News

Both Gina and Rob Left got through to the third round of the Mitsubishi competition (only 23 left in at this stage). They were second and third in their squad but unfortunately only first went through to the last 9.
The person who beat them came second in the final which highlights how well the did. It should be noted that Rob shot the highest score on the Saturday while qualifying for the third round, shooting an impressive 70 out of a possible 80.
Well done Gina and Rob.

HOG ROAST

Sutton Gun Club provided  a free hog roast for members and their families and friends. This took place on the 2nd of September after the shoot and was by enjoyed all.
  

Chris                Scott

Chris moves to Malvern
After many years serving up excellent breakfasts to many a shooter, Chris has decided to move to Malvern, and therefore wont be able to continue providing those high colestrol delights.
The club presented Chris with a cut glass goblet and thanked him for his efforts over the last many years.
We all wish him well and success for the future.  

Darren G shot 25 out of 25 on the Compak
 with a side by side!

Nick B said that in the 17 years he has been involved with the Compak he has never heard of anyone straighting it with a side by side.
Well done Darren.
The photo is from the archive.

Sutton Gun Club put on a free Hog Roast, open to all members, families and friends.
This took place after the Ladies + Men in drag shoot was held..

It was a great Hog Roast and was enjoyed by all, Young, Old  or in drag.
And thankfully the rain held off.

Tom who is almost 90 retires from helping out at the club after more years than most can remember.

Les who has known him for 24 years, made a presentation to him on behalf of the members of club. This took place at the AGM on the 23/01/2012.

Les thanked him for all his efforts, and gave an interesting talk about Toms life and work over the years.

Tom thanked everyone for the gifts.  

Tom

Les

Well Done Adrian

April 18th 2010

Adrian P warmed up before representing Warwickshire on Sunday afternoon by shooting an incredible 74 out of 75 at Sutton gun club.

It is with great sadness that we recorded the passing of John Russell and as a mark of respect the Club held a minute's silence in his remembrance on Sunday 6th December. 2009

On January the 10th 2010 the Club contributed the raffle takings and a total of £235.00 was collected for a donation to Cancer Research in memory of John.   

Andy Russell thanked everyone for their kind contributions.  

If any member not in attendance wishes to make a contribution; which is going to Cancer Research; then please forward to Ken P or Les A

Well Done Jack

May 10th 2009

The club is proud to congratulate Jack on his achievement. The English Open was held at High Lodge, Suffolk. Jack won the "B" class with 83 out of 100 by 3 clear shots, and came 3rd overall (all classes) in the Junior rankings, which is up to 21 years old; and he is not yet 17.

The club is to present all Honorary members with a Goblet in recognition of their support over many years.

Cedric H was presented with his goblet on Sunday the 2nd of February.
Cedric is currently our longest serving member. Over the years he has served as a committee member, Chairman and then President. In the past Cedric was a prolific winner of competitions, winning many Trophies and Sponsored shoots.
Our thanks go to  Cedric for all his past efforts.

Scott B         Cedric H

Well Done Adrian

April 2014

Adrian P won this years UK open Compac sporting Championship, against the best, with an incredible 96 out of a 100.

Well done Adrian.

30 Years at the Club

Les who is 83, but looks much younger, is going to retire later this year when he will have completed 30 years of helping to run the club.

Scott our chairman and the club members thanked Les for all those years of work, and then made a presentation to him on behalf of the club.

This took place at the AGM on the 26/01/2015.

The photos are a selection from the many taken on the day.

Les was presented with a group photograph of all members present last week, and also a cut glass decanter engraved with thanks from all members of SGC for his sterling service over the last 30 years.

The Chairman gave a brief outline of his life, including his many years in Africa, then
Nick Baines gave a heartfelt and well received speech about Les' contribution to the Club over these many years.

Sutton Gun Club Members who shot in the above competition.
Gina L came 3rd in round 1 but only the top 2 went through.

Robert L came joint 4th in round 1 and the top 3 went through.

Donna R came 3rd in round 1 in the fog and went on to do the same again in a sunnier round 2 with a brilliant score of 53, she was knocked out in round 3, very well shot Donna.

Andy R came first in squad in round 1 and round 2 and was finally knocked out in round 3 very well shot Andy.

