THE BDS EAST ANGLIA BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) East Anglia branch including events, contacts, and news.
Branch AREA and committee
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Steven Houghton | chaireastanglia@bds.org.uk |
| Secretary | Mark Thackstone | eastanglia@bds.org.uk |
| Treasurer | Sam Mahoney | |
| RCO | Shaun Hawkins |
Committee Members:
James Coleman,
Ben Taylor,
Mick Collins,
Chris Rogers,
Stuart Goode.
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| AL | St Albans |
| CB | Cambridge |
| CM | Chelmsford |
| CO | Colchester |
| E | London |
| EC | London |
| EN | Enfield |
| HP | Hemel Hempstead |
| IG | Ilford |
| IP | Ipswich |
| LU | Luton |
| MK | Milton Keynes |
| N | London |
| NR | Norwich |
| RM | Romford |
| SG | Stevenage |
| SS | Southend-on-Sea |
EVENTS
Date
EVENT
Saturday 11th February 2023 Range Day from 9:00 am and AGM from 1:00 pm
SUNDAY 5TH MARCH 2023 - nUTHAMSPSTEAD
SATURDAY 8TH APRIL 2023 - eUSTON
SATURDAY 13TH MAY 2023 - EUSTON
FRIDAY 9TH JUNE 2023 - EUSTON
FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST 2023 - EUSTON
SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2023 - EUSTON
Branch AGM and Range Day
Range Day
Range Day
Range Day
CANCELLED - Range Day
Range Day
Range Day
See the news section for more details on events.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
Branch AGM – Saturday 11th February
The Branch AGM is rapidly approaching (1:00 pm Saturday 11th February at Euston) so expect to see your calling notice very soon. The AGM is a great opportunity to meet the existing committee, hear how the year has gone and also offer your thoughts and ideas for the future of our branch.
I would also like to take this opportunity to appeal for conversations with any members who would like to consider stepping up as a committee member themselves. It is not an overly onerous commitment, especially if we have a decent sized committee! Many of our current committee are long serving and now looking to pass on the baton. Essentially the role of our branch is to flow down the work from the Society to the Membership – and using our local initiatives, activities and experience to flow back up to support the Society. There are so many things that we could be doing – but the current committee is small and overstretched.
The fact that you are a member of the Society and partake in Deer Management activities already means that you have something to offer!
For an informal chat, in confidence and without any commitment, please message me and we can find a mutually convenient time to discuss this further.
The AGM is being combined with our normal range day at Euston which will start as usual from 9 am. We’ll be stopping for the AGM at 1 pm, then, if desired, individuals can carry on shooting afterwards.
Regards,
Steve Houghton
Chair East Anglia Branch BDS
chaireastanglia@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.
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