Launceston & District GUN CLUB - UK

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30/05/2026

Last Monday evening we were shooting a 20 bird Sporting Club Card at Werrington Park courtesy of
Mr T Williams.
40 members entered the discipline which was made difficult by the bright sunshine.
In joint 3rd on 17/20 were Ray (20bore) Butler, Alex Lawrence and Pete Uglow.
In 2nd was Charles Brook shooting a respectable 18/20 and in equal 1st on 19/20
were Will (beat father) Uglow, and Trevor Stevens.
A challenging Pool Shoot was set up by Steve Dent and of the 39 people who tried to get the perfect 10
only 3 people managed to do so. Gary Lean, Adam Martin and Pete Uglow. As Gary and Adam were not there at the end for the shoot off, Pete Uglow
took the tenner.
As we have several new members this year, I attach a copy of some safety rules taken from the CPSA site which we try and follow. Please read to refresh yourself of the correct handling of your gun.
SAFETY 2.16 It is the responsibility of the user of any shotgun to behave in a safe and sportsman like manner at all times. 2.17 Competitors must always treat every gun as if it is loaded. 2.18 Guns must be kept open and unloaded at all times, except when on the shooting mark. Test mounting can only be done on the shooting mark and, without exception, the gun must be empty. 2.19 Semi-automatics and Pump-action guns are to be carried with the breech open, or flagged, and the muzzle pointing straight up in the air. Always check that the barrels are clear before commencing shooting. 2.20 Guns are only to be loaded when a competitor is on the shooting mark, and then only with the barrels pointing out over the shooting range. 2.21 Before turning from the firing mark at the cessation of shooting, competitors must remove any cartridge case or unfired cartridge from the gun. Those using Semi-automatic and Pump-action shotguns should take particular care (see DTL & ABT technical rules relating to walking from stand 5 to stand 1). 2.22 Any violation of rule 2.18/2.19 will in the first instance incur a warning; any further repetition will mean immediate disqualification from the event. 2.23 In the event of a malfunction or misfire, a competitor must keep the gun pointing out over the shooting range until the Referee gives permission to do otherwise. 2.24 Competitors must only use guns that are in proof, and in a safe and sound condition. 2.25 It is recommended that no individual should carry cartridges of different gauges together in their shooting vests or bags. 2.26 It is forbidden to shoot at anything other than clay targets.
Thank you.
Next week we are shooting for the ABT Cup at Moorlands Shooting Ground, courtesy of Graham Lawrence.
What 3 words "selection, searching villager".
This will be a 25 bird competition starting at 5.30pm with last entries at 7pm. The cost will be £7 for the 25 birds. CASH ONLY PLEASE
Graham will no doubt have his normal 10 bird "have ago for a fiver stand" as well as others (separate charges apply)

23/05/2026

Last Thursday evening we were shooting for the Universal Trench Cup at Maxworthy Shooting Ground, courtesy of Andrew Vanstone
and Albert Sloman.
This was a 25 bird competition starting at 4pm with last entries at 7pm. The weather was glorious and we had 43 members compete for
the Universal Trench Cup.
There was some very good shooting for a discipline that we as a club only shoot once a year.
In fourth place on 20/25 was Peter Hicks, 3rd on 21/25 was Patrick Sandercock (Me) , 2nd on 22/25 was Gary Lean and we had 2 shooters on
23/25 Adam Martin and Matt Rowland.
After a shoot off between Adam and Matt, Matt came out the winner.

Several people had a go at Albert's compact sporting layout, in practice for next Mondays shoot.

Next Monday we are shooting a 20 bird sporting club card at Werrington Park courtesy of T Williams, what 3 words "slicing, learn, broth"
5 pm start.

We will have Steve back to set up a teasing pool shoot for you to try and win the tenner.

Remember FIBRE WAD cartridges only please .
Your help would be appreciated in helping set up, buttoning, scoring and picking up at the end. Please don't just leave it to the few. You don't have to stay every week
Just now and again. Many hands make light work.

16/05/2026

Last Monday evening we were shooting a 20 bird BST Club Card at Tredivett, Tregada, courtesy of
Mr Jonathon Perry.
51 members entered the discipline and 9 shooters managed to get 20/20. But some had a few second barrels.
20/60 all first barrels were Peter Stenlake, Andrew Gregory and Peter (bit chippy kills) Hicks. 20/59,one second barrel,
were Brian Morgan, Charles Brook and Me . 20/58, 2 second barrels, Gary Lean. 20/57, 3 second barrels
Harry (beat father again) Baker, 20/56, 4 barrels Martin Wonnacott and 20/55, 5 barrels Dave Burford.
A challenging Pool Shoot was set up by Steve Dent and of the 51 people who tried to get the perfect 10
only 2 people managed to do so. John Martin and Rob Baker. As Rob was not there at the end for the shoot off, John Martin
took the tenner.

Next week we are shooting for the Universal Trench Cup at Maxworthy Shooting Ground, courtesy of Andrew Vanstone
and Albert Sloman. what 3 words "served, supposing, sampling".
This will be a 25 bird competition starting at 4pm with last entries at 7pm. The cost will be £7.50 for the 25 birds. CASH ONLY PLEASE
This is an interesting discipline if you have never shot it before. Make sure you come and have a go.

