LATEST NEWS

17
Jan
2024

Late Night Opening in 2024

We will be open till 8.00pm every Wednesday, subject to light from the 5th June 2024

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12
Oct
2023

HSE Paper on the Proposed Restrictions on Lead Ammunition

The HSE have published a paper on the restrictions of Lead Ammunition

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08
Aug
2023

FITASC Sporting Referees Course 29th September

We are holding a FITASC Sporting Referees course here on Friday 29th September

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29
Jun
2023

Government Consultation on Firearms Legislation June 2023

The Government have just released the Consultation Document, proposing changes in Firearms Legislation following the shootings in Plymouth and the Isle if Sky

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25
Feb
2023

Porsche Club Try Clay Pigeon Shooting at Sporting Targets

Members of the local Porsche Club meet and shoot

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23
Feb
2023

Revision to Statuary Guidance For Police Forces on Firearms Licencing

Revision to Statuary Guidance For Police Forces on Firearms Licencing February 2023

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09
Feb
2023

Summer High Tower Challenge 2023

This annual event runs throughout June and July

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07
Feb
2023
26
Jan
2023

F1 Challenge Charity Shoot January 2023

The F1 Challenge Charity Shoot at Sporting Targets

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24
Aug
2021

High Tower Challenge 2021

Find the results for this years High Tower Challenge here.

04
Aug
2021

Jack Pyke 2021

Find out about this years Jack Pyke here.

22
Jun
2021

BASC Grouse Debate

MPs have just finished debating a petition to ban driven grouse shooting. The key points to come out of the session can be found here.

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21
Jun
2021

Jack Pyke Preparations

More Jack Pyke English Open preparations going on here this morning at Sporting Targets with CCI International arriving with this years competition clays.

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21
Jun
2021

Jack Pyke 2021

We only have a few spaces left! Give us a call today on 01234 708893 REMEMBER: This is not a CPSA registered shoot, anyone can shoot it!

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20
Jun
2021

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day from everyone at Sporting Targets.

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19
Jun
2021

Jack Pyke Sponsors - BASC

And finally last but certainly not least! Our final prize sponsor for the Jack Pyke English Open… BASC!! A huge thank you to all of our sponsors who help to make the Jack Pyke competition a shoot to remember! We look forward to welcoming you all to the ground on Wednesday 30th June.

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17
Jun
2021

Jack Pyke Sponsors - CCI

We can’t wait for this years Jack Pyke English Open! May we take the opportunity to introduce prize sponsor number three…. A big thank you to CCI International. We are looking forward to blasting all of your brightly coloured clays round the Jack Pyke course in two weeks time!

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15
Jun
2021

Jack Pyke Sponsors - TruckEast

Introducing our next sponsor for the Jack Pyke English Open 2021….. Thank you TruckEast!

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14
Jun
2021

Jack Pyke Sponsors - Swatcom

Jack Pyke English Open 2021 preparations are in full swing with the ground team making changes and planning the course as we speak. With just over two weeks to go we wanted to introduce this years sponsors to you starting with Swatcom!

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05
Jun
2021

Keep Up To Date With Results

Keep up to date with this weekends FITASC competition and of course the High Tower Challenge results here.

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31
May
2021

Bedfordshire CPSA County Championships

Thank you to those of you who attended today’s shoot, Bedfordshire’s county championships.

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29
May
2021

Chatham Shoes

New range of Chatham decks in store and online now!

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27
May
2021

Bedfordshire CPSA County Championships & Martin Scoley Memorial Shoot

Nothing better than a bank holiday Monday shoot! 100 CPSA registered sporting, give us a call to book your place.

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26
May
2021

Late Night Wednesdays

Sunshine at last with a dry forecast for this evening.

21
May
2021

A title worth hanging on the wall!

David Ferriman British Open Champion 2020

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17
May
2021

Our clubhouse is open!

Come on in but please wear your mask until seated for food & drink.

16
May
2021

Are you ready for this years High Tower Challenge?

