Phoenix Shooters Association

FRIDAY 7th November 2025 Sealand A Range - Approved
2025-11-07 08:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Cheshire
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 17th January - Wern Ddu shoot
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:30 | Cheshire
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 ]

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 !

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.

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

Y Wern Friday 10th July 2026 (NON PSA) [Update 09:44 3/7/26]
2026-07-10 10:00 - 16:30 | Cheshire
Thanks to Ian D – a long range shoot !
four booked in with Ian so far – space for more.

Saturday 11th July 2026, Wern Ddu Shoot [updated 13:18 5/7/26]
2026-07-11 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]
We will discuss the possibilities of a prone shooting session and a 25 yard pistol session.at future Wern Ddu shoots – maybe an hour for each?
Note that we may not necessarily shoot right up to 16:00 – we’ll finish when everyone has had enough!

SATURDAY 18th July 2026 Clay Shoot, Cotton Edmunds [Update 20:19 15/7/26]
2026-07-18 09:45 - 13:00 | Cheshire
letting us know beforehand that you’ll be coming (by e-mail for preference) will help us to get things organised properly for you.If we know how many people are coming, we can order enough clays, and it would be pointless to take out and set up 6 or 7 traps if only a very small number will be shooting.
At the moment, only 10 have booked in in total. We understand that some will not be able to know until the last minute, but if you are able to let us know beforehand, that really will help us.
Thank you !

WEDNESDAY 22nd July- Sheepshed evening shoot.
2026-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
A chance to increase your place in the PSA precision .22 competition?
As usual, be careful with parking to allow the family clear access and exit.
Please let us know if you are coming, particularly if you ned any club equipment – thanks !

SATURDAY 25th July, Brimstage airgun & archery shoot
2026-07-25 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.
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 !

SATURDAY 1st August 2026 Clay Shoot, Cotton Edmunds
2026-08-01 09:45 - 13:00 | Cotton Edmunds
I’ll post more details of this shoot nearer the date but remember; letting us know beforehand that you’ll be coming (by e-mail, for preference) will help us to get things organised properly for you.

Wednesday 5th August, Sheepshed DAYTIME shoot
2026-08-05 11:00 - 13:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
The usual relaxed daytime shoot, possibly with a fun competition of some sort thrown in.
You could also try to improve your position in the .22 Precision competition. Remember, it’s the average of your BEST FIVE scores during the year which count, so if you shoot a bad target after your first five it simply won’t count; conversely, if you shoot a really good one, it’ll go into your best five and improve your position – you can only improve !

Saturday 8th August 2026 Wern Ddu shoot
2026-08-08 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!

THURSDAY 13th August - Sheepshed Evening shoot.
2026-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
NOTE the change of day from Wednesday to Thursday.
This is to give us time to fit in several other important matters this week.

SATURDAY 15th August Brimstage airgun & archery shoot
2026-08-15 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
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.
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 !
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..
We will probably 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 !

SUNDAY 23rd August Y Wern Shoot (NON PSA) [Update 09:45 3/6/26]
2026-08-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Cheshire
Thanks to Ian D – a long range shoot.
Eleven booked in – looks good !

WEDNESDAY 2nd September - Sheepshed DAYTIME shoot
2026-09-02 11:00 - 13:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
The Sheepshed daytime shoots are always a relaxed, sociable occasion as much as a shoot.
Another chance to improve your position in the .22 precision competition if you want to : competitions are not compulsory !!

SATURDAY 5th September 2026 Clay shoot at Cotton Edmunds
2026-09-05 09:45 - 13:00 | Cotton Edmunds

SATURDAY 12th September, Brimstage Airgun & Archery shoot
2026-09-12 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
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, CO2 guns. 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.
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 !
Maybe a de-briefing afterwards?

