Again, only just got to a PC after hearing this terrible news.

When Sparky told me last night I couldn't believe what he had told me, I was numb. I met Dave back in 2003 and he always had the time to talk and advise newcomers. He even offered to lend me his rifle for one of the rounds, this was after only just meeting me.

I held Dave in high esteem with his approach to air rifle shooting and his diplomacy in the shooting world. He will be missed and my condolences go out to Pauline and the family.

There is no good time to pass away but it always seems to be harder at Christmas.

As already mentioned, everytime I see a 45yard, 50 ft high target that I have to pull a muscle or 2 to shoot, I will be thinking of Mr Baines.

Deepest Sympathy

Ian Holmes