UKAPU Committee Biographies

Hi, I’m Robbie Hutchison — Chairman of UKAPU and Player Marshal at Section 8.

I’ve been playing airsoft for nine years now, with over seven of those spent on committees and helping run things on the ground.

I play as a Player Marshal, meaning I’m right in the game playing alongside everyone else rather than standing on the sidelines. It keeps me completely impartial, lets me see what’s actually happening on the field, and helps keep the game fair and honest for both sides. I also love hitting the road and travelling to different sites, taking in new game zones and meeting folk across the scene. I like putting together custom game modes and fresh scenarios to keep walk-on days interesting.

Outside of game day, I bring a solid background in customer service to my role as UKAPU Chairman. My focus is simple: protect our rights as players, support the community, and make sure we’ve got a union that actually represents the people on the field.

If you want a proper voice in where the sport is heading, come join us at UKAPU — let’s get stuck in together.

I’m Stephen Dodds, an airsoft enthusiast who enjoys the challenge, teamwork, and adrenaline of the game. Whether it’s tactical milsim events or fast-paced skirmishes, I’m always looking to improve my skills, meet like-minded players, and enjoy the sport. Airsoft is more than a hobby for me—it’s a passion.

James Williams or to most people Yams, has been involved with airsoft properly since 1998 cutting his teeth at the now long defunct urban site at Sopley, then run by Airsoft Adventures. After several years of playing at the limited amount of sites that then existed across the country Yams set up his own site and in 2000 Spectre Wargames opened up and continued with woodland and urban sites for the next ten years.

He brings a wide range of experience not only of airsoft games at home and abroad but a deeper understanding into the practical and political shenanigans behind the scenes. He was one of the founder members of the United Kingdom Airsoft Sites Governing Body and was party to the negotiation of the VCRA, followed by assisiting Matt Furey-King in the creation of UKAPU in 2009.

In his role as treasurer James tracks and manages UKAPU’s finances.

Hi, I’m James Moreton from the West Midlands. I’ve been into Airsoft since 2022 and love capturing moments through media and photography. I’m always up for a good challenge, whether I’m on the field or behind the lens.

Hi, I’m David Weston but everyone knows me as Westie. I’ve been with UKAPU since 2016 in various roles, currently I’m the Secretary.

I’ve been playing airsoft since approximately 2011 and have travelled all over the UK in pursuit of hit taking.

Additionally I am responsible for maintaining the website.

This position is held by David Weston.

Hello I’m Darren Duff, the UKAPU representative for Scotland and a keen airsoft enthusiast. Since first taking up the sport in 2015, airsoft has become more than just a hobby, giving me the opportunity to build lasting friendships, develop new skills, and be part of a fantastic community. Through my role with UKAPU, I want to support the growth of airsoft in Scotland and the UK as a whole. I am passionate about helping newcomers to the sport and supporting everyone with any needs they have.

This position is vacant.

This position is vacant.

I’m Ian Lawrence and I am:

• Owner of Lincolnshire Airsoft Club (LAC)
• Owner of Lincolnshire and Counties Training Solutions (LACTS)
• Founder of the UK Airsoft Federation (UKAF)
• East Midlands representative of UKAPU
• 60 years old
• Veteran
• Married with 3 children and two Grandchildren.
• Involved with multiple charity works
• Keen angler amongst other activities.

I have been involved with Airsoft since 2006. l started LAC as a dare as a one off in 2008. LAC was started as a non profit organisation and have been growing ever since whilst remaining true to our core values.

In 2015 I started a consultancy business to provide H&S and first Aid Training and education.

As a Site owner and as per the UKAPU constitution I have no voting rights, therefore there can be no conflict of interest. An important point to note – I still believe that UKAPU can do so much for the community.

Hi, I’m Brendon Stewart and have been the regional rep for the West Midlands since 2023. I had been a UKAPU member myself many years before considering an active role. 

My background in law enforcement and hobby of airsoft had drawn me to UKAPU to take part in shaping our sport ready for the future.

With legislation and attitudes changing as time goes by, I aim to be one step ahead in protecting our sport, ensuring both our community and the powers-that-be are well informed and accountable. 

I do play regularly and often share content on both Instagram and YouTube under @YankeeMike92.

See you on the field! 

I am Tishy Nish and I am based in Powys, mid Wales. I have been playing and running airsoft games and events for 12 years.  Airsoft has a massive place in my home & heart.

I also strongly believe in supporting airsoft players and the airsoft industry.

This position is vacant.

This position is vacant.

This position is held by Matt Furey-King.

This position is vacant.