Griffin-
Old Farts Trophy Shoot May 2025
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
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-
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-
To claim
your 10% off -
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-
(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-
All had scores of 73 except
for
a score of 75 (inc SGC handicap)
It
was a warm but cloudy day and we all had a great shoot.
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
Adrian P Hits 74 Out of 75 -
Andy R and Gina L competed in the Mitsibushi World Series at the Midland Game Fair . Gina was shooting by virtue of Bob's abstention due to injury ; Gina having finished only 1 shot behind Bob in the qualifiers and therefore legitimately standing in as first reserve . Both Andy and Gina shot in C class and represented themselves and the Club admirably . It would be fair to say they both had hoped to get through to the final, but it was not to be this time. Never the less to get this far was an achievement in itself.
Mitsibushi World Series
On Saturday 9/4/2011 Sutton Gun Club was represented by several members and they came away with a bag full of prizes.
Ken P and Paul F shot so well in the first round they were classified AA shooters in with all of the professionals ( due to not being registered CPSA shooters 3 stands are used to provide a class ). With a second shoot Ken ended up classified A class and duly won the class. Andy R won B class; Gina L won the ladies and will be in the BASC magazine and Bob L took 2nd in the Veterans !
A brilliant result, well done all of you.
Catton CPSA shoot -
Sunday 4th September 2011 from 12.30pm
Open to all members, families and friends -
A great Hog Roast that was enjoyed by all, Young and Old alike.
Hog Roast -
Tom Retires -
Hog Roast -
Mitsubishi Competition -
Chris Leaves -
Darren G -
Hog Roast -
Hog Roast -
UK Open Compac Sporting Championship 2014
26th January 2015 Les Announced his Forthcoming Retirement
August 2015 Les Retires After 30 Years at the Club
September 2015 Great Wall Competition at Weston Park
Keith Green January 2016
Sid Kilroy August 2016
Most Improved Shooter January 2017
Shotgun Stands April 2017
Oakedge Knives & Accessories June 2017
Club Award 14th January 2018
2 Trophies in September 2018
Most Improved Shooter 2018
BASC Countryman Fairs Grand Final September 2019
Results Of Competition Between Sutton And Forhill Gun Club -
Most Improved Shooter 2019
Old Farts Trophy Shoot July 2020
Old Farts Trophy Shoot May 2021
Adrian Pope Hits 80 out off 80 December 2022
John Russell -
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.
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.
John Russell -
Jack P Wins The English Open -
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
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.
We visited Eaton Hall for our 2025 bi-
The hospitality from Sam and Eaton Hall was excellent and what I
would not call overly expensive, we even hired a couple of buggies to carry the gear
as it’s a steep climb up the valley .
As normal we used our handicaps from the club and the trophy this year was won by Alex G with a score of 92 ex 100 with handicap
Well shot Alex
David J David S
A group of shooters from Sutton Gun Club went to Griffin-
WMSG Shoot September 2025
Some members of Sutton Gun Club held a competition over 2 days at WMSG.
To our top
left, we have Ken P winner of the 2 day competition receiving the trophy from Andy
P.
To our top right is the wooden spoon winner John H, receiving the trophy from
Scott B.
We were very lucky with the weather it was warm and there was no rain.
Well
done Ken.
Ken P Andy P
John H Scott B
Old Farts (Brian Farmers Memorial) Trophy Shoot November 2025
Craig F Dan F
We visited Eaton Hall for our 2025 bi-
The hospitality from Eaton Hall was excellent and not overly expensive, we hired a couple of buggies to carry the gear and the walking wounded.
As normal we used our handicaps from the club and the trophy this time was won by Dan F with 67 + handicap.
Well shot Dan
Les
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