A shooting ground in Powys has reopened - and now offers an archery range - after a month long closure to carry out maintenance and expansion.
Dovey Valley Shooting Ground, located in Llanwrin, just outside of Machynlleth was due to hold its grand re-opening on Friday, March 1, welcoming regular visitors and potential first timers back to the grounds for the first time in over a month.
The shooting ground temporarily closed on January 31, while the team carried out some maintenance at the ground and prepared for the year ahead, with some new stands and new targets installed and an onsite licensed café.
The business was founded over 60 years ago and is currently owned by the original founder’s grandson, Richard Jones, who took ownership in 2019.
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A spokesperson for Dovey Valley Shooting Ground added: “Richard immediately set to rebuild and evolve the shooting school. It’s a hidden gem that we invite more locals to come and enjoy.
“Dovey Valley Shooting Ground is a fantastic shooting school which welcomes beginners as young as 5 years old.
"We have experienced instructors on site which run the shooting lessons. We welcome a mix of locals and tourists on the site throughout the year. We also offer archery now.”
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