Ripley Castle

Testimonials: Ripley Castle Shoot

I have been planning to go up and shoot at Ripley Castle for a while, and finally all the planets aligned and we made it. The temptation is to give a blow by blow account of the day, but that would be lengthy indeed. (TWO pages in the game book!) Suffice to say that you get the impression that Frank has set out to provide a day involving everything that makes a day great; and provided it with not a whiff of a hurry. We were the only 'Ripley Virgins' on the day, and I am not surprised. 
JC    October 2021 
Good afternoon, Frank
Can l say thank you for the two days' we had with you earlier this season. Both beautifully run and managed.
I look forward to seeing you next season at the Mountgarret shoot.
A very Happy Christmas to you and all your staff.
Best wishes.
NC     September + November 2021

Good afternoon Frank I just wanted to say thank you to you an you're team for the day you put on yesterday. It's what I called a proper day. high, challenging, very fast birds. 
As of next season you are going to be running the Mountgarret shoot can I ask you take my email address and when the information is ready you forward me the available days you will be putting on. 
Thanks again and have a good Christmas and new year 
DB     December 2021

Good evening Frank,
Many thanks to you and your team’s across the estates for providing two great days sport to C, I and myself.
Tough weather conditions did not impact the team’s professionalism and attention to detail.
I shall forward to coming back and wish you continued success this season
Kind Regards, 
JB     November 2021

Dear Frank
A quick thank you for an amazing day on Thursday. This was our first trip to Ripley Castle, I had heard good things about how well you run the shoot, and we were not disappointed! How your team maintains such a positive attitude with so many different faces ( though credit to you many were returnees!) is difficult to imagine. 
From some lovely countryside, great beating, lovely hospitality in great surroundings through to Stuart’s expert yet friendly guiding of the guns …. We had some lovely birds - despite no wind - and the railway drive at the end particularly memorable! 
All four of us want to return…
Kind regards
AW     November 2021 

Dear Frank 
I just wanted to drop you a quick thank you for the two days that A and I did with you last week. We both thoroughly enjoyed both days and full marks to you and your team for looking after us so well and producing some great shooting.
As we both said we would love to come back and look forward to hearing about your plans for next year.
Good luck with the rest of the season.
Kind regards
JN + AH       October 2021 

Good Morning Frank 
On behalf of myself and the team I would like to say a big thank you to you and the Ripley Sporting and Ripley Castle team for an excellent day’s shooting on Tuesday 
Five varied and very good drives, your usual great hospitality and memorable birds in good company 
Best wishes October 2021
AF      October 2021

Dear Frank,
Thank you sincerely from J and I for two wonderful days shooting this week. Both challenging days, but with a good group of guns on both days, making it a pleasure to be there on top of the superb effort put in by all your crew.
Excellent.
Thank you once again
G&J P    OCTOBER 2021

Dear Frank, 
Just a quick note to you and your team for a truly memorable day yesterday. The hospitality and of course the shooting were really, really good, the best all season so far for me.
Of course, everyone was so good with H - which I very much appreciate. He loved your dogs! See attached photo.
See you soon.
AT   OCTOBER 2021

Hi Frank,
Just dropping you a line to say what a wonderful day we had on Thursday it was our first day at your shoot and you made us feel very welcome. Stuart was the perfect host and nothing was too much trouble, Debbie was most attentive and the beaters were in good spirits. I very much appreciated the regular correspondence keeping us up to date and in the loop.
Thanks again, hope to book up with you again soon.
JD    OCTOBER 2021 

Dear Frank
Shot with you Wednesday this week, as always it was a delightful day, and still remains my favourite venue. As I mentioned to you on the day your efficiency in organising these days is second to none and is matched by your staff who were exceptional throughout the day. I have two back to back days already booked later in the year with D and am looking forward to them already.
Thank you.
Regards 
PC   October 2021 

Dear Frank
We had a great time shooting, and the birds flew very well and we were very pleased with our shooting!
Many thanks again
HW   OCTOBER 2021 

