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Sally Bidwell 

It is with deep regret that we have learnt of the sudden and unexpected death of Sally Bidwell Wife of John Bidwell.

Sally was taken ill & diagnosed with a rare illness although recovery was possible she passed away on 4th August 2011 very quickly after an intracerebral bleed.

Sally had strong family values and was as comfortable organising John and the High lodge staff as she was being a staunch supporter of the GB FITASC Sporting team.

Sally travelled widely in support of Johns endeavours at FITASC Sporting European and World Championships events; she was always ready to invite you for a cup of tea as she was to offer her support to the GB teams.

Most recently, Sally was present at the CLA Game Fair with her primary role of Grand Children ‘protector’; Sally was indeed a doting Grand Mother and loved looking after her Grandchildren.

Sally will be sorely missed throughout the shooting community; all BICTSF Directors, FITASC Sporting and Sporting Referees, wish the Bidwell family to know they are in our thoughts at this time of need.

Further details in relation to Sally’s Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly by the family and available direct from High Lodge & their website.

Hugh Smith
Chairman BICTSF

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Steve Andrews

It is with great regret I must advise you of the passing of Steve Andrews yesterday morning after a long battle with an illness bravely fought. Steve had been a stalwart of the CPSA since the early 1980s. He was a much respected Coach and Tutor, passionate about both the sport and our Association. Always willing to help he was recently appointed to, but unable to actively participate as East Midlands Representative on, the Technical Sub Committee.

I am sure you will all join me in offering our heartfelt condolences to Steve’s wife Fran and their family. 

Terry Bobbett
Chairman
6th January 2011 

 

A J Smith

It is with deep regret that we have learnt of the sudden and tragic death of one of the worlds most celebrated clay shooting heroes AJ Smoker Smith.

AJ was a quality clay target competitor; he always had time to spend with the grass roots competitor be it at a World Championship or a registered even; representing Great Britain on many occasions.

He was at heart a South Western man living in Hampshire and Wiltshire although he spent many months travelling abroad in pursuit of major events predominately in the USA.

He progressed from Sporting targets to FITASC Sporting and this became a passion with him winning many titles in the Senior and Veterans categories.

True to form AJ was out and about the shooting grounds the week before his death and was competing at Podimore with one of his life long friends George Parsons.

AJ was a true World Champion and will be sorely missed by his family and the FITASC and Sporting shooting community at home and abroad.

AJs funeral will take place at Salisbury Crematorium Tuesday 26 Jan 2010 at 12:30

Hugh Smith
Chairman FITASC Sporting GB

Patricia Parsons

It is with deep regret and sadness that I have to report the sudden death of Patricia Parsons wife of George Parsons.

Pat (as she preferred to be called) died after a short but aggressive illness Tuesday 11 August 2009.

Pat was a well known Ladies Trap shooter and lived in the North Somerset seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare with her husband George. She travelled extensively throughout the UK to Trap selection events and was a highly regarded Ladies competitor representing her country at the highest level.

Pat will also be remembered for her stalwart support of FITASC Sporting; she carried out the duties of Secretary and Treasurer from 1996 until retirement at the end of 2004 and was regarded as the glue that held FITASC Sporting selection events together post the Goodwood World Championships in 1996.

Pat also had a successful career as a nurse, this often showed during the course of administering a GB selection event and when dealing with the occasional awkward competitor as they say, ‘Pat did not suffer fools gladly’.

Pat is a great loss to the FITASC Sporting family and to the whole shooting fraternity, Pat will be greatly missed at home and abroad; she is survived by her husband George and their four children.

There will be a service for her at Weston-S-Mare Crematorium 12:00 Friday 21 August 2009.

Patricia Parsons July 14 1948 – August 11 2009

Hugh Smith
Chairman FITASC Sporting GB