Clay Lessons In The Midlands: The Ultimate Unexpected Gift

Clay Lessons In The Midlands

It’s nearly October, and the festive season will shortly be upon us. In fact, we think we saw a few boxes of mince pies at the supermarket the other day! Too soon? We’ll let you be the judge of that! But if you find yourself racking your brains when it comes to Christmas or Birthday gifts, we’ve got the ultimate unexpected present: clay lessons in the Midlands

Clay Lessons In The Midlands At Doveridge

Buying gifts can be frustrating and difficult, particularly for fussy family members and friends. And over the Xmas period it’s certainly stressful and busy. Even more trouble than its worth to traipse around the shops only to end up with a gift box full of bubble baths, deodorant and soap! 

But why not try something a little different this year? 

This year at Doveridge Clay Sports, we’ve got shooting gift vouchers on sale that make the perfect unexpected gift. Whether your loved one is a complete novice and has never held a gun before let alone attempted to shoot anything, or you know a more experienced enthusiast, we’ve got experiences and clay lessons in the Midlands to suit absolutely everyone. 

Our Clay Lesson Packages

Ideal for birthdays, a show stopping Christmas gift, or even a treat to a hen or a stag in their last days of freedom, clay lessons in the Midlands offer a truly unforgettable experience. 

Doveridge Clay Sports offers the very best shooting grounds in the area, with second-to-none facilities and friendly staff members and instructors dedicated to making your day as enjoyable as possible. A family owned enterprise located in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside near Ashbourne, it’s the perfect location for a celebration or to get stuck into learning a new skill with the help of an experienced teacher. 

We have a range of packages for clay lessons in the Midlands that you can gift to a family member, friend or colleague. This includes Have-A-Go Clay Shooting for 1, with either 50 or 25 clays, or a one hour intensive clay lesson with 50 clays, 50 cartridges and (of course) an instructor to help along the way. 

Clay Lessons In The Midlands For Unforgettable Celebrations 

Clay lessons in the Midlands are also fantastic for groups. In fact, they’re a wonderful way of getting a group of family and friends together for a celebration. From stag and hen parties to birthday fun and games, we can cater for all sorts of groups of all sizes and our friendly staff members will be on hand throughout your day to ensure you have the best possible time! 

And if you want the party atmosphere to continue following your clay lessons in the Midlands, you can also book you and your group in for a stay at one of our beautiful holiday cottages. Ideal for short breaks and suitable for guests of all ages, our modern conversions are a comfortable place to get together and enjoy a day or two away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! To learn more about our holiday cottages, give us a call today

Buy A Gift Voucher For Clay Lessons In The Midlands 

If you’ve been searching high and low for the perfect gift, you’ve found it here at Doveridge Clay Sports. All of our clay lessons in the Midlands include clays, cartridges, a dedicated instructor and equipment hire. Put simply, it’s the perfect day out and an excellent unexpected gift that’s suitable for anyone. 

Our gift vouchers start at just £40. Alternatively, if you would like to get your gang together for a day of fun, click here to contact us. No group is too big or small for us, and we’re more than happy to accommodate hen and stag parties, too. We hope to hear from you soon. 

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Safety Advice for Clay Shooting Lessons in the West Midlands

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If you’re considering taking clay shooting lessons for the first time, then knowing the safety essentials will help make this an experience to remember.
Doveridge Clay Sports is the leading venue for clay pigeon shooting and lessons across the West Midlands in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.
In our latest blog, we are going to share some of our safety tips for beginners.

Shooting for Success with Clay Lessons in the West Midlands

Our experienced instructors have drawn up nine tips for success in clay pigeon shooting –

1. Ear Protection – Rifles are extremely loud; especially when up close so using high-quality hearing protection is a must. Luckily, we can provide this once you arrive at Doveridge Clay Sports.
2. Eye Protection – Much the same as protecting your eyes it’s important to protect your eyes from any material, recoil hazards or flying clay debris.
3. Don’t Drink Before ShootingDoveridge Clay Sports is an extremely popular destination for stag and hen parties, but we would strongly recommend not drinking any alcohol before shooting. Alcohol slows your reactions down and judgement so doesn’t risk potentially injuring yourself and others.
4. Never Point a Gun at Someone Else – Even if your gun isn’t loaded do not point it at another person under no circumstances. Accidents can happen but these can be prevented with sensible behaviour.
5. Only Point Your Gun at Target – More common sense but only point your gun at your clay pigeon targets and keep it pointed downrange when not being used.
6. Break Your Gun When Walking or Talking – Whether you’re taking a break, talking to someone or walking; break your gun so you won’t accidentally shoot your rifle.
7. Load Your Gun When You Want to Use – Leaving a loaded gun around is dangerous so only load it when you are ready to use it.
8. Treat Your Gun as If It’s Always Loaded – Treat your gun with respect at all times; remember you’re carrying a live weapon.
9. Pack Good Footwear – Sturdy footwear will reduce any slips and trips that may occur in our countryside location.

