The 2024 young persons' clay pigeon shoot took place recently with 17 young people from across the region taking part.
The keen group met at the Northumberland Arms where they all signed in, met each other and listened to the all important safety talks.
The young people were then split into teams, and given practise turns at the three different stations that were set up. Each young person had a minimum of five shots at each target on each station. The groups rotated around each station until they had completed all three.
After the first round of shooting they feasted on refreshments provided by the Cook and Barker Inn. Each group had a designated leader who was in charge of tracking points in the second round of shooting.
After the three stages, the scores were collated- it turned out three individuals had the same score so they had a ‘shoot off’ for the runner up. This was an exciting experience with the whole group supporting the three young people as they competed against each other!
After the shoot the team all went to Cook and Barker where we had food and an awards ceremony. Every individual who took part was presented with a certificate. Trophies were also given to: the highest points total and the most improved shot.
The highest points total was awarded to George, the most improved shot was awarded to Lenni.
Overall a fantastic day, full of laughter, smiles and new experiences for young people!
NE Youth would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that made the event happen: The 12 Bores Club including Glynn Cooper and the excellent team of coaches, The Cook and Barker Inn for great food and refreshments and George Hubb from Hubbway Plant Hire for use of the land.
NE Youth are celebrating their 90th birthday in 2025. Over the last nine decades the charity have helped and supported over 1.2 million young people across the region.
To celebrate the incredible achievements of the last 90 years, they are looking to work in partnership with sponsors/corporate supporters to create a calendar of events and projects across 2025 which will bring about exposure to the charity and the region.
NE Youth want to highlight the difference that has been made to thousands of young people across the North East, and the need to support many more in the coming years.
If you would like to get involved and supported NE Youth in their 90th year celebrations on an individual, company or corporate level please get in contact CEO Jon Niblo: jon.niblo@neyouth.org.uk
www.neyouth.org.uk