THE BDS NORTH WEST BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) North West England branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH Area aND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Nick Jackson | chairnorthwestengland@bds.org.uk |
| Secretary | Judy Richardson | northwestengland@bds.org.uk |
| Treasurer | Giles Thornley |
BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Additional Committee Members
John Cushnie
Iain Richards
Craig Parkinson
Simon Roch
Ben Roch
RANGE CONTACT
Simon Roch
All BDS/BASC/NRA members are welcome to join us on all Range Days providing they have a current FAC.
Non FAC members can join us on Guest Range Days – Subject to conditions.
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| BB | Blackburn |
| BL | Bolton |
| CA | Carlisle |
| FY | Blackpool |
| IM | Isle of Man |
| L | Liverpool |
| LA | Lancaster |
| M | Manchester |
| OL | Oldham |
| PR | Preston |
| SK | Stockport |
| WA | Warrington |
| WN | Wigan |
EVENTS
Date
Event
Wednesday 11th - Thursday 12th September 2024
Westmorland Show
Friday 27th September 2024
Chorley Naturalist Society - Talk on the local deer population
Sunday, 6th October 2024
Range Day at Grayrigg - Cost £15
thursday 28th november 2024
Deer stalkers evening milnthorpe
Sunday 8th June 2025
Myerscough College Open day
To be confirmed
The Anatomy of Shot Placement for Deer Stalkers
To be confirmed for 2025
Malmo Deer Stalkers Evening
See below for more details on these events.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
upcoming events
Guests of Gardners Guns at Eskdalemuir
- Date: Saturday, 6th July 2024
- Location: Gardners Guns, Eskdalemuir Range, Galloway
- Cost: £60.00
- RSVP: Email with Eskdalemuir as the title to book.
Talk on local deer population
- Date: Friday 27th September
- Location: Chorley Naturalist Society
Range Day at Grayrigg
- Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024, 9:30 am
- Location: Grayrigg
- Cost: £15
- Date: Thursday 28th November
- Location and Time: 6:30pm at Crooklands, Milnthorpe, LA7 7NW.
- Details: Open to members and non-members. As well as the opportunity for stalkers to get together, we will have two guest speakers including David Morris, RSPB Operations Manager for Cumbria and North East England on deer management on the RSPB properties including learnings from Leighton Moss reserve.
There will be a voluntary contribution of £5 on the evening. Please confirm if you can attend on northwestengland@bds.org.uk with the subject line ‘Deerstalkers evening.’
The Anatomy of Shot Placement for Deer Stalkers
- Date: To be confirmed
- Details: Maximising revenue from the Game Dealer, minimising run distance, and reducing the risk of lost deer. Strictly limited places. RSVP by emailing with Deer Anatomy as the title.
Malmo Deer Stalkers Evening
- Date: To be confirmed for late May/early June 2025
Other courses we can arrange
- ATV/QUAD/ARGOCAT COURSE
- DSC1 COURSE
- EFAW+F (if you can’t make the April date)
RSVP for Other Courses:
Please let us know by emailing with ATV, First Aid, or DSC1 as the title.
Contact:
For all enquiries, contact northwestengland@bds.org.uk
Bob Jarratt Memorial Scholarship
For 2024 the Bob Jarratt Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Toby Caunce.
The branch annually funds a BDS DSC1 course for a young person, ideally from the region but potentially from further afield. If you know of any suitable worthy candidate please send us their details with some background. The scholarship is run in the memory of Bob, a former branch chairman and schoolteacher. Please email with Bob Jarratt Scholarship as the title.
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
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.
Give a Gift of Conservation
This Christmas, give a gift that truly matters—support the conservation of the UK’s wild deer. Learn how donating, gifting memberships, or making purchases through the British Deer Society can create lasting positive change for wildlife, the environment, and future generations. Choose a meaningful gift that goes beyond materialism and helps protect our natural world.
Protecting Deer from Fencing Hazards
Discover the heartfelt story of Beverley Challinor, who is dedicated to protecting the deer of her local woodlands. In this personal journey, Beverley shares the challenges deer face with common fencing hazards, offering eye-opening insights into how we can prevent needless suffering. Through her experiences and practical advice, learn how simple actions can make a huge difference for wildlife.
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