Meet the Team
Allan Henry
Proprietor
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.
Susan Henry
Proprietor
Susan is head of the clothing department at Bywell Shooting Ground. She spends a lot of time selecting the new lines of products that will be available in our store. Any technical queries on clothing and Susan is the person to see.
Anne Rastall
Proprietor
Anne is responsible for the accounts department of the shooting ground as well as the organisation of all our major championships and registered shoots. Also having a keen eye for the clothes she is sometimes in the shop to assist with the fine aspects of country living.
John Henry
Proprietor
John has numerous years shooting competitively and in game shooting. He spends the summer months on the family farm and the remainder in the gunroom. He assists with taking clients on our made to measure factory visits to make sure they come away with the perfect gun. Alongside his father Allan he selects the vast range of guns that are available in the showroom here at Bywell.
Sandy Burn
Head Coach
Sandy has shot for Scotland competitively and recreationally for many years. He is an APSI associate level qualified instructor. With his knowledge and experience Sandy can tailor your tuition to suit your individual needs, getting your shooting back to where you want it to be. When he is not coaching he assists with competition course setting and general ground maintenance.
Bryan Hutchison
Gunroom Sales
Bryan joined the Bywell team in June 2024 after a long career working for his family business as a stained-glass artist and restoration specialist.
He had no idea what was to come after picking up a 38 special handgun at only 8 years old, this first encounter lead to a lifelong passion of competitive clay shooting.
Bryan has successfully competed for his country and gained several medals along the way!
Ed Benson
Gunroom Sales
Ed joined the Bywell team In April 2024 after returning to Northumberland following his residency at world renowned gunmakers Purdey of London.
His passion for shooting began at the age of 10 when he first picked up a Double Barrel 410 on a family game shoot, since then Ed has built up a wealth of experience and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
He is particularly passionate about traditional Game shooting, countryside pursuits and history.
Oliver J Sankey
Clothing Shop Sales
Oliver joined the Bywell team In April 2026 following a comprehensive career in sales and Retail Management.
His passion for shooting, game and the countryside began after moving to his family croft on the Isle of Arran at the age of 12, that was when he had his first experience in firing his grandfather’s .22 rifle.
Oliver has a wealth of knowledge and experience in premium sales, customer service and marketing. He is extremely enthusiastic in broadening his knowledge experience with the Bywell Team!
Jacci Young
Clothing Shop Sales
Jacci joined the Bywell team In February 2024 after a long and decorated career in the Public Sector.
She is a passionate people person with a keen eye for detail and organisation, when not at work Jacci enjoys walking, spending time with family and German Shepherd Penny.
Geert J Von Zon
Gunroom Sales
Originally from the Netherlands, Geert joined the Bywell team in October 2025 following a career as a GP in Northumberland.
He’s an enthusiastic outdoorsman with extensive knowledge in Deer Stalking and Target Shooting, when not at work Geert spends most of his time in the countryside with his Husky Nanook.
Geert is also a extremely keen clay shooter and is very passionate to develop his skills across all disciplines.
James Farrar
Shooting Ground Manager
James joined the Bywell team in October 2023 and developed his passion for shotguns and clay shooting almost instantly.
Having been surrounded by the countryside all his life, growing up on his family farm in local Embleton – Northumberland.
James is extremely dedicated and maintains all aspects of our shooting ground here at Bywell, working closely with Head Coach Sandy he Is constantly expanding his knowledge and approach.