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		<title>Cambridgeshire Sporting Championship 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2026 Cambridgeshire English Sporting Championship was held at Sporting Targets on Sunday 15 March. A chilly, windy day presented some challenging targets on a difficult but interesting course. Congratulations to Championship winner D Stanford with an 87.  He is the first winner of a new trophy generously sponsored by R Allen, the original trophy &#8230; <a href="https://cambridgeshirecpsa.co.uk/2026/cambridgeshire-sporting-championship-2026/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Cambridgeshire Sporting Championship 2026"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The 2026 Cambridgeshire English Sporting Championship was held at Sporting Targets on Sunday 15 March.</p>



<p>A chilly, windy day presented some challenging targets on a difficult but interesting course. Congratulations to Championship winner D Stanford with an 87.  He is the first winner of a new trophy generously sponsored by R Allen, the original trophy not having been returned for several years.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Darren Stanford</td><td>County Champion,<br>AA Class</td><td>87</td></tr><tr><td>Robert Allen</td><td>Men&#8217;s Champion</td><td>84</td></tr><tr><td>Sam Vella</td><td>Junior Champion<br>A Class</td><td>82</td></tr><tr><td>Jamie Harding</td><td>Veterans&#8217; Champion</td><td>79</td></tr><tr><td>Gordon Webster</td><td>B Class</td><td>69</td></tr><tr><td>Thomas Gray</td><td>C Class</td><td>65</td></tr><tr><td>Joshua Allen</td><td>Colts&#8217; Champion</td><td>53</td></tr><tr><td>Jane Bell</td><td>Ladies&#8217; Champion</td><td>48</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Full results on the main CPSA website <a href="https://www.cpsa.co.uk/scores/fixture/english-sporting-sporting-targets-ltd-20260315/123201">here</a>.</p>



<p>Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all those who came to support the championship.   Our thanks go to Andrew, Becky, referees and staff at Sporting Targets for hosting and running an enjoyable shoot and for putting up cash prizes for the overall winner and class winners.</p>



<p>The next Cambridge County Championships are the Handicap by Distance (100 birds) and Olympic Skeet (50 birds) at Priory on Sunday 29 March.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2025 Cambridgeshire English Sporting Championship was held at Chalk Farm on Saturday 7 June. On a day that had threatened torrential rain and thunderstorms, apart from a couple of short downpours the day stayed dry if a little breezy. Adam had set up an interesting and varied selection of stands with a few especially &#8230; <a href="https://cambridgeshirecpsa.co.uk/2025/cambridgeshire-sporting-2025/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Cambridgeshire Sporting 2025"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The 2025 Cambridgeshire English Sporting Championship was held at Chalk Farm on Saturday 7 June.  On a day that had threatened torrential rain and thunderstorms, apart from a couple of short downpours the day stayed dry if a little breezy. Adam had set up an interesting and varied selection of stands with a few especially challenging targets but the course was appreciated and enjoyed by those taking part.</p>



<p>Congratulations to Championship winner (on countback) – Matt Bedford (84) who also won AA class;</p>



<p>Men&#8217;s and Veterans&#8217; – Brian Dunbavin (84);</p>



<p>Ladies – Jane Bell (68);</p>



<p>Junior – Harry Dickins (83 &#8211; <em>only one away from overall champion</em>);</p>



<p>Colts – Sam Vella (69);</p>



<p>A Class – Peter Simpson (83 &#8211; <em>also one away</em>) ;</p>



<p>B Class – Peter Garrod (80);</p>



<p>C Class – Philip Simpson (57).<br><br>Full results on the CPSA website <a href="https://www.cpsa.co.uk/scores/fixture/english-sporting-chalk-farm-clay-ground-20250607/120269">here</a></p>



<p>Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all those who came to support the championship. Our thanks go to Jo, Paul, Debbie, Adam and all the referees for hosting and running a most enjoyable and successful shoot.</p>