Our famous re-entry competition will be starting on 1st June and runs until 31st July. Prizes for each class!

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15
May
2021

Jack Pyke English Open 2021

We are now taking bookings for the Jack Pyke English Open 2021

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09
May
2021

England Sporting Team Selection Shoot Results

Final scores from this weekend are now ready to view.

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07
May
2021

The third England Sporting Team Selection Shoot

As the sun sets over Sporting Targets this evening we look forward to welcoming you all to a busy weekend as we host the third England Sporting Team Selection Shoot!

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30
Apr
2021

Bank Holiday Weekend

Our opening hours remain the same throughout the bank holiday weekend:

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25
Apr
2021

Foxdenton Gin At Sporting Targets.

The perfect drink to finish off the weekend! Rhubarb & Rosemary G’n’T grab a bottle of Rhubarb gin next time you visit our shop.

23
Apr
2021

Happy Saint Georges Day!

Happy Saint Georges Day from everyone at Sporting Targets.

21
Apr
2021

Jack Pyke English Open 2021

Find out more about the Jack Pyke English Open 2021 here.

09
Apr
2021

Taylors Ties & Gateway1 Footwear

We are proud to be stockists of the wonderfully colourful Taylors Ties! A big thanks to Nick for coming in to show us his fantastic range of ties, latest offerings from Gateway1 footgear and lovely gifts and accessories!

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06
Apr
2021

Some great news for Hull Cartridge Company! Congratulations!

Hull Cartridge have been awarded Shotgun Ammunition of the Year 2021 by Shooting UK as voted by the public.

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31
Mar
2021

Late Night Wednesdays Start Today

We are open until 8pm every Wednesday.

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29
Mar
2021

We're Open!

Call today to book your practice slot.

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16
Mar
2021

Sporting Targets Lessons

We are now taking lesson bookings for when we open on March 29th.

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11
Mar
2021

Bedfordshire CPSA 2021 Fixtures

Take a look at the Bedfordshire County Championship fixtures here.

11
Mar
2021

Pampeano

Take a look at our new range of Pampeano products.

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11
Mar
2021

Mother's Day

Treat your mum this Mother's Day at Sporting Targets

08
Mar
2021

Sporting Targets Easter Challenge

The Sporting Targets Easter Challenge will take place on Monday 5th April, find out more here.

06
Mar
2021

Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club

Grab your diaries ladies!

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05
Mar
2021

Jack Pyke 2021

The Jack Pyke English Open 2021 will take place Wednesday 30th June to Sunday 4th July

01
Mar
2021

England Sporting Team Selection Shoot

The third England Selection Shoot has been moved to Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th May.

01
Mar
2021

Sporting Targets Re-Opens 29th March

As a result of the governments announcement we will be re-opening as of the 29th March for practice shooting 7 days a week, pre-booked as before.

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23
Feb
2021

Looking Forward To A Life Out Of Lockdown

We have a great range of binoculars available online and in store.

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17
Feb
2021

Spring Has Arrived At Sporting Targets

Take a look at the first signs of spring here at Sporting Targets.

16
Feb
2021

Pancake Day!

Happy Pancake Day Happy from the team at Sporting Targets.

12
Feb
2021

England Sporting Team Selection Shoot

We are now taking bookings for the England Sporting Team Selection Shoot on the 27th & 28th March.

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08
Feb
2021

Swatcom

Sharing some news from the CPSA! We can’t recommend Swatcom products enough.

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04
Feb
2021

It’s a busy time of year for us in the shop.

It’s a busy time of year for us in the shop. Meeting with our leading clothing suppliers for a much needed catch up and to go through the next Autumn/Winter 2021 offerings.

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06
Jan
2021

Sporting Targets Goes Green In 2021

Sporting Targets goes Green in 2021 with the new range of fully biodegradable clays from CCI International.

05
Jan
2021

National Lockdown Announcement 4th January 2020

Following the the Primeminister's announcement on 4th January 2020.......

