THE BDS SOUTH EAST ENGLAND BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) South East England branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH Area AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Derek Stimpson | chairsoutheastengland@bds.org.uk 07720 813989 |
| Vice-Chair | Sean Woodger | |
| Treasurer | David Jennings | |
| Secretary | Neil Macfarlane | southeastengland@bds.org.uk 07970 666169 |
BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Additional committee members
Adrian Dagger
Tim Cooper
Daniel Francis
Aleksejs Vankovs
Clive Hilton
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| BN | Brighton |
| BR | Bromley |
| CR | Croydon |
| CT | Canterbury |
| DA | Dartford |
| GU1 – GU9 | Guildford |
| GU13 | Guildford |
| GU15 – GU16 | Guildford |
| GU18 – GU20 | Guildford |
| GU23 – GU25 | Guildford |
| GU27 – GU29 | Guildford |
| GU36 – GU45 | Guildford |
| GU48 – GU50 | Guildford |
| GU53 and above | Guildford |
| HA | Harrow |
| KT | Kingston upon Thames |
| ME | Medway |
| NW | London |
| RH | Redhill |
| SE | London |
| SM | Sutton |
| SW | London |
| TN | Tonbridge |
| TW | Twickenham |
| UB | Uxbridge |
| W | London |
| WC | London |
| WD | Watford |
EVENTS
Date
EVENT
Sunday 9th June 2024
stalkers shoot - bisley
19th and 20th August 2024
Biddenden Tractor Fest
27th and 28th August 2024
Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show
21st and 22nd September 2024
South of England Autumn Show & International Horse Trials
Saturday 30th november 2024
Christmas shoot - Bisley 9am
See below for more event details.
If you are planning to visit us at one of the shows above please check beforehand as there can always be last-minute changes.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
SEE Branch News
Christmas Shoot 2024
This year our SE E Branch regular Christmas Shoot will be held on Saturday 30th November at the BSRC Range, NRA Ranges, Bisley GU24 0PB. Shooting starts at 9.00am
All members are welcome to attend, as well as members from other branches, and will have the chance to shoot/zero on the static range (bring the paper target you wish to use) and shoot the running deer (100M).
Please be aware that non lead ammunition may now be used at Bisley ranges with a specific procedure and target prior to shooting, to confirm zero. Please speak to the Range Officer if you wish to do so. You may of course use any standard lead core ammunition that you have.
The £40 fee covers the range usage for the day and the barbecue, and £30 for half a day. Payment by card or in cash please. Fees for Non BDS members £45 and £35 respectively.
At lunchtime there will be one of the branch’s well known venison barbecues. If you intend to come and also partake in the barbecue please email Neil well in advance (at latest by 20th November) on southeastengland@bds.org.uk for catering numbers.
Do not forget to bring your FAC and Shooter Certification Card if you have one. Everyone must sign the Range Register. Members who do not have a Shooter Certification Card (SCC) will be able to shoot under one-to-one supervision and may make arrangements to take the competency examination by Zoom if they wish. Please contact Neil as soon as possible on southeastengland@bds.org.uk if you wish to apply to take the on-line exam by Zoom. An additional declaration will be needed if you are a home-loader which please confirm when applying as home-loading will need to be added to your SCC – see here https://nra.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/NRA-Code-of-Practice-for-Handloading-Firearms-Ammunition.pdf .
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!
Derek Stimpson
Chairman
SEE Branch 2024 AGM Update
The AGM went well although modestly attended, as is so often the case.
The existing officers and committee plus Clive Hilton were elected. They are:-
- Derek Stimpson (Chairman)
- Sean Woodger (Vice-Chairman)
- David Jennings (Treasurer)
- Neil Macfarlane (Secretary)
- Adrian Dagger
- Tim Cooper
- Daniel Francis
- Aleksejs Vankovs
- Clive Hilton
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.
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