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THE BDS EAST MERCIA BRANCH

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

Branch area and committee

Chair Chris Faircliffe chaireastmercia@bds.org.uk
Vice Chair Tommy Freimuth
Secretary Ian Pratt eastmercia@bds.org.uk
Treasurer Anthony Fraser
Committee Members Phil Eager & Charlie Harrison
Postcode Area
CV Coventry
LE Leicester
LN Lincoln
NG Nottingham
NN Northampton
PE Peterborough

EVENTS

Date

Event

Saturday 6th april 2024

swayfield range day

Saturday 22nd June 2024

swayfield range day

See the news section below for more details.

NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT

No upcoming events, please check back soon.

News

The East Mercia Branch of the BDS will be holding its 2024 AGM at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 6PY.
It will commence at 1930hrs on Tuesday 6th February.


It is the intention of the committee to discuss forthcoming events for 2024,  and we would welcome support and input from our membership with suggestions of events they would wish to see.

Fallow deer running near the forest making dust clouds
Muntjac buck feeding at the edge of a forest

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

Summer 2024 edition Digital Deer

Discover the Latest Insights in Digital Deer’s Summer 2024 Edition!

We are delighted to announce the release of the Summer 2024 edition of our highly anticipated free online taster version of the members’ magazine, Digital Deer. Packed with exciting content, this edition is your gateway to the latest news, research, and insights from the world of deer. Here’s a sneak peek into what you can expect:

Deer feeding in Phoenix park Dublin by Croatorum

Protect Our Park – Don’t Feed The Deer Campaign at Phoenix Park

Ireland’s Office of Public Works (OPW) has launched the ‘Protect Our Park – Don’t Feed the Deer’ campaign, aiming to alter public behaviour to safeguard the wild deer in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. This initiative follows a recent University College Dublin (UCD) report highlighting the negative impact of human feeding on the behaviour and welfare of the park’s deer population.

Understanding Tick Hazards in South Downs National Park: New Research Insights

Understanding Tick Hazards in South Downs National Park

The British Deer Society is excited to share the findings of a groundbreaking research project we supported, aimed at understanding tick hazards in South Downs National Park (SDNP). As the UK’s most visited national park, SDNP attracts countless visitors every year, making the management of tick-borne diseases a critical public health concern.

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