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Retirement of Lord Lieutenant Sir Ian Dudson

by RichHin Club News

Rugeley Rifle Club was represented at Sunday’s civic service marking Sir Ian Dudson’s impending retirement as Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire. Graham Kershaw attended the service at Lichfield Cathedral with his wife Glenys. Sir Ian visited the club in March to present the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Sir Ian will formally leave office on July 15th – his 75th birthday. Lord Lieutenants must retire at 75. In Apil, Professor Liz Barnes, teachers and former Vice-Chancellor of Staffordshire University was named as Sir Ian’s successor.

A uniformed man speaks with a robed vicar at the entrance to a cathedral. They are backlit by the open doors to the outside.
Heavy wooden tables are placed down the centre of a cathedral with a high vaulted ceiling. On the tables, various silver and crystal ware are arranged representing civic awards.
Two men stand in a cathedral. The one on the left wears the uniform of the Lord Lieutenant. The other is suited.
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Sir Ian presents the King’s Award to Club Chair Martyn Buttery in March

Lord Lieutenant presents King’s Award at club prize-giving

by RichHin Club News

Rugeley Rifle Club was honoured to host the Lord Lieutenant for Staffordshire, Sir Ian Dudson KCVO CBE on Friday 28th March at our annual prizegiving. Accompanied by local councillors and Josh Newbury MP, Sir Ian visited to present the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, gazetted in November. Whilst visiting, he presented a number of awards and trophies and toured the club, viewing the ranges and learning about the club’s volunteering and charitable activities.

A £500 cheque was also presented to Rugeley and District Community First Responders, and £350 was presented to Staffordshire & Shropshire 4×4 Response – two of the club’s chosen charities. RADCFR maintain the defibrillator hosted on the outside of the club. This lifesaving piece of equipment was installed in 2019. Since then it has been activated six times, and used at least twice. SAS 4×4 Response provide charitable event support and transport for workers such as nurses during extreme weather.

The Lord Lieutenant was accompanied by Cllr Phil Hewitt (Chair, Staffordshire County Council), Cllr Steve Thornley (Chair, Cannock Chase District Council), Cllr David Williams, Josh Newbury MP and the Rt Hon Dame Amanda Milling.

Trophies

  • Short Range Champion – Richard Hemingway
  • 50metre Frostbite Champion (Winter) -Martyn Buttery
  • 50M/ISSF Champion – Ryan Williams
  • Dewar Champion – Richard Hemingway
  • 10M Air Pistol Champion – Paul Watkiss
  • 10M Air Rifle Champion – Zoe Perkin
  • Benchrest Champion – Paul Watkiss
  • Young Gun Trophy – Phoebe Haughton
  • Junior Short Range Trophy – Alex Buttery
  • Junior Long Range Trophy – Alex Buttery
  • Junior Air Rifle Trophy – Izzy Ward
  • Junior Air Pistol Trophy – Pippa Watterson

Awards

  • Best Potential (Junior) – Oliver Hill
  • Best Potential (Senior) – Carl Kimberley
  • Best Improver – Mick Chaganis
  • Secretary’s Award – Media Team (Becky Andrews, Martyn Buttery, Richard Hemingway & Carl Kimberley)

Captain’s Award Nominees

Ryan Cockbill (Winner)

  • Qualified for final, placed 5th in SH2 50Metre Prone at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris

Olivia Beech

Megan Bamsey

  • Represented GB at 2024 FISU World University Shooting Championship in New Delhi

Helen Robinson

  • Selected as reserve for the GB team in the Drew U-21 Match
A uniformed man speaks to a crowd of people.
A group of dignitaries stand on the firing point of an airgun range watching young people shoot air rifle and air pistol.
A smiling uniformed man speaks with people in a room.
The Lord Lieutenant meets members of the Committee.
A smiling uniformed man speaks with people in a room. In the background a banner reads "Rugeley Rifle Club".
The Lord Lieutenant meets members of the Committee.
A smiling man with a gold chain of office shakes hands with a young man in a suit. The suit pocket bears a wire badge reading "Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Team"
County Council Chair Phil Hewitt with Alex Buttery.
A man aims a target rifle through a telescopic sight.
The Lord Lieutenant takes aim with a benchrested rifle on the 50metre range.
A uniformed man takes aim with a target rifle, instructed by a suited man to his right. The target is lit with artificial lights as it is dark outside.
The Lord Lieutenant takes aim with a benchrested rifle on the 50metre range.
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
The Lord Liutenant presents the King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Club Chairman Martyn Buttery
A group of suited dignitaries stand around a young man holding a cheque. A banner behind them reads "Rugeley Rifle Club"
Tommy Glover of SAS 4×4 Response stands with their cheque with dignitaries.
A group of people stand smiling holding a shield. They have been given an award for services to Rugeley Rifle Club.
The Media Team receive the Secretary’s Award
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
A uniformed man stands with a boy holding a target rifle. A banner behind them reads "Rugeley Rifle Club" and a table behind them bears trophies and prizes.
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two people stand smiling during a trophy presentation
Two men stand smiling as one presents a cheque to the other. One is dressed in a suit, the other in the blue uniform of the communoty first responders.
Lee Featherstone presents check to representative of Rugeley and District Community First Responders
A uniformed man speaks to a man and woman in an informal setting over drinks.
Three men stand smiling as one presents a cheque to the others. One is dressed in a suit, the others in the grey shirts of 4X4 response.
Lee Featherstone presents cheque to representatives of Staffordshire & Shropshire 4×4 Response

Letter from the Lord Lieutenant

by RichHin Club News

Thankyou to Ian Dudson CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire for his kind words on the announcement of the club’s receipt of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. We very much look forward to the formal presentation with the Lord Lieutenant in the New Year.