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 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
17th July 2023
Deer Awareness Day
12th August 2023
'Shooting Practice Day
9th September 2023
Emergency First Aid at Work and Forestry
7th October 2023
Rifle practice and training day
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
Deer Awareness Day
Deer Awareness Day is Sunday 17th June 2023 at Chasewater Country Park (WS8 7NL) between 10 am and 3 pm.
Ideal for anyone local interested in the deer who are looking for more information and advice. Everyone is welcome to come along.
RIFLE PRACTICE & TRAINING DAY
We are holding a Training day at the shooting facility near Llangnyog in Wales. You will have the opportunity to shoot out to 300 meters.
As this will be the second shoot the number of spaces are limited to just 20 shooters so booking is essential.
This is a brilliant opportunity branch members for training and practice at ranges over 100 meters and is something we have been continually asked for.
Venue: Llangynyog, Wales. Full details will be given on book-ing confirmation and payment of deposit.
Cost: £35 which includes a £20 non-refundable deposit payable on booking.
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
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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