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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

ChairDerek Stimpsonchairsoutheastengland@bds.org.uk
07720 813989
Vice-ChairSean Woodger 
TreasurerDavid Jennings 
SecretaryNeil Macfarlanesoutheastengland@bds.org.uk
07970 666169

Additional committee members

Adrian Dagger
Tim Cooper
Daniel Francis
Aleksejs Vankovs
Clive Hilton   

PostcodeArea
BNBrighton
BRBromley
CRCroydon
CTCanterbury
DADartford
GU1 – GU9Guildford
GU13Guildford
GU15 – GU16Guildford
GU18 – GU20Guildford
GU23 – GU25Guildford
GU27 – GU29Guildford
GU36 – GU45Guildford
GU48 – GU50Guildford
GU53 and aboveGuildford
HAHarrow
KTKingston upon Thames
MEMedway
NWLondon
RHRedhill
SELondon
SMSutton
SWLondon
TNTonbridge
TWTwickenham
UBUxbridge
WLondon
WCLondon
WDWatford

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

chairsoutheastengland@bds.org.uk 

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

View the Chairmans Report here.

red stag in Richmond park by Roman Grac

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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