubt that restrictions will be sufficiently relaxed by then to enable it to go ahead. A good few people will have had the jab by then, but only the first dose, I would expect the advice at that time for all will be to continue to abide by all of the current guidance.? I hope I'm proved wrong. Cat. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevorevans Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Can’t see it happening myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 One of the best shoots of the year where i can see friends from up and down the country, i really can’t see this happening in April. Move it to later on in the year or dare i say to 2022 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 haven't shot reg sporting since last november, so i have taken my chokes out , just in case they seize up, just to be on the safe side . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Be some up and down scores with all this lockdown. Rusty shooters as well as rusty guns. I don't think it will go ahead, lot of setting up in advance for it to be cancelled last minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, figgy said: Be some up and down scores with all this lockdown. Rusty shooters as well as rusty guns. I don't think it will go ahead, lot of setting up in advance for it to be cancelled last minute It will just give a lot of people yet another excuse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 As Will said, gives us a chance to catch up. But I can’t see it happening this year. They cancelled at last minute last year, I fear they will do the same this year. Maybe next year because as others have said, moving it will clash with others 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 11 hours ago, shaun4860 said: As Will said, gives us a chance to catch up. But I can’t see it happening this year. They cancelled at last minute last year, I fear they will do the same this year. Maybe next year because as others have said, moving it will clash with others 😕 Except all the others would be cancelled too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Iam booked in for Sunday the 18th but sadly don't think it will run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Ive jus read that it’s being put back to August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Happy New Year Will ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Westley said: Happy New Year Will ! Don’t know about the Happy part but yes happy new year to you as well K. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Cut and pasted Essex Gun Masters Update We hope that you are all getting through these difficult times. All our efforts are still focused on holding the “Masters” from Saturday 10th April to Sunday 18th April. However, if the Govt. guidelines and lockdowns are not lifted in time, we will be postponing the event until 21st August 2021 to 29th August 2021. All competitors will be contacted by John Dyson at the beginning of March when a decision will have to be made. Hopefully all competitors will be able to carry their entries forward to the new dates. The safety of all our staff and competitors is of paramount importance to us. We hope to see you all in April or if not, in August. Keep safe from all at Essex Gun and Hepworth Hall Shooting Ground. 01842 810121 or 07376 892615 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Even if and when lockdown is lifted we’re most probably go back in the tier system making it more difficult to travel unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Further update cut and pasted from FB . Hi All. A decision has now been reached to postpone the “Essex Gun Masters” to the dates formerly mentioned :- 21st August 2021 to 29th August 2021. Please call John on 01842 810121 or 07376 892615 to re-arrange your entries. May we thank you for your loyalty and patience with this regard but the health and safety of our staff and competitors is our priority. We look forward to seeing you in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Let's hope we're out of lockdowns by August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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