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)
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
Skye DVC Project: Pioneering Safety for Deer and Drivers on Skye
The project aims to raise awareness, engage the community, collect data, build partnerships, and influence driver behaviour to improve safety for both deer and drivers. Read the full blog article to find out more and read Scott MacKenzie from Fearnan Eilean Iarmain estate comments on the project which highlights the importance of targeting driver behaviour and awareness.
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show: A Golden Triumph
Discover how the BDS and talented garden designers Alice Meacham and Trudi Robson triumphed at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show with their gold medal-winning “Deer O Deer” display. This innovative garden, blending stunning floral arrangements with thoughtful design and steel deer silhouettes, showcases how to create beautiful, deer-friendly spaces.
Apply Now for Funding to Cover the Costs of Your DSC1 and DSC2 Training (England only)
The Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund is now open for new applications (England only).
Through this fund you may be eligible to receive funding to cover the costs of your DSC1 or DSC2 training with The British Deer Society (BDS). This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone hoping to enhance their competency and skills in deer management.
Funding for courses is limited and we would encourage you to apply now if interested.
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