Clive Taverner, the 64 year old Protea clay target shooter from Port Elizabeth has just returned from Ireland where he excelled in the world clay target championships in Banagher, county Galway in Ireland. Taverner achieved 872 out of 900 points or 96.9% over 300 targets over 3 days of competition last week. This included making the finals on the last day where he shot 147 out of 150 points, unfortunately just missing the bronze medal in his division. “I am delighted with my results … [Read more...] about PE shooter shines in Ireland
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Gardener helps Boss aim high
64 year old Port Elizabethan, Clive Taverner has been selected to represent South Africa at the clay target world championships in Ireland from 21st July. While he has represented the country on three previous occasions, Taverner credits his selection this year in the face of strong competition to "teamwork" from an unlikely source....... his gardener, Bartholomew Edward. "While I have been retired for 18 months now, I have increased my practice sessions, but this requires someone to … [Read more...] about Gardener helps Boss aim high
Local straight shooting 62 year old headed for World Championships
Well known local automotive businessman, Clive Taverner (62) has been invited to the 2014 World Clay Target Championships to be held in Italy in August. Taverner is well known as “the voice” of the Tavcor Motor Group and his marketing related successes, but this time will be jetting off to represent South Africa in the World Clay Target Championships. When asked what sort of skill set is required to compete on this level, Taverner responded by saying that, “shooting clays which travel at over … [Read more...] about Local straight shooting 62 year old headed for World Championships
Clive Taverner Celebrates 40 Tavcor Years
Clive Taverner, the voice of Tavcor, celebrates 40 years of service this year. Clive joined his father, Ray Taverner, in 1971 at the family run VW and Audi motor dealership, then known as Embassy Motors. In partnership with his elder brother Alan, they have successfully grown the Tavcor Motor Group in Port Elizabeth and George. Looking back over the years at how the industry has changed, Clive Taverner remembers vehicles like the Beetle and the old Kombi. He comments, "The motor vehicle range … [Read more...] about Clive Taverner Celebrates 40 Tavcor Years
