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THE BDS MIDLANDS, WALES AND THE MARCHES BRANCH

Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) Midlands, Wales & the Marches branch including events, contacts, and news.

Branch Area and committee

Chair Ian Skelton chairmidlandswalesandthemarches@bds.org.uk
Phone  T: 07885 843298
Secretary Sally Barrell midlandswalesandthemarches@bds.org.uk
Chair Ian Skelton
Vice Chair Alan Barrell
Secretary Sally Barrell
Treasurer Arnoud Roele
Training Officer Dominic Hayes

Committee members:
John Richards, Richard Evans, Chris Lawton, Robert Taylor, Zoe Capewell-Sinnott and Graham Barratt

Postcode Area
B Birmingham
CH Chester
CW Crewe
DE Derby
DY Dudley
HR Hereford
LD Llandrindod Wells
LL Llandudno
SA Swansea
ST Stoke-on-Trent
SY Shrewsbury
TF Telford
WR Worcester
WS Walsall
WV Wolverhampton

EVENTS

Date

Event

Sunday 17th March 2024

Branch AGM

Saturday 20th April 2024

Rifle practice & Training day

See the news section below for more details on our events.


We are also on Facebook please search ‘BDS Midlands Wales and Marches Branch

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NEWS

Annual General Meeting 2024.

The 2024 AGM will be held in The John O’Leary Centre, Marquis Drive, Cannock Chase on Sunday 17th March 2024 commencing at 10.30am with tea and coffee available from 10.00am.

The main business of the meeting will be to receive reports from the officers of the Branch, to approve the accounts, also the election of officers and committee for the following year.

President; Currently vacant, Vice President; Diane Bailey-Greaves.

The following persons currently hold the offices shown and are willing to stand for re election;

Chairman: Ian Skelton, Vice Chairman: Alan Barrell, Secretary: Sally Barrell,
Treasurer: Arnoud Roele,
Committee members: John Richards, Richard Evans, Chris Lawton and Graham Barratt

As you will note two members of the committee have decided not to put their names forward for re-election. Should any branch members be interested in joining the committee then please contact Ian Skelton at chairmidlandswalesandthemarches@bds.org.uk for further information.

Nominations for the election of officers to the committee should be made using the slips on the email sent on 17.2.24. These should be forwarded either by post to Sally Barrell at Slate House Farm, Bedlam, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3PW or email midlandswalesandthemarches@bds.org.uk to be received by 1st March 2024.

Members with items for Any Other Business should ensure the details reach me at least a week before the AGM.

Members are reminded that the branch Facebook page continues with updated information and short videos.

I look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Best regards

Ian

fallow buck by Lubos Houska

RIFLE PRACTICE & TRAINING DAY

We are holding our first Rifle Day of the year at our shooting facility near Oswestry in Wales. You will have the opportunity to shoot out to 300 meters.
The number of spaces is strictly limited to just 20 shooters, so booking is compulsory.
 
This is a brilliant opportunity for Branch members to practice at ranges over 100 meters and where necessary, receive advice and training.
 
Date – Saturday 20th April 2024
Cost – £40. A 50% non-refundable deposit will be payable on booking.
Venue – Llangyog, Wales. Full details will be given on booking confirmation and payment of deposit.
 
Please contact me on the below email to register your interest in joining us on this date.

Contact Ian Skelton via email chairmidlandswalesandthemarches@bds.org.uk

fallow doe by Lubos Houska

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If your contact information has changed please make sure to let us know.  To update your details simply email membership@bds.org.uk or call 01425 655434.

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