UK PYROTECHNICS SOCIETY - Key Persons


Gareth Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Committee
Gareth has a strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. His practical experience of risk mitigation and working to regulations will be very useful to the committee.

Gary Presley

Job Titles:
  • Secretary

Matthew Perring

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Committee
Matthew is a Firearms & Explosives officer for the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). He will be liaising with various bodies on behalf of the committee.

Philip Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Current Caretaker, Chairman, Treasurer and Bottlewash

Richard Harwood

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Committee

Richard Little

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Committee
Richard is MD of Angelfire Pyrotechnics; a BPA member company. Richard has a good working knowledge of Explosive and Health and Safety Law.

Trevor Stride

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Committee
Trevor is MD of Pyroartistry; a reputable professional fireworks display company. Trevor's practical experience in working with explosives and complying with the legislation (primarily MSER) will be valuable.

Wayne Robshaw

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Committee
  • Member of the UKPS
Wayne is a member of the UKPS and is in the process of liaising with both the HSE and Police in explosives regulation matters. He will be taking an active role in our talks with all relevant third parties.