Instructors

Charlie has gathered many skills in his working life including time spent in the Merchant Navy;an Expedition leader with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme; as well as running his own successful business. A MiRo practitioner, friendly and full of fun; he is trained to look after you!Close

Phil Winterton (FRSA C.Eng) has been with us since 2006 and adds his considerable outdoor experience to ACF. He is an “Outward Bound” graduate, a private pilot, yachtmaster offshore, competent air weapons instructor and has considerable experience in driving diverse off road vehicles. He is also used to building the best of teams as a professional chartered industrial engineer and instructs with a spirit of enthusiasm and good humour.Close

Don has been chief shooting instructor at ACF for over 22 years. His qualifications range from shooting for the county a CPSA qualified instructor and .a Fellow of the Association of Professional Shooting Instructors.He now spends his time coaching from complete novices to county representatives. He has coached a number of champions producing five England shooters ,3 men and 2 ladies.Two National Schools Champions from Millfield School one who eventually won the gold medal at 2012 Oympic Games.Close

Following an innovative career founding and growing several electromechanical businesses in the telecoms sector, coupled with a high-energy enthusiasm for motocross, endurance racing, and watersports Franklin joined ACF in 2005. He is a professional Shooting & Outdoor Pursuits instructor and, strengthened by further training in teaching plus psychometrics brings a proficient skill set to problem-solving and teambuilding.Close