Phoenix Shooters Association

Wednesday 15th December 2021 - the Annual prizegiving
2021-12-15 19:00 - 23:30 (Europe/London) | Neston Cricket Club, Neston Cricket Club, Station Road, Neston, CH64 6QJ, United Kingdom
Now that the COVID19 regulations have eased, we can go ahead with our Christmas do, Annual gathering, Awards ceremony – call it what you will.
Again this will be in the Cranston Suite of Neston Cricket CLub – now re-named as The Parkgate Clubhouse – see below:
https://thenestonclub.co.uk/parkgate-clubhouse
We really hope that you, your family and any guests you wish to bring will be able to come along, as this is the one time in the year when we can all get together (without ear-muffs) socialise, and catch up with everyone and everything that has happened during the pandemic.
There will be a small gift for every member attending, as a tiny way of thanking you for all your support over this difficult time.
The tickets will cost £25 for adults and £20 for juniors – we’ve subsidised then as much as possible to keep the ticket prices as low as we can.
This is for members only, but of course you can bring any guests you wish – just let us know if you’ll be coming – OR NOT – as soon as you can so that we can provide the correct seating, tables, meals, gifts etc.

Monday 14th March - Stan Mayne's Funeral
2022-03-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Landican cemetary, Wirral, CH49 5LW, United Kingdom
Stan’s funeral will be at Landican cemetary at 11:00, then on to the Bassett Hound.

SUNDAY 30th April 2023 ALTCAR 500 yard competition.
2023-04-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Altcar Ranges, L38 7JE
Grange R & PC have challenged us again to a 500 yard inter club shoot at Altcar.
For those of you who have not shot this before then you will need a scoped rifle for the best scores. It is a supported competition, and we will provided a full briefing nearer the time. Note that the times are currently PROVISIONAL.
If you would like to be one of the ten Phoenix shooters for this competition, please book your place with us soon.

Saturday July 8th 2023 - BRIMSTAGE - BARBECUE EVENT
2023-07-08 09:30 - 14:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
There have been a number of requests for this sort of event to be held during the summer months, and (thanks to Alex!) we now have this date at Brimstage.
There are a few things to be confirmed yet such as the menu (including vegetarian options, general format and so on) which we’ll post here are soon as we know. The cost will be £10 per head, including the shoot beforehand of course.
We’ll need to know numbers before 18:00 on Wednesday 5th July so that we can buy the food etc. If you want a vegetarian option, please also let us know, as these will have to be booked.
This is an event at which your family and friends are very welcome, and always very informal.
Air rifles, air pistols, CO2 guns, softairs, paintball guns, crossbows, any form of bow and arrow, – all are welcome.
We’ll have plenty of targets – and you can bring your own as well. We will have a couple of club guns and a set of archery kit for anyone who wants to try it (although to reassure members, we are not becoming an archery club )

Wed 6th December 2023 Our Annual C H R I S T M A S Gathering and Prizegiving
2023-12-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Neston Cricket Club, Neston Cricket Club, Station Road, Neston, CH64 6QJ, United Kingdom
[There are a few spare places left – if you want one, please let us know as soon as you can.]
This will be at the Neston Cricket club – who have been very good to us over the years, and has proved to be a most welcoming venue.
https://thenestonclub.co.uk/parkgate-clubhouse
The price (subsidised from club funds) will be £25 per adult, £20 for juniors.
This is the ocassion when we all get together without having to wear hearing protection! Please let us know if you will be coming, and how many guests you would like to bring as we have to book the room, the tables and food etc.
As a member, you can of course invite your family and friends as well, and we hope that as many as possible will come along.

Saturday 9th December 2023 Sealand A range ----- CANCELLED DUE TO "FLOODING" !!!
2023-12-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
We are more than a little disapointed and annoyed about this, as I know you are, but It seems that the MoD have a better form of weather forecasting than the rest of the world, so they know that there will be flooding at Sealand in two weeks time.
I am typing this at 11:30 on Friday 24th November – the day that we would have been shooting there – but we KNOW that there are no floods at Sealand today.
We are not the only ones to be cancelled, and we have taken the matter up with Landmarc who run the ranges for the MoD, and who will be losing money due to these cancellations.
Exactly what the truth is, I have no idea. We have also asked the NRA if they can help.

