Branch information and events
Volunteers
We are looking for two volunteers to help the Butts party/scoring at the Scottish Inter-Branch Shoot on Saturday 24th August at Blair Atholl. If you are available to assist it would really be appreciated, please contact tonymanktelow@yahoo.co.uk.
Other Matters :
For those of you that may be interested there are still 4 spaces available for First Aid+ F course being held at Dalkeith (EH22) this Saturday 17th August :
- 10am - 5pm
- Cost £60
- Light refreshments included
- Bring your own lunch
- Classroom-based training - no need for your Harkila/Nomad jackets!!
- If you are interested please email d.overton@bdsbranches.org.uk
Events 2019
|
Date |
Event/Subject |
Location |
|
25th August |
Scottish Interbranch Shoot (Blair Atholl) |
Glen Tilt Range, Blair Atholl |
|
September |
Borders Interbranch Shoot |
TBC |
|
5th November |
Social Evening |
Edinburgh Town |
*Members who are interested in attending/participating in the branch shoots should contact Tony Manktelow (t.manktelow@bdsbranches.org.uk) for further details on practice/selection.
Branch contacts
| Chairman | Nick Morrall | n.morrall@bdsbranches.org.uk |
| Secretary | David Overton | d.overton@bdsbranches.org.uk |
| Branch shoots | Tony Manktelow | t.manktelow@bdsbranches.org.uk |
2019 News
Scottish Countryside Alliance
On the 2nd April, Jamie Stewart – Director for Scottish Countryside Alliance updated branch members on Food Hygiene best practice which is currently being updated will be rolled out during 2019 and also updates on the Scottish Venison Partnership.
Kelso Stalkers Fair
The branch attended and manned a stand at this year's Deer Stalking Fair at Kelso on the 23rd/24th March. It was a great weekend and a good opportunity to mingle and catch up with stalkers from all parts of the UK and welcome some new members to the BDS.
E-Coli in Deer
On the 5th March Cristina Soare (Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute) gave an update on ’Risk Factors for E-Coli and Coliforms in Wild Deer Processes’ deer E-coli project she was carrying out last year.
Minutes of Annual General Meeting
The Branch AGM was held on Wednesday 30th January 2019 at The Melville Inn, Dalkeith. Details of the elected Committee for 2019 are:
Chairman Nick Morrall
Treasurer Not Appointed
Secretary David Overton
Shoot Captain Tony Manktelow
If you would like to receive a copy of the minutes please email d.overton@bdsbranches.org.uk
Email addresses for Branch Members
Are you receiving information from the Branch via email? If not then the Society does not have your current email address. If you wish to receive regular updates via email please advise the BDS Membership Secretary of your current email address.
The Membership Secretary contact details are: membership@bds.org.uk
