Well, we are now all here and everything starts today Friday. Our first match was last  Friday against the North London at long range. The wind was difficult as ever and we lost the match to the Presidents Team 932.70 to Canada's 907.51 with the Chairmans Team third with 902.51. We were entertained to a superb dinner in the North's clubhouse in the evening and it felt like Bisley had started. On Saturday a 6 man travelled north to Huddersfield to renew old aquaintances and although they did not win any of the matches they all had a great time and were very well looked after by their hosts. By Tuesday all but two of the team were in camp and the first match was the BCRC evening match shot on Tuesday. Yes it rained, in fact it poured and the 4 first timers had their introduction to Bisley. We came 3rd out of 6 teams in the match and considering the conditions, the scores were very high and the coaches did a great job.
On Wednesday we shot the RAF Match on Pirbright 2 range. The weather was fine and 8 teams competed. With very few wind flags available to assist, the coaches again did very well for another set of 8 firers. We came in 3rd again with a score of 1137.105 against the winning RAF Wapiti team who scored 1166.103.
Thursday was a good day. The sun decided to shine again and we shot against the Barbarians and the Welsh at long range. The wind was the worst conditions we had encountered and the coaches worked for every point. Again they did a fabulous job and despite the conditions we ended up winning the day against both teams. Canada scored 734.54, against the Barbarians 725.49 and the Welsh 722.45.
The trophies now sit proudly on the dinning room table, lets hope they might be the first two of many. Only time will tell.
We held the annual BBQ on the veranda in the evening and Julia and her team did an excellent job, food and service just great. Many glowing comments from team members.
The team is gelling very well and spirits are very high and the laughter is continual, it only stops when a sip of liquid refreshment is taken. Great.
Today the Imperial starts and we shall have to see what is in store for us.
Sorry for the late start but there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. More to follow.