The Annual Prizegiving Dinner - WEDNESDAY 11th December 2024
2024-12-11 19:00 - 23:30 | Neston Cricket Club, Neston Cricket Club, Station Road, Neston, CH64 6QJ, United Kingdom
The results of the survey we set up earlier in the year made it clear that a Wednesday in December was the clear winner for the date.
We have managed to reserve the same room at the Neston Cricket Club, but we will need to know the numbers, as below a certain level the costs become untenable.
We have been looking into the catering options and we will leave the ticket price at £25 – the same as last year. This price has been heavily subsidised so that as many members and their family and guests can come along without breaking the bank!

SUNDAY 25th May 2025 - Altcar 500 yard competition
2025-05-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Altcar Ranges, L38 7JE
Keith has organised a competition at Altcar V our friends at Grange Rifle & Pistol Club.
We are sorry that not everyone who wanted to enter was not able to as places are very limited.
An e-mail has been sent to everyone attending with rules, timing, instructions etc etc. ….. and GOOD LUCK !

FRIDAY 7th November 2025 Sealand A Range - Approved
2025-11-07 08:30 - 12:30 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
NB: FRIDAY.
Our bid for this date has been granted subject to the usual caveat about military units having precedence, although this should be unlikely. As usual if you need any equipment or ammunition, please let us know beforehand so that we can bring it along. Nowadays it’s important that we have a fair idea of the numbers attending, as we have to let The MoD know this in advance. It also helps us to work out the number of target lanes, and therefore the number of butts markers per detail.
A BIG “thank you” to all those who volunteer to do butts, RO and lookout duties !

Wednesday, 10th December 2025 - Annual Prizegiving - Neston Cricket Club
2025-12-10 06:30 - 23:30 | Neston Cricket Club, Neston Cricket Club, Station Road, Neston, CH64 6QJ, United Kingdom
We really hope that as many of you as possible can come – together with any guests you wish to bring. We’ve heavily subsidised the costs in order to keep the tickets to £25 per person.
We did an online survey following the 2024 prizegiving to see how we could improve, and when and where we should hold it. The results were that the vast majority liked the venue, and that a Wednesday in December was the most preferred date, so we’ve gone for 10th December.
Please let us know if you’ll be coming {and how many guests you’d like to bring,) As soon as possible: this will help us to get the number of tables, chairs, place settings etc organised.
The full description from the menu is:-
A choice from one of the below –
Hog Roast sausage,Sage potato puffs, Sticky onion glaze
Chermoula Chicken thigh, Spiced crispy chickpeas
Biryani roast cauliflower puffed pie, Confit red onionchutney
Together with two of the below –
Patatas Bravas new potatoes, torched red peppers
Bombay mix baby gem, Tamarind & Coriander
Garni South Asian crispy noodle
Followed by one of the sweets-
Fudgy centred chocolate cake, Vanilla Creme Fràiche
Salted Caramel profiteroles, cinnamon pretzels

SATURDAY 10th January - clay shoot at Phil's Place.
2026-01-10 09:45 - 13:00 | Phil’s Place, Ledsham, Ledsham, United Kingdom
If you need directions, please let us know.
When arriving and leaving please drive slowly and quietly along the first part of the lane past the residences and farm animals.
As always, if you need a gun or ammunition (or anything else!) please let us know in advance. Wellies may be necessary……