Kevin P beat Robert L in round 1, shot very well in round 2 and 3 and was beaten by 2 points by the eventual winner of the competition in the semi-final, extremely well shot Kevin.
Brilliant weekend well done to everyone.

It is with great sadness that I have to inform the members of Sutton Gun Club of the sad loss of long standing member Keith Green, who passed away on 1st January 2016.
Keith shot at Sutton for over three decades and was an active member and a good friend. A true gentleman! He served the club on the committee and as Chairman and President.
Many will remember Keith for supplying them with glasses!
Keith will be much missed and I know that the members of the club will wish to send their sympathy to Jean (Keiths wife) and to wish her well in the future.
I will end this sad note hoping people will remember Keith with a smile.
Max Grainger ex Chairman & President.

It is with regret the Club announce the loss of Sid Kilroy on 17th August, 2016 aged 78. Sid was a long time member of Sutton Gun Club until he retired to Cumbria a decade ago. Sid's final request to the Club was to be able to continue to be a member even though he would be unable to shoot with us, such was his love for the Club, and we granted him Honorary membership which he accepted gratefully .

Well done Jamie O for being the most improved shooter over the last 12 months.

Each Year, using the score from the previous December and comparing it to this last Decembers Score, we look for the shooter who has increased their score in percentage terms the most,
Jamie managed a 27.38% improvement.
Well Done.

Sutton Gun Club is excited to receive these custom manufactured gun racks from a local company,
OldFarm Woodcraft.

They hold eight shotguns comfortably and look amazing with the embossed shotguns and SGC logo on either side.

Oakedge have offered a 10% discount off all of there products.
They include Fixed & Folding blade Knives, Multi-tools, Torches, Firestarters and much more.
To claim your 10% off  - enter the code “10PERCENT “
When you purchase from  there web site oakedgeknives.com

Today Mick P. was thanked for his support of Sutton Gun Club for over 25 years of membership, and
his service to the Club during this time.
The Chairman presented a goblet in recognition of the event, which was appreciated by Mick,
and warmly received by all present at the Green Man.

Mick P            Steve A

Congratulations to Graham C for winning 2 Trophies this September.
First was the Imported High Gun Trophy won in the British Side-by-Side Championships 2018
(held at Atkins Grant & Lang)
Then a week later,
he won the Side by Side Champion 2018 Trophy
held at The British Open English Sporting Championships 2018
(held at Oakedge Shooting ground)
Well done Graham an excellent September.

Well done Jon M for being the most improved shooter over the last 12 months.

Each Year, using the score from the previous December and comparing it to this last Decembers Score, we look for the shooter who has increased their score in percentage terms the most.

Jon managed a 30.84% improvement.

Well Done.

Jon M                                Bob L

9 members of Sutton Gun Club shot in the
BASC Countryman Fairs Grand Final
at the Midland Game Fair, Weston Park.

Jack P. won club class
Chris B. came 3rd.
Gina L. won Ladies.

Very well done Jack, Chris and Gina.

Gina      Jack        Chris

Well done Mark E for being the most improved shooter over the last 12 months.

Each Year, using the score from the previous December and comparing it to this last Decembers Score, we look for the shooter who has increased their score in percentage terms the most.

Mark managed a 102.16% improvement.

Mark E                               Bob L

Results of the Old Farts Trophy shoot held at Oakedge on Friday 4th July.
9 shot the 100 bird shoot, and with club handicaps the results are:
 1st David J on 56 + 28 h/c = 84
2nd Nick DB on 62 + 20 h/c = 82
3rd David S on 57 + 24 h/c = 81
Shock of the day was Graham C and Brian F both ending up on 77
however Brian F took high gun on 65.

The Old Farts bi-annual 100 bird trophy shoot at Oakedge,
All had scores of 73 except for David J the winner of the trophy who won with
a score of 75 (inc SGC handicap)
It was a warm but cloudy day and we all had a great shoot.

David J                            David S

Adrian Pope Hits 80 out off 80 December 2022

Adrian pope hit all 80 targets on our
Boxing day shoot.
This is the first time any shooter has hit all targets at this club.
Bob the club chairman at the time had a glass engraved to commemorate the occasion.
The photo shows Adrian being given the glass by Bob.

Well done Adrian

Adrian P                        Bob L