Since its launch in 1995, has introduced over 1000 ladies with little or no shooting experience to the pleasures of shotgun shooting. The course began in response to comments from many ladies who, though sometimes present at shoots, felt somewhat unprepared to take their own place in the line. Yet shooting is one of those sports where women can easily be the equal to, if not better than, their male peers.
The course takes place at the Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds - situated in unspoilt rolling countryside just a 40-minute drive from central London. The Grounds can also be accessed by London Underground on the Metropolitan Line to Northwood Station followed by a 5 minute taxi ride. Each participant may book three one-hour lessons with one of the renowned Holland & Holland instructors or share three two-hour lessons with a friend or fellow participant. Lessons are by appointment Monday to Friday and some Saturdays from February until late April. They are tailored to the individual needs of each participant, whether they have never held a shotgun before or have 'had a go' but never really been taught to shoot.
At the conclusion of the course, all participants will gather at the Grounds, at 9.30am for a 10.00am start, on Tuesday 27th April 2010, for the Final Day of the Green Feathers. The morning is spent putting these new shooting skills to the test over a variety of clay-shooting stands. A delicious luncheon is followed by a simulated pheasant drive and the opportunity to discuss ladies shooting clothing with a representative from our Bruton Street shop. There is also a chance to try full-bore rifle shooting on our 100-yard range.
The 4 top-scoring ladies will each receive a place in the line at a Holland & Holland Game Shoot during the 2010/2011 season. Every participant completing the course will receive an enamelled silver 'Green Feather' brooch, which is sure to secure their inclusion in the line at shooting parties to come!
The price of £275.00 is fully inclusive of all necessary equipment including guns if required, instruction, 50 cartridges and clays per lesson and participation in the final day as detailed above. Before the final day, you can top up your practice by taking advantage of our discounted lessons at £55.00 per hour, and cartridges & clays are charged on consumption. These discounted lessons are available on weekdays only, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Once a member of the Green Feathers Club, you will have the chance to participate in other events organised specifically for the members and an annual reunion open to all 'Green Feathers Girls' from previous years. We will also be pleased to arrange special Ladies Days shooting in the field for groups of eight Green Feather Girls and their friends.
The Green Feathers course is designed to be a fun and relaxed experience and has resulted in many shooting friendships. To join the next course, please complete the application form and return it to the Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds at the address indicated before 31st March 2010.
For a copy of the Green Feathers booking form, click here.
For information on the Silver Feathers course, click here.