Thank you for a lovely couple of days Frank 
I’ve really enjoyed myself
Yesterday ended so well and today’s been brilliant as has Stuart’s hosting
It’s so nice to be with professionals 
Look forward to seeing you soon
Best wishes 
AG    OCTOBER 2021

Frank,
I thoroughly enjoyed my two days shooting with you and I know M really enjoyed his day yesterday as well - so a big thank you to you and your team who looked after us all so well and produced some excellent birds in glorious surroundings. I thoroughly enjoyed the company of two different groups of guns and, without knowing how you manage that, long may it continue!
Are you certain that you never were in the Army?! Everything is run so well and seemed so familiar to me that surely this is the case. Regardless of this, I salute you for an excellent shoot.
Regards
IR    OCTOBER 2021

Hi Frank
Thank you for a wonderful day on Saturday. As always a combination of great birds, great food and great hospitality. I hope you have a really memorable season. 
LS   SEPTEMBER 2021

Frank, thanks again to you and the team and the interesting guns attending - challenging day for the birds ( not their fault ) but as always a top day - I really enjoyed it and so glad to be back - please pass on my thanks and best wishes to all involved and catch up very soon.. be safe.. 
Cheers
JT   SEPTEMBER 2021 

Dear Frank
Just a quick email to thank you and your staff for two excellent days shooting earlier this week.
Whilst Ripley is quite a long haul from Norfolk the journey is always worth it as once again the two days lived up to expectations and are always without doubt the highlight of my shooting season.
 Both days were run like clock work with timings and organisation to ensure everybody knew where they had to be. I know that this is no minor feat having to organise so many people but they all played their part in making the days just the best. 
Despite the necessary Covid regulations the day still went smoothly and the catering arrangements within the Castle worked seamlessly.
And to top it all you even managed the weather! Please pass on my thanks to all your loyal staff who are a credit to you and I hope to see you soon.
Regards 
PC     December 2020

Dear Frank,
Thank you for organising a most enjoyable day at Ripley Castle; both Rupert and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. 
Jonny ran the day beautifully and was great company as were the other guns.
Your Covid19 arrangements were brilliant and worked so well in the Castle library.
Very good to meet; thank you 
Kind regards
NK     November 2020 

Frank
I was once told by a chap that “people are quick to write, call or voice their complaints” about any subject where there’s a problem, but it’s “rare for people to call and pass on gratitude or praise, or simply say all was good”
Since hearing that it was a thought that I’ve retained and when I get chance I do try. 
So
Many thanks for today, both C and I had an excellent day. The team at Ripley Sporting did an excellent job in what must be tough times and I personally think the measures in place not only worked but showed the responsibility you are taking in this situation, what ever our own thoughts are on the matter! 
As ever the refreshments throughout the day were plentiful and in balance, praise to Stefan (excuse my spelling if incorrect?). Stuart did a fabulous job again as our host from the start at the briefing
Final thanks to your chef for the food at the end of the day-just what was required to replenish. 
Many thanks once again, please pass on my thanks and hope to see you again Soon in due course
Best Wishes 
MC     October 2020  

A big thank you to Frank and his team for a cracking day which I won’t forget. From the warm welcome, excellent hospitality to the quality of the shooting, I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience of a shoot day at Ripley Castle. Although it was raining heavily at times, the keepers & beaters made sure there were plenty of birds over the guns which flew well, providing some testing shots. Each drive offered something different and there was a good mix of both partridge and pheasant keeping you on your toes. The hospitality is first class and you can see everyone works hard to make sure you have a great day. Due to restrictions, we couldn't mix with the keepers & beaters which was a shame, but this means the shoot can still run safely in difficult circumstances. Can’t wait to return. 
IC     October 2020 

It is a credit to Frank and the team that our day was better than I had expected, especially given the additional work that had gone into making sure the day was Covid secure. No aspect of the day had been overlooked. As a single gun joining a new team for the day I can thoroughly recommend the Ripley Castle Shoot for a warm welcome, skilled and safe guns and drives that offered challenging shots for all abilities. Tight social distancing and covid 19 controls were maintained throughout the day. While clearly not including pheasants in the bag at this time, the birds we did see flew strongly and offer the prospect of some exciting days ahead for those lucky enough to shoot at Ripley Castle this season. 
TW       11/09/2020

