THE BDS MIDLANDS, WALES AND THE MARCHES BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) Midlands, Wales & the Marches branch including events, contacts, and news.
Branch Area and committee
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BRANCH CONTACTS
Chair | Ian Skelton | chairmidlandswalesandthemarches@bds.org.uk |
Phone | T: 07885 843298 | |
Secretary | Sally Barrell | midlandswalesandthemarches@bds.org.uk |
BRANCH COMMITTEE
Chair | Ian Skelton |
Vice Chair | Alan Barrell |
Secretary | Sally Barrell |
Treasurer | Arnoud Roele |
Training Officer | Dominic Hayes |
Committee members:
John Richards, Richard Evans, Chris Lawton, Robert Taylor, Zoe Capewell-Sinnott and Graham Barratt
BRANCH AREAS
Postcode | Area |
B | Birmingham |
CH | Chester |
CW | Crewe |
DE | Derby |
DY | Dudley |
HR | Hereford |
LD | Llandrindod Wells |
LL | Llandudno |
SA | Swansea |
ST | Stoke-on-Trent |
SY | Shrewsbury |
TF | Telford |
WR | Worcester |
WS | Walsall |
WV | Wolverhampton |
EVENTS
Date
Event
Saturday 20th April 2024
Rifle practice & Training day
Sunday 19th May 2024
Range Day (Marksmanship & Techniques) at Criggion
Saturday 10th August 2024
Range Day at Llangynog
See the news section below for more details on our events.
We are also on Facebook please search ‘BDS Midlands Wales and Marches Branch’
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
RIFLE PRACTICE & TRAINING DAY
We are holding our third Rifle Day of the year at our shooting facility near Oswestry in Wales. You will have the opportunity to shoot out to 300 meters.
The number of spaces is strictly limited to just 20 shooters, so booking is compulsory.
This is a brilliant opportunity for Branch members to practice at ranges over 100 meters and where necessary, receive advice and training.
Date – Saturday 10th August 2024
Cost – £40. A 50% non-refundable deposit will be payable on booking.
Venue – Llangyog, Wales. Full details will be given on booking confirmation and payment of deposit.
Please contact me on the below email to register your interest in joining us on this date.
Contact Ian Skelton via email chairmidlandswalesandthemarches@bds.org.uk
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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
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Protect Our Park – Don’t Feed The Deer Campaign at Phoenix Park
Ireland’s Office of Public Works (OPW) has launched the ‘Protect Our Park – Don’t Feed the Deer’ campaign, aiming to alter public behaviour to safeguard the wild deer in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. This initiative follows a recent University College Dublin (UCD) report highlighting the negative impact of human feeding on the behaviour and welfare of the park’s deer population.
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Understanding Tick Hazards in South Downs National Park
The British Deer Society is excited to share the findings of a groundbreaking research project we supported, aimed at understanding tick hazards in South Downs National Park (SDNP). As the UK’s most visited national park, SDNP attracts countless visitors every year, making the management of tick-borne diseases a critical public health concern.
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Deer O Deer: Embracing Deer In The Garden
Explore our latest feature on the Deer O Deer garden at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show, highlighting how to create beautiful, deer-friendly landscapes and opportunities for you to get involved.
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