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about afs

A.F.S. was founded in 1977 by Eddie Mckee, and continues to be a family owned business. Initially supplying Seeds, Agro-Chemicals, and Mobile Seed Processing throughout Northumberland, Durham, the Borders and North Yorkshire. Following the move to our South Road premises in 1982 we broadened our trading base to include animal feeds and a large range of rural products.

We then expanded further in 2002 including a move into our second unit on South Road. In 2008 the opportunity to expand further presented itself and we took possession of our present show room and warehouse at Sawmill.

We believe firmly in supporting the way of life, hobbies and livelihoods that we supply and as such we are open daily from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and Saturday 9am until 2pm. We offer a delivery service and host an Equestrian and Canine Club giving special discounts to members.

our staff

Steve McKee - Managing partner

As well as the general management of AFS, Steve is responsible for the sales of organic and conventional feeds including blocks and liquids for all livestock. He is also  responsible for sales of lawn seeds, agricultural grass seed, fodder, roots and game cover mixes,and our wide range of Pet Foods. Away from work he is a single figure golfer,a fisherman and enthusiastic shot.

DI Crole - Equine & Retail Sales

DI has special responsibility for our range of ladies and gentlemens quality country clothing.She is also responsible for all things equestrian.As a horse owner she has trained horses and ridden point to pointers, hunted with the local hunt and schooled horses for herself and others. In what is left of her spare time she is a bit of a fitness fanatic and enjoys beating with local shoots.

Sue Millns- Administration & Accounts

Sue is our accounts and admin guru with a tremendous wealth of experience. She is responsible for both sale and purchase ledgers and in fact everything to make the office run smoothly. As well as gardening Sue very much enjoys walking and exploring the Northumberland countryside.

Ceri Ellison - Customer Sales & Service 

Ceri is the first and most important point of contact for many customers. Very little happens in the shop or warehouse that she doesn't know about. She came to help out on a temporary basis but soon became indispensable. Although she was originally a towney she and her dog Sam now enjoy a more rural envirolment here in Alnwick. Ceri's speciality is Pet Accessories and small animals 

Beverley Taylor and Debbie Potter - Retail Sales

Both Bev and Debbie are horse owners and animal lovers. Debbie has two dogs and two  horses as well as showjumping and dressage she's hoping to get in some hunting. Bev is also dedicated to her horse Ringo and her two dogs. She is a connoisseur of fine ale and an active member of CAMRA.

Niall Wintrip - Warehouse/Mobile Seed Processing

Niall is responsible for all goods received and despatched as well as stock rotation and storage. In season he also manages one of our Mobile Seed Processors and can be found on farm any where between Edinburgh and Hull. Niall enjoys shooting and is a  dab hand when it comes to gundog training.