Rivington Rifle Club

[mikec4]

Probably due to the recent passing of our friend I.J. but keep trying, Tony will get back to you eventually. As for locked gates i think you maybe went to the outside shoot. Col.

Well I have been emailing Rivinginton Riflemen for the last few weeks trying to get information from them, and not 1 reply to my emails

So I went down there tonight to have a look round and nothing to see at all apart from a looked gate and not a single person around belonging to the so called club, not even any signs saying where the club house is, I even asked afew walkers if they new of Rivingington Riflemen and they didn't know anything and never heard of them, Great way to expand your club isn't it, Well if this is the sort of club they are running were they don't or won't respond to emails from someone wanting to join their club then I won't be joining their club.

We buried I.J. in November 2022.

As the club is situated on private land and is only open on certain days, we advise no one to approach the site unannounced.

The club can be contacted via the website;

www.rivington-riflemen .uk where contact and membership information is available.

[Rutty]

It must be borne in mind, that a substantial majority of rifle clubs of whatever type and a significant number of clay shoots are run on a totally voluntary basis. Running the club is done in members' spare time. Along with the straightforward tasks such as cutting the grass (don't forget to get the lawnmower serviced), sweeping the indoor range (the head has come off the broom again) there are a multitude of administrative tasks such as keeping membership lists up to date, ensuring subscriptions are paid and if it's Home Office Approved club a long list of additional things to comply with. The essential task have to be done, but sometimes when people are on holiday or away for work reasons or due to illness, if its' not essential it may not be done for a week or two. Below is a list; not comprehensive; of typical club officer roles:

Chair - Chief operating officer of the club
Vice-Chair
Secretary (Data Protection Officer) - Chief Administrative Officer of the club
Treasurer - Financial Officer of the club
Firearms Officer (Firearm Certificate Holder) - Nominated officer under terms of Home Office Approval
Membership Secretary (Police Liaison Officer) - Nominated officer under terms of Home Office Approval
Club Captain
Competition Secretary
Trophies and Awards Member
Range Manager - Range facilities and safety manager
Building Manager - Building maintenance, safety and security manager
Information Systems Manager - Electronic and network systems manager
Operations and Equipment Officer - Oversees the day to day running of the club and the upkeep and maintenance of shooting equipment.
Training Officer
Coach
Safeguarding Officer
Trustees
Functional Appointments
Range Conducting Officers
Range and Duty Officer roster production
Club website manager
Club social media manager

Whilst some are combined, they still require a considerable number of bodies to cover them all.

Rutty