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
FULLY BOOKED - Gralloching and Carcass Inspection Session
Saturday 10th May 2025
First Aid Course (EFAW+F)
Sunday 20th july 2025
Photography day - dartmoor
Sunday 12th october 2025
Photography day - dartmoor
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 Role of Deer Management in Conservation in the UK
Deer management plays a crucial role in supporting conservation efforts across the UK, helping to restore habitats, preserve biodiversity, and address the challenges posed by rising deer populations. This article explores the importance of balancing deer numbers with ecosystem health, highlighting the impact of culling, stakeholder collaboration, and holistic management strategies.
Deer Management in Protected Landscapes: BDS Together for Deer Best Practice Event with North Wessex Downs National Landscape
Landowners, farmers, conservationists and deer managers came together to learn about sustainable deer management in protected landscapes.
Partnership Announcement: British Deer Society and The Stalking Show
Together, with the help of our community and the fantastic help of the BDS Midlands, Wales and The Marches branch volunteers, we will be supporting the co-founders of The Stalking Show, David and Deanne, to make their 2025 event bigger, better and more memorable than ever before all whilst sharing the mission, vision and values of The BDS with the stalking community across the UK.
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