Postcard from Jersey 2014
Malcolm Brain and a group of shooters from Sussex had success at the Jersey open this year.
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English Match 2014 - Top Three Separated by Two Points
Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th September 2014:
The top three shooters were separated by only two points after an intense match undertaken by 37 competitors in interesting conditions. In the end, Tony Wells (Cuckfield) and Russell French (Chichester) were tied for top spot and were only seperated by one point on countback with Tony Wells coming out as the winner, continuing from his successful 2nd place in the April shoot earlier in the year.
Success at Bisley 2014
(Photo: Andy Meyers receiving the GPO Rifle Club Trophy)
East Grinstead Target Shooting Club was well represented at the NSRA National Meeting at Bisley this year, with 6 club members attending.
Jim Howard shot the weekend aggregate, finishing a creditable 45th out of 82 entries in Class B. Tim Green was 51st in the same competition, improving to finish 27th at the end of the Championship week aggregate.
Meyers stays ahead: just!
(Photo: Andy Meyers (L) and Malcolm Brain (Centre) receive the Pairs award from Vice President Richard Nichols)
Despite the promised blustery weather shooting conditions remained good for the East Grinstead Target Shooting Club 50 metre open match at the weekend and the top shots were in good form.
Members compete at Bisley
Malcolm Brain and Andy Meyers attended the National Meeting organised by the NSRA at Bisley from 10th – 18th August 2013 with considerable success for both shooters. Malcolm won the NSRA Eley Class A final by a clear 5 points and achieved joint top score in the X Class weekend aggregate (1,174/1,200) but unfortunately was placed second on count back! He achieved one first, one second & two third places in the constituent competitions.
Sussex County Open Shoot 2013
For the first time in its history, East Grinstead played host to the Sussex County Open competition. The weather was a bit on the cold side but scores held up well with Russell French taking the Sutton Gold Cup with a score of 390 ex 400. Trevor Wilde took the Eastbourne NALGO Trophy with a score of 377. Full results are available on the Sussex County website.
Thwaites comes to East Grinstead
For the first time in it's history the Eastbourne League Thwaites Competition was hosted by East Grinstead TSC. It's always good to have home advantage! The weather was reasonable although the morning saw variable light and wind making for some interesting shooting. Andy Meyers (East Grinstead TSC) shot a magnificent match by only dropping 5 points during the 60 shot match giving a score of 595. Various other shooters tried to better Andy's score but fell by the wayside.
Croydon League Finals 2013
East Grinstead's recent run of success in finals continues! Malcolm Brain won the Croydon Individual Final, picking up the Dyer Cup. Following a poor shoot at 50m dropping 8 points Malcolm recovered well dropping only 3 points at 100yds.
East Grinstead also collected the shield for the winners of the winter indoor 25yd Division 1.
East Grinstead win Eastbourne Honours
Members from East Grinstead won several honours at the Eastbourne League Finals on Saturday. We retained the Russell Cup (team of three consisting of Andy Meyers, Jim Howard and Malcolm Brain). Graham Fell won the Caffyn Cup, Elaine Kettle won the Spicer Cup, Malcolm Brain was placed third in the Veterans. Samantha Kettle was joint first in the Cardwell Ladies Cup with Linda Smallbone of Eastbourne RC after three shoot offs! A tremendous effort when up against someone of Linda's talent. Andy Meyers also took second in the Spain & Albury Cup.
English Match 2012
Meyers Wins for East Grinstead
(Photo: Andy Meyers of East Grinstead (right) receives the Class A Cup from Club Vice-President Richard Nichols)