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
Surveillance for Coronaviruses in Wildlife
The British Deer Society is asking its members and supporters to assist with a surveillance study looking into coronaviruses in wildlife. This study aims to support the development of diagnostic tests, aid future surveillance, and improve preparedness for future coronavirus outbreaks.
BDS CEO Goes Live On TalkTV To Promote Fact-led Deer Management
David Mcauley, British Deer Society (BDS) CEO went live on TalkTV and Radio at the weekend to promote the importance of having more fact-led approaches in deer management, less sensationalism in the media around total UK deer numbers and to speak up for deer welfare.
Deer Management in the UK: Sustainability Verses Eradication
Recently, we received a heartfelt letter from a dedicated member of the British Deer Society (BDS), a seasoned deer stalker with 30 years of experience who was dismayed by the indiscriminate and unsustainable shooting of roe deer around his management areas. His words shed light on the evolving challenges faced by conscientious deer managers who prioritise legal and humane practices in an environment where not all shooters share the same values.