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01
Jan
2021

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from the team at Sporting Targets.

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20
Dec
2020

We are Open

During the Christmas and New Year Period we are open excepting Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day

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30
Sep
2020

British Open Champion 2020 - David Ferriman

At just 25 Dave our gunroom manager has won the British Open English Sporting 2020.

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07
Aug
2020

Premier League 2020 update

4th August 2020 The third leg in the Northern Division of the Premier League series took place at Highwaymans Shooting Ground on Sunday 26th July.

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09
Jul
2020

Registered Shoots Are Back!

CPSA Registered Shoots start Sunday 19th July. To book your space call 01234 708893

26
Jun
2020

Cash Back from Browning

Browning are offering £150 Cash back on the B725 Sporter Range. Give our shop a call for more information about the range of Browning Guns we have in stock

16
Apr
2020

The online shop is still open and calls are being monitored

so if you have any query please leave a message or send an email to; reception@sportingtargets.co.uk or gunshop@sportingtargets.co.uk

23
Mar
2020

Coronavirus Update: The ground is closed until further notice

Please note that the ground is closed until further notice, the shop will remain open at present and online purchases will be sent out for as long as we can, thank you

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09
Mar
2020

Article Premier League 2020 first leg update

The first legs in both divisions have now taken place following the rescheduled shoot at Orston Shooting Ground on Sunday 1st March.

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06
Mar
2020

Mothers Day

Treat mum this mothers day with 10% off homeware, ladieswear and accessories in store and online. Find out more here.

02
Mar
2020

FITASC Series 2020

Find the results for the second shoot of the FITASC series 2020 here.

02
Mar
2020

UK GAME CARTRIDGES

Joint statement by the Directors of the UK’s leading shotgun cartridge manufacturers

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24
Feb
2020

First English Sporting England Team Selection Shoot 2020

Sporting Targets is host the first selection shoot on 21st and 22nd March, the shoot will be squaded so pre-booking is essential, call 01234 708893.

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21
Feb
2020

Medical Information Requirement for Renewal and New Shotgun Applications

The new process will affect any new applications for firearms, shotgun and explosives licenses submitted from 3 February 2020 and any renewal application where the certificate expires on or after 31 March 2020.

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11
Feb
2020

“Bedfordshire Supreme Champion”

Bedfordshire CPSA introduces “Bedfordshire Supreme Champion”, find out more here.

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07
Feb
2020

BASC To Sponsor Jack Pyke English Open 2020

BASC confirm its support for the Jack Pyke English Open 2020

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05
Feb
2020

FITASC Series 2020

Find the results for the first shoot of the FITASC series 2020 here.

03
Feb
2020

CPSA Club/Ground Of The Year

On Saturday 1st February Sporting Targets was voted CPSA Club/Ground of the year 2020.

22
Jan
2020

East Midlands 2020 Fixtures

Take a look at the East Midlands CPSA fixtures here.

20
Jan
2020

Shoot for Sporting Targets in the Premier League

Find out how to shoot for team Sporting Targets here.

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17
Jan
2020

25% Off Game Shooting Clothing

Get 20% off game shooting clothing in store and online this January and February.

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15
Jan
2020

F1 Challenge 2020 Individual Results

View the individual results for this years F1 Challenge here.

15
Jan
2020

F1 Challenge 2020 Results By Class

View the results by class for this years F1 Challenge here.

15
Jan
2020

F1 Challenge 2020 Team Results

View the team results for this years F1 Challenge here.

15
Jan
2020

F1 Challenge 2020

Sporting Targets hosted the annual F1 Challenge Sunday 12th January, a 100 target competition, in aid of the Grand Prix Trust. The day also included a massive raffle with memorabilia from the formula world and prizes donated from Laksen, Bonart, Dubarry & Lylvale Express.

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14
Jan
2020

50% Off All Le Chameau Clothing

Get 50% off all Le Chameau clothing in store and online now!

