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Meet the gang.....
 just some of Harlow Practical Club's members, starting with our Club Secretary accompanied by just some of his flock, that had no objections to having their mug shots taken!!

 

 

GRAHAM  BARÉ
Graham, definitely the oldest amongst us, is Harlow's Club secretary. He is also a committee member of both the UKPSA (United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association) and the MRPC shooting club.
GRAHAM

Hobbies other than shooting include Harley Davidson motor bikes and just to prove he's young at heart, Scalextric. It is either that or he is living proof that Scalextric is a far more dangerous sport than shooting!! His other interests include Astrology, Quantum Physics, and the cost of a packet of King Edward cigars!

Although now, officially a veteran shooter, he can still outrun and outshoot the youngest of competitors

Graham is approachable, fair, and thoughtful, he is a pillar of society and this follows through into the shooting fraternity. A "gentleman" of the shooting world. You can see from his picture that he is that "Father Figure", always able to offer constructive advice and guidance. 

 

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ALAN IZZARD

I was born at a very early age, and since that time I have managed to live my life by strictly adhering to a few simple guidelines.

1/ Do unto others as they would do unto you, only do it first!

2/ WORK is a four letter word and should be avoided at all costs.

3/ The only good volunteer is somebody else!

4/ Mine’s a Pint.

5/ Every man has the inalienable right to whinge as much as he wants.

This philosophy has led me to the point now, where despite my 21 year old appearance I have retired from the rat race and face a life of leisure ( No I am not independently wealthy Just incredibly lucky). 

Likes
Wine, Women, Song and Women. Unfortunately I cannot sing, and am unable to get any women. Still at least I have the wine (Hic!).
Dislikes
Traffic wardens, Ex Archers who continually beat me, and the inexplicable such as.
Why do Ruger 10/22’s work faultlessly for months and on the day of a comp jam at every opportunity?. Why is abbreviation such a long word?.
Hobbies
Ah Hobbies I’ve had a few but then again too few to mention ( see I told you I can’t sing). Being a sad git I seem to have worked my way through the following
Custom cars, Kit Cars, CB radio, Computers, Radio controlled models (boats, cars and helicopters Now that sounds like a good name for a film), Practical Pistol, Mini-Rifle, and Motorcycling.
Phobias
Heights, and tall people ( actually I’m not afraid of tall people I just don’t like looking up somebody’s nose while having a conversation).
Strengths
Building excellent props for competitions, and being a fussy git so that everything is just so.
Weaknesses
Building crap props for competitions, and being a fussy git so that nothing ever gets finished.
Future Aims
To promote harmony throughout the civilised world, by virtue of superior Firepower.

 

Mark Bradley

MARK BRADLEY

Mark, is a happy go lucky chap. Nothing seems to rattle him and even at competitions he plays it very cool. He has a vast knowledge on many types of gun and partakes in many shooting disciplines. He was the clubs champion in 1999. He has certainly travelled the world, and in his early days could be found in the hot climes of Doha, in the Arabian Gulf. He is currently employed within the construction and engineering sector, being involved in some vast projects. One of his contributions includes work on the Millenium Dome (read London Wok!). In fact his company can hire out most tools! 

Steve Chapman

Having passed the safety course and competed for his first year, he experienced a tremendous amount of 'beginners luck', regularly winning an evenings shooting and turning out a commendable yearly average of  90.41 percent .
STEVE CHAPMAN Steve came from the world of Archery, but since his hero Robin Hood passed away he has turned over a new leaf with Mini Rifles. Let's hope he does as well in Mini Rifle as he did in archery where, it is claimed, he was quite an expert. (What else can you do with two pieces of wood, and a piece of string?)

Michelle Lumley

Steve Smith

MICHELLE LUMLEY

STEVE SMITH

Michelle, deeply offended by the governments pistol ban and their labeling of shooters. Forma British team member, having shot for the UK on a "tour" of Brazil. Seems to lack the dedication she once had in the days of pistol shooting, but still is able to turn a few heads, not only on the range! Although shooting "per-se" is more predominant of the "male" species, Michelle is "one of the lads"   

 

 

A man amongst men, a man of many parts, most of them fully functional if a little uncoordinated at times. Famous in Essex for being Lighting engineer at the Circus Tavern some time back (or should that be Infamous). And most definitely Infamous for being the one with the beard prancing about with an air guitar on Robot Wars recently (we nearly disowned and expelled him from the club for that one).
Best features
His eagerness to set up the stages on a Tuesday night, and the consummate ease with which he makes the coffee. He has a ready wit and always has an anecdote or a joke to tell, unfortunately his memory is completely fragmented and often has to rely on Michelle to correct his punch lines.
Worst features
Does sometimes tend to rant and rave (please don’t mention B&Q or ask him directions) although; I think that mainly he is quite good-natured. Please also be very aware of his propensity for playing practical jokes. His pyro-maniacal tendencies have cast a grave shadow over the population of Essex for many a November the 5th, as I am sure that the local Fire Brigade will attest to.
Area’s For Improvement
He has been taking evening classes at the local Poly in engineering practices, this was due to our prompting and his own inability to tell a fine file from a half–round bastard. Please refer to the slight modifications that scrapped his barrel 24 hours before the last competition
Resolutions for the new millennium
Investigations into the meaning of the word NO feature high on his list as he does get himself into scrapes by always agreeing to any suggestion made. Has also promised to Practice Practice  Practice  to bring his shooting up to a level of distinct mediocrity. 

 

 

 

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