Rossendale Model Target Club

[I. J.]

I recently became a member of Rossendale M.T.C. after my first visit where I was made to be very welcomed amongst the group of friendly pistol enthusiasts. It made a great change and culture shock from the 'Star Wars Bar' at Rivington.

Bob is working hard at formulating the rules for an inter club pistol competition were the emphasis will be on fun while introducing some people, who wouldn't normally bother with 'serious' competition (like me ) and at the same time promoting the sport of air pistol shooting.

Who will I be shooting for? Ross M.T.C. of course because I like being on the winning side.

ATB
Ian

[Nocity]

I recently became a member of Rossendale M.T.C. after my first visit where I was made to be very welcomed amongst the group of friendly pistol enthusiasts. It made a great change and culture shock from the 'Star Wars Bar' at Rivington.

Bob is working hard at formulating the rules for an inter club pistol competition were the emphasis will be on fun while introducing some people, who wouldn't normally bother with 'serious' competition (like me ) and at the same time promoting the sport of air pistol shooting.

Who will I be shooting for? Ross M.T.C. of course because I like being on the winning side.

ATB
Ian

Ian.

I will make sure a copy of this post is pinned on Rivi's notice board this evening.!!

[I. J.]

Ian.

I will make sure a copy of this post is pinned on Rivi's notice board this evening.!!

Thats O.K. John as most of our members cant read especially if its put on the notice board!

Anyone who can pry that BSA Centenary out of your hands must be a winner.

See you later.

ATB
Ian

[Nocity]

Thats O.K. John as most of our members cant read especially if its put on the notice board!

Anyone who can pry that BSA Centenary out of your hands must be a winner.

See you later.

ATB
Ian

It wasn't the Centenary that bothered me, I still get that what have you done feeling when I look at a Gun rack without a Stutzen.

I'm sure Bob is taking good care of them.

[zooma]

Ian.

I will make sure a copy of this post is pinned on Rivi's notice board this evening.!!

That should go down well and "spring" some interest in the competition!

[I. J.]

It wasn't the Centenary that bothered me, I still get that what have you done feeling when I look at a Gun rack without a Stutzen.
I'm sure Bob is taking good care of them.

I know exactly how you feel [BSA Mercury 'S' Mk 1]

Flattery and grovelling won't get you any extra benefits Ian
ATB
Mike

Good. As long as I dont have to show favour towards Christine!

That should go down well and "spring" some interest in the competition!

Oooohh! With that pun - are you sure your not a secret member of R.R.? Thats equivalent to what our Gladys would come out with.

ATB
Ian

[zooma]

Oooohh! With that pun - are you sure your not a secret member of R.R.? Thats equivalent to what our Gladys would come out with.

ATB
Ian [/QUOTE]

I take it that is not a good thing?

[mikec4]

I take it that is not a good thing?

You've not met Gladys then Bob????

Mike

[zooma]

You've not met Gladys then Bob????

Mike

No I have not met Gladys - but with some fear of repeating myself I need to ask - Is that a good thing.....or a bad thing?

[mikec4]

Who will I be shooting for? Ross M.T.C. of course because I like being on the winning side.

ATB
Ian

Flattery and grovelling won't get you any extra benefits Ian

ATB

Mike

[p.m.h]

Nice site Bob, very interesting reading.

Which part of Rossendale is the club in?

Kind regards,



Phil

[zooma]

Hi Phil,

Rossendale MTC is very easy to find from Bury as you will enter Rawtenstall from the M66 and take the Burnley exit from the roundabout. You will see the large ASDA store on your left after about a hundred yards or so.

If you were to park in the ASDA carpark and look back across the Burnley Road you will have parked your car more or less dead opposite RMTC that currently shoots 10 meter pistol in the cellar under the church hall behind Rossendale Models model shop and the last Temperence Bar in the UK "Fitzpatrics".

We shoot from 7pm to 10 pm on Tuesday and Thursday and you would be welcome to come along to see us anytime.

ATB - Bob.

[p.m.h]

Hello Bob,

Thanks for your quick reply.

I know both the places you mention, and hope to pop along soon.

Always good to find a local club full of fellow enthusiasts.

Is the entrance obvious?

Kind regards,



Phil

[zooma]

The entrance is fairly obvious, you enter the Longholme Methodist Church grounds through the gate ( always open) next to Fitzpatricks and walk up to the main entrance steps at the front of the building (these also have a ramp for wheelchair access).

Go in through the first pair of double doors to the entrance hall and in through the double doors to the main hall.

If there are any model heicopters being flown, turn left and walk around the edge of the hall to the back and into the back room with the superb kitchens on your left where you will be greeted and asked to "sign-in".

The cost to shoot is £4 per night, or £6 for first time visitors to include basic pistol coaching and safety instruction with the use of a club pistol and some targets.

Tea and/or coffee is included in the £4 fee, and everyone is very friendly and helpful to make newcomers feel at ease and welcome.

Hope to see you soon - bring your Model 5 - if you come this week you can also have a go at the MPL !

[zooma]

Last night we gained a new club member - Gordon (who will travel from Bolton to shoot with us each week) - and forced him into action in the MPL on his first night.

Bit of an ask really, first night nerves and all that, but welll done and welcome to RMTC.

We also welcomed Ian who has completed his Provisional Membership period and has now joined us a a full member and becomes a valuable club asset.