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13
Jan
2020

Beretta Silver Pigeon 1 Sport

A more defined and lustrous engraving has been created, using the latest laser engraving techniques. Sharper lines and better pattern definition have resulted in an elegant, scroll design which is modern, bold and beautifully balanced.The action is further adorned with the classic, Beretta trident.

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01
Jan
2020

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from everyone here at Sporting Targets. Find our 2020 fixture list here.

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23
Dec
2019

CPSA Announce revisions to their “Safety Officer” Qualification

CPSA have announced that all “Safety Officers” are required to renew their certificates every five years, this will mean that if you qualified prior to 31st December 2014, you will have to resit the exam.

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13
Dec
2019

EMG Motor Group and Mitsubishi Arrive At Sporting Targets

Sponsors of the Sporting Targets FITASC Winter Series 2020 have arrived at Sporting Targets.

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20
Nov
2019

Christmas Opening Hours

Please note over the Christmas period we will be closed Christmas day, boxing day & new years day. We will also be closing at 3pm Christmas eve and new years eve.

12
Nov
2019

Sporting Targets FITASC Series 2020

Find out the dates and prizes for the up and coming Sporting Targets FITASC 2020 Series here.

07
Nov
2019

Changes To The CPSA Classification System

As of December 1st the CPSA classification system will be changing, find out more here.

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04
Nov
2019

Sporting Targets FITASC Winter Series 2020 Sponsors

“EMG Motor Group and Mitsubishi announce their Sponsorship of Sporting Targets FITASC Winter Series 2020”

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01
Nov
2019

Sporting Targets Christmas Shoot & Dinner

It's almost that time of the year when we hold our annual Christmas shoot and dinner. As always it's a popular event with bookings already being taken. Find out more information and how to book your place here.

25
Oct
2019

Ladies Christmas Clay Competition

Join BASC at Sporting Targets on December 13th for their ladies Christmas clay competition. Find out more here.

18
Oct
2019

Talking Headsets- Specialist Hearing Protection For Shooters

Find out more about top hearing protection manufacturers Talking Headsets

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01
Oct
2019

Gun Of The Month- Browning B525 Shadow 16 Gauge

Find out more about the Browning B525 Shadow and why it is our gunshop manager's pick this month.

01
Oct
2019

Brand Of The Month- Le Chameau

Get 20% off of all Le Chameau clothing this October, find out more here.

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30
Sep
2019

Statistics On Firearm & Shotgun Certificates- April 2018- March 2019

Have you ever wondered how many firearms are in the UK, how many new licenses have been granted and those that have been refused?

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23
Sep
2019

Jack Pyke English Open 2020

Despite the next Jack Pyke not being until next year preparations are already underway, with the first sponsors having already been confirmed.

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18
Sep
2019

Shotgun Applications And Renewals

On the 17th September 2019 the Home Office concluded the consultation process for guidance to the police on New Applications and Renewals and made a number of changes which can be found here.

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13
Sep
2019

Travelling Abroad With Your Gun

You may be fed up with hearing about Brexit, however you should be aware that if there is “No Deal” your European Pass will become obsolete. Find out what guidance the The Home Office have issued.

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20
Aug
2019

Game Season Shotgun Cartridges

The Sporting Targets gun shop stocks everything you need for this game season from tweeds and ties to cleaning kits and cartridges. See the shotgun cartridges brands we currently stock here.

12
Aug
2019

Are You Ready For The Game Season?

Book a warm up game shooting lesson and receive 40% on weekdays until 30th September.

05
Aug
2019

The Glorious Twelfth

The Glorious Twelfth is almost upon us but is your gun ready for the 2019 game season? Pop into our gun shop to find out about a full strip and clean from only £40!

02
Aug
2019

High Tower Challenge Winners 2019

Find out this years lucky High Tower winners.

26
Jun
2019

Jack Pyke English Open 2019- What A Fantastic Event!