Here at Doveridge Clay Sports, we offer the following packages for shooting lessons –

• 25 clays and cartridges, instructor and hire of all equipment – £35 per person
• 50 clays and cartridges, instructor and hire of all equipment – £55 per person
• 75 clays and cartridges, instructor and hire of all equipment – £70 per person
• 100 clays and cartridges, instructor and hire of all equipment – £90 per person

Come and Give Shooting Lessons a Try at Doveridge Clay Sports

For more information about our clay shooting lessons or to book up you and your friends or family please contact us today.
We also offer various range of packages for team building days; ideal for smaller and large businesses in the Midlands.

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Begin a new hobby this summer with clay lessons in the Midlands!

Try clay lessons in the Midlands this summer!

As the weather begins to slowly improve and summer comes our way, it’s time to get outdoors.  And spending time in the great outdoors is great for both our mental and physical health. While a new hobby is an opportunity to learn and improve on a skill.

If you’re looking for something new to do in the fresh air come rain or shine (we’re looking at you, British summer weather) then clay sports shooting might be just the thing to kickstart a new hobby in 2019.

Whether you are responsible for organising hen or stag do activities, or you’re looking for fun things to do, clay sports shooting is an activity that can be enjoyed by both experienced shooters and complete beginners alike.

At Doveridge, we offer a range of variations in clay shooting including English skeet & Olympic skeet, compak sporting, down the line, automatic ball trap, and high tower. If this all sounds a bit too technical for you right now, don’t worry! We also offer clay lessons in the Midlands for complete beginners, with highly qualified instructors who will show you the ins and outs in a friendly environment.

What to expect from clay shooting lessons?

If you’re on the hunt for clay lessons in the Midlands, here at Doveridge Clay Sports we’ve got you covered. In your first lesson, one of our expert instructors will introduce you to the basic skills you’ll need to become a pro. From one of our specially built clay shooting stands, you’ll be shown:

  • How to stand;
  • Posture;
  • Loading your gun;
  • Safety;
  • How to shoot accurately

We’re no strangers to beginners of clay shooting, so why not visit us soon. Our lessons are geared towards building your confidence from the ground up in a stress free and enjoyable way. We’re sure you’ll love it!

Get in touch for clay lessons in the Midlands

Whether you’re a solo enthusiast looking to hone your skills, a group of friends after a great day out, or you’re on the hunt for a team building activity that’s a little bit different – clay sports shooting is a fantastic option that everyone can enjoy.

Contact our team today for more information and booking. Or, if you’re on the hunt for a gift with a twist, check out our gift vouchers!

 

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Clay Lessons in the Midlands this Christmas

Clay lessons in the Midlands

Purchasing clay lessons in the Midlands is a great idea for that one person you just don’t know what to get this Christmas.

Here at Doveridge we believe that the gift of an experience is much more worthwhile than an unwanted gift that could be given away in January.

Winter Weather won’t affect Clay Lessons in the Midlands

As Brits we have a natural fascination with the weather but thankfully our clay lessons still happen whether it rains or snows this Christmas.

Although our exclusive gift vouchers are valid one year from the date of purchase, so even if you’re the world’s worst planner you can definitely get booked up.

One of the most frequently asked questions we have here at Doveridge Clay Sports Club is; do I need lessons before taking on the full experience?

We’d recommend clay lessons in the Midlands as the perfect starter, and who knows this could quickly become your group of friends’ or families new favourite hobby?

Expert Instructions for Clay Lessons in the Midlands

Our highly experienced team of instructors will guide you through the etiquette for clay pigeon shooting, making sure you have the best experience with us. They will teach you how to hold, load and hit clay targets.

Here’s five great tips for beginners –

  • Determine your dominant eye – some right handed people will find their left eye is their dominant eye when shooting
  • Mounting the gun correctly – doing this will ensure you hit more clay pigeons• Comfortable and strong standing position – this will improve your accuracy
  • Bring your head to the shotgun – this means you will be able to see down the barrel of the gun and will improve your aim
  • Keep calm while firing – make sure your gun follows your eyes when the clay pigeon is released and you will hit more than you miss

Get in touch to book your clay lessons in the Midlands

Contact our team based at Eaton Hall Farm in Ashbourne and find out more about booking clay lessons or one of our gift vouchers for you and your friends or family.

