Wylye Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 21 hours ago, HantsRob said: Location, location, location. Widdington was quiet this year and they had to stop doing CPSA shoots. But, it's not a convenient location or near a main arterial route. Shame as it's a lovely place to shoot and a great clubhouse. Has the A303 been diverted? Not far from Amesbury is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 34 minutes ago, Wylye said: Has the A303 been diverted? Not far from Amesbury is it? Indeed only about 10 miles from that junction. But, more successful clay grounds are either near larger towns and cities or have a big USP. Sadly Widdington is a trek from Reading, Bath, Basingstoke, Southampton, still a pain from Salisbury, Andover etc It's not a great location for large populations. Shame as it really is a gorgeous valley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylye Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 I’m not sure that you have found the root of the problem. Not that I can speak with any authority as I don’t go there, but a lot of people are happy to travel up to two hours to shoots if what is on offer is what they want...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 9 hours ago, Westley said: Local ground just stopped the Wednesday shooting, due to lack of numbers. Westley.Which ground is this please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Wylye said: I’m not sure that you have found the root of the problem. Not that I can speak with any authority as I don’t go there, but a lot of people are happy to travel up to two hours to shoots if what is on offer is what they want...... It's mostly their words, from feedback from their users. I don't disagree some people will travel. Finally their downside is their stands are spread wide, you could easily have double the stands. Maybe it's too much of a walk around a valley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 hours ago, wisdom said: Westley.Which ground is this please. Ribble Bank, near Southport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Thanks I thought it was my local ground.They never said anything at weekend so at the moment all is well. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 On 31/10/2022 at 14:27, Scully said: Westlands never seems too busy, but it’s spread out over a big area. Crabtree is always busy dependant on what day and time you go, and Southwaite is always well attended. I think the quietest ground I’ve ever been to was Coniston, but have only been once. I agree about Westlands, I try not to go to Crabtree on a Saturday as it's normally very busy, I like going on a Wednesday. Coniston has regulars who shoot DTL and Skeet but it's quieter after lunch. I went the a fortnight ago they actually changed the targets on three stands, it was two years ago when it was last changed 🤨 It's worth becoming a member there if you just go once a month, you'll save the cost on clays. 28 pence if your a member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylye Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 28p to shoot the same targets for two years? You're having a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, Wylye said: 28p to shoot the same targets for two years? You're having a laugh. True story, I only go there about twice a year, it's a waste of what could be the best ground in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, BlaserF3 said: I agree about Westlands, I try not to go to Crabtree on a Saturday as it's normally very busy, I like going on a Wednesday. Coniston has regulars who shoot DTL and Skeet but it's quieter after lunch. I went the a fortnight ago they actually changed the targets on three stands, it was two years ago when it was last changed 🤨 It's worth becoming a member there if you just go once a month, you'll save the cost on clays. 28 pence if your a member. Yeah, it’s a shame about Coniston really. Too far for me personally and I found the sporting layout very very repetitive. I did however enjoy very much the driven grouse butt and the Sport-trap? Too far just for those though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 On 31/10/2022 at 19:05, wisdom said: Westley.Which ground is this please. Is it Dib Lane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 9 hours ago, Diver One said: Is it Dib Lane? Wesley has informed us its Ribble Bank near southport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 It depends on the demographic, over 50yr probably no mortgage, low/no debt and still earning so no issues with price increases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 From what I`ve seen ,reg comps seem to be holding their own with entries ,but go anywhere on a pay & play day and it`s very quiet.Only thing that seems solid atm is the have a go/stag/hen malarkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 Quote Yeah, it’s a shame about Coniston really. Too far for me personally and I found the sporting layout very very repetitive Definitely needs attention to their sporting targets. elbrook is the same. It used to be a great ground spread over a lake and onto the moor. Now it is postage stamp size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Its early days yet but for a lot of small clubs around our way they are beginning to notice low numbers of shooters turning up , a little club near me used to shoot on a Wednesday afternoon and on Saturday afternoon , first of all he cut out the mid week shoots and now he is doing every other Saturday , cost is partly to blame but a lot of local game shoots have there shoot on a Saturday and less people seem to turn up when it's a wet day I recon after Christmas it will get worse when the bills start rolling in , Yes you will always get the regulars with deeper pockets but when money is tight it could become once every two weeks instead of weekly , and them possibly once a month , one way or the other , it won't be long to see how it will go . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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