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  • Mini Rifle – 1st February 2026

    Second Mini Rifle event of 2026.

  • Range Closed – 16th January 2026

    The range will be closed for the funeral of Club Secretary Ken Sparkes who passed away just before Christmas.

  • Mini Rifle – 18th January 2026

    First Mini Rifle event of 2026.

    Open at 12:00 for setup and starts at 13:00 (ending 16:00-16:30).

  • 2026 Subscription Fees

    Following the AGM on the 6th December 2025, the club membership rates have been set to £275 per adult and £50 per junior and are due on or before the 31st March 2026.

  • 2025 AGM Minutes

    Meeting held at our club premises at 14: 00 hrs 6th December 2025
    Closed at 1500hrs 26 Members attended

    1. Review of 2024 minutes were read and agreed as a true record.
    2. Treasurers report and Accounts were discussed at some length, members noting a
      slight profit, our treasurer explained the current financial situation which we are in, Ken
      our secretary said that this would be further discussed later in our meeting.
    3. Appointment of auditors. Members unanimously agreed that Andrew Lindley of
      Brown Royd would remain as auditors.
    4. Agreement of membership fees: Our members discussed at some length as to what
      membership fees for the coming year would have to be, it was unanimously agreed that
      membership be raised to £275 to help towards our ever-increasing running costs. Range
      fee of £1.00 to remain, charged per adult member per visit.
    5. Safety manager’s report: Your secretary Ken Sparkes thanked members for using
      our range safely apart from some recent strikes to ceiling. Our claim to an excellent
      safety record must be maintained. All members are reminded of the Elland Rifle and
      Pistol Club Safety rules, which include lead awareness while using the range. Any
      accidents or incidents must be reported to/by the duty Range Officer who shall record
      the details into the Clubs incident log.
    6. Competition secretary’s report.
      Ken explained that due to the sad loss of Mr Paul Secker some competitions were lost
      through Richard continues with the running of his. Member Les Robson has offered his
      service in running one of Mr Paul Secker’s competitions We will update members of
      any new changers.
    7. Re-election and/ or ratification, election/nominees of committee members. Mr.
      Richard Healey Treasurer Mr. Mike Crabtree committee Mr. Mike Jarvis committee.
      Mr. Chris Carling Fire Officer, agreed unanimously.
    8. Matters arising. Thanks were given to Mr Richard Healey & Mr & Mrs Wright for
      all their help and to all our faithful members.
    9. Any other business. None

  • Range Closed – New Year’s 2025

    Range Closed – New Year’s 2025

    New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day 2025.

  • Range Closed – 28th December 2025

    Range Closed – 28th December 2025

    Sunday 28th December 2025.