Frank
Just a note to say thank you to you and all the team at Ripley and Mountgarret for another fantastic season. As a relative newcomer to the sport I hadn’t appreciated how spoilt we are to have your shoots on our doorstep – they set the standard in terms of professionalism and enjoyment and are universally the best days shooting I have each year whether boundary days or full 250/300 bird days.
NW     January 2020

Dear Frank, 
I just wanted to drop you a line and formally thank you and your team for a wonderful day shooting on Saturday. 
The company, hospitality, birds and even my own shooting (Without being arrogant) were exceptional!
As I said at the time it was my best days shooting in the season; and I have enjoyed many.
I have an up to date sheet so will review and confirm when I can come back.
In the meantime, I wish you all the best.
Thanks and regards,
TG     January 2020

Hi Frank,
I just wanted to drop you a quick mail to say how much we enjoyed shooting with you on Friday and Saturday. B and I had a great time on both days and it made for a very special birthday for B.
I would also like to mention how well the day was run by Stuart on each day, he made our wives and dogs feel very welcome and part of the day and he ensured the days ran like clockwork. The hospitality was exceptional and we are already looking at dates for a return visit next season.
Thank you again
Kind regards
G & RW     January 2020

A very well presented and sporting day! Really good presentation of birds by the beating team, showing real skill especially showing some testing partridge. Thank you to all involved.
NB     January 2020

Dear Frank,
N and I thoroughly enjoyed today’s Boundary Day.
It was the first time either of us has shot with you and we can see why the Shoot is so popular and well regarded.
Best wishes
PJ     January 2020

Dear Frank
Just a brief email to comment on Monday and Tuesdays shooting this week at Mountgarret and Ripley Castle.
Having visited for the first time last year we (DB) and myself were so impressed we booked again for this week. And, we were not disappointed. This is one of the best organised shoots I have ever attended. It all runs like clockwork which is all down to the efficiency of all the staff involved. 
From the breakfast to the final tea and cake it was all a delight. Clearly the focus by all is on the customer which nowadays unfortunately appears to be a dying art, it's also gratifying to know that you are putting back into the industry with your work on the Game Alliance which hopefully will help the sport going forward.
It's not often I write emails of this kind but just thought I'd share my views with you. I`m sure you will pass this on to your staff and I know that there are many who work behind the scenes to make the days go smoothly.
Please could you also include my email address for all future dates etc. We will be back!
Regards
PC     December 2019 

Frank
Thank you very much for two really fun boundary days this week. One very cold and foggy and the other, today, comparatively warm and dry. Both were great fun, with lots of birds, good company and really well run.
Many thanks and Happy Christmas.
AG     December 2019

Frank,
I would like to thank you and the team for putting on some great shooting this week. Given the challenging weather forecast, the fact that the days went so smoothly is a genuine testament to all of you. Additionally, having Steph spend the day with me made it all the more worthwhile (just as last year). It was an education to learn more about how the drives are managed in order to get birds over each gun. I look forward to seeing you again next year. Very best,
JB     December 2019 

Second day of a back to back with Mountgarret. The team did an amazing job to present such good birds despite atrocious conditions. Again the hosting and organisation were amazing. The pheasants were a bit reluctant but the partridge were again very good and the small duck drive was a nice variation.
SG Australia     December 2019 

Good Morning frank
I wanted to let you know that JN and I had a wonderful da at Ripley yesterday (Wednesday 11th December) on your driven pheasant and partridge shoot. Everything from the hospitality to the sport itself was excellent and I hope to be able to join you again one day.
Best regards and Merry Christmas
AW December 2019 

Frank runs an excellent organisation which is focused on delivering a superb experience with the right balance of formality and friendliness. He and his team succeed in delivering a truly enjoyable and memorable experience. Thank you for a great 2 days!
RL + TW December 2019 

Frank,
Just a short note to thank you and your team for a most enjoyable 2 days at Mountgarret and Ripley Castle.
As ever, expertly run and managed by your excellent team.
To you and all in your organisation, wishing you a merry Christmas and prosperous new year.
Looking forward to seeing you again in 2020
RL USA    December 2019 

