Our team has always valued the relationships we enjoy with our clients, many of whom have been visiting us since our inception thirty years ago.
Knowledgeable and trustworthy; we are passionate about providing the very best and most personal service and quite simply providing our clients with ‘shooting at it’s best’.
Managing Director
Jonathan has worked in the shooting world for nearly 20 years.
Former Head of Sales for Purdey with 20 years experience in the shooting industry, Jonathan is an occasional contributor to the shooting press and a Judge for The Purdey Awards for Game & Conservation. He has a deep love for the sport of shooting and is enjoying leading the Royal Berkshire team.
Contact Jonathan at jonathan@rbss.co.uk
Shooting Instructor
Renowned for his calm and concise style of tuition, Robert is one of the most experienced instructors in the UK. He brings an exceptional ability to the design of layouts and drives for both the Shooting School and The Really Wild Clay Company and has been at The Royal Berkshire for over 25 years.
Sporting Agent
A graduate of Sparsholt, Gordon joined the Group in 1998 after many years of managing the shooting interests of sporting estates. A passionate countryman, he’s as keen a fisherman as he is a shot. His front-line experience and calm professionalism continue to drive the Sporting Agency to new levels of accomplishment in both the UK and overseas.
Contact Gordon at gordon@rbss.co.uk
Sporting Agent & Shooting Instructor
Matt’s passion for fieldsports and the countryside was ignited by his upbringing in the Yorkshire Dales where he served his ‘apprenticeship’ working on local estates and shoots, working up from beater, to loader, to shoot host. Matt studied at Harper Adams University and spent several seasons working in a Sporting Agency in the Lake District. Matt joined the team in mid 2021, previously having spent three years with Calvert Sporting, spending 100 days in the field with clients each year as a loader or instructor. He is based in the Sporting Agency as well as offering tuition on the RB grounds and in the field.
Contact Matt at matt@rbss.co.uk
Shooting Instructor
Instructing since 2007, a talented sportsman and an experienced competitive clay shot. Steve's style of teaching and experience in gun fitting means he has a large and loyal list of clients. As a former competitive clay shooter himself, he enjoys setting courses for our various competitions and CPSA registered shoots.
Shooting Instructor
Nigel, the gentle giant of the school, has instructed at The Royal Berkshire for over 14 years. A highly experienced instructor and expert at gun fitting, he is constantly in demand due to his vast knowledge and experience with shooters of all ages and abilities.
Shooting Instructor
Pete joined the team in 2003 and has been teaching since 2013. Very popular with a number of our regular clients, and is also heavily involved in instructing the next generation of shooters who visit us from local schools, colleges and universities.
Gun Room & Retail Manager
After many years in the gun trade, Alastair possesses a wealth of experience and knowledge and manages the Gun Room and retail departments. Whether you wish to purchase a gun or rifle, ammunition, shooting equipment, to organise a gun service, or if you just require some expert advice, Alastair would be more than happy to help.
He can be contacted on alastair@rbss.co.uk
Gun Room Retail Assistant
Mikey has been in the gun trade for many years and last year joined the team at Royal Berkshire, assisting Alastair in the Gun Room. He brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge, with a particular interest in shotguns. Mikey previously worked at William Evans, dealing with all of the gun repairs and servicing.
To contact Mikey, email rbgunshop@rbss.co.uk
Country Store Retail Assistant
Melanie assists us in the running of our Country Store. She can be found here on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Melanie lives locally and enjoys country pursuits including horse riding.
Contact Mel on mel@rbss.co.uk
Shooting School Founder & Consultant
Dylan founded The Royal Berkshire Shooting School in 1991 and continues to support the business in his consultancy role, often hosting charity events where required and in providing shooting tuition. A countryman through and through, he still has the same enthusiasm for shooting as the boy who held his first gun as a 9-year-old.
Head Groundsman
The Shooting School and the grounds have been called “immaculate”, “manicured” and “truly stunning”. Some of the most experienced game shots in the land are in awe of both the speed and precision of the clays sent off stands such as The Times Tower and the famous J&B Grouse Stand. All these aspects are the responsibility of Mike and his team, who are truly outstanding in their pride and commitment to the grounds and the presentation of targets.
Groundsman and Trapper
Andy joined the team in Spring 2021 to help Mike with looking after our expansive grounds, general maintenance, trapping, filling of traps and everything behind the scenes that allows us to run such a seamless shooting operation. He is enjoying being a valued part of the team and learning about the shooting world.
Client Services and Property Manager
Wendy has been with us since 2013 and looks after everything which goes toward helping each client have the best possible experience when they visit us. This includes running the Calibre Club, our very popular social shoots and competitions, and managing all of the various systems which keep the RB running smoothly.
She can be contacted on wendy@rbss.co.uk.
Sporting Agency Co-ordinator
Part of the Royal Berkshire’s founding team in 1991, Leo co-ordinates the Sporting Agency under the direction of Gordon Robinson.
Contact Leo at leo@rbss.co.uk
Events & Marketing Manager
With several years of Event Management experience under her belt before joining us 6 years ago, Katie is the person to speak to about Corporate Events, Charity Events and Really Wild Clay Days. You can be assured that your event will be in the safest of hands with Katie there to take care of every detail.
Katie also manages our brand partnerships, marketing and advertising.
Contact Katie at katie@rbss.co.uk
Receptionist and Events Assistant
Amber joined us in 2017 and looks after the very busy Royal Berkshire diary. Amber can be found looking after a variety of private clients and groups as well as assisting Katie with the organisation of Really Wild Clay Days, Charity Shoots and Social Shoots.
To contact Amber email amber@rbss.co.uk
Receptionist
As an experienced shot herself, Lisa first came to work at the RB as an instructor on our event days. We have recently persuaded her to join the Front of House team on Wednesdays and the occasional Saturday, where her knowledge and love of all things shooting is being put to very good use.
Contact Lisa on lisa@rbss.co.uk
Receptionist
Georgie joined us at the end of September 2019 and quickly became a highly valued member of the team. Whilst no longer with us full time, Georgie continues to run Reception on alternate Saturdays, providing invaluable support to the rest of the Team.
To contact Georgie email georgie@rbss.co.uk
Financial Controller
Jackie Nixon is the Group Financial Controller, looking after the Shooting School, Really Wild Clay Company, our Sporting Agency and our two Shops.
She can be contacted on jackie@rbss.co.uk
Assistant Accountant
Junita Roberts joined our Accounts Department in January, to assist Jackie with all things financial and is enjoying learning all about the shooting world.
Contact her on junita@rbss.co.uk
