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
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
Friday 30th August - Sunday 1st September
Chatsworth Country Fair
See the news section below for more details on our events.
We are also on Facebook please search ‘BDS Midlands Wales and Marches Branch’
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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
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
The Increasing Pressure of UK Population Growth on Deer
Britain’s natural landscapes, renowned for their scenic beauty and biodiversity, face unprecedented challenges due to a rising human population and expanding infrastructure. Among the species impacted by these changes are deer.
Bluetongue: Essential Guidance for Deer Managers and Stalkers
As of late August 2024, Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) has been confirmed in several cases in Great Britain, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. This update provides essential information for deer managers, stalkers, and those involved in deer management to help prevent the spread of this viral disease.
A Visit To Norfolk’s Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
BDS Trustee and Chair of the Scottish Area Council, Al Monkman recently travelled down to Norfolk to visit Watatunga Wildlife Reserve with his family.
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