THE BDS WESSEX BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) Wessex branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Dorothy Ireland | chairwessex@bds.org.uk |
| Secretary | Hugh Goodman | wessex@bds.org.uk |
| Treasurer | Karene Johnson | |
| Range Officer | David S Davies | |
| Range Officer | Terry Hoskins |
BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Other committee members
- David Barrett,
- David Davies (Range officer),
- James Fairclough
- Trevor Hughes,
- Terry Hoskins, (Range Officer),
- Roger Ireland,
- Tony Lowry,
- Matthew Moore,
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| BA12 – BA15 | Bath |
| BH | Bournemouth |
| DT | Dorchester |
| GU10 – GU12 | Guildford |
| GU14 | Guildford |
| GU17 | Guildford |
| GU21 – GU22 | Guildford |
| GU26 | Guildford |
| GU30 – GU35 | Guildford |
| GU46 – GU47 | Guildford |
| GU51 – GU52 | Guildford |
| GY | Guernsey |
| JE | Jersey |
| PO | Portsmouth |
| RG | Reading |
| SL | Slough |
| SN8 – SN9 | Swindon |
| SO | Southampton |
| SP | Salisbury |
EVENTS
Date
Event
12th May 2024
Family Conservation Awareness Day at Buckler's Hard
26-27th may 2024
Highclere show
30th July - 1st august 2024
new forest show
21st - 22nd september 2024
newbury show
7th november 2024
members evening - had talk
6th february 2025
branch agm
See below for more details.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
Events 2024
May 12th – We will be supporting a ‘Family Conservation Awareness Day’ at Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu. A fun day in an 18th century ship-building village, in the heart of the New Forest. A wonderful place to have a day out, time: 10 am until 3.30pm. Conservation Awareness Day – 12th May 2024 – Buckler’s Hard Maritime Museum | New Forest, Hampshire (bucklershard.co.uk)
May 26-27th – We will return to Highclere Show, with support from UKDTR who this year, will give a demonstration in the ring. CIC Head Measuring with Trevor Hughes, will also be with us. If you think you have a medal head that needs measuring, please bring it along. Highclere Show | Country Show 26 & 27 May Spring Half Term
July 30th-August 1st – We will be in the Countryside area one again at the New Forest Show. A wonderful show where town meets country folk, so do come along and visit us there. New Forest & Hampshire County Show | 30th, 31st July & 1st August 2024 (newforestshow.co.uk)
September 21st-22nd – We will be back at Newbury Show, Berkshire. Let’s hope the support is as good as last year so the show can carry on. We will be in the countryside area so look out for the flag! Newbury Showground – Leading Events Venue in the South of England
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
From Local Action to National Impact: Reducing Deer Suffering After Road Collisions
After 15 years of dedicated work by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC), together with essential support from Dorothy Ireland, Tony Lowry, and numerous volunteers from The British Deer Society (BDS) plus expert deer managers in Hampshire and surrounding counties, we are delighted to see the HIOWC Humane Animal Dispatch (HAD) volunteer scheme poised for a national rollout.
Support BDS and Help Protect Deer and Their Habitats
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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.
