Bakers Company

Inter-Livery Rifle Day

Inter-Livery Rifle Shooting Day, Friday 7th June 2024

Fellowship is at the heart of the Livery Movement.  Returning for its 10th Anniversary year at the Bisley Ranges, the Inter-Livery Rifle Shooting Day drew together some 16 teams from across the livery, expertly organised by Past Master Baker Colin Sach and his team. 

Suitable for entrants at all levels, the competition takes place over five disciplines, with the winning team awarded the Bakers' Cup for the year and the highest individual score for the
Target Rifle the Tim Bone Rose bowl, kindly donated by Tim’s mother in his memory.

The winning team who took home the Bakers' Cup are the Tallow Chandlers and Duncan Samuel of the Bowyers the Tim Bone Rose Bowl.

Funds raised go to the RAF Benevolent Fund. The total raised this year was over £7,000+ gift aid, towards a total of £63,000 over the past decade.

The competition was covered by the RAF Benevolent Fund HERE

Images by Paul Langford

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A short ceremony was held to present the cups to the winners and the cheque to the RAF Benevolent Fund. 

From left to right: Presentation of the Tim Bone Rose Bowl to Duncan Samuel (Bowyer) for the highest individual Target Rifle Score

Presentation of cheque to Simon Harper – RAF Benevolent Fund by Colin Sach and Conrad Steele-Benny (Secretary RAF Small Arms Association)

Sir David Wootton and Duncan Samuel with Tim Bone Rose Bowl

Below from left to right:

Simon Harper (RAF Ben Fund): Sir David Wootton (Master Bowyer and late Lord Mayor): Colin Sach (Past Master Baker): David Stevens (Captain Tallow Chandlers rifle Team): Duncan Samuel (Bowyer and winner Tim Bone Rose Bowl): Graham Stevens. 

Presentation of the Bakers' Cup to the Tallow Chandlers (David Stevens) for the winning team

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