Branch information and events
2019 Events
| 20 June |
Introduction to ‘Metalic Cartridge’ Reloading Evening, at Calton Moor 6 pm, cost £30 with a £15 deposit on booking. Limited spaces early booking recommended. Contact i.skelton@bdsbranches.org.uk |
| 13 July |
Newport Agricultural Society Show – at Chetwynd Park, Newport, Shropshire |
| 1 Aug |
Burwarton Agricultural Show, Nr Bridgnorth, Shropshire |
| 18 Aug |
Wildlife Awareness Day Marquise Drive Visitor Centre, Cannock Chase |
| 14/15 Sept |
Midland Game Fair Weston Park |
We are now on FB please search ‘BDS Midlands Wales and Marches Branch’
Branch contacts
| Chairman | Ian Skelton | i.skelton@bdsbranches.org.uk | T: 07885 843298 |
| Secretary | Sally Barrell | s.barrell@bdsbranches.org.uk |
News
Midland Game Fair 2018
The last show of 2018 was The Midland Game Fair at Weston Park. Well, what a show it was – for the Branch the footfall was tremendous. One of our exhibits the year was a ‘Forest Walk’ featuring a number of stuffed animals and birds. To this, a competition was run for the younger generation and this was hugely popular with the children and their parents.
Results from the Midland Game Fair quiz 2018.
- Sparrowhawk, 2. Barn owl, 3. (Cock) Pheasant, 4. (Grey) Partridge, 5. Buzzard, 6. Polecat, 7. Otter’ 8. Grey squirrel, 9. Red squirrel, 10. Jay, 11. Black squirrel (melanistic), 12. Stoat, 13. Tawny owl, 14. Lapwing (Green plover), 15. Kingfisher, 16. Wild boar piglet, 17. Fox, 18. Badger, 19. Mink, 20. Roe buck
Winners:
99 entrants
5 to 8 Paddy Murphy; 9 to 15 Billy Pope; Over 15 Kate Bond.
Highly commended: Louie aged 2 who named 9 animals without any assistance at all.
At the show were our Irish counterparts the Wild Deer Association of Ireland who invited Arnoud and Ian Skelton to their stand for a chat and photo call.
