Philip's Shooting Career

Philip started his own company called East of England Demolition. At this point in 1986 while representing Team GB in the European Fitasc Championships they won the Team Gold. In the excitement of being with shooting friends away from home drinking and partying over the course of the trip, things got out of hand when he picked up a fire extinguisher and covered his friends in foam in the team hotel. This turned out to not be one of his better ideas. The CPSA banned him for bringing the sport into disrepute for 6 years. Philip was very disillusioned at the outcome - his friends received a 1-year suspension. There was no unsporting conduct ever on the competition grounds. He hung up his guns, respected their decision and moved onto another chapter in his life - demolition.

Philip’s son, Ben Thorrold, started his future business running CPSA 100 Reg Sporting Competitions at Barrow Sporting Clays. Ben also runs commercial Championships at Hunston Wood, Stowlangtoft and corporate events at other locations.

Philip and his daughter Jessica started Quidenham Estate Shoot offering luxury Simulated Game Days, Corporate Events, Stag Parties, Birthday Parties and more.