The Oxon Bangers open shoot on 1st May at Common Leys was such a success that they are doing it all over again on the 3rd July.
About 45 attended the Oxon Bangers’ second outing, comprising Oxfordshire Freemasons, their family and friends, male and female. For those who had never shot before, there was a ‘Have a Go’ session where each participant had their own qualified coach to show them the ropes on a simpler stand, with some easy clays. The rest attempted the 100 ‘bird’ English Sporting Traps, with 10 clays at each of the 10 stands, where the banter and camaraderie was top notch. Afterwards most retired to the stunning shooting lodge (complete with exceptional bar and beautiful gardens) to quench their thirst and to catch up. The day was completed by prize giving, where unusual trophies were awarded!
The ‘Great Pair’ trophies were won by Tom Boardman for his outstanding pair of red trousers, and to Emily, for her great pair. . . of shots at a clay, of course! (I apologise for Waggy – Ed.) Mark Lovejoy who was accompanied by his brother (sibling) and father won the Wingnut Trophy for forgetting the main trophy, the S&%T Hot Shot Boot, which was won by a novice, the daughter of Owen Mott, the WM of Temple Island.
It was a great opportunity to invite friends to meet a great bunch of lads that are part of the Oxfordshire Freemasons, and I thoroughly recommend you all to have a go at the next opportunity, which is on 3rd July.
ESP AND HAVE A GO! ALL WELCOME – 3rd July
The Oxon Bangers are back at Common Leys Shooting Ground (HP18 9UP) which is really easy to get to and just about 8 miles from the centre of Oxford. It’s literally just inside Oxfordshire and you have to drive through Bucks to get there!
It’s also combined with a ‘Have a Go’ day , so it doesn’t matter if you have never held a shotgun before or are a seasoned pro – all are welcome to join in the fun!
This time we will be including food before and after, so the price is a bit higher.
Have a Go 30 clays/cartridges, all safety gear and full instruction. Will need to know numbers and male or female for gun sizing and bore’ Will include bacon roll on arrival, Tea/Coffee and a buffet lunch after shooting finished. | £50 per head |
| More experienced 100 clays ESP (English Sporting). 10 Traps. Shooters must be ‘Gun Safe’ Will include bacon roll on arrival, Tea/Coffee and a buffet lunch after shooting finished. | £55 per head excl cartridges |
Here’s some photographs of the 1st May Shoot.
If you want to find out more – please get in touch with:
Chris Wagstaff (visiting@oxfordshirefreemasons.org) or
Phil McDonald (phil@rodiservices.co.uk)