Winged Boots x Maddox Gallery Shoot Day 2024

The day began with a welcome from Winged Boots Co-CEO David Ox and Jay Rutland, Creative Director of Maddox Gallery, accompanied by a round of bacon sandwiches and coffee to get everyone fuelled up for the game.

Dylan from Purdey’s Royal Berkshire Shooting School then took our guests through the all-important safety briefing, before everyone was divided into teams (and a few let their competitive streaks shine through!)

Congratulations to ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Arty’, who claimed top spot with an admirable score of 360. They were followed closely behind by ‘Oggy Oggy Oggy Ox Ox Ox’, ‘The Clayfather’ and ‘The Clayshank Redemption’ in joint second position, who each garnered 356 points. Winged Boots came in third while One&Only pulled up the rear – better luck next time guys!

The morning shooting session was punctuated by a break for refreshments and a little networking. After a few hours on the grounds and varying levels of skill displayed, it was time for a champagne and cocktail reception before the sumptuous meal, speeches and a raffle.

We rounded off the day with a change of location and a sophisticated soirée at The Swan at Streatley, where those who wanted to enjoyed some summer sunshine and a couple more cocktails well into the evening.  

Shoot Day 2024 sponsors and prizes  

• Dinner Omakase for two at Nobu Park Lane, courtesy of One&Only.
• Dinner for two at Heston Blumenthal London, courtesy of One&Only, with a complimentary pick-up and drop-off by Overfinch.

Ocean Holidays Co-CEO won this prize but was kind enough to hand it in for auction, where it sold to one of our guests for £1900, topping up our total for Haven House nicely.

• Lunch for two at Milos, London, courtesy of One&Only
• A Ross Muir Print, courtesy of Maddox Gallery

This year’s top prize was a two-night bed & breakfast stay at the newly opened One&Only Aesthesis, Athens: an uber-luxurious resort on the Athenian Riviera.

We also got to take aim and play for the Only&Only Shot. This was a unique concept in which one in every eight clays was bright pink. Hit the pink clay and be entered into the prize draw to win a lunch for two at NOBU Park Lane. Congratulations to Richard West, who was announced as the winner and will be enjoying a leisurely Omakase lunch in this sought-after location soon.

In support of Haven House Children’s Hospice  

Of course, we love meeting up with our clients and thanking them for their patronage with a fun day out. However, it is never far from our minds that the main reason we host our annual Shoot Day is to raise money for Haven House Children’s Hospice. This incredible charity provides vital specialist care for children with life-limiting, long-term conditions while supporting families through many of their most difficult days and we couldn't be more proud to support them in any way we can.

Haven House is especially near to our hearts as one of the Co-Founders of Ocean Holidays, Harry Hastings, has a son who uses their invaluable services.

We would like to sincerely thank our guests and sponsors for their generous donations. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and go towards a truly worthy cause.