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
Iain Richards
Craig Parkinson
Simon Roch
Ben Roch
RANGE CONTACT
All BDS/BASC/NGO members are welcome to join us on range days providing they have a current FAC and pre book/pre pay.’
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
Saturday 20th April 2024
Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Course (EFAW+F) **FULLY Booked**
Saturday, 11th May 2024
Range Day at Withets
Saturday, 8th June 2024
Quad (ATV Sit Astride) NPTC Course
Saturday, 22nd June 2024
Quad (ATV Sit Astride) NPTC Course
Saturday, 6th July 2024
Guests of Gardners Guns at Eskdalemuir
Sunday, 6th October 2024
Range Day at Grayrigg
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
Events for 2024
Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Course (EFAW+F)
- Date: Sunday, 7th April 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Venue: Over Kellet Village Hall, LA6 1DT
- Cost: £90
- RSVP: Limited spaces, email with First Aid 7 April as the title to book.
Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Course (EFAW+F)
- Date: Saturday, 20th April 2024
- Status: FULLY BOOKED
- Venue: Over Kellet
Range Day at Withets
- Date: Saturday, 11th May 2024, 9:30 am
- Location: Withets Range
- Details: New format to be introduced – further details to follow
Malmo Deer Stalkers Evening
- Date: To be confirmed for late May/early June
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.
Range Day at Grayrigg
- Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024, 9:30 am
- Location: Grayrigg
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.
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
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
Together for Deer – New BDS Strategy Launched
We unveiled our new strategy, “Together for Deer,”. The strategy emphasises evidence-based approaches and collaboration among stakeholders. It focuses on Ethics & Welfare, Education & Training, and Science & Research, aiming to establish BDS as a leading authority in deer welfare and management by 2030. “Together for Deer” aims to unite efforts in safeguarding deer welfare amid complex challenges.
BDS Launches First Drone Survey Thanks to Supportive Members
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking moment for the BDS community: the successful launch of our first drone survey funded by last year’s award-winning Big Give campaign. This achievement has been made possible through the unwavering support and contributions of our dedicated members and supporters.
Responsible Deer Management Clear Up
This article stresses responsible deer management, especially in disposing of deer carcasses after incidents like Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) and humane dispatch. It highlights the need to ensure public safety and sensitivity by properly handling carcasses and following best practices.
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