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2024
Universal Trench South East Intercounties Championship
NCSC Bisley - Sunday 21st July 2024
Essex put together the below team for the South East UT Intercounties
Seniors: CPSA No
Katie Durrant 135238
Mark Burrows 128942
Ellie Hurd 149452
Gary Bridger 46546
Veteran: Mark Burrows 128942
Lady: Katie Durrant 135238
Junior: Ellie Hurd 149452
Katie came 1st in Ladies taking the South East title which was brilliant not having shot UT many times. Mark was 2nd in Veteran and Ellie was 2nd in Juniors. A great performance from the Essex team and well done to Ellie Hurd on your first UT outing.
Please click here for the South East's report
Katie receiving her winning SE Region badge The Essex Team
Essex Universal Trench County Championship
Nuthampstead - Sunday 17th March 2024
The Essex UT Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on Sunday 17th March 2024. This event was held in conjunction with Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Sussex county championships making for a large turnout.
Although raining and breezy with variable light, it did seem slightly warmer than of late.
After a mildly shaky first round it soon became apparent that Katie Durrant was up there with the leaders and likely to be the Essex Lady champion. But once the full scores were in, she had leapt ahead and beat all the other Essex competitors.
Katie Durrant won the Essex UT Championship with a marvellous 92. Mark Burrows scored 86 to take the Veteran Trophy whilst Emma Ralph took the Ladies Trophy with 85. Eddie Lockwood scored 80 to win the Junior Trophy which is now his third Essex Trap trophy in a row.
Once again thanks are due to Nicky & Ed Barker of Nuthampstead Shooting Ground for staging this event on their superb Trap layouts.
Pictures show David Henshaw presenting a substitute trophy to the winners.
Katie Durrant - Overall Champion Emma Ralph - Lady Champion
Eddie Lockwood - Junior Champion Mark Burrows - Vet Champ
2023
Universal Trench South East Intercounties Championship
Nuthampstead - Sunday 22nd October 2023
Essex sent the below team to the SE IC at Nuthempstead. Unfortunately the senior team did not place anywhere but Eddie Lockwood did take the Junior title on 74/100. Well done Eddie.
Seniors
Chris Wright
Ian Lockwood
John Haas
Dave Izzard
Dave Henshaw
Junior: Eddie Lockwood
Lady: Lorna Lockwood
Veteran: John Haas
Super Veteran: Chris Wright
Please click here for the South East's report
Essex Universal Trench County Championship
Nuthampstead - Sunday 19th March 2023
The third and final 2023 fast trap county championship was the Universal Trench at Nuthampstead shooting ground. Once again the Essex county had a full cohort of competitors covering all classes from Veteran to Junior. After the first 50 targets it was all to play for with Chris Wright trailing Chris Banks by a single target but over the second half of the day the younger of the Chris’ started to pull away, eventually taking the Essex high gun on a 90. Chris Wright took the veteran trophy and second overall on an 84. Eddie Lockwood took the Junior title on a great 79 with his Mum, Lorna, taking the Ladies title home. Big thank you to Ed and Nicky at Nuthampstead for hosting us once again and giving us great facilities to shoot in.
Chris Banks - Champion Chris Wright - Veteran
Lorna Lockwood - Lady Eddie Lockwood - Junior
2022
I submit herewith the Essex Universal Trap Team to compete at the SER Intercounties at Bisley on the 31 July 2022 as follows:-
Seniors
Dave Henshaw
John Haas
Dave Izzard
Chris Banks
Chris Wright
Veteran
Steve Collins
The team has been selected from the results of the County Championship in March this year.
Essex Universal Trench County Championship
Nuthampstead Shooting Ground - Sunday 20th March 2022
This was held in conjunction with the Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire UT Championships.
Taking place in mid March, the cold wind once again got to the competitors as well as the targets. The saving grace being the light conditions which were mainly sunny with some white cloud. This allowed the targets stand out against the impressive Nuthampstead banked background, resulting in some excellent scores.
David Henshaw won the Championship with a score of 86, followed close behind by John Haas who took the Veterans Trophy with 85.
Those keeping an eye on the Essex Trap results will be aware that Dave & John have now taken both of these trophies at all of this year's Essex Trap Championships. But not only that, in some cases, for the second year running.
Thanks are due again to Nicky & Ed Barker of Nuthampstead Shooting Ground, for staging another perfectly run Championship on their superb Trap layouts.
Picture shows the winners left to right: John Haas Vet Champion, David Henshaw Champion and Essex Trap organizer Chris Wright.
2021
Essex Universal Trench County Championship
Nuthampstead - Sunday 20th June 2021
The Essex Universal Trench Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on Sunday 20th June 2021.
This was held in conjunction with the Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire UT Championships.
Conditions were surprisingly cold & murky considering we had a heat-wave the previous week. But that didn't deter the competitors from their various counties.
The overall Essex Champion with a score of 87 was David Henshaw. The Veteran Trophy was taken by John Haas with 85.
Unfortunately there were no Essex Junior or Lady competitors present due to other Fast-Trap competitions elsewhere.
