General Info From The NRA.

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Imperial Meeting TR, MR and F Class Online Entry

The online entry is now available on the NRA website. Enter now to be included in the draw for entry number 1 and to take part in the Online Early Entry Draw to win £100.

Downloadable entry forms and further information will be available on the website shortly

Visitors Firearms Permits

Every year we have a few overseas visitors who have problems with getting a Visitors Firearms Permit in time as they tend to take quite a while to process. So if you are intending to attend this years Imperial can you let us know and we can help you sort out your VFP and Safety Certification in good time. Anyone who is bringing a team should also contact us as below.

For any queries on Certification please email Sarah Wells on memadmin@nra.org.uk and for Visitors Firearms Permit queries please email geoff.doe@nra.org.uk


NRA Open Day Saturday 30th April 2011

Places for the April Open Day are filling up fast so if you or your friends haven’t yet booked your places please do so as soon as possible as places are strictly limited for this popular event. Please follow this link for details:

http://www.nra.org.uk/common/asp/Calend ... RA&id=2629

Volunteers for the Open Day

Volunteers to help with all aspects of the Open Day are always welcome – if you are available to coach or help out in any other way please e-mail karen@nra.org.uk with details of what you would prefer or are qualified to do and we will put you in touch with the relevant organiser.

General Skills Course at Bisley

An additional General Skills Club Instructor course will be held at Bisley on 25-26 June. For further details and an application form contact training@nra.org.uk.

Recycling bins

We are pleased to announce that the new recycling scheme is working well apart from a few incidents of fly tipping (or 6 bags of horse manure tipping!!) but would like to remind everyone to use the correct bins for your refuse. All bins have what can be put in them clearly marked on the sides.

Aunts and Uncles Scheme 2011 – Your Help is Needed

I have been asked by the NRA to organise things for this year. Please would you contact me if you have helped before and would wish to help again. Equally if you are an experienced TR, MR or F Class shooter who would be willing to act as a shooting mentor to a less experienced shooter please contact me as below. An article detailing all this will appear in the Journal. For more information and to register your interest, please contact Tim Elliot on tje@easynet.co.uk

NRA 300M Championships - 14th/15th May - Bisley

For information and and entry form, please follow the link below:

http://www.nra.org.uk/common/asp/Calend ... RA&id=2662

Western Counties Target Rifle Championship - 16th April - Bisley

For information on the Championship and Combined Open Meeting, please follow the link below:

http://www.nra.org.uk/common/asp/Calend ... RA&id=2826

ATSC Target Rifle Open Meeting - 30th April/1st May - Bisley

Army Target Shooting Club - Six matches at ranges between 300 and 1000 yards. For more information and an entry form, please follow the link below:

http://www.nra.org.uk/common/asp/Calend ... RA&id=2768

Bradfleld College CCF School Staff Instructor vacancy (to commence Ist September 2011)

Bradfield College enjoys a well-established reputation for being one of the country's leading co­educational, independent schools through its provision of academic excellence and a well-rounded education.

The Combined Cadet Force offers a prospectus of excellence for boys and girls of Bradfield College, providing structure through which pupils develop self reliance, resourcefulness, responsibility and leadership.

You will support the delivery of CCF training within the College, providing safe, challenging and rewarding cadet activities. You will also be responsible for the administration of the CCF and the promotion and development of target rifle shooting. In addition a willingness to contribute fully into wider school activities/events is also essential.

Skills:

Ability to plan and conduct CCF training safety to pupils and staff

Excellent equipment care and resources management

Ability to work as part of a diverse team in order to provide quality training for cadets

Ability to teach and enthuse young people in the sport of target rifle shooting

Ability to manage and motivate a competitive shooting team

Experience:

Military experience highly desirable

Range Qualifications and Rifle Coaching Course desirable, candidate must be prepare to obtain these during

initial employment if not already held

Cadet experience beneficial but not essential

Adventurous Training qualifications desirable but not essential

The salary range can be acquired from HR and will be according to experience.

> Free meal during the working day provided when College kitchens are open.

> Free membership of the Sports Complex.

> Subsidised membership of the College Golf Club.

> Contributory Pension Scheme.

All candidates are required to complete an application form. Closing Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

For a Job Description and an Application Form, please log on to http://www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk/jobs or email hr@bradfieldcollege.org.uk. Alternatively, if you wish an Application Form to be posted to you please contact Human Resources: Tel: 0118 964 4546

Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau