Round 1 of the 2023 UKAHFT National Series takes place at Meon Valley Airgun Club on Sunday 23 April, and as this is only the second time that our Club has ever played host to a “National”, it might also be the first visit to this venue for quite a few competitors, so we’ve put together some information to help you get the most from your trip down to Hampshire…

If you are arriving on Saturday: We appreciate that it’s a long journey down to Hampshire for some competitors, and so to help make your trip down to Hampshire even more worthwhile Meon Valley Airgun Club are putting on an HFT Fun Open Competition on Saturday 22 April. This will take place at our other ground at Wallops Woods (what3words “switched.buggy.offshore”) , which is just a quick 10-15 minute drive from our Hen Woods grounds. Signing in will be from 1.00PM, with the mandatory safety brief taking place at 2.30 PM, and the 30 target HFT competition starting immediately after. There is no entry fee for this competition, and after the shoot a Meon Valley Airgun Club gold, silver or bronze badge will be awarded (free) to each qualifying competitor; the grade of badge awarded will be calculated in accordance with the UKAHFT badge format.

Location of UKAHFT Round 1: This will take place at the Club’s second ground at Hen Woods, located a short distance east of the village of West Meon. It’s best to use what3words – “unstable.romantics.dorm” ; alternatively, the nearest postcode to Hen Woods is GU32 1HY (Westbury House Nursing Home), and the entrance to the woods is another 100 yards further down the road, directly opposite a mirror on the side of the road, and you’ll see a large UKAHFT banner. Turn onto the track, and continue along as it wends its way uphill, bearing left at the fork in the track - once again, you’ll spot the “HFT this way” sign! Continue along the track for another half mile or so, and you’ll arrive at the part of the woods where the competition is being staged, and traffic marshals will be on hand to point you to the best place to park.