Volunteer Service Gazette, 5^th June 1900.

ENGLISH TWENTY CLUB.

Sussex District. – Range, Steyning, June 11. Ten competitors: –

The Mid Sussex Times, 13^th August 1901.

HENFIELD.

THE VOLUNTEERS.

On Saturday the fourth monthly competition of the “L” Company 2^nd V.B. Royal Sussex Regiment took place , on the Steyning range, under the usual shooting conditions. The following scores were made; – Sergeant Woolgar, 91; Corporal Moody, 85: Private Mannings, 80; Sergeant Reeves, 80; Private Rapley, 60; Private Seymour, 59; Sergeant -Instructor Manville, (who did not shoot at 600 yards), 49.

The Mid Sussex Times, 10^th September 1901.

HENFIELD.

THE VOLUNTEERS.-

On Saturday the annual prize shooting meeting of “L” Company 2^nd V.B. Royal Sussex Regiment was held on the Steyning range. The weather was all that could be desired, but the light was unfavourable to be shooting. Several visitors were present, and Captain Campion, the commanding officer, was on the ground to see volley firing carried out. In the first competition, the Ladies’ Prize, the top position was taken by Corporal H. Moody, with 89 points, and the second by Private C. Mannings, a last year’s recruit, with 86. Miss M.D. Smith, Henfield, proved to be the lady subscriber whose champion obtained the highest score, and she was awarded the prize given accordingly. In the second competition, the Inhabitants’ Prize, the first prize was carried off by Sergeant C.A. Woolgar, with 79 points, Corporal Moody being next up with 72. In the volley firing Sergeant Reeves’s squad was first and Sergeant Woolgar’s squad second.

West Sussex County Times and Standard, 24^th May 1902.

HORSHAM VOLUNTEERS AT STEYNING

The E Co. (Horsham) 2^nd V.B. Royal Sussex Regiment held their Annual Sectional firing practice on the Steyning Range on Whit Monday. The weather was distinctly unfavourable, heavy showers accompanied by strong gusty winds making good shooting impossible. About 60 members attended, and on arrival on the range at once proceeded with the practices. The best section proved to be No. 2 (Sergt. G. W. Flint’s) with a percentage of hits to shots fired of just over 50. No. 3 section (Sergt. T. Leaney’s) was second with a percentage of 32. No. 1 section (Col.-Sergt. G.W. Taylor’s) was third and No. 4 section (Sergt. E. Smith’s) fourth.

The Mid Sussex Times, 2^nd September 1902.

HENFIELD.

THE VOLUNTEERS.

The fifth monthly competition of the Shooting Club attached to “L” Company 2^nd V.B. Royal Sussex Regiment took place on the Steyning Range on Saturday, when several good scores were made, as follows;- Sergeant Instructor Hook, 89; Sergeant Reeves, 87; Colour-Sergeant Chalcraft, 84; Sergeant Moody, 84; Sergeant Woolgar, 82; Sergeant Smart, 71.

West Sussex County Times and Standard, 4^th April 1903.

VOOLUNTEERS’ MUSKETRY ARRANGEMENTS.-

The Steyning Range is open to the Horsham Volunteers from to-day (Saturday) for the musketry course of 1903. Range practice has been arranged for April 4, 11, 18 and 25; subsequent practice may be had by arrangement with Sergt-Major Teague. Class firing will commence on May 2^nd, and will be continued every Thursday and Saturday, except the last Saturday in each month. Major B.T. Hodgson, commanding E. Co., has issued particulars of the musketry prizes offered for both trained men and recruits.

Volunteer Service Gazette, 5^th June 1903.

ENGLISH TWENTY CLUB.

SUSSEX.

Steyning, May 25;

West Sussex County Times and Standard, 4^th July 1903.

E. Co. 2^nd V.B. ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT.

COMPANY ORDERS

1. Class firing.- Practices 8 and 9 of the Trained Volunteers’ Course will be fired on the Steyning Range on the afternoon of Thursday July 9^th, and Saturday, July 18^th. All members must attend on one or other of those dates; dress, plain clothes. Name to be given in the night before.
2. Shooting competitions for prizes will be held on the Steyning Range on the mornings of July 9^th and 18^th, particulars of which will be posted in the Drill Hall. EDITED

B.T. HODGSON, Captain and Hon Major.

West Sussex County Times, 23^rd July 1903.

SHOOTING COMPETITIONS

Just recently the members of “E” Company 2^nd Volunteer Battalion have had a shooting competition, attending the Range at Steyning on two occasions, viz., 26 on July 9^th and 39 on Saturday last. Two out of the four competitions were compulsory. The prizes were distributed by Lady Loder at Leonardslee on Thursday, on the occasion of the Company’s march out to Sir Edmunds Loder’s delightful country seat. EDITED

Sussex Express, 2^nd September 1905.

Steyning.

SHOOTING.

The annual prize shooting in connection with B Company, 2^nd Volunteer Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment took place at Steyning Range on Saturday last. Unfortunately, owing to the wind, the scores were very low. The range was in charge of Lieutenant F. W. Sim.

Sussex Express, 25^th August 1906.

STEYNING VOLUNTEER SHOOT.

The annual shooting competition of “B” Company 2^nd V.B. Royal Sussex Regiment, was held at Steyning on Saturday. Lieut. F.W. Sim was in charge of the range. Lord Zouche (Captain) was present during the day and kindly provided refreshments for the competitors. Following are the results:

ANNUAL COMPETITION (HANDICAP).

TRADESMEN’S COMPETITION

COMPANY OFFICERS COMPETITION

RECRUITS COMPETITION

WEEKES’ CUP COMPETITION

Sgt. Moody’s team, total points 341. Cup holder Sgt. Moody, with score of 89.

AGGREGATE MEDAL

Sgt. Moody 203 points; Pte. Marking, 184 points

West Sussex County Times and Standard, 2^nd May 1908.

E. CO. 4^TH BATT. ROYAL SUSSEX REGT.

COMPANY ORDERS FOR APRILA AND MAY 1908.

1-The battalion has now become a unit of the Territorial Force for the County of Sussex, and is designated the 4^th Batt. Of the Royal Sussex Regiment. The establishment of the Company is 3 officers and 117 rank and file. The Officer commanding hopes that every endeavour will be made by members to bring and keep the Company up to strength. EDITED

5.- Musketry – The musketry course will be the same as last year. The Steyning Range will be open on Saturday, April 11^th. Practice will take place there on April 11^th, 16^th, 18^th and 23^rd. Class firing will commence 18^th April and will be held on Thursdays and Saturdays. Musketry prizes will be as great as in former years.

B.T. HODGSON, Capt. And Hon. Major 4^th Batt. Of the Royal Sussex Regiment.

West Sussex County Times and Standard, 8th May 1909.

4^TH BATT. ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT.

The musketry course will be fired on the Steyning Range on Thursdays and Saturdays. Commencing Thursday, May 6^th. EDITED.