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THE BDS WEST BRANCH

Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) West branch including events, news, and contacts

BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE

ChairStuart Ship
Vice-ChairMichael Sworder
TreasurerHugh van Cutsem

Committee Members:

Matt Cole, Richard Clarke, Lindy Larkin, Michael Bagnowiec

To email the branch please use the addresses below:

PostcodeArea
CFCardiff
GLGloucester
NPNewport
OXOxford
SN1 – SN7Swindon
SN10 and aboveSwindon

EVENTS

Date

Event

Sunday 23rd June 2024

Range day - severnside range

See below for more details.

NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT

No upcoming events, please check back soon.

NEWS

Branch Range Day

West Branch range day will be at Severnside Range, Caldicot on the 23rd June 2024.

The cost for the day is £250 which will be divided between the number attending. If you would like to attend but have not yet responded please do so as early as you can so that we can manage the arrangements in plenty of time.

Firing points will be at 100m and 200m.

Currently, this event is fully booked.

Fallow Deer at Sunrise By Ian Schofield

STAY IN TOUCH

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.

LATEST NEWS

Fallow fawn hiding in long grass - taken by Langbein Wildlife

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The British Deer Society is delighted to introduce Rhian Tyne as our new Assistant Training Officer, and we are confident that she will be a dynamic addition to the team. With a rich background in wildlife conservation and a deep commitment to deer management, Rhian brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role .

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