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Year: 2022

Royal Mail Strikes – UPDATE

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced it has withdrawn planned rolling strike action dates which were due to take place later this week and next week (2,3,4,8,9 and 10 November).

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The Memory Tree: remembering our loved ones

The Memory Tree: remembering our loved ones
The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust’s Memory Tree was launched on All Soul’s Day, 2 November 2022. The Memory Tree is an online space dedicated to the remembrance of all those in gamekeeping professions who are no longer with us.

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Surveillance for Coronaviruses in Wildlife

The British Deer Society is asking its members and supporters to assist with a surveillance study looking into coronaviruses in wildlife. This study aims to support the development of diagnostic tests, aid future surveillance, and improve preparedness for future coronavirus outbreaks.

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Preventable Suffering – Dog Attacks on Deer

At the British Deer Society, we sadly regularly hear reports and receive enquiries related to dog attacks on deer. The BDS urges dog owners to help prevent the indiscriminate chasing of deer and other animals which too often results in an attack by remaining in full control of their dogs at all times.

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BDS Office to Close for HM The Queen’s State Funeral

Monday 19th of September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, is a national bank holiday. In line with this, the British Deer Society office will be closed. This will allow the team to pay their personal respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign.

The office will open as usual 9.00 am Tuesday 20th of September.

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The Death of Her Majesty The Queen

The British Deer Society is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with our Patron His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family. We are grateful for Her Majesty’s selfless years of service and steadfast dedication to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

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Royal Mail Strikes

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its members who collect, sort, and deliver parcels and letters to take strike action on 26 and 31 August and the 8 and 9 September 2022.

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