Shooting stars at game fair (From Somerset County Gazette)

Shooting stars at game fair

10:40am Monday 28th January 2008 in News By Gazette Correspondent

The Westcountry Game Fair - now in its 13th year - attracts around 18,000 visitors each year who are passionate about the rural way of life and creates the ideal opportunity for like-minded people to celebrate this special way of life.

While all aspects of country life are represented at the Game Fair - at the Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet on March 15 and 16 - one of the most popular is the shooting world.

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation will once again be supporting and attending the event as well as being on hand to offer a wide-range of coaching and advice.

Visitors will then have the opportunity to put this into practice with the on-site clay shoots provided by Purbeck Shooting, so even if you have never tried clay pigeon shooting before now is your chance.

The team of BASC accredited shotgun coaches at the Kent Game Fair will be on hand to help you whatever level you are at - from picking up your first shotgun to improvement tips for the more experienced shot. The lessons available will include eye dominance, safety, how to hold the gun and safe shots.

Purbeck Shooting will be providing a clay shoot with a range of bird prize competitions and Make a break', a new shooting game from America. On-site parking is available for clay shooters and normal ticket prices apply.

The range of shooting activities available does not stop there: internationally renowned Kevin Jackman will be on hand providing advice and tuition. In addition, the National Target Sports Association will also be offering a ten-lane air rifle range and a four-lane air pistol range, both available to have-a-go' for the novice and expert alike.

The event is an eclectic mix of countryside activities and traditions surrounded by a thriving shopping village packed full of countryside products and produce. With opportunities to learn about and experience the many aspects of country life it is an event with something for all the family.

The show is open from 9am to 5pm on both - tickets can be booked at www.contour.uk.net, or on 01749-813899.