THE BDS SOUTH WEST ENGLAND BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) South West England branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE

BRANCH CONTACTS
Chair | Ryan Brentnall | |
Secretary | Sharif Adams | s.adams@bdsbranches.org.uk |
BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chair | Ryan Brentnall |
Vice-Chair | Gary Elliott |
Treasurer | Dom Moore |
Secretary | Sharif Adams |
President | Rosemary Bethell |
Additional committee members:
- Rob Durrant
- Paul Messenger
- Carmen Hocking
- Martin Lamb
- Simon Robinson
- David Wallett
BRANCH AREAS
Postcode | Area |
BA1 – BA11 | Bath |
BA16 | Bath |
BA20 – BA22 | Bath |
BS | Bristol |
EX | Exeter |
PL | Plymouth |
TA | Tauton |
TQ | Torquay |
TR | Truro |
EVENTS
Please note that branch events may not be going ahead due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Date
EVENT
14th Apr 7:30 PM
WEBINAR: Deer and Archaeology (Online)
Next Event
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
High seat Workshop
This event attracted 5 members who attended the workshop given by Ryan Brentnell at his premises near Okehampton. The day engendered lively discussions and good woodworking skills, with the making of several free-standing models.
In total, three high seats were manufactured and purchased by the members, who only paid £25 to Branch funds to attend the training but were also delighted to take the ladders away at cost price of only £100 each! If this mini one-day course appeals, then please email to lodge your interest, and if enough interest is generated then a further course can be run in 2020.
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

Statement from deer and countryside groups in Scotland on the Scottish Government’s response to the Deer Working Group Report
The BDS is concerned over several aspects of the Scottish Government’s response to the Deer Working Group’s recommendations regarding the management of wild deer.

BDS Statement on the Scottish Government’s Response to The Deer Working Group’s Report
The BDS is concerned over several aspects of the Scottish Government’s response to the Deer Working Group’s recommendations regarding the management of wild deer.

NGDA: Statement on Lead free Ammunition
At the National Game Dealers Association AGM members voted to commit to sourcing all Game from lead-free supply chains from 1st July 2022.

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