Thank you to everyone on the Mountgarret and Ripley Castle shoots for two wonderfully enjoyable days on Monday and Tuesday this week. 
Both days were extremely well organised and everyone involved was great company.
I sincerely hope to be back again. Kind regards,
TW      December 2019 

Good afternoon Frank. 
Thank you for three memorable days with Ripley Sporting. 
What a first class professional operation you run!
I had to leave last Tuesday before the game cards were completed and wonder if you could mail one to me with a couple of blank ones if possible from both shoots. My other half wants to frame them. 
I am already thinking about next season ..possibly early partridge in October so will look forward to receiving an email when you have your calendar.
It was a pleasure to meet you Frank. 
Regards
MC (USA)     December 2019 

Dear Frank
Thank you for two most enjoyable days of shooting. It had been twelve years since my last shoot in the UK and it brought back many good memories.
I wish you well over the Festive Season and a successful 2020.
Kind Regards
EI South Africa     November 2019

Dear Frank,
I thought I would just drop you a line to thank you so much for the day at Ripley today.
We had a tremendous day with all drives being excellent, especially the last which presented some of the very best birds I had ever encountered. I managed to hit the highest and hardest with my last shot of the day which I shall always remember.
The Head Keeper did us proud as we exceeded the bag, which was greatly appreciated by all. The hospitality and staff was, as always, exemplary.
Thank you once again and I shall eagerly peruse your list and further offers to try and get at least another day in with you.
Kind regards
PW      November 2019 

Dear Frank
Just a note to say thank you so much for the lovely days we’ve had with you this season. So well run, happy and always good company to share it with. Thankfully we avoided the rain which seems to have been endless this autumn. We’re already looking forward to coming next year!
Best Wishes
S & JH     November 2019 

It was my 1st time shooting at Ripley Castle. With any shoot I visit for the 1st time I am never sure how the day will be, but upon arriving at Ripley Castle (Our meeting point for breakfast) until I left to drive home I could not fault the hospitality. Frank and his team went above and beyond to make sure the day ran smoothly. We were placed on our pegs and told where to expect to see the birds coming from, and after every drive I had time to work my dog and pick some birds, nothing was rushed which on some shoots you often find. I would to recommend to anybody to try a day with Frank and his team, I shall be visiting again soon, Many thanks to Frank and his team for all the hard work they put in, and to make a day I will remember for all the right things.
MF     November 2019

Dear Frank,
Very note to thank you for another superb day. Absolute credit to David, Jonny and Steph for their ability to create a great atmosphere and basically make the day! Quite a skill which seems to be missing these days. Very much appreciate the day and delighted to meet everyone today.
Once again, great credit to everyone and thank you,
Kind regards
JR     November 2019 

My first time shooting at Ripley Castle was excellent and thoroughly enjoyable. Frank's very detailed information pack and guides were highly professional and you were in no doubt pre-arrival about what to expect, and he runs a thoroughly first class operation. From a beautiful and memorable breakfast in the castle, to the closing teas it was a great day and I am very much looking forward to a return visit soon.
DB      November 2019  

Good afternoon Frank,
I've been reminiscing about last shooting season and wishing I could make the trip to the UK again this year. Sadly, I won't be taking any international flights for the foreseeable future. I know this shooting season is going to be challenging for you and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the great day I had with you last October and wish you the best during these uncertain times. I also wanted to thank you for your newsletters. Your optimism gives me hope.

Last October I shot on six shoots in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Shropshire, Yorkshire, and the Scottish Borders. The Ripley Castle Shoot was the highlight of my two week shooting holiday. You deserve the outstanding reputation you have and I can't wait to shoot with you again. Hopefully in 2021!