SATURDAY 17th January - Wern Ddu shoot
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:30
This will be our first fullbore shoot of 2026 and our very first at the private Wern Ddu 100 yard range. It will also be from 10:00 to 15:30.
It’s about 30 miles from Sealand on the A494, to the South-West of Ruthin. Hamper. Electrode. finalists are the “What Three Words” needed to identify the entrance to the range.
The full address is: “‘Wern Ddu Quarry, Gwyddelwern, Corwen, Denbighshire, North Wales, LL21 9DU.”
It’s important that you let us know beforehand that you will be coming so that we make the necessary arrangements – parking is apparently a bit restrictive, but I’m sure we’ll manage.
Note that if you haven’t got a sound moderator on your fullbore rifle you will have to shoot through a “tyre tunnel.”
There are no restrictions on calibre or type of (legal !) firearm you can use here so 6.5 is welcome, as are black powder pistols, shotguns etc.
There are NO target supports/frames, so you will need to bring a large cardboard box to stick targets on, or a couple of garden canes or similar, with wire or string between them to clip targets onto.

CANCELLED Saturday 14th February 2026 Clay shoot at Phil's Place CANCELLED
2026-02-14 09:30 - 13:00 | Phil’s Place, Ledsham, Ledsham, United Kingdom
The recent continued bout of heavy rain, together with a slightly worse forecast (!) means that we must CANCEL this shoot to avoid doing damage to our friend Phil’s land.
[ https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2644703 ]

Saturday 21st February, Wern Ddu shoot
2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Wern Ddu, Corwen, LL21 9DU, United Kingdom
Now confirmed. While the range is pretty sheltered it can get cold and a bit muddy, so suitable clothing and wellies might be a good idea. [ https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2647723 ] Parking is limited, so it might be another good idea (I’m full of them today) to share transport if possible. Remember if you have an un-moderated fullbore rifle, you must use one of the two firing points with a barrel in front to reduce the noise.
PLEASE let us know if you are planning to attend.
[First, please have a look at https://www.phoenixshooters.co.uk/category/club-news/
and let us know your thoughts – usual e-mail address.]
The entrance is shown on Google maps as “Wern Ddu Quarry,” and it’s on the right on the A494 about 8.3 miles south of Ruthin.
What three Words – CALL HOME PROMOTION
OS Map ref 53◦ 01’ 24.13” N 3◦ 23’ 26.77” W
There is a large motorcycle scrambling area, so watch out for bikes! The route to the range is shown below – up a fairly steep path. Note that there is a one-way system for entry and exit to the site – I’ve shown the “IN” route.

Saturday 7th March 2026 - Clay shoot at Phil's Place.
2026-03-07 09:30 - 13:00 | Phil’s Place, Ledsham, Ledsham, United Kingdom
Another lovely countryside shoot – we are very privileged to be allowed to shoot here.
Remember to drive slowly and quiretly on the way in and out – particularly to avoid upsetting any horses that might be present.
If you plan to come, please let us know by e-mail so that we can ensure we have enough clays etc, and if you need a club gun and/or ammunition, then we need to know to bring it along for you.
De-briefing afterwards ?

Saturday 14th March, Wern Ddu shoot [Updated 16:23, 11/3/26]
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:30 | Wern Ddu, Corwen, LL21 9DU, United Kingdom
Now confirmed. Initially we will not have any club guns or ammunition, but as things progress that may well change.
The range is very sheltered, but if the weather is cold it would be best to dress accordingly. Remember that parking at the range is limited, so it really will help us if you can let us know if you’ll be coming. It might be a good idea to share transport as well. Another good idea is to wear wellies !
What three words – CALL HOME PROMOTION – it’s about 8.3 miles south of Ruthin on the A494.
Please keep checking the website, as things can change quickly !

SUNDAY 15th March 2026 ALTCAR Shoot - CONFIRMED [Updated 11/3/26] Bookings closed
2026-03-15 11:00 - 15:30 | Altcar Ranges, L38 7JE
This has now been confirmed – we’ve been given ‘I’ range, probably at 100 yards.
If we do not get enough shooters for these events, we may not be in a position to continue to shoot at Altcar.
You will find a lot of important information at https://www.phoenixshooters.co.uk/category/club-news/ for the Altcar shoots, which you should check regularly as it is often updated two or even three times a day.
NB: It’s advisable to arrive at 11:00 to ensure you get everything sorted out before shooting starts – NO STAPLES are allowed, so if you have some masking tape you could bring that will help us.
Should be good !

