THE BDS YORKSHIRE BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) Yorkshire branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Morris Charlton | chairyorkshire@bds.org.uk |
| Secretary | Darren Harford | yorkshire@bds.org.uk |
| Treasurer |
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| BD | Bradford |
| DN | Doncaster |
| HD | Huddersfield |
| HG | Harrowgate |
| HU | Hull |
| HX | Halifax |
| LS | Leeds |
| S | Sheffield |
| WF | Wakefield |
| YO | York |
EVENTS
Date
EVENT
Thursday 23rd February 2023
Branch AGM
Saturday 22nd April 2023
Head Presentation Event
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th May 2023
Stall at Northern Shooting Show
See the news section below for more details.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
Branch AGM
We are planning to hold an AGM on the 23rd of February 2023 at 19.30 hrs at Askham Bryan College postcode YO23 3FR
The following agenda will be addressed.
Agenda
- Minutes of last AGM
- Chair report
- Treasurers report
- Resignation of existing committee
- Appointment of the temporary chair
- Nominations or Officers and Branch committee
- Any Other Business
I hope to see you all there
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 Crossroads of Wild Venison Production: Challenges as December 2023 Approaches
As we approach the end of 2023, wild venison production is encountering challenges that demand our attention. Game dealers are currently offering between 50p and one pound per kilogram for deer carcasses, and reports suggest that some may not accept carcasses in December. Let’s dive into some key insights shared by Nick Rout, Head of Education and Training at the BDS, and a manager of deer in East Anglia.
Fact or fiction? UK deer numbers are at their highest levels in 1000 years – at around 2 million.
Since 2022 a story of 2 million deer and soaring deer populations in the UK has slowly been repeated (and repeated) – but is it the truth?
BDS Diamond Charity Auction
Our Diamond Charity Fundraising Auction is now live. 2023 marks the 60th, or Diamond Anniversary of the British Deer Society. To celebrate, we’re holding a special fundraising event in the form of a silent online auction.
By taking part in the auction you’ll be helping raise critical funds to continue our work to drive forward our mission