This was the tenth Jack Pyke English Open since its debut back in 2010, and there was lots for people to have a go at and win; not just for the top shots either!

25
Jun
2019

Jack Pyke English Open 2019- Daily Prize Winners

See the daily high guns, pool shoot winners and golden ticket winners for this years Jack Pyke.

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01
Jun
2019

Fathers Day At Sporting Targets

Treat your dad this fathers day, 17th June, at Sporting Targets with a 50% off of a shooting lesson for two or £10 off of an adult or senior membership. A great gift for any father whether they are a seasoned shooter or have never held a gun.

28
May
2019

Sporting Targets FITASC 2019 Overall results

See overall results from the 2019 Sporting Targets FITASC series.

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27
May
2019

Sporting Targets FITASC 2019 Results- Series 5

See results from the fifth and final Sporting Targets FITASC series of 2019.

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29
Apr
2019

Sporting Targets FITASC 2019 Results- Series 4

See results from the fourth Sporting Targets FITASC series of 2019.

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01
Apr
2019

Sporting Targets Summer Opening Hours

As of this Wednesday we will be changing to our summer opening hours which means we will be open every Wednesday until 8pm for practice and lessons.

25
Mar
2019

Sporting Targets FITASC 2019 Results- Series 3

See results from the third Sporting Targets FITASC series of 2019.

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04
Mar
2019

Get Ready For The 2019 Clay Shooting Season

Get your gun ready for this clay shooting season with a strip and clean at Sporting Targets, from only £40! Pop into our gun shop for more information.

04
Mar
2019

Sporting Targets FITASC 2019 Results- Series 2

See results from the second Sporting Targets FITASC series of 2019.

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01
Mar
2019

Mother's Day

Don't forget your mum this mother's day, Sunday March 31st. Find the perfect gift at Sporting Targets and save 10% on all homewear, ladieswear and accessories in store and online, with the voucher code MOTHERSDAY10.

05
Feb
2019

Easter Shoot & Dinner

Booking are now being taken for this years Easter shoot. Book early for this popular annual event to avoid disappointment.

04
Feb
2019

Sporting Targets FITASC 2019 Results- Series 1

See results from the first Sporting Targets FITASC series of 2019.

01
Feb
2019

Treat your loved one this Valentine Day

Try something new together this year with our Valentines voucher for a 1 hour all inclusive experience. Available from now until the 14th February.

25
Jan
2019

Registered FITASC 2019

Find out the dates for this years registered FITASC, 5 shoot series. Bookings are now being taken.

03
Aug
2018

High Tower Challenge Winners 2018

Congratulations to all of this years winners and thank you to all everyone who took part and made it such a successful competition.

20
Jul
2018

Shoot & Grow

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, drifting through the wind? Do you ever feel like you’ve wasted time, at an event, supposedly networking? Networking events can be very hit & miss, which is why we’ve created one that hits targets, making it a worthy investment of time.

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28
May
2018

Riseley Road Closure

Riseley High Street road closure, please follow diversions.

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28
Feb
2018

Sporting Targets to host British Schools & Young Shots Championships 2018

For the third year running, Sporting Targets will be hosting the British Schools & Young Shots Championship...

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08
Jan
2018

Riseley High Street - Temporary Road Closure - Postponed

The scheduled closure of Riseley High Street has been postponed. There are no road closures in or around Riseley, allowing everyone to travel freely along their usual routes. We will keep an eye out for any traffic cone movements, and keep you posted.

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03
Jan
2018

2018 Fixtures Now Available

Get your diaries out, for we are ready to fill them with competitions and events!

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29
Nov
2017

NiteSite Night

Sporting Targets host the first NiteSite live simulation in the UK

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22
Jul
2017

The Kreighoff Open Day

The Kreighoff Open Day held on 22/7/17 was a massive success.

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10
Mar
2017

East Midlands Inter Counties FITASC

Please note parts of the ground will be closed for open practice on 6th, 7th & 8th October due to the the East Midland Inter Counties FITASC event.

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