THE BDS CENTRAL SCOTLAND BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) Central Scotland branch including events, contacts, and news.
Branch Area and committee
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Andrew Souter | chaircentralscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Secretary | Daniel Turner | centralscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Treasurer | John Clark |
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| DD | Dundee |
| FK | Falkirk |
| G | Glasgow |
| KY | Kirkcaldy |
| PH1 – PH18 | Perth |
events
Date
Event
Sunday 18th June 2023
Balmanno Farm Range Day
Sunday 6th August 2023
Balmanno Farm Range Day
Sunday 10th September 2023
ATV Training - Location TBC
See the news section below for more details.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
Best Practice/DMQ level 2 awareness day
Central Scotland Branch will be holding a Best Practice/DMQ level 2 awareness day, at Balmmano Farm, Bridge of Earn, Perth, on Sunday the 05th of February starting at 10:00 all welcome.
Topics to include:
- Carcass handling and inspection.
- Level 2 what is required?
- Basic skinning and butchery demonstration.
Any questions please contact Andrew chaircentralscotland@bds.org.uk
Branch AGM
The Central Scotland Branch AGM is Sunday 22nd March at 2.30 pm Venue is the Grouse and Claret Restaurant, Kinross.
Existing office bearers and committee members are all willing to stand again.
Anyone wishing to stand for election of an office bearer please submit their details to Andrew Souter, Branch Chair by emailing chaircentralscotland@bds.org.uk
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
The Crossroads of Wild Venison Production: Challenges as December 2023 Approaches
As we approach the end of 2023, wild venison production is encountering challenges that demand our attention. Game dealers are currently offering between 50p and one pound per kilogram for deer carcasses, and reports suggest that some may not accept carcasses in December. Let’s dive into some key insights shared by Nick Rout, Head of Education and Training at the BDS, and a manager of deer in East Anglia.
Fact or fiction? UK deer numbers are at their highest levels in 1000 years – at around 2 million.
Since 2022 a story of 2 million deer and soaring deer populations in the UK has slowly been repeated (and repeated) – but is it the truth?
BDS Diamond Charity Auction
Our Diamond Charity Fundraising Auction is now live. 2023 marks the 60th, or Diamond Anniversary of the British Deer Society. To celebrate, we’re holding a special fundraising event in the form of a silent online auction.
By taking part in the auction you’ll be helping raise critical funds to continue our work to drive forward our mission