WEDNESDAY 23rd September - Sheepshed EVENING shoot
2026-09-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Does anyone know of a reliable company who could repair/replace the door on the clubroom at the Sheepshed? It’s been getting worse over the past months.
In the coming months we’ll also need a work party to clean/paint/repair/service the range and clubroom to bring it back up to the standard we all expect.

SATURDAY 26th September 2026. Wern Ddu shoot [update 12:12 22/7/27]
2026-09-26 10:00 - 16:30 | Wern Ddu, Corwen, LL21 9DU, United Kingdom
During August we hope to have a brief holiday some time, and unfortunately the Wern Ddu availability was limited.
However, If there is enough interest, we’ll have a detail (or two?) for PRONE shooting on this date. Of course there will be normal shooting from the benches for the rest of the day.
How about a 25 yard black-powder pistol session as well? we’ll need people to bring a couple of tables to set up at 25 yards, and there are club pistols and ammunition. Let us know if you want to do this, and are prepared to help We have no room in our car to bring tables .

SATURDAY October 10th 2026, Clay shoot at Cotton Edmunds
2026-10-10 09:45 - 13:00 | Cotton Edmunds

SUNDAY 18th October. Brimstage airgun & archery shoot
2026-10-18 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
NOTE: This is a SUNDAY shoot.
It will help us a great deal if you let us know beforehand that you’ll be coming – preferably by e-mail, and that’s vital if you want us to bring any rifles,pistols, bows, ammunition – or any other kit.
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..
Please bring your own targets as well, the more inventive the better.
As always air rifles, air pistols, CO2 guns, Airsofts, BB guns are all very welcome, as are bows of any description.

SUNDAY 1st November, Altcar competition V Grange Rifle & Pistol club.
2026-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Altcar Ranges, L38 7JE
Thanks to Keith E, we have been offered the opportunity to compete against our friends at Grange R & PC at 500/600 yards at Altcar on 1st November.
https://www.grangeshooting.club/
This is currently provisional, but one the times, numbers, costs etc have been firmed up we’ll post them here.

SUNDAY 8th November - Brimstage Airgun & Archery shoot
2026-11-08 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
NOTE: This is a SUNDAY shoot
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..
ALL forms air rifles and pistols – including CO2, Airsofts, BB etc are very welcome, as are any form of bow you want to bring to the archery.
Please feel free to bring whatever targets you like – the more inventive the better.
It really helps us if you let us know you’ll be coming (e-mail preferred, memory can fail !) particularly if you are bringing guests, or if you need a club gun or bow, or any equipment we can help with.

SATURDAY 14th November 20926, Wern Ddu shoot
2026-11-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Wern Ddu, Corwen, LL21 9DU, United Kingdom
Please try to arrive in time for the 10 o’clock briefing if you can, and if you’ve not been there before and need directions, please let us know. We will shoot until everyone has had enough, so it’s unlikely that we’ll be there until four o’clock, unless there are sufficient people wanting to do that of course.
Depending on the interest, we may have a prone session, and/or a 25 yard session during the day.
If you’ve not been to a Wern Ddu session yet, I can quote several members who have described it as “so much better than Sealand .” Of course the extra travelling distance and time are not as short as Sealand, but you can get FAR more shooting here than even, with 10 firing points.

Annual Prizegiving - Wednesday 2nd December at the Neston Cricket club
2026-12-02 18:30 - 23:30 | Neston Cricket Club, Neston Cricket Club, Station Road, Neston, CH64 6QJ, United Kingdom
IMPORTANT
The closure of Sealand may have left us with many changes to contend with, but this is the one event of the year when we can get together with our family and friends without having to shoot !
We really hope as many members, your families and personal guests can come. The Neston Cricket club has proved to be the best venue for the largest number of members.
Please put this date into your diary and – who knows? you might just be the beneficiary of one of the many prizes, trophies and awards.
If you’ve not been to one of these events, why not? One of the strengths of our club is that we are more a bunch of friends who happen to shoot, rather than a rigidly-ruled target shooting club with no other interests.