Saturday 21st March 2026 Clay shoot at Phil's Place
2026-03-21 09:30 - 13:00 | Phil’s Place, Ledsham, Ledsham, United Kingdom
If you haven’t been before and need directions, please let us know and we’ll help.
Please remember to drive slowly and quietly past the residential farm buildings.
You’ll probably need wellies….. !

SUNDAY 22nd March 2026 - ALTCAR shoot CONFIRMED [updated 14:49 19/3/26]
2026-03-22 11:00 - 15:30 | Altcar Ranges, L38 7JE
BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED
Altcar has just granted this date on ‘I’ range. The feedback from the shoot on 15th March was VERY positive – the facilities are far in excess of anything we might have dreamed about at Sealand.
However, we need sufficient people to book this and the other early shoots ay Altcar, as – like with Sealand – we need at least seven people to run, but that’s the absolute minimum.
We’ve sent you a link to a form with all the information needed to shoot there on that date. This must be with us at least five days before the shoot date, with all the information completed. There’s also a link from the ALTCAR posting on this website.
NB: It’s advisable to arrive at 11:00 to ensure you get everything sorted out before shooting starts. You may (or may not) be asked for photo ID at the gatehouse, it’s still unclear, so it might be as well to have something ready.

Saturday 28th March 2026 - Brimstage shoot
2026-03-28 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
We may have to park in the field to the left of the Archery as you look downrange. The entrance is about eighty yards on from the usual entrance – signs will be provided !
These friendly, informal Brimstage shoots are undoubtedly the best events for your family and friends to come to, and they will be made most welcome as your guests..
Air rifles, air pistols, airsofts, BB guns etc are all welcome, likewise any form of archery.
If you want to bring your own targets, these would be very welcome as well.
As always, if you let us know you’ll be coming (by e-mail preferably) it makes things easier for us, and that’s particularly important to us just now.
Of course if you want a club gun or bow, then it’s doubly important that you let us know so that we can bring it for you !

Wednesday 1st April 2026 - Sheepshed DAYTIME shoot
2026-04-01 11:00 - 13:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Our usual social daytime shoot. We may have a fun competition, and there will be an opportunity for you to improve your placing in the 2026 .22 Precision competition.
Please let us know by e-mail if you are coming.
Remember to park carefully so as not to impede access in and out by the family – this is important.

Saturday 11th April 2026, Wern Ddu shoot
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Wern Ddu, Corwen, LL21 9DU, United Kingdom
From Keith E – “It may be wise to plan a alternative route B, with hints of possible waggons and lorries running a go slow crawl on A55 to protest about fuel prices. Watch the news and listen radio etc. May not happen but be prepared…” [NO news as at 09:30 10/4/26]
The entrance is shown on Google maps as Wern Ddu Quarry, and it’s on the right on the A494 about 8.3 miles south of Ruthin.
What three Words – CALL HOME PROMOTION
OS Map ref 53◦ 01’ 24.13” N 3◦ 23’ 26.77” W
More details on the website – see below link
Protected: Proposed Wern Ddu procedure [Update 22/3/26 12:37]
Note that we may not necessarily shoot right up to 16:00 – we’ll finish when everyone has had enough!

SATURDAY 18th April 2026 Clay Shoot - Cotton Edmunds [update 14:06 12/04/2026]
2026-04-18 09:45 - 13:00 | Cotton Edmunds
This will be our first shoot at this lovely site in 2026, so we will need a bit of help with the initial set-up – please help, and if you can’t help, bear with us while we sort out whatever problems we encounter.
As we always ask, please let us know by e-mail if you will be coming along; then we can order the right amount of clays and cartridges etc.
That is doubly important if you need club guns, ammunition and/or equipment. At the moment it would be very helpful if you could bring your own ammunition (fibre wads of course) as we will be limited in what we can organise and carry. We have only 21 gram 12 Bore cartridges at the moment.
The of course there’s the de-briefing – very important so that we can see where we can improve, and sort out any problems we encounter. PLEASE let us know if you will be coming so that we can let the venue know.