I've attached a photo of you and Debbie I snapped to remind you of happier times as well as other snapshots of the day. Please share it with her as well and thank her for me for hosting the drinks cart between drives. It made for a much better day having the Guns congregate between every drive, sharing a drink and conversation.
Kind Regards
MS USA     October 2020

Dear Frank
I wanted to thank you and your excellent team for two really enjoyable days, great birds, carefully driven, wonderful team of pickers up delicious food and all very well managed by Stuart. You seem cleverly to have retained all the feel and enjoyment of a traditional relaxed family shoot with the professional skills that make it work.so well.
Many thanks to all,
yours
TE     October 2019 

Dear Frank 
We are now back in reality and can say that we have had some fantastic days with you last week. You make the days very familiar and social without losing high aims and professional organisation. Big thanks for everything and hope to have the chance to comeback sometime.
Best regards
EN & AK Sweden     October 2019 

Frank I shot with you on Saturday with my dad. It was a special day as it was his 60th birthday. You and your team made it even more special with the amazing day you presented us with. We will be coming again your hospitality is second to none 
MC     October 2019 

Dear Frank,
I shot with you on Friday and on the basis that customers are often quicker to complain than praise! I wanted to thank you and your team for a truly fabulous day. It was my first visit to Ripley but it certainly won't be my last.
From the minute we arrived my guest and I were made to feel very welcome. Throughout, the day never had the feel of a "commercial" shoot. I would particularly like to praise Jonny who looked after the guns. What a great host. The chaperones you had looking after the more novice guns were professional and capable ( and made the rest of us feel safe!) and who could forget Steve with the gin.

The model you have of catering for solo guns and small groups is such a good idea. When you're a guest with an existing syndicate it can feel a bit new boy at school but the team I was with on Friday were a diverse and interesting group. To a man, good sportsmen and great company.
Kind regards
CB      October 2019

Dear Frank,
It was good to meet you and the other team members today.
Thank you for hosting a splendid days shooting, a day to remember.
Kind regards 
GT     October 2019

Dear Frank,
M and I thoroughly enjoyed our day, Yesterday the 17th. Your usual excellent management shone throughout, and Stuart looked after us well.
Our Loaders were most helpful and added to our enjoyment of the day. We are coming up for Mountgarret on the 29th, and look forward to seeing fresh ground. Thank you for an excellent day.
JB and ML     October 2019 

Hello Frank 
Just a quick note to say “Thank You”.  D & I had a super day at Ripley Castle with you & your team.   
Very professional set up & friendly staff.  As beginners we both felt very comfortable in your hands 
Very much appreciated 
Kind Regards
RB      October 2019 

Dear Frank,
I was a gun at Ripley yesterday, and I wished to drop you a note to thank you and your team for a splendid day in the field.
The hosting from Stuart and the rest of the team was exemplary, and I must also say that the food in particular was wonderful. The castle was a spectacular way to start the day and being able to dine 'al fresco' at lunch was a first for me (and much needed on such a warm day!).
We saw plenty of birds, the beaters were well ran, and Stuart did admirably to overcome the warm weather and get them up as much as possible.
All in all, we had a fantastic day, please share my thanks with the team,
Best Wishes
MH      September 2019 

Dear Frank,
I just wanted to drop you and line and thank you and your team for the day's shooting last Thursday. 
Once again a very enjoyable day. The hospitality, shooting opportunities and other guns made for a great first day of the season. Eating outside almost made it feel like a Spanish partridge day as opposed to a Yorkshire one!
All the best and I look forward to seeing you later in the season. 
Thanks and regards
TG September 2019 

Good Morning Frank
Can l on behalf of myself, RW and AT thank you and your team for a wonderful days' sport at Ripley Castle last Thursday. As usual the professionalism and commitment of the whole team shone throughout the day.
We were looked after from start to finish and even a brief downpour didn't dampen our enjoyment.
We hope to see you again before the end of the season.
With our best wishes.
NC     September 2019 

Hi Frank 
Just a note to say how much I enjoyed the shoot even though it took a little while to encourage the birds. I thought your team worked really hard and the hospitality was perfect. I hope to return with some of my shooting buddies. Look forward to seeing you again soon. 
Kind Regards 
TS      September 2019 

Dear Frank, 
Thank you for hosting a fantastic day I felt we were looked after incredibly well and enjoyed every minute. I hope that we can make this an annual event it was a cracking way to start the season. Please pass on our thanks to your team. 
Kind regards 
GR     September 2019

