Countryside Lass

I'd like to hear people's opinions on the subject of female instructors for clay shooting. I shoot regularly and like to think that I'm a half decent shot but I'm always struck by the lack of other female shooters. Plenty of ladies turn up to score for their other halves but not many seem inclined to have a go themselves. Not sure whether it's fear of the gun, or the noice or what it is that's putting them off. I've contacted BASC to see if they have any courses that might be available so I can train to be an instructor - purely with the intention of encouraging other ladies to try the

Downham Market YFC charity clay shoot in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance by kind permission of Sir Jeremy Bagge at Stradsett, near Downham Market in Norfolk. Sunday 27th March 11am - 3pm, shoot supplied by Alan Evans of Fair Clay Targets (www.fairclaytargets.co.uk). Fibre wad only. 40 bird sporting & pool shoot. Refreshments available. Go along and support a very worthwhile cause.

Thanks for the advice guys. Venue will probably move next year but won't be outside of our hunt country so that may not help attendance much unfortunately. Can't control what people call themselves when they're out and about showing either.........all I can say is that the best dog won on the day.

Think someone has been given some incorrect information here, Champion in terrier ring was Chalky shown by Miss. R Melton, owned by Mr. A. Gyton - both of whom are gamekeepers. They are regular attendees at our show - and many others in this area. They have good dogs and deserved to win, I'm sure Chris Hickling would agree.

Thanks to all that supported the WNFSC show on Sunday. Rain held off but a bit breezy!! Glad to receive comments (good or bad) but please try to be polite, we can only put stuff right if we know where we went wrong and we're always happy to take advice from people so we can improve for next year. Would have liked to have seen a few more in the terrier ring and not really sure what we can do to get more people to enter - suggestions?? Will not accept any criticism of any of the judges, they all did a cracking job. Hope the racing was Ok for those that requested we put it on,

There is a change to the originally scheduled judge for the terrier ring at the West Norfolk Foxhounds Supporters Club show this Sunday August 15th at Heath Farm, North Elmham, Norfolk, NR20 5EN. Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately Dean Weaver is unable to officiate and therefore the terrier ring will now be judged by Mr. Chris Hickling. Thanks to all on this forum who responded to my plea for assistance in finding a replacement - anyone other show organisers out there will understand what a nightmare it is to find judges at short notice and we are extremely grateful to Chr

Hi, Can you get him to call/text me as soon as possible on 07789 780022 please, I need to discuss details with him before I confirm to the owrld that he's the new judge. Hope you're coming again this year, looking forward to seeing how Striker's grown up. Thanks, Nicola.

Thanks - does anyone have a contact number for C Hickling and what does the 'C' stand for?? It's a nightmare trying to get a good judge at a week's notice.......

Unfortunately we've fallen foul of naming the judges as the terrier judge has had to cancel at very short notice - so unfortunately there will be a change to the named judge for the terrier ring. Will update via this forum as soon as we have a replacement confirmed.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am in urgent need of a judge for the Terrier ring at the West Norfolk Foxhounds Supporters Club show at Heath Farm, North Elmham, Norfolk, NR20 5EN. The judge and a guest is invited to join us for lunch prior to the show and judging starts at 12.30pm. We have several qualifiers on offer on the day. If you think you may be able to help and I appreciate that it is very short notice, please call on 07789 780022 to discuss further.

West Norfolk Hunt Supporters Club Terrier, Lurcher & Family Dog Show at Heath Farm, North Elmham, Norfolk (NR20 5EN) on Sunday 15th August 2010. Same venue as last year. Gun dog scurry and doggy dash. Terrier and lurcher racing after showing (muzzles required). Gates open 11am, judging starts 12.30pm in all 3 rings. Ample parking. Qualifiers for: Terriers - Countryman's Weekly Champion of Champions 2010, East Anglian Champion of Champions 2010, Conwy Valley 2011 Championship. Lurchers - NL&RC 2010 Championship Chatsworth, Countryman's Weekly Champion of Champions

WNFSC terrier, lurcher and family dog show - Heath Farm, North Elmham, Norfolk. NR20 5EN. Trophies, rosettes and prizes. Judges - Dean Weaver (terriers), Alan Hargreaves (lurchers), Sarah Whybrow (family dog ring). Gates open 11am, judging starts 12.30pm Qualifiers for NL&RC Championship (Chatsworth), Countryman's Weekly Champion of Champions (Midland Game Fair), East Anglian Champion of Champions (Rougham), East Anglian Junior Handler. Terrier and lurcher racing after showing has finished - muzzles must be worn by lurchers. Lurcher lure equipment is for sale and

Date was in main heading of post - but for those of you that didn't see it - date for show is Sunday August 15th. Not sure about the Peter Sutcliffe lookalike though!!

DATE FOR THE DIARY!! West Norfolk Hunt Supporters Club Terrier, Lurcher & Family Dog Show - to be held by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Peter Rivett at Heath Farm, North Elmham, Norfolk NR20 5EN (same venue as last year). Including Gun Dog Scurry (sponsored by Sporting Saint) and Doggy Dash competitions. Qualifiers for N.L & R.C. Chatworth Championship (Lurchers), The Countryman's Weekly Champion of Champions (Terriers & Lurchers), East Anglian Champion of Champions (Terriers & Lurchers), East Anglian Champion of Champions Child Handler (Terriers & Lurchers).