THE BDS SOUTH EAST SCOTLAND BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) South East Scotland branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Nick Morrall | chairsoutheastscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Secretary | John Campbell-Smith | southeastscotland@bds.org.uk |
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| EH | Edinburgh |
| TD | Galashiels |
EVENTS
Date
Events
5th November 2024 at 7pm
Deer Management & predator reintroduction with Alan Tweedie
3rd December 2024 at 7pm
A Deer health topic with Jimmy Simpson
7th January 2025
Ask the panel how to stalk better? with Ed Bewsher & Tony Manktelow
4th February 2025
Safari experiences with Steve Grigson
4th March 2025
To be confirmed
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
Branch Updates
Please see our upcoming events above. We welcome all branch members and look forward to seeing you.
On 8th October, Bryden Ritchie gave a fascinating presentation on Gun Design and Development from 1770 to 1900. Bryden has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject. Bryden and his wife brought along many fascinating items to illustrate his talk.
On Saturday 22 June 2024 in ideal weather conditions at Lothian & Borders Rifle Club, BDS SE Scotland members shot for the Wilf Cross Trophy. Targets were shot at 100m and 200m from a variety of positions to simulate field use of a stalking rifle.
Results
1st Tony Manktelow – Wilf Cross Trophy
2nd John Campbell-Smith
3rd David Field – Moe Morris Shield for best factory rifle score
4th Steve Baldry
- Can any branch members requiring butchery training please contact the Secretary for details of a trainer who can provide 1:1 or 1:2 sessions on demand?
- Can any suggestions for events be forwarded to the Secretary?
- Can any potential venues in the SE Scotland branch area be highlighted to the Secretary?
Many Thanks,
John Campbell-Smith
Secretary BDS SE Scotland Branch
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
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