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THE BDS NORTH WEST BRANCH

Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) North West England branch including events, news, and contacts.

BRANCH Area aND COMMITTEE

 Chair  Nick Jackson chairnorthwestengland@bds.org.uk
 Secretary Judy Richardson northwestengland@bds.org.uk
 Treasurer  Giles Thornley

Additional Committee Members

Iain Richards

Craig Parkinson

Simon Roch

Ben Roch

All BDS/BASC/NGO members are welcome to join us on range days providing they have a current FAC and pre book/pre pay.’

PostcodeArea
BBBlackburn
BLBolton
CACarlisle
FYBlackpool
IMIsle of Man
LLiverpool
LALancaster
MManchester
OLOldham
PRPreston
SKStockport
WAWarrington
WNWigan

EVENTS

Date

Event

Friday 22nd March 2024

Branch AGM - Via teams

Sunday, 7th April 2024

Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Course (EFAW+F)

Saturday 20th April 2024

Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Course (EFAW+F) **FULLY Booked**

Saturday, 11th May 2024

Range Day at Withets

Saturday, 8th June 2024

Quad (ATV Sit Astride) NPTC Course

Saturday, 6th July 2024

Guests of Gardners Guns at Eskdalemuir

Sunday, 6th October 2024

Range Day at Grayrigg

To be confirmed

The Anatomy of Shot Placement for Deer Stalkers

To be confirmed for 2025

Malmo Deer Stalkers Evening

See below for more details on these events.

NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT

No upcoming events, please check back soon.

NEWS

Events for 2024

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

  • Date: Friday, 22nd March 2024, 7:00 pm
  • Venue: Online via TEAMS
  • RSVP: Please email with AGM as the title to attend. A link will be sent prior to the date.
  • Download: Meeting papers including agenda, AGM 2023 minutes, 2023 balance sheet and 2023 profit and loss sheet.
    Click to Download

Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Course (EFAW+F)

  • Date: Sunday, 7th April 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Venue: Over Kellet Village Hall, LA6 1DT
  • Cost: £90
  • RSVP: Limited spaces, email with First Aid 7 April as the title to book.

Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Course (EFAW+F)

  • Date: Saturday, 20th April 2024
  • Status: FULLY BOOKED
  • Venue: Over Kellet

Range Day at Withets

  • Date: Saturday, 11th May 2024, 9:30 am
  • Location: Withets Range
  • Details: New format to be introduced – further details to follow

Malmo Deer Stalkers Evening

  • Date: To be confirmed for late May/early June

Guests of Gardners Guns at Eskdalemuir

  • Date: Saturday, 6th July 2024
  • Location: Gardners Guns, Eskdalemuir Range, Galloway
  • Cost: £60.00
  • RSVP: Email with Eskdalemuir as the title to book.

Range Day at Grayrigg

  • Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024, 9:30 am
  • Location: Grayrigg

The Anatomy of Shot Placement for Deer Stalkers

  • Date: To be confirmed
  • Details: Maximising revenue from the Game Dealer, minimising run distance, and reducing the risk of lost deer. Strictly limited places. RSVP by emailing with Deer Anatomy as the title.

Other courses we can arrange

  • ATV/QUAD/ARGOCAT COURSE
  • DSC1 COURSE
  • EFAW+F (if you can’t make the April date)

RSVP for Other Courses:

Please let us know by emailing with ATV, First Aid, or DSC1 as the title.

Contact:

For all enquiries, contact northwestengland@bds.org.uk

Bob Jarratt Memorial Scholarship

The branch annually funds a BDS DSC1 course for a young person, ideally from the region but potentially from further afield. If you know of any suitable worthy candidate please send us their details with some background. The scholarship is run in the memory of Bob, a former branch chairman and schoolteacher. Please email with Bob Jarratt Scholarship as the title.

Fallow deer during the rutting season By Menno Schaefer

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

Fallow fawn hiding in long grass - taken by Langbein Wildlife

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The British Deer Society is delighted to introduce Rhian Tyne as our new Assistant Training Officer, and we are confident that she will be a dynamic addition to the team. With a rich background in wildlife conservation and a deep commitment to deer management, Rhian brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role .

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