July 2023 | Rugeley Rifle Club

Bronze for Olivia at British Shooting Series

24 July 202324 July 2023 by RichHin Competitions

Congratulations to Rugeley shooter Olivia Beech, who claimed a Bronze medal at the July leg of British Shooting’s 50M Series on Sunday. The series – new for 2023 – is being held at the West Midlands Regional Shooting Centre at Aldersley, near Wolverhampton.

After a hard fought qualification round, six athletes qualified into an adapted Final, which allowed Para-athletes to compete alongside the able-bodied competitors on an equal footing. Olivia eventually placed third, behind silver medallist Wesley Cann and gold medallist Beth Edwards.

Three rifle shooters holding their rifles and smiling. They are the medallists from the July edition of British Shooting's 50Metre Rifle Series. — Wes Cann, Beth Edwards & Olivia Beech celebrate their medals
Photo courtesy:British Shooting

A group of paralympic and able-bodied athletes on the firing point competing in a rifle final. — Wes Cann, Beth Edwards & Olivia Beech celebrate their medals
Photo courtesy:British Shooting

More than 80 take aim at Club Open Day

23 July 202324 July 2023 by RichHin Club News

More than 80 visitors from the local community tried their hand at Rugeley Rifle Club’s Open Day on Saturday. Despite drizzly weather, young and old received a tour of the club’s facilities and tried their hand at air rifle and air pistol, before enjoying the barbecue on the outdoor range.

Local councillor Olivia Lyons formally opened the new range wall on the 100yard range. The club successfully crowdfunded to replace the old wall, which had been in place 51 years.

Club Chairman Martyn Buttery & local Councillor Olivia Lyons stand in front of a tape as they formally open the new range wall. — Club Chairman Martyn Buttery & local COuncillor Olivia Lyons open the new range wall.

A young boy and an adult man fire target air pistols. — Club Chairman Martyn Buttery & local COuncillor Olivia Lyons open the new range wall.

Rugeley Shooter becomes Welsh Champion

3 July 20234 July 2023 by RichHin Competitions

Rugeley member and Staffordshire County Captain Richard Hemingway won the Welsh Confined Prone Championship this weekend. Shooting at Tondu Target Shooting Club near Bridgend, Rich saw off strong competition from GB & Commonwealth shooters.

Qualifying mid-table on Saturday in difficult conditions, Sunday saw a calmer outlook and strong start for Richard as he clocked up a significant lead in the first half of the match. Rising winds saw scores fluctuate in the second half, but despite a difficult finish he had done enough to claim his first Welsh Championship title. Sian Corish was runner up, and Liam Webster – formerly of Rugeley and friend of the club – placed third.

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