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November 23, 2018
General News
Offensive Weapons Bill – Important Update
Some good news. The government has tabled an amendment to the Bill withdrawing the ban of high muzzle energy rifles (.50” calibre); there is however no progress on MARS / lever release. NRA members have been instrumental in encouraging 74 MPs to sign the original amendment to stop the prohibition of .50 calibre; your support
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November 19, 2018
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CCRS looking for Volunteer Treasurer
VOLUNTEER TREASURER RECRUITMENT CCRS is seeking to recruit a volunteer treasurer to join the charity’s Board of Trustees. Evidence of financial management experience will be required but applicants do not need to be accountants; some investment knowledge is also desirable but not essential. The Board meets 3 times per year.
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November 7, 2018
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Armistice Service and Commemorative Match
The NRA is hosting an Armistice Commemoration Match on Saturday 10 November (1 day ahead of the centenary to allow people to attend services the following day). We invite anyone visiting Bisley to join us on Saturday when we will be marking the Centenary with a service of Remembrance. Conducted by the Reverend Mark Chester
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November 7, 2018
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Remembrance – First World War Centenary
Mister Chairman, On behalf of the members of the Normandy Rifle Club, of Robert Chombart and my personal behalf, on the occasion of the centenary of the end of the first World War, I am pleased to insure the NRA of GB that we have a particular and warm thought of gratitude for the ten
Continue reading → November 5, 2018
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Offensive Weapons Bill – Update
We are continuing our efforts to hold the National Crime Agency to account for their misleading and hyperbolic advice they provided to the Home Office. We have no issue with rational argument, but rightly expect honesty and integrity from state bodies funded by the public purse. The recent letter from the Director General NCA can
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November 2, 2018
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Range Booking Conference
On Thursday 1st November we held the External Booking Conference at Bisley. The primary purpose of this was to discuss main competitions for next year. Following on from this we discussed other updates and procedures on the ranges. Please see below for the conference notes. Additionally please also find more information regarding specific dates of
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Martin Brown
The NRA were saddened to learn that Martin Brown passed away in October . Our condolences go to his family and friends. The funeral will be held on Thursday 8th November at 1.30pm Holmsford Bridge Crematorium, Dreghorn Irvine KA11 4EF Followed by teas etc. at The Fenwick Hotel, Fenwick, KA3 6AU All welcome
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Tiggy Burford Brown
The NRA were saddened to learn that Tiggy Burford Brown passed away on Friday October 12th in hospice in Woking. The funeral will be held on Friday 2 November at 12.00pm at Bracknell crematorium, and afterwards at Chobham Golf Club. Donations to Sam Beare Hospice, Woking.
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