Branch information and events
2017 Events
| 19 Mar |
AGM - Charlecote Manor, CV35 9ER |
| 8 April |
Introduction to Dogs for Deer in North Wales, Wrexham |
| 17 June |
Marksmanship/Firearms Familiarisation Day - £50, limited numbers, information/booking to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 8-9 July |
Rhug Country Fair |
| 3 Aug |
Burwarton Show |
| 13 Aug |
Deer Awareness Day at Marquis Drive, Cannock Chase |
| 16-17 Sept |
Midland Game Fair |
| 28 Oct |
Rut Walk and BBQ, Cannock Chase |
| Nov |
Butchery course at Chalecote Manor |
| 18 Mar 2018 |
The branch AGM at Powis Castle |
Branch contacts
| Chairman | Ian Skelton | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | T: 07885 843298 |
| Secretary | Sally Barrell | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
2017 News
Show attendance 2017
NB - OTE Betley Game Fair has been cancelled and has been replaced in the branch calendar by Rhug Country Fair.
The branch will be at the following shows and game fairs:
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July - Rhug Country Fair
Thursday 3rd August - Burwarton Show
Sunday 13th August - Deer Awareness Day at Marquis Drive, Cannock Chase
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September - Midland Game Fair ( volunteers welcome, please contact Ian Skelton)
Saturday 28th October - Rut Walk and BBQ, Canock Chase
November - Butchery course at Chalecote Manor
18th March 2018 - The branch AGM at Powis Castle
For further information please contact Ian Skelton This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Game Meat Hygiene Course (Large and small game) - 23 Sept 2017
A course and assessment leading to the award under EC Reg. 853/2004, enabling the holder to sell game to a game dealer, for both large and small game, will be held on Saturday 23rd September 2017 at Smithy House, Bowling Bank, Wrexham, LL13 9RW.
The event will commence at 08.40 for 09.00 and finish by about 15.30. Tea, Coffee and biscuits will be provided but delegates should bring a light lunch. The course is being held in conjunction with The National Gamekeepers Organisation who will make the award. The cost is £120.00 (£100 + VAT) payable to NGO Training Ltd. For further details about the award see The NGO web site and to book on the course ring them on 01833 660869.
2017 Wildlife Photography Competition - There is still time to enter!
The branch is running a photography competition open to all members of the branch.
First prize is a year’s BDS subscription and entry to The Midland Game Fair where the trophy and prize will be presented.
Rules:
The photograph must be taken in 2017, within the Midlands, Wales and the Marches branch area.
A 7” by 5” or 10” by 8” colour print to be submitted with the following details written on the back: Name, address, date taken and location, membership number.
The prints to be sent to The Secretary, MW&M branch, Slate House Farm, Bedlam, Ludlow SY8 3PW by the closing date 31st July 2017.
Unfortunately we are unable to return submitted photographs.
Judging by the branch committee will take place during August with the results announced at the beginning of September 2017. The winning photograph will be used in the branch publicity.
Full details will appear in the spring edition of Deer magazine.
Game Meat Hygiene Course (Large and small game)
A course and assessment leading to the award under EC Reg. 853/2004, enabling the holder to sell game to a game dealer, for both large and small game, will be held on Saturday 23rd September 2017 at Smithy House, Bowling Bank, Wrexham, LL13 9RW.
The event will commence at 08.40 for 09.00 and finish by about 15.30. Tea, Coffee and biscuits will be provided but delegates should bring a light lunch. The course is being held in conjunction with The National Gamekeepers Organisation who will make the award. The cost is £120.00 (£100 + VAT) payable to NGO Training Ltd. For further details about the award see The NGO web site and to book on the course ring them on 01833 660869.
