The Royal British Legion Poppy Shield and the collectables related team names so far.

[Grayling]

As Pad.E says it is early days. It went a bit quiet after your post last month Gary, so some people were probably waiting for details before committing.

I'll try and get a team together, if not then rest assusured I'll support the event with a donation, and turn up to take some photos of the old boys with their Birmingham Muskets.

Sorry Nick the very sudden death of a very close family member literally knocked us all for 6 mate, I mean blitzed us all. Its took me this long to get my arse back in gear again. I'll hopefully be able to give 100% attention now mate.

[johnbaz]

Sorry Nick the very sudden death of a very close family member literally knocked us all for 6 mate, I mean blitzed us all. Its took me this long to get my arse back in gear again. I'll hopefully be able to give 100% attention now mate.

Hi Gary

Sorry for your loss mate, not nice losing a family member

I think we're shooting old Airsporters (but not 100% certain, I have a few that we could use, even have a .177 mk1 that's scoped (when I put the rail back on! )



Cheers, GKJ..

[18 Wheeler]

Sorry Nick the very sudden death of a very close family member literally knocked us all for 6 mate, I mean blitzed us all. Its took me this long to get my arse back in gear again. I'll hopefully be able to give 100% attention now mate.

Sorry to hear that Gary, my thoughts are with you and your family.

My post wasn't a criticism, it will take a while for some people to get organised. Typically the interest will pick up with just a few weeks to go, so keep plugging away, it's a great cause and good excuse to get some of our old guns back in action, the Greyhound also does some good scram.

[deejayuu]

What a brilliant idea and excellent cause. Is it possible, sensible for a team of complete novices to have a go !
Not shot at all for say 40 years and not comps. then but still got the rifles and just started restoration on some.
If not, still tempted to come along to soak up the atmosphere and make donation.

[Grayling]

What a brilliant idea and excellent cause. Is it possible, sensible for a team of complete novices to have a go !
Not shot at all for say 40 years and not comps. then but still got the rifles and just started restoration on some.
If not, still tempted to come along to soak up the atmosphere and make donation.

A lot of the squaddies taking part have never shot an air rifle and I think some of the Policemen are in the same boat. Its all going to be about taking part, raising awareness for the needs of our serving and ex servicemen and having fun into the bargain. So please setup a team and go for it. Your team needs a wacky name though, that's compulsory .

[edbear2]

Hi Gary, I can bring up a std. League resettable bell target and maybe we could have a 6 yard bell lane somewhere as either a working display or side shoot, I could bring up a Lincoln / Mod D so people could have a go with a "contemporary" gun . I could do an info display board as well with a potted history, and maybe bring the "Guards" milpat to show the link to the forces...They might be interested to know that a lot of WW1 veterans would have left for France either being bell shooters before joining up, and may have learnt elementary sighting with air weapons where space / / noise / expense was an issue (cadets and private schools as well).

Let me know what you think, an easy thing to sort out and may be an added attraction, and an eye opener when they realise that 18 feet away is not as easy as you think

ATB, Ed

[Grayling]

Hi Gary, I can bring up a std. League resettable bell target and maybe we could have a 6 yard bell lane somewhere as either a working display or side shoot, I could bring up a Lincoln / Mod D so people could have a go with a "contemporary" gun . I could do an info display board as well with a potted history, and maybe bring the "Guards" milpat to show the link to the forces...They might be interested to know that a lot of WW1 veterans would have left for France either being bell shooters before joining up, and may have learnt elementary sighting with air weapons where space / / noise / expense was an issue (cadets and private schools as well).

Let me know what you think, an easy thing to sort out and may be an added attraction, and an eye opener when they realise that 18 feet away is not as easy as you think

ATB, Ed

Brilliant idea Edster re the Bell Target side shoot, information on Bell Target and the ex Guards Mil Pattern to show our present squaddies. Plus like you say it'll be an added attraction and it will add to the celebration of air gunning idea that Terry Doe wants to promote.

[edbear2]

Brilliant idea Edster re the Bell Target side shoot, information on Bell Target and the ex Guards Mil Pattern to show our present squaddies. Plus like you say it'll be an added attraction and it will add to the celebration of air gunning idea that Terry Doe wants to promote.

Hi Gary, Is there somewhere inside / under cover at the venue where I could set this up?

ATB, ED

[Chippendale]

Aye up Gary, just been on to South Yorks Fire service in Barnsley, guy there says that there could be some interest in this event particularly because of the military connection i.e. British Legion and Help for Heroes.

He is going to ask his colleagues and get back to me, If there is some interest I'm going up to the station with the details and etc.

Hopefully the Fire Service could be represented along with the other services.

Will keep you informed


Barnsley's answer to John O'groats, far out man, far out

Mel

[Grayling]

Aye up Gary, just been on to South Yorks Fire service in Barnsley, guy there says that there could be some interest in this event particularly because of the military connection i.e. British Legion and Help for Heroes.

He is going to ask his colleagues and get back to me, If there is some interest I'm going up to the station with the details and etc.

Hopefully the Fire Service could be represented along with the other services.

Will keep you informed


Barnsley's answer to John O'groats, far out man, far out

Mel

That's good news Mel oh thick in'th arm thin in'th head rough tough Barnsley lad, not got a Firebobbies team yet, fingers crossed hey Mel.

[comic69]

Great event and i can confirm that the disabled group i support will be at the event great work gary

[Paul.]

I think I am going to be on exercise in Canada over this period.

Pux, if you are still entering a team I will do my best to let you know when the expected date of 'End Ex' will be but like all things the recovery phase of the Squadron is still in pencil.

[Grayling]

Hi Gary

Sorry for your loss mate, not nice losing a family member

I think we're shooting old Airsporters (but not 100% certain, I have a few that we could use, even have a .177 mk1 that's scoped (when I put the rail back on! )


Cheers, GKJ..

That would be great if you used Airsporters John, a real classic and exactly the type of rifle I envisaged for this comp, or at least our part of it. Nice one mate, lets hope that's the route you take.

Sorry to hear that Gary, my thoughts are with you and your family.

My post wasn't a criticism, it will take a while for some people to get organised. Typically the interest will pick up with just a few weeks to go, so keep plugging away, it's a great cause and good excuse to get some of our old guns back in action, the Greyhound also does some good scram.

Never thought it was criticism for a micro second Nick, think I know you well enough to know better. I went off the radar for over a month so it was bound to slow things up a bit, people soon forget. My sentiments entirely re the cause and using our old classics mate. Red Bob has just offered one of his bell targets which I asked him to set up as a trophy and what an apt trophy too from our point of view. Good old Bob .