A SHOOTING ground near Worcester has been named the best shooting ground in the region but now has a rare blood disorder in its sights.

Park Farm Shooting Ground, Main Road, Ombersley, was presented with the 'top of the shots' award by Clay Shooting Magazine.

Over the years, Park Farm has been developed by the Sanders family and is now successfully established as a facility used by many county and international shooters.

On February 4, Park Farm Shoot will host an event for business students from the University of Worcester. The Sanders’ will be supporting the students undertaking the fourth of seven Challenges in aid of local good cause Funny Blood.

The students have also received an award for the ‘Best Idea’ from Sanctuary Housing, sponsors of the module. The seven challenges are gaining some momentum within the county and will also be take up by both Worcester Wolves and Worcester City FC in the next few weeks. Mid Worcestershire MP, Peter Luff said: “Funny Blood is the name of a wonderful cause that does important work for a condition that isn’t at all funny. Children with rare blood disorders need a lot of help, and that’s what Funny Blood aims to make sure they get. I’m delighted the excellent facilities at Park Farm are being used for such an important cause. I hope everyone has a great time and many more people are helped to understand what Funny Blood does.”

Funny Blood raises awareness of rare blood conditions called Platelet Function Disorders (PFDs), signposts information to support families living with the little-known condition and fundraises for the ongoing care of sufferers at the Haemophilia Unit in Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Funny Blood was founded by Ruby Edwards of Pershore in 2009 when her son – Noah – was diagnosed with a number of complex PFDs as well as Thrombocytopenia. Since then, Ruby has dedicated her time to raising awareness of PFDs in order to help Noah and others living with the condition.