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 10th August 2024
Range Day at Llangynog
Friday 30th August - Sunday 1st September
Chatsworth Country Fair
Wednesday 9th OCTOBER 2024
An Evening of Photoraphy and Deer
Saturday 12th OCTOBER 2024
RIFLE PRACTICE & TRAINING DAY
Saturday 9th November 2024
RIFLE PRACTICE & 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
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NEWS
An Evening of Photography and Deer
Join Us for an Evening of Wildlife Photography and Deer Insights!
We are excited to present a captivating talk by renowned amateur photographer Nick Draper, showcasing the methods and equipment he uses for wildlife photography, with a special focus on the deer of the Mortimer and Far Forests.
Additionally, time permitting, Alan Barrell will deliver an illustrated talk on the six species of wild deer found in England and Wales.
Date: 9th October 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Atcham War Memorial Hall, Nr. Shrewsbury SY5 6QE
Admission: £7.50 at the door.
Light refreshments will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Rifle Practice Day
We are pleased to announce another Rifle Day at our shooting facility near Oswestry, Wales.
Spaces are strictly limited to just 16 shooters, so advance booking is essential.
This is a fantastic chance for Branch members to practice at ranges over 100 meters and receive guidance and training as needed.
Date: Saturday, 12th October 2024
Cost: £40 (A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required upon booking.)
Venue: Llangynog, Wales. Full details will be provided upon confirmation of booking and payment of the deposit.
To register your interest in participating, please contact Ian Skelton.
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 Role of Deer Management in Conservation in the UK
Deer management plays a crucial role in supporting conservation efforts across the UK, helping to restore habitats, preserve biodiversity, and address the challenges posed by rising deer populations. This article explores the importance of balancing deer numbers with ecosystem health, highlighting the impact of culling, stakeholder collaboration, and holistic management strategies.
Deer Management in Protected Landscapes: BDS Together for Deer Best Practice Event with North Wessex Downs National Landscape
Landowners, farmers, conservationists and deer managers came together to learn about sustainable deer management in protected landscapes.
Partnership Announcement: British Deer Society and The Stalking Show
Together, with the help of our community and the fantastic help of the BDS Midlands, Wales and The Marches branch volunteers, we will be supporting the co-founders of The Stalking Show, David and Deanne, to make their 2025 event bigger, better and more memorable than ever before all whilst sharing the mission, vision and values of The BDS with the stalking community across the UK.
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