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THE BDS YORKSHIRE BRANCH

Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) Yorkshire branch including events, news, and contacts.

BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE

Chair Morris Charlton chairyorkshire@bds.org.uk
Secretary Darren Harford yorkshire@bds.org.uk
Branch Comms Simon Turpin yorkshire@bds.org.uk
Treasurer Andrew Gardner
Training Officer Ronnie Christie

Committee Members:

Tony Charlton,
Jeff Gibson,
Kev Heppell,
Ross Cook,
Craig McNeil,
Simon Crook,
Robin Ludlow,
Roy Clarke,
Ian Donaldson.

PostcodeArea
BDBradford
DNDoncaster
HDHuddersfield
HGHarrowgate
HUHull
HXHalifax
LSLeeds
SSheffield
WFWakefield
YOYork

EVENTS

Date

EVENT

27th March 2025

AGM - Online

8 – 11 July 2025

The Great Yorkshire Show

See the news section below for more details.

NEWS

The Yorkshire Branch had a busy and varied 2024, with a strong focus on education, practical skills, and deer observation.

BUTCHERY COURSE

In October, Simon Crook and Andy Gardner, supported by Tony Charlton, ran a well-attended butchery course. Feedback was outstanding, with even experienced attendees picking up new techniques. We hope to run more courses this year if we can coordinate suitable dates.

HAREWOOD RUT WALK

Ian Donaldson and Simon Turpin led a popular rut walk at Harewood, where 30 participants enjoyed spectacular views of fallow and red deer in action. The group was truly international, with visitors from France, Israel, China, Japan, and Yorkshire! The striking black fallow buck remains a highlight for those visiting the estate.

red stags fighting rut harewood oct by Ian Alexander

EDUCATION OUTREACH

We worked with Countryside Learning to deliver educational activities at Ledston, Wentworth, Kildale, and Abbeystead Estates. Over 2,000 children took part, learning about deer, pond dipping, and even making bird feeders. A huge thank you to Rhian Tyne from BDS Training for her support at Wentworth and Ledston, and to Robin Ludlow for his continued dedication to these education days.

LOOKING AHEAD

We’re excited to announce plans for a hands-on venison butchery workshop, with dates to be shared soon.

Thanks to everyone for your continued support—we look forward to an even busier year ahead!

Morris Charlton, Chairman, Yorkshire Branch

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.

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