Two of us went up to Ripley to shoot, we stayed at the Boar's Head the night before which is highly recommended and on the doorstep to Ripley Castle where you meet for breakfast at 08:30. We received a very warm welcome, a superb breakfast and soon drew pegs and we were off! As we were all experienced guns, we were tested from the off with some challenging birds. Each drive is very different and each peg gets a lot of shooting. Lunch was lovely, we sat outside, plenty of beverages supplied and the food was plentiful. This shoot is very well organised, everyone friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Frank and his team are great. We are going to shoot Mountgarret next! You will not be disappointed.
CJ     September 2019 

Since I began driven shooting in the mid-'90s, having shot at around 40 or so estates, with my initial Ripley Castle shooting in '05, I have shot with Frank Boddy at Mount Garrett and other of his venues numerous times. I've never shot at a better organized shoot than those run by Mr. Boddy - always a superlative experience. I have shot there with friends and family - all have been equally impressed and pleased with their experiences. EXCELSIOR!
LB (USA)      April 2019

Dear Frank, I am back home in Germany save and sound. I had two very good days at Ripley Castle. Your staff in charge, the beaters, the gamekeeper, the kitchen, everybody involved were just excellent. The birds were very well presented, many very challenging and some, I must admit, beyond my abilities. The relaxed atmosphere, challenging shooting and a few birds I thought I was never able to hit and that folded in the air create the memory of those days. I hope that we all will see us happy and healthy on one or two of your shoots next season. With many thanks and the best wishes for you and all the staff who made my days with you so memorable.
Best regards
EE (Germany) January 2019
Thank you for a great day at Ripley Shoot today. G and I really enjoyed it. Also thank you to all your team.
Kind Regards
J and GP     January 2019 

Good Evening Frank
First of all can I thank you for Saturdays’ McRipley. P and I had a thoroughly enjoyable time, by far the best days shooting this year, what a way to end the season!
JB      January 2019 

Hi Frank,
I’m just back home after a very enjoyable day at Ripley.
I have rarely seen such a well organised operation, particularly bearing in mind that you are dealing with teams of guns who are complete strangers to each other at outset.  
Kind Regards
PC     January 2019 

Hi Frank
Just like to say a big thank you to you and all your staff for a really great day yesterday.
thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience we will definitely be back next season.
Best wishes to you all.
M & C     January 2019

Frank - you have shown once again how smoothly you and you staff run Ripley Castle Shoot. It is impressive.  Over my three-and-twenty seasons of shooting I have shot at perhaps 30 some estates and shoots ranging from the Snake Moor in the Pennines, through the Moorfoot Hills and Dumfries & Galloway, to properties from Inverness-shire over to Aberdeenshire. Many are excellent, but no one does it better than Ripley Castle.  
As my mobility has diminished, shoots have put forth much effort to enable my continuing to shoot. Your team were just about perfect in their getting me to my pegs in good order.  And, I want to acknowledge the substantial efforts put into making my experience comfortable. Thank you so very much.
Alas, there are some times where all is not quite on target...
LB (USA)     January 2019

Dear Frank, 
I hope you are well.  I just wanted to drop you a line and thank you once again for the hospitality and shooting last Saturday. 
The weather may have hampered the birds a little in the afternoon but a good showing was made throughout the day and the bag was easily met (With some quality birds). It was my first time on the duck drive and that was a sheer delight and highlight.  
Please pass on my thanks to your teams. The high standard that you have set was achieved. 
Another good day for the memory bank!
TG      December 2018
 
Frank
G has asked me to pass on his thanks to you and the team for a truly excellent days shsooting. G has shot at some of the country renowned places and the hospitality and attention to detail at Ripley Castle Shoots are second to none. The game keepers and associated staff were first class, attentive and helpful, food was superb and the shooting first class. All his guests enjoyed the day and rest assured he will be back early next year!
GH     December 2018

