North East clubs, ranges

[wezdavo]

Hi everyone, I am re-entering the fold after nearly a 10 year hiatus.
What places do us folk from the northeast have to shoot?
I used to be a member at Thorndell, frequented Bob Dunkleys and Steve Smiths.
I know Thorndell is long gone but are the others? Know of anywhere else?

Many thanks

[rapidresponse1]

there is a one at washington

[ZAKDINGEL]

there is a one at washington

Second that just ring them to book a space if you're wanting the long-range space is limited cost is £5 per hour i use it --it is great if your testing good to get out of the weather

[Lavant_Lad]

Hi Wez,
Steve Smith's is still going and MUCH improved. Plus if Field Target floats your boat there is a course out, but PM me for more info about that. I used the be a member of Thorn Dell untill they closed 2014.
Regards Peter.

[rapidresponse1]

i used thorn dell a few times some nice people through there why did it close

[Lavant_Lad]

Hello,
The reason for the closure was because the farmer retired, the land was sold off and the new owner told us to pack and go. It was originally started by Paul Wilson (the stock maker) he lived in the local village.
One of our members was John Costello 2 x FT World Champion, a real cool customer and very pleasant with it.

[rapidresponse1]

thats sad it was a lovely place

[gsxrman]

Yes it was a good set up, very windy but good.
I always thought Stuart Percival started and run Thorndell.

[Lavant_Lad]

Yes it was a good set up, very windy but good.
I always thought Stuart Percival started and run Thorndell.

Hi, Yes Stuart did take over later along with Steve Littlefair. And to a lesser degree Lenny Mensforth & John Harper.

[gsxrman]

Good old days, Thorndell and Bilsdale, now we have nothing up here really.

[Lavant_Lad]

Good old days, Thorndell and Bilsdale, now we have nothing up here really.

If you fancy FT let me know.

[Lavant_Lad]

If HFT is more your thing there's a range at Elwick TS27 3HD.

[gsxrman]

I have looked at that range and Thimbleby, haven't shot FT or HFT for a few years now but would like to get back into it and get my son (13 year old) into it too.

[Lavant_Lad]

@ GSXMan well whichever you decide to do main thing is enjoy.

[wezdavo]

Thanks for the replies people, I really appreciate it.
I'm off to do a spot of HFT on Sunday, it will be a little baptism of fire tho as I'm yet to get acquainted to the new gun but I'm sure it will be fun.

Lavant_lad, yeah I have saw some updated pictures of Steve Smiths and it's looking really good, I'm sure I will be up there in due course ��