The balls were freezing in the barrels on Sunday with ten enthusiasts turning out for the annual Ray Johnson Memorial Black Powder Shoot. It would be an understatement to say Ray Johnson was a stalwart of the club and a major supporter of the black powder discipline. It is fitting that the club remembers Ray’s commitments through this annual event. Glen Kiem is a relative newcomer to black powder but his prowess with a pistol was evident as he took first place with 113 (83, 30). His off-pistol score of 83 from a possible 100 could only be bettered by the master, Bob Dowling and equalled by another top shot, Pete Howell. Congratulations Glen on a great result. Glen’s win was not an easy one though with Richard Wheatley 110 (80, 30) and Warren Johnson 109 (79, 30) close on his heels.
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Other results in the event were Pete Howell 103 (83, 20), Dave Coleman 101 (81, 20), Bob Dowling 90 (90, scratch), John Cohen 71 (41, 30), Terry Greer 61 (31, 30), Ryan Johnson-McNeil 46 (16, 30) and Jim Strachan 45 (15, 30).
Meanwhile, back at the ranch. Or at least, over on Range ‘C’, other members took part in a well attended 25 Metre Centrefire/Sports Pistol match. Luke Gibbs had the centrefire match all to himself scoring 363 (122, 241). Ned Williams took first in the sports match with a handicap demolishing 631 (521, 110). That’s a great effort Ned. The ever-competitive Helen Lord took second with 577 (533, 44) and Jordan Lamplough is proving he is no slouch taking third with 553 (395, 158). Other results, in no particular order, were Mal Bootle 386 (290, 96), Rebekah Watson 478 (286, 192), Joan Boyle 398 (253, 145), Bob O’Keefe 434 (384, 50), Craig Townsend 338 (38, 300), Laurence Campbell-Rogers 538 (407, 131) and Charlie Higgs 532 (435, 97). It was pleasing to see Peter Lord back on deck as Range Officer.
So, in the coming week we have 10 Metre Air Pistol set down for Thursday evening and 25 Metre Centrefire/Sports on Sunday afternoon.
It is probably appropriate, at this time of year, to start considering your level of commitment to the club. The regulars on the committee are getting older and the club needs replacements to ensure its ongoing success. Being on the committee or helping out doesn’t have to be an onerous task. Your level of commitment is governed by the amount of time you have to spare. But there has to be some sort of commitment from everyone so we’ll have a club to go to and a range to compete on. Please give it some thought and help keep the wheels turning.