<p>M Bedford will also now be put forward to represent Cambridgeshire at the upcoming game fair being held at Ragley Hall on the 25th-27th July 2025</p>



<p>The next Cambridge County Championship is the English Skeet at Priory on 28th and 29th June.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 17:41:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sporting Targets, 6th May 2024 To top it all off for the bank holiday weekend we held the Cambridgeshire sporting at Sporting Targets on Monday good sunshine for the most of the day just a slight drizzle at the end of the day to catch the last of the squads. Thanks to all the staff &#8230; <a href="https://cambridgeshirecpsa.co.uk/2024/cambridgeshire-english-sporting-2024/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Cambridgeshire English Sporting 2024"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Sporting Targets, 6th May 2024</p>



<p>To top it all off for the bank holiday weekend we held the Cambridgeshire sporting at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sporting.targets?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVoFoFPcla7TPCbENF6pLUmrUrfjeP1XRH-fMRdQlEQMdIXbm8ug_yl6oZJ5d0_0ju9iaZrrGcQFP6RB4Qghxtm6L-PDbSCD0Yf9VfremjxmOBZJmnMUA7CKh_1VA7RPKe4E_fBsW5YZiBleWSuTRJtzQCqla64rKzuEBjhzjuarPwV5kr4Lrb2xJNdROsJzPKhf2r_NqMeOMyK3PhNT7kS&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R">Sporting Targets</a> on Monday good sunshine for the most of the day just a slight drizzle at the end of the day to catch the last of the squads.</p>



<p>Thanks to all the staff and refs for making it a successful day.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>County Champion + AA Class + Juniors</td><td>H Dickens</td><td>89</td></tr><tr><td>Mens</td><td>M Stevenson</td><td>85</td></tr><tr><td>Veterans</td><td>M Bowes</td><td>83</td></tr><tr><td>Ladies</td><td>L Stevenson</td><td>67</td></tr><tr><td>A Class</td><td>D Hewitt-Hulin</td><td>82</td></tr><tr><td>B Class</td><td>C Morris</td><td>76</td></tr><tr><td>C Class</td><td>J Lewis</td><td>73</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Full results on the CPSA website <a href="https://www.cpsa.co.uk/scores/fixture/english-sporting-sporting-targets-ltd-20240506/115563">here</a></p>



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		<title>Fixtures this Bank Holiday weekend!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Cambridgeshire English Skeet Championship at The Priory Clay Target Centre has been extended &#8211; you can now book on for Saturday 4th as well as Sunday 5th. And a reminder that the English Sporting is on Monday 6th at Sporting Targets, so do get booked on there ASAP.]]></description>
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<p>The Cambridgeshire English Skeet Championship at <a href="https://www.cpsa.co.uk/clubs/the-priory-clay-target-centre/1652">The Priory Clay Target Centre</a> has been extended &#8211; you can now book on for Saturday 4th as well as Sunday 5th.  And a reminder that the English Sporting is on Monday 6th at <a href="https://www.cpsa.co.uk/clubs/sporting-targets-ltd/201">Sporting Targets</a>, so do get booked on there ASAP.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:18:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The English Sporting Championship was held at East of England Shooting Ground on Sunday 23 April and attracted a good turnout. Thank you to Simon, Becky and the rest of the team at the ground for their hard work setting up and running a successful event with some challenging targets. Congratulations to Glen Spalding on &#8230; <a href="https://cambridgeshirecpsa.co.uk/2023/cambridgeshire-sporting-championship-2023/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Cambridgeshire Sporting Championship 2023"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>The English Sporting Championship was held at East of England Shooting Ground on Sunday 23 April and attracted a good turnout. Thank you to Simon, Becky and the rest of the team at the ground for their hard work setting up and running a successful event with some challenging targets.</p>



