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 | 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.
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
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
The Increasing Pressure of UK Population Growth on Deer
Britain’s natural landscapes, renowned for their scenic beauty and biodiversity, face unprecedented challenges due to a rising human population and expanding infrastructure. Among the species impacted by these changes are deer.
Bluetongue: Essential Guidance for Deer Managers and Stalkers
As of late August 2024, Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) has been confirmed in several cases in Great Britain, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. This update provides essential information for deer managers, stalkers, and those involved in deer management to help prevent the spread of this viral disease.
A Visit To Norfolk’s Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
BDS Trustee and Chair of the Scottish Area Council, Al Monkman recently travelled down to Norfolk to visit Watatunga Wildlife Reserve with his family.
