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Page last updated on Tuesday, 19 March, 2024 1:31 AM

'The Chipperfield Ranges'

Photograph gives a panoramic view of The Chipperfield Ranges, Redhill, Maer, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA.

The above photograph gives a panoramic view of The Chipperfield Ranges, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA.

 

Edward John Chipperfield

'What's in a name?' I hear you say. More pertinently, just who was the Edward John Chipperfield who will be forever associated with the splendid Chipperfield Ranges, located at Baldwin's Gate?

Intrigued? Then indulge yourself in this brief insight into Edward John Chipperfield - 'The Porthill Sniper' - His WW1 Escapade.

In addition to the above, Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association is delighted to have received a selection of photographs relating to Edward John Chipperfield, which detail his involvement within the sport of smallbore rifle shooting in Staffordshire.

To view a selection of the photographs, which includes photographs of various awards presented to Mr. Chipperfield, please visit the Edward John Chipperfield - A Selection of Photographs webpage.

 

SSRA Memberships, Range Fees, And Chipperfield Range Standing Orders And Code Of Conduct

In order to shoot at the Chipperfield Ranges you must be a member of one of the following Membership Categories.

All users of the The Chipperfield Ranges, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA, must be aware of and comply with the information contained within the Chipperfield Range Standing Orders and Code of Conduct.

Details of Chipperfield Range Fees.

 

Links To Other Websites

The Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association's website (www.staffordshire-sra.org.uk) contains links to other websites of interest.  However, once you have selected any of the links in order to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over any other website.  Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by our own privacy statement.

 

Latest News

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Results Update: NSRA (660) Inter-County 10 Metres Air Rifle League - Division 2 - Winter 2023/2024 - Round 7

The NSRA (660) Inter-County 10 Metres Air Rifle League - Division 2 - Winter 2023/2024 - Round 7 Results are now available to view and download via the Competition Results webpage.

 

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Results Update: NSRA (680) Inter-County 10 Metres Air Pistol League - Division 3 - Winter 2023/2024 - Round 7

The NSRA (680) Inter-County 10 Metres Air Pistol League - Division 3 - Winter 2023/2024 - Round 7 Results are now available to view and download via the Competition Results webpage.

 

Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association - Air Section - Individual Leagues - Summer 2024

Friday, 16 February, 2024 1:01 AM

Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association - Air Section - Individual Leagues - Summer 2024

The SSRA - Air Section - Individual Leagues - Summer 2024 will nominally commence on Monday 25th March 2024.

For full details please visit the Competitions webpage .

 

As always, in the News From Around the Clubs selection of articles, Clubs which are affiliated to the Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association may submit a brief item of news, which will then be considered for inclusion on the SSRA website.

If your Club has any potentially newsworthy items (other than the usual club-specific day-to-day items) that you may wish to be considered, then please contact the SSRA Website Manager.

 

Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association - Combined Open Squadded Rifle Meeting 2024

Friday, 16 February, 2024 0:31 AM

The date for this much anticipated prestigious event is Sunday 4th August 2024.

The venue will be The Chipperfield Ranges, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA.

Full details, and a downloadable entry form, will be available soon on this website.

 

More Memorabilia - Staffordshire Rifle Association Astor Cup 1960

Photograph shows multiple views of the ceramic Staffordshire Rifle Association Astor Cup 1960.

The above photograph shows multiple views of the ceramic Staffordshire Rifle Association Astor Cup 1960

As can be seen from the back stamp on the bottom of the mug, the manufacturer is 'Alton Towers Handcraft Pottery.'

Alton Towers Handcraft Pottery was a studio pottery based at the Alton Towers theme park, and was in operation from around 1952 to 1994.

Any further information regarding this mug would be appreciated, i.e. which team in Staffordshire won the Astor Cup in 1960, whether this item was an official presentation piece, or a commemorative item.

As always, if there are any inaccuracies in the above article, or if you have further information, please contact SSRA Website Manager.

 

Medals And Memorabilia

The above photographic montage shows a selection of Staffordshire County Association Medals, and a ceramic Staffordshire Rifle Association Centenary Mug.

The above photographic montage shows a selection of Staffordshire County Association Medals, and a ceramic Staffordshire Rifle Association Centenary Mug.

 

It's time for another trip down Memory Lane, as we unearth a few items of interest from days gone-bye.

Just what are the items pictured above, and what is their relevance to the Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association?

The two images of medals shown at the bottom of the montage, as shown above, are of two new additions to the collection.

All can now be revealed by visiting the Medals and Memorabilia section of the website.

 

Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association Blazer Badge

Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association Blazer Badge

This beautifully created cloth blazer badge, with silver bullion wire detailing upon a blue background, depicts the Stafford Knot with the words 'Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association' encompassing the central design.  This striking design is mounted on a black background to further enhance the badge.

If you would like to purchase one of these very desirable badges, please visit the News webpage for full details.

 

Check The Location Of The Chipperfield Ranges Using The Interactive Google Map

You can now plan your route to the Chipperfield Ranges by using the embedded Google Map, which can be found on the Contact and Location Details webpage, also on the Facilities webpage.

 

News From Around The Clubs

In the 'News From Around The Clubs' selection of articles, Clubs which are affiliated to the Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association may submit a brief item of news, which will then be considered for inclusion on the SSRA website.

If your Club has any potentially newsworthy items (other than the usual club-specific day-to-day items) that you may wish to be considered, then please contact the SSRA Website Manager.

 

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