Meet the Team

Director

Allan has many years experience in clay pigeon shooting and has represented England on numerous occasions. The summer months he oversees all the farm work and is on hand in the gunroom the remainder of the year He has a wealth of knowledge of all things shooting related. Allan alongside his son John selects the vast range of guns available in the showroom.

Director

Susan embodies the spirit of country living, her deep connection to rural life shines through in everything she does - wether shes spending time with her beloved horses, capturing the quiet beauty of the countryside through delicate watercolour painting or testing her sharp eye on the shooting ground.

She brings her refined taste and keen eye for detail in overseeing product purchasing and visual merchandising for Bywell's country store, her passion for curated styling, authentic asthetics ensures every product and display reflects genuine warmth of rural heritage

Director

As a founding family member, Anne has a deep rooted passion for farming and the countryside.

Wether she's managing daily operations on the grounds or organising shooting championships, Anne is happiest outdoors.

A keen equestrian, she spends much of her time in the saddle, refining her riding skills and bonding with her horses. 

Beyond this Anne is a accomplished shooter, enjoying both clay pigeon and fieldsports.

Director

John has a lifetime of shooting experience in clay pigeon, fieldsports, rifle target shooting and deer stalking. 

He also also represented England on several occassions alongside his father Allan in the clay pigeion DTL team.

One of the country's leading and most sought specialists in both gun fitting and sporting guns, John often hosts clients from across the globe with bespoke trips to the factories of Perazzi, Beretta and Krieghoff.

He leads business at Bywell, continuing a long family tradition and personally selecting every gun in the gun room.

Rumour has it, better deals are available when you bring John cream cakes!

Coach

Sandy is a seasoned countryman, elite shooting competitor and respected coach whose entire life and career has been shaped by the countryside. 

Born with a natural affinity for the outdoors, his passion for fieldsports and country traditions has been a lifelong persuit.

As a clay pigeon shooter, Sandy reached the pinnacle of his sport by representing Scotland on multiple occassions throughout the Uk and Europe.

Translating his extensive competitive experience into instruction, Sandy is an ASPI Associate level shooting coach. Widely regarded throughout the profession for his patient methodology, keen eye for biomechanics and deep technical knowledge.

Gunroom Sales

With a background rooted in craftsmanship and precision, Bryan spent years working in his family business as a stained glass and restoration specialist before bringing his unique experience to Bywell.

His journey into shooting sports began at a young age, when he first picked up a .38 special handgun. That early introduction sparked a lifelong passion for competitive shooting - a persuit that ultimately saw him reach the pinnacle of his career and representing Scotland at the world championships in the USA. 

Bryan lives and breathes shooting, bringing a a wealth of experience and deep technical knowledge to the team.

He is particulary fond of a Tunnocks teacake or caramel wafer!

Gunroom Sales

Ed has recently returned to his family estate in Northumberland following a distinct chapter in London, where he worked with the world renowned gunmakers Purdey Of London.

His passion for fieldsports began at a young age when he first picked up a double barrel .410 during a family game shoot. That early introduction started a lifelong dedication to shooting sports.

Over the years Ed has built a deep reservoir of experience and technical knowledge across all disciplines of both clay target and field shooting. 

Ed is particulary passionate about traditional game shooting and the rich history embedded in fieldsports.

Sales, Media & PR

With over 25 years experience spanning sales, service marketing and people management across a wide range of sectors, Oliver exceeds at delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

He brings boundless enthusiasm and drive to the Bywell team, alongside a strong commitment to expanding his across all shooting and fieldsports diciplines.

Passionate about the countryside and rural way of life, Oliver is rarely far away from the outdoors and is particulary fond of dogs.

Country Store Sales

With a long and distinguished career spanning the public sector, Jacci brings a wealth of experience, adaptability and leadership to the team.

A passionate people person, she thrives on supporting others and has a very keen eye for detail.

Outside of work, Jacci enjoys a active life and spending time with her family, she has a deep affection for animals and wildlife. 

An enthusiast for keeping fit, you can offten find her out on her bicycle or preparing meals at home.

Jacci is particulary partial to homegrown fruit & vegetables!

Gunroom Sales

Originally from the Netherlands, Geert worked as a GP across Northumberland before joining the Bywell team.

An enthusiastic outdoorsman with a passion for the countryside, he brings extensive knowledge in deer stalking and target shooting - a pursuit he can frequently be found enjoying in his free time.

Always looking to expand his expertise, Geert is also a keen clay pigeon shooter dedicated to honing his skills across all shooting disciplines.

Outside of his outdoor persuits he is often accompanied by his loyal husky Nanook.

Grounds Manager

Raised on his family farm in Embleton, Northumberland, James has been immersed in the countryside lifestyle from an early age. HIs lifelong connection to the land provides a strong foundation for his work managing the grounds at Bywell.

Since joining the team, James has developed a keen passion for shotguns and fieldsports. He works closely with the team to continuesly learn and expand his knowledge, experience and approach.

Well Known for his dedication, James ensures the grounds are consistently maintained to the highest of standards.