Altcar 19th APRIL 2026 - CANCELLED [updated10:37 17/04/26]
2026-04-19 11:00 - 15:30 | Altcar Ranges, L38 7JE
I’m truly sorry, but Altcar have CANCELLED this shoot because I was some hours too late in sending in the Form MoD 1931.
This is MY mistake, I was too concerned with shuttling to and from hospital with Mary and so failed to get the form sent off in time. I can only apologise to everyone.
Mike

Saturday 25th April - Brimstage shoot [Updated 11:32, 22/4/26]
2026-04-25 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
The friendly, informal Brimstage shoots are undoubtedly the best events for your family and friends to come to, and they will be made most welcome as your guests..
Air rifles, air pistols, airsofts, BB guns etc are all welcome, likewise any form of archery. If you want to bring your own targets, these will be very welcome as well.
The parking arrangements will be different for this shoot – we will be parking in the field next to the Archery. If you’re coming from Brimstage village, go past the normal entrance on your right, then the new entrance will be a short distance further on – on your right: There will be signs !
As always, if you let us know you’ll be coming (by e-mail preferably) it makes things easier for us, and that’s particularly important to us just now.
Of course if you want a club gun or bow, then it’s doubly important that you let us know so that we can bring it for you !

Wednesday 29th April 2026 Sheepshed EVENING shoot
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
More chance to improve your position in the .22 Precision competition of 2026.
As usual, please park carefully so as to ensure the family have a clear access in and out.
If you let us know you’re coming by e-mail it helps us to esnure we’ve got all the right amount of equipment etc – and this is particularly important if you need club guns and/or ammunition: this is particularly important at the moment.
Thanks !

Saturday 2nd May 2026 - Wern Ddu shoot
2026-05-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Wern Ddu, Corwen, LL21 9DU, United Kingdom
If you can, please try to be there on time so that we can have the briefing and then start the shoot.
The entrance is shown on Google maps as Wern Ddu Quarry, and it’s on the right on the A494 about 8.3 miles south of Ruthin.
What three Words – CALL HOME PROMOTION
OS Map ref 53◦ 01’ 24.13” N 3◦ 23’ 26.77” W
More details on the website – see below link
Protected: Proposed Wern Ddu procedure [Update 22/3/26 12:37]
Note that we may not necessarily shoot right up to 16:00 – we’ll finish when everyone has had enough!

Wednesday 13th May 2026, Sheepshed DAYTIME shoot.
2026-05-13 11:00 - 13:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
We have had to postpone our original shoot (on the 5th) for a week to this date. (Members. see your Sunday 3/5/26 e-mail for details.)
It’s our usual social event with some shooting thrown in !
As always, please park to allow as many people in as possible, while ensuring that the family have parking spaces and access.
It’s also a chance to imporive your position in the PSA precision .22 competition.

SATURDAY 16th May 2026 Clay shoot at Cotton Edmunds
2026-05-16 09:45 - 13:00 | Cotton Edmunds
If you’ haven’t had a chance yet to come to one of these shoots in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, you’ve been missing out. At least one member comes along – not to shoot, but to enjoy the atmosphere and chat with friends (not to mention the de-brief afterwards.)
As we always ask, it helps us if you let us know beforehand (preferably by e-mail) that you’ll be coming, so that we be sure to have enough clays, traps, shotguns and ammunition for the day.
If you need directions, just ask !

Saturday 23rd May, Brimstage - Airgun and archery shoot.
2026-05-23 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
Please bring your own targets – the more inventive the better !
These events are ideal for your family and friends, and any form of legal airgun, BB gun, compound bow etc etc is welcome.
If you need any equipment, please let us know beforehand.
