Ashill Clay Pigeon Club Ends After 53 Years

Ashill clay pigeon club will end with a bang for charity! 

The club was founded and chaired by ‘Gentleman’ Jack Sears, himself a keen sportsman, and well known within the motor racing world as an ex-British touring car champion. The club has shot every other Sunday for the last 53 years on Jack’s farm in Ashill, with members from all areas of Norfolk. Although a true sportsman he would never like to see targets too difficult and said he wished to cater for all abilities at all times, in order to encourage younger shooters to better themselves, should they decide to take the sport any further. Indeed, Ashill club was set up and recognised to international standards and has held British championships over the past 53 years. The club is proud that some of its members over the years have had successes in both regional and British championships and membership today is still strong. These successes may not necessarily have happened if it wasn’t for Jack’s forethought in allowing the club to be set up on his land. Sadly Jack lost his fight against cancer and died last year.