Hi All

Seconds out .... Round 10; and what an end-of-season round in prospect.

While we have one 1st place - in the Recoiling/.22 class - already decided and one other 1st - in Open - fairly secure, pretty much all other trophies are up for grabs.

I have just (yesterday) forwarded to the SIHFT web-meister a full listing of the individual results, complete with the score you stand to 'drop' if you happen to beat it at this final round. It's this which has the potential to move you up the results table and in to a trophy place

Yes folks, there's a lot to play for, and we are ready for a very FULL turn out from all clubs. I'm half expecting several coach loads from both the Oaks and Buxted, in the hunt for the highly coveted Team Trophy; only FOUR POINTS in it

And all this excitement will be hosted by Swallows Field Target Club at our site just over a mile south of Lewes. For any of you who've not visited us before, HERE is a link to a google earth map. Note that most sat navs do have the farm lane (The Droveway) leading down to the club and car park in their databases. For anyone without such technical whizardry and approaching from east or west along the A27, take the Kingston Village exit (traffic light controlled roundabout) and drive in to and through the village until you get to a T-junction. Turn right (south) and then left a hundred yards or so after passing the garden centre. As you approach the bottom of the lane, take the left turn down to our club house, where parking will be in the main field.

As usual, the competition should start at 10:00, immediately following a safety briefing, which you must attend if you're intending to enter.

Gates open at 08:00(ish) with booking in commencing at 09:00.

Food (breakfast before and burgers after the comp.) will be on offer, as well as hot and cold drinks.

SHOOT FEES - £4 for all Juniors (age under 18); £6 for older visitors, £5 older Swallows FTC club members.

And finally, which I shall repeat during the shoot briefing, my two usual warnings :

1. Regardless of the farmer's effort in the car park area (I'm hoping he cuts the nettles and grass soon, otherwise you may not find your car after the shoot ) and our members' attempt to clear paths and lanes in the woods, I strongly recommend you bring shooting mats and/or wear suitably head-to-toe nettle-proof clothing. Rule 7 will certainly be invoked for anyone choosing to turn up in shorts and t-shirts.

2. Remember that the site is shared with people fishing who pay our landlord more than we do. Respect the request for peace and calm - or at least keep your frustrations and/or joys muffled.

Thanks, and look forward to seeing a great turn-out on Sunday.

Biggles