THE BDS WEST BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) West branch including events, news, and contacts
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Hugh van Cutsem |
| Vice-Chair | Emily Coates |
| Treasurer | Simon Scott-White |
| Secretary | Lucy King |
To email the branch please use the addresses below:
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| CF | Cardiff |
| GL | Gloucester |
| NP | Newport |
| OX | Oxford |
| SN1 – SN7 | Swindon |
| SN10 and above | Swindon |
EVENTS
Date
Event
28th July - 19:30
Selecting kit for success (EVENT POSTPONED)
See below for more details.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
July Events
Thursday 28th July – 19:30 – Selecting kit for success
We are postponing the Zoom session with Ben Lightowler of Deer Central that had been scheduled for this week as it seems people are struggling to find time at the moment. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.
We are working on a number of in-person and online events for the autumn when hopefully people will have more availability. Details to follow.
Range Days and Other Events
We’re hoping to hold a range day in the spring and are also working on further virtual events. More details to follow. As always, recommendations and suggestions for topics and venues are very welcome.
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
Restoring forests in the Cairngorms one burger at a time
Cairngorms Connect has launched a new project marketing venison, to share the story of forest expansion in the Cairngorms.
BDS Response to the Defra Consultation on Proposed Deer Management Strategy
The British Deer Society (BDS) has reviewed in detail the consultation on proposed deer management published by Defra on the 4th of August 2022. Whilst we welcome the consultation in general terms, and in particular the intent to develop a wider market for venison, we have serious concerns about some of the proposals.
Firearms and Mental Health – Awareness and Support Leaflet
The Scottish Firearms Licensing Practitioners Group has released a leaflet providing information on mental health support for firearms license holders.
