A CLAY pigeon shoot and auction in aid of the Great North Air Ambulance is held at Teesdale Gun Club, Mickleton on June 30.

No pre-entry is required, but there will be an entry fee applicable. All shooters must have their own insurance.

A number of prizes have also been donated for auction at the event.

To place a bid contact Alistair or Ted McFarlane on (01833) 640242 or (01833) 640313, or telephone The Gun Shop, Barnard Castle, on (01833) 631118. Bids close on June 30 and can be paid for and collected at the charity shoot.

The auction includes rough shoots at Allanheads, Weardale Estate and Upper Teesdale; a pheasant shoot at Hallgarth Musgrove, a field trials shoot at Raby Estates, a night duck shoot for eight people at Lartington Estate and a day's shoot with the Aukside Syndicate.