THE BDS EAST ANGLIA BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) East Anglia branch including events, contacts, and news.
Branch AREA and committee
BRANCH CONTACTS
Chair | Steven Houghton | chaireastanglia@bds.org.uk |
Secretary | Mark Thackstone | eastanglia@bds.org.uk |
Treasurer | Sam Mahoney | |
RCO | Shaun Hawkins |
Committee Members:
Ben Taylor,
Mick Collins,
Chris Rogers,
Stuart Goode.
BRANCH AREAS
Postcode | Area |
AL | St Albans |
CB | Cambridge |
CM | Chelmsford |
CO | Colchester |
E | London |
EC | London |
EN | Enfield |
HP | Hemel Hempstead |
IG | Ilford |
IP | Ipswich |
LU | Luton |
MK | Milton Keynes |
N | London |
NR | Norwich |
RM | Romford |
SG | Stevenage |
SS | Southend-on-Sea |
EVENTS
Date
EVENT
Saturday 9th March 2024
Range Day
Saturday 23 March 2024
Branch AGM
Saturday 13th april 2024
Range Day
Saturday 18th may 2024
Range Day
Friday 9th august 2024
Range Day
See the news section for more details on events.
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NEWS
Branch Range Days 2024
The range will be available from 10:00 until 15:00. But arrive early for bacon rolls (served from 0900 to 10:00)!
The cost per person will be £20.00. The entrance to the range is off the A1088 between Fakenham Magna and Euston, on the left hand side heading north; there will be a BDS sign opposite the entrance. The most appropriate postcode for those using a satnav device is IP24 2QP.
Tip – when you arrive at Euston, park your car where indicated and take your kit to the range proper, where you sign in. It will save you a trek!
Shooting will be possible from distances of 300 metres and less (we start closer to 100m). There will be the opportunity to practice shooting from a variety of positions (e.g. prone, kneeling, sitting, standing, etc) and practice/try the new DSC1 shooting test. Remember that this is a training day so if you want help or advice on any aspect of sporting rifle shooting, do ask.
Because the range is on private land, you do NOT need a certificate of competence to shoot there, but be aware you must receive a range brief before being allowed to shoot. You must also bring your BDS membership card and FAC.
Some people have asked about bringing guests (with FAC). This is possible – these are the rules:-
Visitors to the club who hold a current firearms certificate, who are bona fide members of another Home Office approved club or clubs and whom a Member of the British Deer Society Rifle Club sponsors, may shoot in club range events. The sponsor must ensure that he and the visitor enter all relevant details on the range register before the visitor takes part in any shooting under the auspices of the club.
Steve Houghton
Chair East Anglia Branch BDS
chaireastanglia@bds.org.uk
Branch Annual General Meeting 2024
The Annual General Meeting of the East Anglia Branch of the British Deer Society will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday 23 March 2024 at the Eriswell Lodge, Brandon Road, Eriswell, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9FB.
Schedule:
- 0930: Arrival
- 1000: Welcome by Branch Chair – Steve Houghton
- 1015: Knife making – Marc Zabroski
- 1045: BDS Training & Mentoring Scheme in West Norfolk – Nick Rout, Head of Training
- 1115: Short Break
- 1130: East Anglia Branch AGM
- 1230: Close
Agenda:
- Apologies for absence.
- To confirm the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 11-February-2023 at Euston Estate Rifle Range, Thetford.
- To consider any matters arising from those Minutes
- To receive the Chairman’s report
- To receive the Treasurer’s report and to consider acceptance of the Branch accounts for 2023. These will be available at the meeting.
- To elect a Chairman for the forthcoming year
- To elect a Vice Chairman for the forthcoming year
- To elect a Secretary for the forthcoming year
- To elect a Treasurer for the forthcoming year
- To elect Committee members for the forthcoming year
- To consider and deal with any other business
Current Officers and Committee:
Chairman: Steve Houghton
Secretary: Mark Thackstone
Treasurer: Sam Mahoney
Committee: Stuart Goode, Shaun Hawkins, Mick Collins, Ben Taylor, James Coleman, and Chris Rogers.
Nomination Submission Deadline: Other nominations (supported by a proposer and seconder) are to be submitted in writing, please, to the Branch Chairman by 11th March 2024.
This event is held at Eriswell Shooting Lodge, and members wishing to can avail themselves of the facilities which include a fully featured clay shooting ground and a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch.
Steve Houghton
Chair East Anglia Branch BDS
chaireastanglia@bds.org.uk
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.
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