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WCB Gun Club 2026 Pheasant Shoot

Published on: 19 January 2026

The WCB gun club was relaunched in 2025 and commenced with an inaugural pheasant shoot on January 15th, 2026, at Sandon Estate, Staffordshire.

Nine guns met at the Dog and Doublet inn, Sandon, for a shoot dinner the night before and were welcomed by our shoot organiser, Robert Gooch and the gun club chairman Julien Pursglove. The estate head keeper joined us later in the evening to brief us on the day and assure us that we would have a good time.

The day began with difficult conditions as a thick fog had settled, but once it cleared, we were able to see the beauty of the rolling topography of the estate. Shot of the day went to Dan Parker, for a very high, fast-moving duck. Though Dan must be very used to winning these accolades as he left his prize, a magnum of claret, behind.

If any of the livery would like to join the gun club, please contact Club Membership Secretary, Liveryman Daniel Parker.

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