Hello Frank
This is just a note to say how much we enjoyed ourselves at Ripley this year, I hope our first of many. WE loved the shooting, the company and hospitality, and the excellent organisation. The beating was so very good and we all had a lot of fun together, and the dinners were lovely to – what not to like? Since we were there we have run into a number of other shooters who have shot at Ripley and the opinions were universally good, you’ll be glad to know. 
We hope to take several days next season – we are thinking of booking some days early and seeing if we can work around one or two separate weeks in a cottage so that we can shoot multiple days – so once we have your 2019-2020 schedule we shall get planning.
Once again thanks to you and your super team (and Stuart of course) and have a good remainder of the season (and best wishes to A and R when you see them!)
Best regards
J and S     December 2018

Dear Frank,
My sincere apologies for the delay in sending this and for not sending a handwritten note - the last few weeks have been fairly hectic. I had a hugely enjoyable day at Ripley Castle on Tuesday 20 November . It was a fantastic group of guns and your team did an excellent job in hosting us. This was my first time at Ripley Castle, it won't be my last, and I was very impressed by the drives and how the birds were presented - you clearly run a first-rate operation and team.
I hope that the remainder of the season goes well and that you and your team have an enjoyable time over Christmas.
With best wishes,
MC      December 2018 

Shot here 1/2 times per season for x 7 seasons on the bounce now, very well organised and a great all round day. Good mixture of drives available on all x4 areas to the shoot. Best days were the mixed grouse and partridge days in October !! Some great memories here on the shoot but also at the Boars Head and The Sportsman afterwards 👍
JM      December 2018 

Frank,
I am writing to thank you for such a great day’s shooting yesterday.  We all loved it, and I’m sure it will be the topic of conversation for a long time to come.   Judging by all the discussion last night and this morning it certainly could prove to be very expensive for me!  With a bit of practice S could have shot the bag on his own….!
Please pass along our thanks for to all your colleagues and staff, who made it such a great experience for us.
Finally, thank you for personally hosting the day, it was really great having you along.
DL    November 2018

Dear Frank, 
It was good to see you again yesterday.  I just wanted to formally thank you and your team for yesterday; I can honestly say it was one of my best days in the field.  The combination of birds, my shooting, the other guns, weather and of course the hospitality made it a special day. 
Please pass on my thanks to your team.
Looking forward to the 1st December!
TG     November 2018

Hi Frank
Had a great time, some good high birds ,good company and a lot of laughs.
DS     November 2018  

After some research I chose Ripley for my first experience of driven shooting in the U.K. Frank and the staff more than lived up to their reputation of welcoming single guns from the States and I strongly recommend Ripley to anyone looking to give it a try. I had 2 days, both mostly bright, warm and still, but we were still presented with challenging birds and the food and hospitality was first rate. In sum, Ripley delivered as promised and I definitely plan to return.
MS (USA)      October 2018

Dear Frank
A quick note to thank you and the team for an excellent couple of days shooting on Thursday and Friday. Both days were thoroughly enjoyable and I hope to find time to get up to you again before the season is done
GF      October 2018

Morning Frank
C, I and our two ladies and indeed one dog thoroughly enjoyed yesterday. Stuart, David and all the team did a great day. Really nice to meet you too.
JE     October 2018  

Dear Frank,
Finally sat back down at my desk - thanks for a splendid day on Tuesday, I had a good day both with the gun and with the dog!
Sadly I can't make any of the days in your latest offering but if any more cancellations arise do please bear me in mind and I'll do my best to get there if I can.
I particularly enjoyed meeting EW, MS and GT and hope that next time any of them take a day you might advise and again I'll do my best to join if at all possible.
All the best
MG     October 2018

Thank you very much for the two wonderful days we have had with you.
Everything is well taken care of and I have enjoyed that our sons have been allowed to shoot what I think has done well.
We are almost planning to come back with our team and maybe we want to expand it to five shooting members.
We also found the boundary day very successful.
I wish you a nice shooting season and I would like to report to you again next year.
Thanks again for your hospitality on behalf of us all.
JVD  (Holland)      October 2018 