Thanks are once again due to Ed & Nicky Barker of Nuthampstead Shooting Ground for running the event on their superb Trap ranges
Pictured are Essex UT Champion David Henshaw and Essex UT Vet Champion John Haas proudly holding their trophies.
Essex UT Team Runners up in SE Regional Tournament
The South East Region Intercounties Universal Trench Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on 29th September 2019. The conditions were mixed with the odd shower and changing light. Our Essex Team consisted of Chris Wright, Dave Izzard, Dave Henshaw, Chris Banks, John Haas and Veteran Richard Banks. Despite an excellent effort including 25 straights by both Chris Wright and Dave Izzard, Essex were runners up to Greater London by only 12 targets. Greater London scored 448 to Essex's 436 in a very close run competition which should only spur Essex on in the future. The other county teams competing scored as follows: Hertfordshire 425/500, Sussex 415/500, Oxfordshire 409/500 and Surrey 377/500. At the time of writing, the same Essex team members are preparing for the National Intercounties ABT Championships for which we wish them Good Shooting!
Once again thanks go to the Barker family of Nuthampstead Shooting Ground for hosting another faultless event.
Essex UT Team Announced
The team for this year's South East Regional Universal Trap Championship to be held on the 29th September has been announced as follows:
Seniors - Dave Izzard, Dave Henshaw, John Haas, Chris Banks, Chris Wright.
Junior - Callum Thompson
Lady - Emma Ralph
Veteran - R J Banks
Reserve - Maurizio Molossi
Essex Universal Trap Championship
The Essex Universal Trench Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on Saturday 16th March 2019. It was held in conjunction with the Cambs and Herts UT championships.
Chris Wright emerged the Champion with a score of 82, whilst Dave Izzard took the Veterans trophy with 81. Pam Dorrington won the Ladies trophy with a score of 60.
Essex UT Championship and Team Selection
The date has been set for the Essex UT Championship. This will take place on the 16th March 2019 at Nuthampstead GC and will be combined with the Hertfordshire championship. It will also act as the selection shoot for the S. E. Regional Inter-counties UT championship due to take place the following week on the 24th March.
Essex Universal Trap Championship
The Essex Universal Trench Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on Sunday 27th May 2018. It was a warm sunny day with enough side wind to catch out the unwary. Once again Nicky & Ed Barker put on a great shoot, with thanks also due to Anita North for helping out.
The Champion was David Henshaw with a score of 90, whilst the Veterans Trophy went to John Haas with an 88. The Junior Trophy was taken by Callum Thompson with 77.
The photo shows (left to right) John Haas, Callum Thompson and David Henshaw with their trophies.
S.E. Region Inter-Counties UT Tournament
Nuthampstead Shooting Ground hosted the 2017 South East Regional Inter-Counties Universal Trap Tournament. Essex did very well, missing out on top spot to Kent but finishing up in the runners up place. Well done to the team.
The results were as follows ie.
- Kent - 450/500
- Essex - 426/500
- Herts - 415/500
- Greater London - 413/500
- Oxon - 412/500
HG and Vets HG - Dick Fletton ( Oxon) 96/100
Essex Team scores: C. Wright - 92/100, M. Molossi - 87/100, D. Izzard - 86/100, D. Henshaw - 83/100, J. Haas - 78/100
David Izzard Wins Essex Universal Trench Championship
The Essex Universal Trench Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on Sunday 9th April 2017.
It was a beautiful sunny day but with enough of a breeze to flatten some of the targets a little.
The Champion was David Izzard with a score of 90, whilst The Veterans Trophy went to Chris Wright with an 86. The Ladies Trophy was taken by Emma Ralph with 76.
Once again the Barker Family put on an excellent trouble-free shoot that was enjoyed by all.
Photos show Nicky Barker of Nuthampstead Shooting Ground presenting the winners with their trophies.
Essex Third in SE UT Inter-Counties 2016
The Essex team of Dave Izzard, Phil Meyler, Dave Henshaw, John Haas and Peter Lunn scored a total of 414/500 to take third place in the 2016 South-East Inter Counties tournament held at Nuthampstead GC on 21st August. See universal-trench for a more detailed report
South East Region’s Intercounties Championship
Discipline: Universal Trench
Date: August 21st 2016
Venue: Nuthampstead Shooting Ground
A glorious day and an excellent entry of 11 squads for this championship.
Sadly only four full teams out of the nine put forward a team but we had a team of three from both Berkshire and Hertfordshire.
Targets were testing in places as there was a bit of wind about.
The Champion with 96/100 was Tony Coulstock (Kent)
The Lady Champion with 85/100 was Nicola Heron (Berkshire)
The Junior Champion with 93/100 was Nathan Hales (Kent)
The Colt Champion with 68/100 was Tristan Hockey (Kent)
The Veteran Champion with 90/100 was Howard Batt (Kent)
The Kent Team consisting of Tony Coulstock, Mike Wensley, Howard Batt, Nathan Hales and Tom Gridley stormed home in the team event by a massive 45 targets. Sussex were second with 417, Essex were third with 414 and Greater London were fourth with 402.
