THE BDS EAST MERCIA BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) East Mercia branch including events, contacts, and news.
Branch area and committee
BRANCH CONTACTS
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 |
BRANCH AREAS
Postcode | Area |
CV | Coventry |
LE | Leicester |
LN | Lincoln |
NG | Nottingham |
NN | Northampton |
PE | Peterborough |
EVENTS
Date
Event
Saturday 6th april 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, Â and we would welcome support and input from our membership with suggestions of events they would wish to see.
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
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