Young Guns

Since it's formation in 1982, there have been a number of notable firsts.

The first trophy to be competed for was never retained by the organisation and therefore either in the hands of one of the crew members or someone else. (If it's you we would like to hear from you !)

The first major trophy that was purpose built for the organisation was done by a local lad (who's name escapes the memory of the organisers, so if it's you, contact us please) and was named the Mather trophy. We still have possession of this award and stands proudly within our honours cabinet.

 Sadly there were no detailed records kept of the team members from the original 6 teams who competed in 1982. Although the team names have been recorded. (Should you have further information then please contact us).

Notable Occasions

6th November 1982.

 Dam Head Estate, Blackley, Manchester

First ever youth field gun competition

Junior Teams; Dam Head 

Blackley Village Juniors

Blackley Scout Troop
Senior Teams;   Blackley Village

Community Seven

RAF Cadets

Winners of the awarded trophies that night were;

Juniors;        Dam Head Juniors

Seniors;        Community Seven

 

Date 14th July 1983. 

       ICI Blackley, Manchester.       

Winners of ;

Time;

Team;

The Mather Trophy;

3 minutes 53 seconds

Community Seven

 

Date 31st May 1990.

 HMS Excellent, Portsmouth.

The first ever display by a youth field gun team on grass alongside the Royal Navy Track

Time;

Team;

 3 minutes 50 seconds 

"B" Division 

 

Date 30th June 1994.

HMS Excellent, Portsmouth

The first ever run on a Royal Navy Track

Time;

Team;

 3 minutes 08 seconds

North Manchester

 

Date 26th August 1995.

Poynton Show,

The first ever Sub 3 minute public run

Time;

Team;

 2 minutes 59 seconds

North Manchester

 

Date 14th July 1999.

HMS Drake, Devonport, Plymouth.

The first and last run by a Manchester crew at Devonport

Time;   

Team;

  4 minutes 53 seconds

Manchester & Tameside

  

Date 23rd February 2000.

Ladysmith, South Africa

Commemorating the Siege which started it all

(siege of Ladysmith; October 1899 to February 1900)

Time;

Team; 

4 minutes 33 seconds

Manchester & Tameside