THE BDS EAST MERCIA BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) East Mercia branch including events, contacts, and news.
Branch area and committee
BRANCH CONTACTS
| 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 |
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| CV | Coventry |
| LE | Leicester |
| LN | Lincoln |
| NG | Nottingham |
| NN | Northampton |
| PE | Peterborough |
EVENTS
Date
Event
Saturday 6th april 2024
swayfield range day
See the news section below for more details.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
News
The East Mercia Branch of the BDS will be holding its 2024 AGM at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 6PY.
It will commence at 1930hrs on Tuesday 6th February.
It is the intention of the committee to discuss forthcoming events for 2024, Â and we would welcome support and input from our membership with suggestions of events they would wish to see.
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
Together for Deer – New BDS Strategy Launched
We unveiled our new strategy, “Together for Deer,”. The strategy emphasises evidence-based approaches and collaboration among stakeholders. It focuses on Ethics & Welfare, Education & Training, and Science & Research, aiming to establish BDS as a leading authority in deer welfare and management by 2030. “Together for Deer” aims to unite efforts in safeguarding deer welfare amid complex challenges.
BDS Launches First Drone Survey Thanks to Supportive Members
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking moment for the BDS community: the successful launch of our first drone survey funded by last year’s award-winning Big Give campaign. This achievement has been made possible through the unwavering support and contributions of our dedicated members and supporters.
Responsible Deer Management Clear Up
This article stresses responsible deer management, especially in disposing of deer carcasses after incidents like Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) and humane dispatch. It highlights the need to ensure public safety and sensitivity by properly handling carcasses and following best practices.
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