RIP Derek Olivant

[PhilR]

I heard today that Derek, a well known trap shooter and one time Lincolnshire gun shop owner, died last week. He had been fighting cancer for some time.

 

[ips]

Recognise the name but didn't know the gentleman.

My Condolences to family and friends.

 

[Crocket81]

Very Sad news Phil, a lovely man around the trap scene,he always had time for a chat,condolences to his family

 

[PhilS]

Recognise the name but didn't know the gentleman.
My Condolences to family and friends.

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Condolences to his friends and family

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[chippy]

That's a shame I bought a few guns off him at MGR top bloke to deal with.

 

[dashman1]

Yes I did also very nice man

 

[Doctor Lecter]

yes very sad  , well known trap shooter around lincs ,  condolences  to his family , friends .

 

[ExSCA]

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[chesterse]

Sorry to hear about the loss of Derek.

 

[Deershooter]

Derrick was a large part of the trap scene in the late 90's early 2000 I had the pleasure of shooting all over the county and afar with him, true gent and sadly missed joined the rest of a good squad

Micky Wright

Pete Burrows

Nev Bailie

Derrick Olivant

Bugger we only need one more for a full squad !

Nothing nice about old age

But then it don't seem to last long

RIP Derrick

All others let's spread some lead while we can

 

[Jan Powell]

Oh dear, that is a shame. I used to see Derek regularly at Nottingham and Kirton Lindsay. Been in a few shoot offs with him too.

My best wishes to his family.

 

[Les53]

Recognise the name but didn't know the gentleman.

My Condolences to family and friends.

Same here Ian. 

 

[Jan Powell]

Derek is probably best known as the owner of MGR guns in Woodhall Spa until about 2008. He managed the England team and also ran a ground himself in the 1990's.

Always a keen trap shooter, mainly ABT, he was a keen county competitor and a damn good shot. He'll be missed.

 

[Brook Bank]

Derek travelled to Cheddar Valley (now Brook Bank) to shoot ABT in the 80's & 90's- a real gentleman and a very good shot.

Thanks for the notification Phil.

 

[Robonthemoor]

Very sad top chap, I had many a good time with Derek.

 

[Doctor Lecter]

deershooter   ray curry would have been a great addition to your super squad , all good gents and fine trap shots .    respect to all .  !  

 

[Angelfire]

Sad news indeed. My 65th birthday March 1st. I remember Derek with much fondness, from long ago, mainly at Nottingham and District GC, he was a true gent. Condolences to his Family and Friends.

Phil* 4033