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 | Andrew Gardner | |
| Training Officer | Ronnie Christie |
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
Tue, 9 Jul 2024 – Fri, 12 Jul 2024
The Great Yorkshire Show
24th Aug 2024
Head Prep - Tadcaster
21st Sept 2024
High Seat Demo - Asken Bryan College
October - date tbc
Basic Butchery demonstration
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
Skye DVC Project: Pioneering Safety for Deer and Drivers on Skye
The project aims to raise awareness, engage the community, collect data, build partnerships, and influence driver behaviour to improve safety for both deer and drivers. Read the full blog article to find out more and read Scott MacKenzie from Fearnan Eilean Iarmain estate comments on the project which highlights the importance of targeting driver behaviour and awareness.
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show: A Golden Triumph
Discover how the BDS and talented garden designers Alice Meacham and Trudi Robson triumphed at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show with their gold medal-winning “Deer O Deer” display. This innovative garden, blending stunning floral arrangements with thoughtful design and steel deer silhouettes, showcases how to create beautiful, deer-friendly spaces.
Apply Now for Funding to Cover the Costs of Your DSC1 and DSC2 Training (England only)
The Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund is now open for new applications (England only).
Through this fund you may be eligible to receive funding to cover the costs of your DSC1 or DSC2 training with The British Deer Society (BDS). This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone hoping to enhance their competency and skills in deer management.
Funding for courses is limited and we would encourage you to apply now if interested.