Despite the tragic loss of Martin Barker the atmosphere was great and Nicky, Ed and Will ran the event faultlessly with the help of Katy Poulsom on admin and Karen Caves in the kitchen. (Great bacon sandwich Karen !!)
At the prize giving the family felt that Martin would not appreciate a minutes silence so we had thirty seconds of vigorous clapping.
My thanks go to the Barker family for holding this event on behalf of the South East Region and special thanks to Nicky for buying me a chocolate cake!
Sandie Buckler
South East Regional Secretary
UT County Championship - 15th May 2016
The Essex Universal Trench Championship was held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on Sunday 15th May 2016.
Although chilly at times, the conditions were generally good with occasional sunshine. The targets, as usual for Nuthampstead, were excellent if a little testing.
Chris Wright and David Henshaw equalled on 88 and a shoot-off confirmed Chris Wright as Essex Champion, leaving David Henshaw with the Veterans trophy.
Pictures show Chris Wright (left) and David Henshaw (right) receiving their trophies from Nuthampstead's Nicky Barker.
UT County Championship - 19th July 2015
The Essex Universal Trap Championships were held at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground on 19th. July 2015.
It was a warm sunny day with a stiff breeze quartering across the ranges tending to lift the left-hand targets, whilst holding down the right-handers.
Chris Wright emerged the Essex Champion with a score of 92, leaving David Henshaw to take the Veteran's title with 87. Emma Ralph won the Ladies title with 79.
Pictures show Nicky Barker, wife of Nuthampstead Shooting Ground owner Martin Barker presenting the winners with their trophies - Chris Wright (top), David Henshaw (bottom left), and Emma Ralph (bottom right).
UT County Championship - 2nd March 2014
On a dull day with a biting, strong, wind David Henshaw shot 87 to take the championship title. Unfortunately, technical hold ups left the final squads shooting in semi-darkness. David Izzard won the vets title with 83 and Hilary Haas took the ladies championship on 63.
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David Henshaw |
87 |
Champion |
| David Izzard | 83 |
Vet Champion |
| C Wright | 78 |
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P Meyler |
74 |
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| J Haas | 72 |
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| M Molossi | 67 |
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| Hilary Haas | 63 |
Lady Champion |
| Pam Dorrington | 39 |
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David Henshaw (above left) being congratulated on his UT Championship title
by Martin Barker, owner of Nuthampstead SG
Hilary Haas (above left) after taking the ladies title
UT County Championship - 3rd March 2013
Though chilly with an easterly breeze, it was dry and for the early part sunny.
For full results of this event please click here
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M Winters |
85 |
Champion |
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D Izzard |
84 |
Vet Champion |
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J Haas |
75 |
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P Meyler |
72 |
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D Henshaw |
69 |
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P Lunn |
62 |
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P Dorrington |
53 |
Lady Champion |
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H Haas |
46 |
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M Winters - Champion
D Izzard - Vets Champion
P Dorrington - Ladies Champion
D Izzard, P Dorrington & M Winters
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UTR County Championship - Nuthampstead 4th March 2012
Wind and rain were later accompanied by sleet and even snow as the wind picked up through the day and slapped county challengers squarely in the face.
A number of intrepid contenders battled through the conditions which called for fast reactions to unpredictable targets.
Phil Meyler - UTR County Champion
The Senior title went to Phil Meyler with an excellent 85 with Dave Izzard taking Vets on 80.
Dave Izzard - UTR County Champion Veteran
Maurice Molossi who took D Class on the day
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
P Meyler |
85 |
100 |
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Veteran |
D Izzard |
80 |
100 |
For a full results listing please click here.
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UTR County Championship - Nuthampstead 15th August 2010 |
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
M Winters |
87 |
100 |
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Lady |
T Meston |
68 |
100 |
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Veteran |
P Dorrington |
66 |
100 |
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UTR County Championship - Nuthampstead 31st May 2009 |
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
Peter Cardnel |
85 |
100 |
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Veteran |
Chris Wright |
84 |
100 |
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Lady |
Pam Dorrington |
70 |
100 |
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UTR County Championship - Nuthampstead 15th June 2008 |
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
Peter Cardinell |
91 |
100 |
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Lady |
Pam Dorrington |
75 |
100 |
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Chris Wright |
89 |
100 |
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Peter Lunn |
88 |
100 |
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Mick Winters |
87 |
100 |
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Maurice Molossi |
80 |
100 |
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Simon Cardnell |
77 |
100 |
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Lisa Cardnell |
72 |
100 |
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UTR County Championship - Nuthampstead 3rd November 2007 |
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
Mick Wynters |
87 |
100 |
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Chris Wright |
84 |
100 |
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Maurice Molossi |
80 |
100 |
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UTR County Championship - Nuthampstead 23rd July 2006 |
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Position |
Name |
Score |
Targets |
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Champion |
Peter Cardinal |
91 |
100 |
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Veteran |
Brian Hogg |
83 |
100 |
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Junior |
Richard Baker |
82 |
100 |
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Mick Wynters |
91 |
100 |
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Maurice Molossi |
90 |
100 |
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Peter Lunn |
86 |
100 |
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Bob Richards |
85 |
100 |