THE BDS SOUTH WEST ENGLAND BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) South West England branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Sharif Adams | chairsouthwestengland@bds.org.uk |
| Vice-Chair | Martin Lamb | southwestengland@bds.org.uk |
| Secretary | Matthew Bailey | southwestengland@bds.org.uk |
BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
| Chair | Sharif Adams |
| Vice-Chair | Martin Lamb |
| Treasurer | Rob Durrant |
| President | Rosemary Bethell |
Additional committee members:
- Andrew Siveyer
- Hugh Bourne
- Chris Long
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| BA1 – BA11 | Bath |
| BA16 | Bath |
| BA20 – BA22 | Bath |
| BS | Bristol |
| EX | Exeter |
| PL | Plymouth |
| TA | Tauton |
| TQ | Torquay |
| TR | Truro |
EVENTS
Date
EVENT
Saturday 6th April 2024
AGM - Cadeleigh Village Hall
Sunday 9th June 2024
First Aid Course (EFAW+F)
Sunday 20th October 2024
First Aid Course (EFAW+F)
Sunday 10th November 2024
Gralloching and Carcass Inspection Session
Saturday 10th May 2025
First Aid Course (EFAW+F)
More details on our events can be found in the news section below.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
2024 Events
The South West England branch Committee are planning events for this year. We already have a few of the usual popular events in the pipeline; Butchery Sessions, Gralloch and Carcass Inspection days, Range Days, First Aid courses, Best Practice Days etc.
We would like to invite you to let us know if there are any specific events that you would like us to arrange for you. These could be deer management related or activities with no relevance to management at all such as photography for example.
Please let us know how we can best continue to serve your interests. If you have any suggestions please email southwestengland@bds.org.uk.
Thanks and best wishes,
Sharif Adams
Chairman, BDS South West England Branch
southwestengland@bds.org.uk
BOOKING
To book branch events please email southwestengland@bds.org.uk including how many people you want to book for. I will then forward you our Branch bank account details so you can transfer the payment.
If you have paid for the previous range day and would like to attend this one please mention this when booking.
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
The Increasing Pressure of UK Population Growth on Deer
Britain’s natural landscapes, renowned for their scenic beauty and biodiversity, face unprecedented challenges due to a rising human population and expanding infrastructure. Among the species impacted by these changes are deer.
Bluetongue: Essential Guidance for Deer Managers and Stalkers
As of late August 2024, Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) has been confirmed in several cases in Great Britain, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. This update provides essential information for deer managers, stalkers, and those involved in deer management to help prevent the spread of this viral disease.
A Visit To Norfolk’s Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
BDS Trustee and Chair of the Scottish Area Council, Al Monkman recently travelled down to Norfolk to visit Watatunga Wildlife Reserve with his family.
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