Good Day Frank,
I have shot many estates throughout the UK over the years however never have I shot an estate that achieves 5 stars at EVERYTHING! and I do not say that lightly!! Frank and his team are superb! The hospitality is second to none on a shoot day and just keeps coming, with plenty of refreshments in between the drives, cracking breakfast and excellent lunch! Top that with great people, plenty of varying birds and drives and a team operating the shoot that is second to none! This really is a shoot that others should set their standards by! If I honestly only had to shoot one estate each year - this would be it! Really cannot say enough about how good this shoot really is. Simply SUPERB!!!
J-PG     October 2018

Just a quick note to say how very much I enjoyed my time with you this year. It was especially nice to enjoy your company at the breakfasts and shoot lunches.
My son-in-law observed the shooting on two of the days, as you know. He is very interested in joining me in future. I left my gun for him at the Yorkshire Gun Room in storage and he will obtain his license from the Surrey police (where he lives) before taking possession.
We look forward to joining you next season, if not before.
JJ      October 2018 

Frank
I would like to again express our thanks for your hospitality and the hospitality and professionalism of all those on your team L and J had a wonderful time this year as always. And having a bit of experience at other venues makes us even more appreciative of the wonderful job that you and your team do. The terrific drives you host and the warmth of the people is truly laudable. Thank you for making every day special. Kudos to Stuart in particular for his genuinely welcoming style. We are looking forward to a return trip.
Good luck with the rest of the season. I hope there are many silver linings in the clouds that have made this season difficult. Health and happiness to all.
R and LB  (USA)     October 2018

Just to day thank you to your team yesterday, J and I had a lovely day out and thought the partridge flew very well and your management of the day was very good.
See you again soon
MH     October 2018 

Dear Frank
Just wanted to say despite the weather, which certainly made the birds more interesting, we had yet another fantastic day with Stuart and everyone. Our friend M was amazed by the whole day and is certainly full of praise for Ripley Sporting.
RL     September 2018

Just a short note to express my appreciation of yesterday’s shoot . Great organisation and hospitality from start to finish and although the birds were a little ‘shy’ in the morning, the afternoon was superb. A really good day .
Best Regards
MM     September 2018 

Truly the best sporting day one could ever hope or wish for. 100% will be booking again, huge credit to Frank and his team for the best display of birds I have ever seen. 
RK     September 2018           

Good evening Frank
Thank you so much for such a fantastic day - what a start to the season! 
Thought the last drive was exceptional especially the two eye wipes - awesome 👏🏻 .
See you in two weeks
Kind regards
R & S     September 2018   

It was nice to see you on Monday at breakfast. M and I very much enjoyed our day out on Ripley Estate. She really appreciated having Ian loading and gently guiding. I appreciate everybody’s help and hospitality on the day.
We realised we should make more of the journey and do back to back days. Also we never actually saw each other shoot – which was just a function of pulling pegs.
JD     January 2018 

A quick note to thank you for organising an excellent day on Friday. Stuart was first rate and I would also be grateful if you could pass on my thanks to Steve who drove me round in the Defender. Please also pass on my compliments to the catering team who laid on a superb lunch and afternoon tea. All in all a very enjoyable day and well worth the drive up from Kent! I hope to see you in 2018.
GF     January 2018 

We both wanted to thank you so much for such a fantastic 2 day shooting.
S has now shot all the shoots at Ripley and really feels he knows how to plan next season, he’ll be booking days as soon as the dates come out.
I’d like to thank you for letting my work my pup Paddy and especially your input on the last drive of the day.
Please extend our thanks once again to all your fabulous staff who as always make us feel at home.
S & RW    January 2018 

I shot at Ripley Castle for the first time yesterday and just wanted to drop you an email to say how much I enjoyed the whole day. Dinner the night before at The Boar’s Head was excellent and the breakfast at the Castle the following morning was super. The shooting was well organised and Stuart was attentive throughout the day. The beaters did well and the birds flew well despite there being almost no wind. Pickers-up were attentive to fall of birds and I hope that we, as a sporting gun line, did our bit in this regard.
Lunch was excellent and afternoon tea upon completion of shooting set me up nicely for a near 5 hour drive home.
Thank you also much. I would love to come back to shoot again.
GT     January 2018 

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