Due to noise pollution PLASTIC WAD ONLY cartridges are to be used. There will be some for sale if you need them.
There will also be DTL and sporting birds for you to try by separate entry and fees.

No picking up this week so all you loyal volunteers can have a break.

Regards
Patrick

10/05/2026

At 3.30 last Monday afternoon it looked like we were in for a wet evening, the heavens opened and for 20 minutes all we could do was take shelter.

Then the rain stopped and it turned out to be a nice evening. We were at John Martin's for our 50 bird Sporting Cup competition.

Five stands were set up to accommodate the 50 birds with a wide variety of clays to shoot at.

There were 41 entries and achieving a great 49/50 was our new member this season, Alex Lawrence. 46/50 in second place was Steve Mansfield,

on 45/50 were Nigel Stevens and Rob Baker and fourth place on 43/50 Ray Mitchell and Peter Uglow.

Thanks to John Martin enabling us to set up this challenging cup shoot.

Next Monday evening 11th May, we are shooting a 20 bird BST club card at Tredivett Tregada courtesy of John Perry.

This will be a 5PM start and we will put on 2 layouts to get people through.

There will also be the pool shoot for you to try for the tenner.

What 3 words for here are "glider, metro, unite".

Remember FIBRE WAD cartridges only please .

Your help would be appreciated in helping set up, buttoning, scoring and picking up at the end. Please don't just leave it to the few. You don't have to stay every week

Just now and again. Many hands make light work.

26/04/2026

Again the weather held for us and although a little windy it was dry for our 20 bird BST club card held at Westdownend courtesy of Simon Bloye.

Of the 53 entries, 7 managed 20/20;- Nick Uglow 20/60 along with Trevor Stevens on 20/60, hard on their heels 20/59 were Harry Baker( beating his father!!) and Ray Mitchell, then on 20/58 was Nigel Stevens, on 20/57 was Patrick.. and then on 20/54 was Alex Lawrence.

15 scored 19/20 too many to mention!!!.

The pool shoot had 59 people trying to win the tenner. 4 people managed 9/10 Rob Baker, Charles Brook,Nick Uglow and Andrew Eggins. The solitary 10 and winner of the tenner was "retired" Ray Mitchell.

Next Monday 27 April we are shooting doubles at Higher Manaton, Bray Shop Courtesy of James Ramsden.

5pm start and what 3 words "submerge video lion".

*DUE to excess grass in the shoot field PLEASE park down the lane in the separate area. NO EXCEPTIONS.*

As always there will be the pool shoot for you to try for the tenner.

Remember FIBRE WAD cartridges only please .

Your help would be appreciated in helping set up, buttoning, scoring and picking up at the end. Please don't just leave it to the few. You don't have to stay every week

Just now and again. Many hands make light work.

10/04/2026

Well what a well attended evening, 58 shooters entered the club card ABT held at Treluddick thanks to Peter Uglow.
2 shooters managed the full 20/20, Nigel Stevens and Matt Rowland. 2nd tier was yours truly, Patrick on 18/20
and in 3rd were Alex Lawrence, Will Uglow and John Martin all on 17/20.
The pool shoot set up by Steve Dent was well supported with 74 entries.
There were several people who shot 9/10, Cliff Jordan, Pete Uglow and Craig Rowland,all thought there was going to be a 3 way shoot off, until the last entry of the night saw
Matt Rowland shoot a perfect ten and win himself the tenner !!
Next Monday evening we are shooting a 20 bird DTL at The Glebe, North Petherwin PL15 8LR courtesy
of Martin Gorst. What 3 words "villager scouted basket" ( it's right this week)5pm start.
2 layouts will be set up again to get the numbers through and there will also be the pool shoot for you to try and win the tenner.
Remember FIBRE WAD cartridges only please .
Your help would be appreciated in helping set up, buttoning, scoring and picking up at the end. Please don't just leave it to the few. You don't have to stay every week
Just now and again. Many hands make light work.
Regards
Patrick

03/04/2026

Well what a turnout for our first shoot, 49 members shot the 20 bird sporting club card held at Treroose courtesy of John Martin.

3 stands were set out for the club card and no one managed a 20/20. Honours this week went to Andrew Gregory and Nigel Stevens both on 19/20, on 18/20 were our new treasurer Matt Stone,

New member Alex Lawrence, Matt Rowland and Andrew Eggins. Third tier on 17/20 were Mike Hambly and our recently retired treasurer (no excuses now) Ray Mitchell.

There were 57 entries in the pool shoot which resulted in a five way shoot off between Geoff Roberts, Matt Rowland, Pete Stenlake, Ray Mitchell and Nigel Stevens. After a tie Nigel Stevens

eventually won the tenner.

Next Monday, Easter Monday we will be shooting a 20 bird ABT over 2 layouts to speed things along. This will be at Treluddick, Egloskerry PL15 8RY courtesy of Pete Uglow.

There will also be the usual pool shoot for your enjoyment.

What 3 words to get you close are "villager scouted basket" Or so I am told !!!

Remember FIBRE WAD cartridges only please .

Your help would be appreciated in helping set up, buttoning, scoring and picking up at the end. Please don't just leave it to the few. You don't have to stay every week

Just now and again. Many hands make light work.

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