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 | Sharif Adams | chairsouthwestengland@bds.org.uk |
Vice-Chair | Martin Lamb | southwestengland@bds.org.uk |
Secretary | Matthew Bailey | southwestengland@bds.org.uk |
BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chair | Sharif Adams |
Vice-Chair | Martin Lamb |
Treasurer | Rob Durrant |
President | Rosemary Bethell |
Additional committee members:
- Andrew Siveyer
- Hugh Bourne
- Chris Long
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
Date
EVENT
Saturday 6th April 2024
AGM - Cadeleigh Village Hall
Sunday 9th June 2024
First Aid Course (EFAW+F)
More details on our events can be found in the news section below.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
2024 Events
The South West England branch Committee are planning events for this year. We already have a few of the usual popular events in the pipeline; Butchery Sessions, Gralloch and Carcass Inspection days, Range Days, First Aid courses, Best Practice Days etc.Â
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We would like to invite you to let us know if there are any specific events that you would like us to arrange for you. These could be deer management related or activities with no relevance to management at all such as photography for example.Â
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Please let us know how we can best continue to serve your interests. If you have any suggestions please email southwestengland@bds.org.uk.
Thanks and best wishes,
Sharif Adams
Chairman, BDS South West England Branch
southwestengland@bds.org.uk
BOOKINGÂ
To book branch events please email southwestengland@bds.org.uk including how many people you want to book for. I will then forward you our Branch bank account details so you can transfer the payment.
If you have paid for the previous range day and would like to attend this one please mention this when booking.
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
Together for Deer – New BDS Strategy Launched
We unveiled our new strategy, “Together for Deer,”. The strategy emphasises evidence-based approaches and collaboration among stakeholders. It focuses on Ethics & Welfare, Education & Training, and Science & Research, aiming to establish BDS as a leading authority in deer welfare and management by 2030. “Together for Deer” aims to unite efforts in safeguarding deer welfare amid complex challenges.
BDS Launches First Drone Survey Thanks to Supportive Members
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking moment for the BDS community: the successful launch of our first drone survey funded by last year’s award-winning Big Give campaign. This achievement has been made possible through the unwavering support and contributions of our dedicated members and supporters.
Responsible Deer Management Clear Up
This article stresses responsible deer management, especially in disposing of deer carcasses after incidents like Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) and humane dispatch. It highlights the need to ensure public safety and sensitivity by properly handling carcasses and following best practices.
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