The Annual Newsletter of Marple Rifle & Pistol Club
December 2009
From The Chair
I can’t believe another year has gone by and we are coming up to Christmas once again. This year has been challenging as many of us have seen our lifestyle change with the economic downturn. This has in its turn lead to a resolve to struggle though these challenging times to ensure that when the upturn comes we can, with a new government, have the feel good factor that we so desperately need.
The Club membership has increased and we have close to 200 members now. That being said the organisational requirements mean more help is required for manning the Range and organising the social programmes.
We have had a number of competition winners and they are all to be congratulated, for their skill and upholding the tradition of our Club.
Our social events have been very successful, with 50 members and guests enjoying both the hot pot supper - very tasty - and the summer barbecue. The highlight this year was the 50th anniversary summer event with fireworks from Roger and a quiz organised by Roger’s wife, all events well organised by Elizabeth and her helpers.
We continue to ensure our Club is maintained and improved with several projects in the pipeline including replacing the steel baffles behind the linotex.
Thanks to all the Range Officers and Committee - you know who you are - once again excelling in the help you have given, but particular thanks to Gordon, Mike and Peter for your support.
Finally on a personal note, thanks to each and every one of you for your support to ensure that our Club grows and we can maintain our sport.
Best wishes for a happy Christmas and New Year
John C Shonfeld
Chairman
www.marplerifleandpistolclub.org.uk Email: enquiries@marplerifleandpistolclub.org.uk
Honours Board
The following MRPC members were successful in competition this year.
Ron Turnbull came second in Division 6 of the 2008/09 Wirral Rifle League
Joanne Morrison came third in Division 11 of the 2008/09 Wirral Rifle League
Alan Rigby won Division 15 of the 2008/09 Wirral Rifle League
Clive Hampson came third in Division 16 of the 2008/09 Wirral Rifle League
Marple ‘A’ team of Pete Sharpe, Ron Turnbull. Alan Wells and John Holme won Division 3 of the 2008/09 Cheshire Rifle League.
Richard Torkington won the Class B Rifle Championship at the Lancashire Airgun Championships at Blackburn Shooting Centre on 9th & 10th May 2009.
Nick Purcell came third in the same event
Here are results
for all Air Gun members who made the top 3 in their respective Divisions, this
shows the club's success in 10
metre airgun competition shooting in the 'Cheshire & North Wales'
Individual Winter 08/09 & Summer 09 AirGun leagues.
Winter 2008/9
Air Rifle
R Torkington 1st in Div 1
N Purcell 3rd in Div 1
P Smith 1st in Div 2
R Koernen 3rd in Div 2
Air Pistol
G Smith 3rd in Div 3
N Smith 1st in Div 5
Summer 2009
Air Rifle
R Torkington 1st in Div 1
N Purcell 3rd in Div 1
P Smith 2nd in Div 2
Air Pistol
G Smith 3rd Div 2
I.T. Matters
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