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Learn something different with our clay lessons in the Midlands

Clay lessons in the Midlands

Looking to take up a new hobby this Spring? Learn something truly unique and exclusive with our clay lessons in the Midlands! Set in the Derbyshire countryside and with first class facilities, spend your free time at Doveridge Clay Sports Club and discover what this fabulous sport can do for you.

Our expert instructors will guide you all the way from beginner to advanced so that you can grow throughout every lesson. If you have never held a gun before there’s no need to worry – we will train you how to hold, load and shot a gun using the safest strategy!

Clay lessons in the Midlands make the perfect hobby

As well as our clay lessons in the Midlands being a great way to de-stress, this is a highly respected sport and learning how to do these skills will give you something to treasure for the rest of your life.

Learn at you own pace using our Claymate system which allows you to choose what you want to shoot and when! If you have a shooting licence and start to feel more confident, you control the delay option and shoot all by yourself.

Even though we want you to feel relaxed in our grounds, our clay lessons in the Midlands will test your strengths and push you to the limit. We will set up different targets such as pigeons and rabbits that vary in speed, height, and scale – over time your shooting skills will improve, you’ll be amazed by how many targets you can hit in just a few lessons!

Contact us and arrange your clay lessons in the Midlands

For a truly unforgettable experience with us, why not bring along a friend to remember it with? Contact us today to arrange your lessons and once you’re both experienced, put your skills to the test and built a stronger friendship – there really is nothing not to love about our clay lessons in the Midlands!

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Our Clay Lessons in the Midlands

Clay shooting in the Midlands

If you have been looking for a hobby which get you outdoors, and is competitive and team building, then clay shooting at Doveridge may be just the ticket for you. We offer clay lessons in the Midlands which cater for people of all experience levels. So, whether you’ve never held a gun before in your life, or are already a practiced shot, our clay lessons in the Midlands are guaranteed to be fun and challenging.

 

Clay shooting in the Midlands

 

 

Become a Keen Shot with Our Clay Lessons in the Midlands

 

There are a number of shooting techniques that we offer as part of our clay lessons in the Midlands, and you will have the chance to try your hand at a range of them. Our experienced instructors will take you from the very basics through to advanced classes, and will go at a pace which suits you, making your lessons stress-free and fun!

Firstly, you will be taught the safety rules of the grounds, then correct way to hold your gun, and how to load it. From there, you will be taught a range of clay shooting techniques and your confidence will develop. The prices of our clay lessons in the Midlands include your cartridges, instructor, and hire of all the equipment you need:
• 25 clays and cartridges, Instructor, Hire of all Equipment- £35 pp
• 50 clays and cartridges, Instructor, Hire of all Equipment – £55 pp
• 75 clays and cartridges, Instructor, Hire of all Equipment – £70 pp
• 100 clays and cartridges, Instructor, Hire of all Equipment- £90 pp

 

Book Your Clay Lessons in the Midlands

 

To get started with your clay lessons in the Midlands, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. You can find more information on the techniques and disciplines we offer here, and you can take a closer look at our competition-standard facilities here.

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Try Something New with Clay Lessons in the Midlands

Do you want to try something new and exciting? Why not give clay pigeon shooting a go here at Doveridge Clay Sports! Our clay lessons based in the Midlands are available to anyone, no matter what your skill set or age! All of our instructors are experienced, highly skilled and very friendly so by the end of your first lesson, you will be on your way to becoming an expert yourself!

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About Our Clay Lessons in the Midlands

At Doveridge we guarantee to provide you with an exciting and authentic experience as our clay lessons are taught across the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Whether you are new to the sport or have previous experience, our team of professional instructors will introduce you to a range of skills including:

How to hold, load and shoot a gun professionally
Clay and game shooting
High tower
Skeet
Rabbit
Driven flush

We offer one-to-one and group lessons and we guarantee that all of our instructors are CPSA accredited and BASC qualified. With Doveridge, you can feel confident knowing that you will be in safe hands and that you will be learning from the best! You will not be disappointed with our clay lessons in the Midlands!

If you have children under the age of 18 who are interested in taking clay lessons in the Midlands, we also provide Young Shots Lessons where children can embark on learning the art of shooting in an authentic, safe and controlled environment.

Book Your Clay Lessons Today:

Our clay lessons in the Midlands are available throughout the week although we do recommend pre-booking to ensure that an instructor is available to accommodate you. To book lessons in the Midlands today, or to find out more about the packages we offer, contact us directly here.

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