Longwitton Shoot 2010-11 Season.
The 2009-10 shooting season at Longwitton went very well, the quality of the birds was extremely good. The intended bag was met on every day in fact 10% more birds were shot through the season than in the previous season.
However we are not resting on our laurels and are continuing to strive to improve the excellent shooting and day’s entertainment provided at Longwitton.
PRICE REDUCTION
Having taken professional advice, I have found that it is possible to run the Shoot as a totally separate business and by doing this and slightly reducing the size of the shoot we are able to remove VAT from the price of the birds.
This change allows shooting at Longwitton to be £4 per bird cheaper than last year. Birds are now priced at £28 per bird. The full hospitality package and high class lunch are included in this price for all days of 150 birds or more. (Smaller days will have an additional charge for lunch).
Our highly respected keeper Dennis Stephenson remains in charge. He has identified another potential drive on Hillend Farm which will be sown as a new game plot for this season. It should produce excellent partridge.
Hugo McGowan remains as shoot host but is also taking a more proactive roll with bookings and organisation. Please do not hesitate to contact Hugo or myself for more information or to make a booking.
With the reduced price and slightly reduced quantity of game we are envisaging filling the days quickly, hence we urge you to let us know your requirements as soon as possible.
With Best Wishes.
Yours sincerely
John N Goodfellow
Hugo Home 01670 772440: Mob 07850 488308
Mob 07708 062950
hugomcgowan@btinternet.com
www.shootnorthumberland.com
Spring 09
Firstly I'd like to thank all the customers that came to shoot at Longwitton last season. The feedback we have had has been very positive. The intended bag was achieved on nearly every occasion and purpose built shoot bothy and fine cuisine provided by Otterburn Tower was well received.
PRICE FREEZE
Shooting at Longwitton will not cost you anymore next season! Despite the fact the shoot lost money last season and price that we are purchasing birds for is increasing this season we feel in the current economic climate it is not possible to put the price of birds up. Please remember that the price of £32 per bird does include the full hospitality package from bacon sandwiches on arrival to elevenses and an impressive lunch with plenty of drinks throughout.
HUGO'S PROMOTION
Hugo McGowan did a stirling job last season hosting the shoot days. As he now knows most of the teams it makes sense for him to be first point of contact. Hugo will be taking a more proactive roll this season; he will be ringing customers to discuss their requirements from booking days to the menu on shoot days.
Hugo's contact details: Home 01670772440. Mobile 07708062950
Email hugomcgowan@btinternet.com
INCREASED AREA
Last year the farming business took on Hillend Farm which borders Longwitton to the west. This spring we'll be sowing game plots on Hillend, this will expand our range of drives, one inparticular will become our highest and most challenging drive.
MAIZE PLANTER
For many years we have acknowledged that maize game plots give the best results for the shoot, however the area of plots has been limited by the prohibitive cost. As an expansion of our agricultural contracting business we have bitten the bullet and bought a Samco under plastic maize drill. This will enable us to plant more maize at cost and improve the timing of planting.
We will be also sowing maize for our own cattle feed and are keen to take on contract sowing to help other shoots or farms. Please contact me for details.
SHOOTS CARDS
The photo shoot cards seemed very popular with our guests last season, these will continue next season. If requested the cards can be personalised showing a Company name or Logo, or even a Birthday!
All the photographs from last season are stored on my computer, if anyone should want copies please email me and I'll forward copies.