Help for Heroes 2011

Help for Heroes charity shoot took place on the 9^th October 2011. The shoot was the final event in a number of events over the past twelve months. These event range from meat hamper raffles, superstore bag packs to the charity clay pigeon shoot today.

This was the third time that Spennymoor and District Clay Pigeon Club has held a charity event in aid of “Help for Heroes”, the last two taking place in January and October of 2010, these events raised £10,530.00.

This year it was decided that we would only hold one charity shoot but it did not disappoint. The day started off with grey skies and the thought of rain look on the cards, but once again the man upstairs was kind to us and the rain never appeared.

With over 140 entries in both events (100DTL: 50 Sporting) it was another great turn out for this worthwhile charity. There was also a large raffle and an auction to add to the day.

There were some exceptional shooting and both competitions were closely contested. The placing’s in the competitions are as follows;

100DTL                                                           50 Sporting

1^st   N Chapman   99  296                                  1^st   P Foster   50

2^nd T Peel            98  294                                  2^nd  S Tate      47

3^rd  J Thompson  98  293                                  3^rd  G Boetien 46

On the day there was a professional photographer who was taking photos of the event and they can be seen at the club where prints can be obtained at a small fee all of which goes to ”Help for Heroes”.

Below is a breakdown of the monies raised over the last year. I’d like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all my helpers who have given their time and their effort over this year, and to Spennymoor gun club for allowing the event to take place once again. I would also like to thank everyone who came to Spennymoor club to give their support weather they took part in the competitions or they just came to watch, THANK YOU.

The monies that have been raised will help our wounded young men and women who have served our country to be able to get the help and support that they need to live the life that they deserve to live.

Phil

SUMMARY OF DONATIONS

Cash over the Counter                     £1708.33   (collected since 11^th October 2010)

ASDA, Bag Pack.               £1142.07   (collected in store 1^st October 2011)

Sainsbury’s Bag Pack         £1067.60   (collected in store 20^th August 2011)

Raffle                                    £533.00

Auction                                  £664.00

Sponsors donations               £320.00

Cash donations                     £965.00

Competition Fees                 £700.00

Gun Club donation              £900.00

Total ........... £8,000.00

CORPORATE SPONSORS

ASDA, Spennymoor

Sainsbury’s Bishop Auckland

D & P Trophies, Washington

Ian Thompson, Colorfusion, Middlesborough

Red House Hotel, Exeter

Spennymoor & District Clay Pigeon Club

Mattisons Bakery

D P Plumbing

Autotech

Mortgage Advice Centre

Neil Bage (kitchen and bedrooms)

A1 Vinyl Graphics

David Bousfield Photograthy

Durham Van Hire

CW Booth & Co Solicitors

Mr Rob Grayson

Mr Steve Tate

Dave Walton Marquees