Clay Target Shooting in Cambridgeshire
The 2026 Cambs OT championship took place on 22 February at Nuthampstead and the sun made a rare and welcome appearance this week.
Congratulations go to Championship winner Giovanni Russo (75) and to Tim Jones (69) who was Men’s and Veterans’ winner.
There were no ladies or juniors.
Full results here
Thank you to all the team at Nuthampstead for hosting the Championship and putting on a good shoot.
The remaining fixtures have been added to the fixtures page.
On 15th February the UT championship took place at times in blizzard conditions and the remainder in heavy rain – thank goodness for the covered layouts!
Congratulations go to:
Championship winner and junior/colt winner – Benjamin Jordan (85);
G Russo – Mens and Veteran winner (74);
J Bell – ladies winner (52).
Full results here.
Thank you to the team at Nuthampstead for hosting the Championship and putting on a good shoot. Thanks also go to Ewan of Nuthampstead GC for personally sponsoring the Championship Winner which was very much appreciated.
A reminder that the Cambs OT Championship is on Sunday 22 February 2026 at Nuthampstead.
The opening shoot of the 2026 season, Cambs ABT Championship, took place at Nuthampstead, on 8th February.
After some very wet days it was at least dry, if a little chilly.
Congratulations to Championship winner – Giovanni Russo (88);
Mens – Phil Barnard (83);
Veterans – Andrew Oakey (81);
Ladies – Jane Bell (63);
Colts – Benjamin Jordan (82).
Thank you to all who took part and to Nicky, Ed, referees and staff for running an enjoyable and smooth shoot.
Full results here.
Reminder of up-coming Cambs Chanmpionship Shoots –
UT on 15 February at Nuthampstead
OT on 22 February at Nuthampstead
ESP on 15 March at Sporting Targets
Please book on direct with the grounds
Welcome to another year of Clay shooting in Cambridgeshire. A quick reminder that the first three championships are almost upon us on 8th, 15th and 22nd of February, being the ABT, UT and OT respectively. All are being held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground. Book on in advance by email to nicky@clayshoot.biz or turn up by 10am on the day to shoot. Practice is available at the ground on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The fixture dates we know are here, with more to be added once finalised.
The Cambs 2026 AGM took place on 20 January 2026. There were only 8 Cambridgeshire members in attendance, including Committee members, which was disappointing. John Martin (East-Midlands representative) attended along with Kenji. Thank you to those who attended.
A new Committee was elected for 2026 comprising T Jones (Chair), P Barnard (Vice-Chair), G Thatcher (Treasurer), J Jones (Secretary), L Carter-Gifford, A Taylor.
J Bell, A Oakey and K Flitton stood down from the Committee and were thanked for their work over the last year.
Keepsake momentos were handed out – to those present at the AGM – to the 2025 Supreme Champions and Championship winners.
Supreme Champions
| Overall & Seniors’ | Phil Barnard |
| Veterans’ | Richard Croft |
| Ladies’ | Jane Bell |
In recognition of his significant achievement of being Supreme Champion for 7 years running, P Barnard was presented with a special award of an engraved decanter and whisky glasses.
Championship winners
| Phil Barnard | D/R, ESK, OSK |
| Gary Thatcher | HBD |
| Tim Jones | ZZ/Helice |
| Gianno Russo | ABT, UT |
| Robert Allen | STR |
| Matt Bedford | ESP |
| Richard Croft | A/R |
| Adam Hallybone | SKD |
| Richard Morris | DTL |
| Chris Hall | S/B |
| David Christensen | OTR |
| Phil Gray | FITASC |
Those in bold were present to receive their keepsakes at the AGM
In view of the low turnout of Championship winners attending the AGM to collect their keepsake momentos for 2026 these will be handed out at the actual championship. They will be engraved with the event and year.
At the AGM it was agreed to reduce the levy to £2 for the 15 Championships being held in 2026.
Holders of trophies from 2025 Championships are reminded to ensure that they take them back on the day of the shoot or arrange to hand them to a committee member before the Championship date if they will not be attending.
The Committee hope that members will support as many of the county championship shoots as possible and look forward to catching up with everyone throughout the year.