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 | |
| Vice Chair | Tommy Freimuth | |
| Secretary | Ian Pratt | i.pratt@bdsbranches.org.uk |
| Treasurer | Anthony Fraser | |
| Members | Charlie Harrison |
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| CV | Coventry |
| LE | Leicester |
| LN | Lincoln |
| NG | Nottingham |
| NN | Northampton |
| PE | Peterborough |
EVENTS
Please note that branch events may not be going ahead due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Date
Event
24th Mar 7:30PM
WEBINAR: Meet the Sponsor Blaser Special (Online)
The East Mercia Branch meets on the third Thursday of the following months:-
January, February (also AGM), March, April, May, September, October, and November at:
Barnsdale Lodge Hotel, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH
Tel: 01572 724678
Meetings commence at 7.30pm
Next Event
WEBINAR: Meet the Sponsor Blaser Special
24/03/2021 7:30 PM
Opportunity to meet one of our sponsors' Blaser and find out more about them and how they will be supporting the British Deer Society. The Panel To be confirmed Ask a Question If you would like to ask a question in advance please email info@bds.org.uk
News
Branch report
East Mercia Branch continues to meet every second Thursday of alternate months in Oakham, Rutland. This season the Branch ran a successful range day at Calton Moor range in October for members to prepare themselves for the season. This was well attended by 15 shooters who had a zero session in the tunnel range before a well-run BBQ lunch. After all the members had had their fill, the afternoon session took place on targets out to 300m in a realistic stalking environment.
Positive feedback was received by those who attended.
The Branch committee has been working hard to establish a 200m range facility in partnership with a large private estate. Members will be notified once this is up and running.
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
Changes to DSC1 and DSC2
Information has recently been shared relating to changes to DSC1 and DSC2 made by Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ).. These changes come into effect on April the 1st.
Relaxation of Covid-19 Restrictions
Due to the planned relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, the BDS will from March the 8th be resuming delivery of DSC1 and Deer Management Courses. Find out more.
New Video – How to Complete a Habitat Impact Assessment
The Farm Advisory Service has produced a great new video detailing How to Complete a Habitat Impact Assessment.
In the video Conservation Consultant, Helen Bibby, and Professor Rory Putman, Chair of the British Deer Society & visiting Professor at the University of Glasgow, take you through all the key steps on how to undertake a Habitat Impact Assessment.
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