Centrepin Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 I have the mobile numbers of both Christian and his wife but neither are answering calls or text. I'm hearing rumours its closed for good? My sons friends have been today and everything is locked down, neglected and looks untouched. Towd fella living in cottages below said there done with it. Anybody know anything or heard owt? For those that don't know, it's a clay ground and rifle range between Glossop and Sheffield on the moors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4eyes Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Got a text reply from Christian Monday saying looking to open back up in a couple of weeks, but no definitive date. No mention of a permeant closure so fingers crossed. Edited April 3, 2021 by 4eyes Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted April 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, 4eyes said: Got a text reply from Christian Monday saying looking to open back up in a couple of weeks, but no definitive date. No mention of a permeant closure so fingers crossed. At least that's promising. Neither my son or me had any replies. Thanks for that.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka54 Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 I don't if this will be any help but I deliver clays to this club and the "old chap" told me on the last visit that the son runs the shoot and that he had been or remains ill, that was about 2 weeks ago. sounds like all being well it's just a temp closure but depends on the nature and severity of the illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted April 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 55 minutes ago, Tonka54 said: I don't if this will be any help but I deliver clays to this club and the "old chap" told me on the last visit that the son runs the shoot and that he had been or remains ill, that was about 2 weeks ago. sounds like all being well it's just a temp closure but depends on the nature and severity of the illness. I know Christian was "ill" in 2019 and into early 2020, unfortunately due to covid we lost touch even though his wife and son took over for a while. Thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 I hope they do re-open. Been a few times and like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 Shot it a number of times, a nice small set up and enjoyable bacon butties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 Is this the same club that shot on the moor edge it was also a keen shooting ground for the muzzle loading lads ? Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 Yes, right on the moor. Very exposed to the weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted April 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Feltwad said: Is this the same club that shot on the moor edge it was also a keen shooting ground for the muzzle loading lads ? Feltwad That's the one, also Police approved all calibres. In the valley you can be T shirt, shorts and flip flops, on the Moor you can be thermals and still cold. Christian recently spent a fortune on a sim game set up. You can put the button on delay, press and have up to 8 clays coming at you at once, slight delay then again and again for up to 20 minutes. It's real good fun when there are 3 or 4 of you to play. You can also pick where you want to stand. You don't need to be in a cage. Surprisingly under used and not understood. Last time we used it, 3 of us, set for 3. Used it about 2 hours and cost less than 60 each. Rarely do the clays repeat either, so its watch and shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted April 4, 2021 Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 We use that game flush as competition between two or three small teams (4 guns each) those not shooting are counting the clays that aren’t broken. Very good fun and encourages good communication for timing reloads etc and triaging best shots to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted April 4, 2021 Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 Yes I think it must be the same Boar Shooting Ground but do they still shoot black powder and muzzle loaders , I know that on that ground some years ago they made a video on shooting black powder . Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted April 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Feltwad said: Yes I think it must be the same Boar Shooting Ground but do they still shoot black powder and muzzle loaders , I know that on that ground some years ago they made a video on shooting black powder . Feltwad I'm sure they still do, or will if it reopens. I saw black powder users a couple of years back, mid week when it was quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca2017 Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 We go there quite often its a good set up and very relaxed. We live in North Sheffield so pre Covid we used to go out there and call for a Sunday lunch at the Mustered Pot on the way back. I heard there is a clay shoot at Thurgoland, but cant find anything about it, any body heard of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted April 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 6 hours ago, macca2017 said: We go there quite often its a good set up and very relaxed. We live in North Sheffield so pre Covid we used to go out there and call for a Sunday lunch at the Mustered Pot on the way back. I heard there is a clay shoot at Thurgoland, but cant find anything about it, any body heard of it? The one at Thurgoland, I think was John Brown's but he sold it on and the next owner kept getting the place broken into so closed. I could be thinking of somewhere else but almost sure it was that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca2017 Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Thanks for that, probably why I cant find anything about it. There was one opened up at Tankersley a couple of years ago, similar thing kept getting vandalised, plus complaints from locals and planning issues. It was a pity because it was only 2mins away from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca2017 Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 My mate has just had a massages from Christian, Sandy Boar is closed permanently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted April 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 2 hours ago, macca2017 said: My mate has just had a massages from Christian, Sandy Boar is closed permanently. Oh dear, I seriously hope not or that someone will take it over. It has great potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terence Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 wonder if he's going to return this years membership money he's been collecting if closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted April 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 My son just received a text saying The Boar is permanently closed due to a "family bust up" he's only texting those who pay for the gun club. Although we're not exactly short of clay venues in this area the Boar will be a huge loss. It was cheap, cheerful, available, friendly and above all a fun venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terence Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 22 hours ago, terence said: wonder if he's going to return this years membership money he's been collecting if closed My membership money was returned this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted April 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, terence said: My membership money was returned this afternoon Christian was always fair with the money so I'm not surprised. Lots of people are going to be looking for another club now. Hole in the market for some enterprising sole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 Gutted, they were nice guys and a decent little venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 Christian was a gent.really liked it up there.hail,rain or shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted April 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Mr grumpy said: Christian was a gent.really liked it up there.hail,rain or shine. ......and it was mostly hail, rain and occasionally shine🤣 This was a warm day as you can see by the shirt sleeves, but still mist on the ground😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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