Directory:Dan Farnworth

Dan Farnworth (born May 14, 1993) in Longton, Lancashire and now residing in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, is a junior trap shooter and amatuer instrumentalist.

Early Life

Dan grew up in Longton. Along with his family, they've climbed a few mountains in the Lake District, these include Helvellyn and the ranges around Buttermere. Alot of their recreational time spent in the Lakes was for the fun of hiking and sight seeing. He often go-karted at his grandad's field down Marsh Lane, who along with Dan's maternal grandma, lives in Walmer Bridge. When he was 10 he got into the 2nd Longton St. Andrews Scouts football club. His favourite football team is PNE, he has been to watch their games many times.

Trap Shooting

Dan was introduced to the sport of DTL shooting in England at the Dolphin Inn in Longton, at the age of 6. His dad bought him a Belgian .410 bore shotgun, he used this up to the age of 9. His next gun was a 20 Gauge shotgun, this improved the pattern of his shot and was easier for him to use, as he was older and more capable of handling a larger gun. At the age of 12, he and his family emigrated to Canada. Dan and Ian joined Peterborough Skeet and Trap Club. Ian bought him a Stoeger 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun. He continued to use this until he was 15 years old. At the age of 15, his dad bought him another gun, an over and under break-action Winchester shotgun.

His dad has won many high-gun shoots at Bywell Shooting Ground near Morpeth, England. Dan and Ian compete in the Quinte League, it includes shooting clubs from around the Bay of Quinte. In 2008 and 2009, along with his dad, Dan competed in the Canadian Trap Shooting Championship in Hamilton, Ontario, for the juniors team, sponsored by Winchester.

Personal Life

His mum is Jan, she was born in Penrith, Cumbria, her dad was Peter Harry Wilkins, owner of the Agrikem crop spraying plant.

Dan's dad, Ian was born in the farming area of Scorton.

Dan has a sister named Samantha, she is an aspiring artist, born in 1996.

He resides outside Fenelon Falls, Ontario.

They have had many animals, previously they have owned: horses, guinea pigs, goats and hens. They now have 2 dogs (Pixie and Bambi), their labrador Purdey passed away in 2010 aged 13. They also have 2 cats (Tigger and Bailey).

The Farnworth family have two Arctic Cat snowmobiles, which they ride frequently on the Victoria Rail Trail.

His mother Jan worked in the Natwest Bank in Preston and Lancaster, Lancashire and has served many famous people, including: Kenny Baker, Victoria Wood and Victoria's ex-husband Geoffrey Durham. Ian has rallied alongside Colin McRae and Richard Burns. He raced with many cars, including a Ford RS200.

He is good friends with Chris Sampson.