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Matt Skehlon was presented with a coveted Blue Plaque yesterday in recognition of his achievement in the sport or target shooting.

Members of the Whittlesey Rifle Club were joined by the High Sheriff the Honourable Frances Stanley DL, the town’s Mayor Alex Miscandlon, Whittlesey Rotary Club President Jim Saunders, Town and District Councillor Dee Laws and County Councillor Michael Fisher, to unveil a Blue Plaque celebrating his achievements.

Matt said the club, “was a key part in his early years of training ahead of his first Paralympics”, and that “it is an honour to unveil the plaque on the range in his name”.

What an excellent time we had at the unveiling of a blue plaque for Paralympian Matt Skehlon and the Whittlesey Big Bash 2025.

Over 70 people were able to try the sport of target shooting at the same place Matt practised for the Beijing Paralympics.

We are setup and ready for the Whittlesey Big Bash 2025.

Come along and try your hand at Air Rifle Target Shooting.

It’s free so you’ve got nothing to lose!

The Whittlesey Rifle Club will be hosting an Open Day in support of Whittlesey town’s Big Bash 2025 on Sunday 22nd June 2025 from 11am-4pm. So why not come along and try Target Shooting for free!

Our club president, multi-medal winning Paralympian, World Champion and World Record Breaking target shooter Matt Skelhon is taking a break from training to be there and meet the public.

At 12:30 the club will be unveiling a Blue Plaque in Matts honour, celebrating his achievements.

The Whittlesey Big Bash 2025 is well worth visiting with 300 classic vehicles, a family disco and the chance to try other sports like archery, tennis and fishing, all for free! Plus, weather permitting, there will also be a WW2 aircraft flypast at 13:30!

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There’s an article about the Whittlesey Rifle Club on BBC News today.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93g3vvw0j3o

Members of the WRC turned out to support our club President during his Paralympic competition.

Unfortunately Matt didn’t win a medal, but we still had a great turnout.

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and Greatest Hits Radio also did interviews and the Mayor posed for photos.

Being elected for a Fifth Paralympic Games is a massive achievement and Matt’s successes deserve recognition and the fitting of the blue plaque at the club, will be the icing on the cake.

Well done Matt! You are truly an inspiration to the Whittlesey Town and an ambassador for the sport of shooting that all abilities can enjoy.