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THE BDS EAST MERCIA BRANCH

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

Branch area and committee

Chair Chris Faircliffe chaireastmercia@bds.org.uk
Vice Chair Tommy Freimuth
Secretary Ian Pratt eastmercia@bds.org.uk
Treasurer Anthony Fraser
Committee Members Phil Eager & Charlie Harrison
Postcode Area
CV Coventry
LE Leicester
LN Lincoln
NG Nottingham
NN Northampton
PE Peterborough

EVENTS

Date

Event

Saturday 10th June 2023

Tour of Castle AShby

Saturday 15th July 2023

private guided walk around the woods of Boughton Estate

Saturday 5th August 2023

Range Day - Swayfield

Sunday 10th September 2023

Shot Site Seminar - Kettering

See the news section below for more details.

NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT

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News

Private guided walk around the woods of Boughton Estate

East Mercia Branch are pleased to report that we’ve been able to secure a private guided walk around the woods of Boughton Estate, Kettering, Northants. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to see beautiful native flora and fauna with the guide being one of the most experienced members of staff from that Estate. The walk is specifically designed around how deer management and forestry interact together.

It’s anticipated that this walk will take around 2 hours, and has been very well supported and received on previous occasions.

This walk will take place on Saturday the 15th of July with participants meeting at 1400hrs. 

If you would like to attend please contact Ian Pratt East Mercia BDS Sec by emailing eastmercia@bds.org.uk to book a place. 

Once attendance has been booked we will publish a meeting place with the postcode and what3words reference.

The priority will be given to BDS members on a first come first served basis, but non-members will also be very welcome. Numbers will be limited to 30 places. 

It’s priced at £10 per adult with children under 14 being welcome and also free. Dogs are also welcome and are also free of charge, provided they are well-behaved. 

We look forward to seeing you there.

Fallow deer running near the forest making dust clouds
Muntjac buck feeding at the edge of a forest

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.

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