ORGANISERS of a clay pigeon shoot are gunning for thousands of pounds for the Kemp Hospice Appeal.

Kidderminster Gun Club is aiming for the July 19 event, at Blackstone Rock, to bring in up to £3,000, following last summer's inaugural shoot which made just under £1,000.

Club secretary and treasurer Rick Willetts said he was confident the 100-bird shoot will attract almost double last year's 62 entrants as word spreads.

"People who came last year enjoyed it and it's started to snowball," he said, adding the club was keen to attract more under-18s and women entrants.

"There are a lot of youngsters out there who shoot - it's a really fast growing sport - and ladies as well," he said.

"We only had about six ladies last year and we're hopeful we'll get more ladies and juniors." He added beginners were also welcome.

"If they've shot a few times before it will be fun for them - there's something for everybody. Just because they're beginners shouldn't put them off."

Mr Willetts, who has known Kemp Hospice campaign manager John Fletcher for several years, said the club decided to support the charity because it was a "worthwhile cause" and the 40 members were united in their support.

"Last year we had about 20 people helping from Kidderminster Gun Club. None of them shot and yet everybody paid their entry fee."

The event - which will award prizes for the men's, ladies' and junior sections, as well as an overall "top gun" winner - starts at noon. For further information contact Kidderminster Gun Club on 01299 405634 or Kemp Hospice on 01562 865105.