<p>Congratulations to Glen Spalding on winning the Championship with 85. Glen also wins the AA class trophy. Congratulations also go to the winners of the category trophies: S Whitwell &#8211; Men’s and Veterans&#8217;; G Chamberlain &#8211; Ladies&#8217;; H Dickens &#8211; Junior; M Allen &#8211; Colt; A Russo &#8211; A class; T Floyd &#8211; B class; B Jordan- C class. </p>



<p>Full results <a href="https://www.cpsa.co.uk/scores/fixture/english-sporting-east-of-england-shooting-ground-20230423/111817">here</a></p>



<p>Thank you to all the shooters for their support at these county events. For the disciplines where there is an inter-counties competition later in the year, the teams will be listed on Facebook and this website. </p>



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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[East of England Shooting Ground, 12th June 2022 It was a bright and sunny day with a nice breeze to cool the sun! The competition was fierce with good scores coming in throughout the day, the course was technical and had something for everyone! There was a total of 176 entries with over 70 being &#8230; <a href="https://cambridgeshirecpsa.co.uk/2022/cambridgeshire-sporting-championship-2022/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Cambridgeshire Sporting Championship 2022"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>East of England Shooting Ground, 12th June 2022</p>



<p>It was a bright and sunny day with a nice breeze to cool the sun! The competition was fierce with good scores coming in throughout the day, the course was technical and had something for everyone!</p>



<p>There was a total of 176 entries with over 70 being from Cambridgeshire.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Overall</td><td>Michael Fryer</td><td>96</td></tr><tr><td>Vets&#8217; and Mens&#8217;</td><td>Mark Bowes</td><td>92</td></tr><tr><td>Ladies&#8217;</td><td>Georgia Moule</td><td>87</td></tr><tr><td>Juniors&#8217;</td><td>Connor Hudson</td><td>76</td></tr><tr><td>Colts</td><td>Maximus Allen</td><td>58</td></tr><tr><td>AA</td><td>Mark Bowes</td><td>92</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>Michael Fryer</td><td>96</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>Clive Norman</td><td>81</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>Richard Ratford</td><td>77</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Full scores <a href="https://www.cpsa.co.uk/scores/fixture/english-sporting-east-of-england-shooting-ground-20220612/108535?countyid=34&amp;classificationid=&amp;categoryid=&amp;entrytype=">here</a></p>



<p>Thank you to all who came and especially the team at East of England Shooting Ground for putting on a fantastic shoot!</p>



<p>Our next championship is this Sunday 19th June, Single Barrel at The Priory CTC</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[Well we&#8217;ve had a busy weekend this week; the Cambridgeshire sporting at Cambridge Gun Club (CGC) Sat and Sun. Both really nice, warm, sunny days &#8211; perfect for shooting clays. Thanks to CGCfor putting it on for us and to all the refs that helped out over the weekend. Lots of people from all counties &#8230; <a href="https://cambridgeshirecpsa.co.uk/2020/cambs-sporting-cambridge-gun-club-12th-13th-september-2020/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Cambs Sporting Cambridge Gun Club 12th &#038; 13th September 2020"</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Well we&#8217;ve had a busy weekend
this week; the Cambridgeshire sporting at Cambridge Gun Club (CGC) Sat and Sun.
Both really nice, warm, sunny days &#8211; perfect for shooting clays. Thanks to CGCfor
putting it on for us and to all the refs that helped out over the weekend. Lots
of people from all counties came to support the event, so thanks go to all who
shot. Hope you all enjoyed it whatever you scored.</p>



<p>County champion T Hedgecock &nbsp;95 + AAclass</p>



<p>Men’s champion PC Simpson &nbsp;91</p>



<p>Veterans’ champion PC Simpson &nbsp;91 </p>



<p>Ladies’ champion G Moule &nbsp;85</p>



<p>Juniors’ champion A Hedgecock &nbsp;81</p>



<p>Colts’ champion MR Allen 80</p>



<p>A class AP Tyte </p>



<p>B class JB Hedgecock </p>



<p>C class MR Allen </p>
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