Branch information and events
Branch meetings
Yorkshire Branch meets on the third Wednesday of each month, except June, July and August. See below for more information.
2017
| 19 Mar | Range Day, Herrontree - 9am-12 |
| 16 Apr | Range Day, Blackbeck - 9am-12 |
| 29-30 Apr | BDS Yorkshire attending East Riding Country Fair, Driffield Showground |
| 6-7 May | BDS Yorkshire attending Northern Shooting Show, Harrogate Showground |
| 21 May | Range Day, Sturdy House Defence - 10am-2pm |
| 18 June | Range Day, Whitfell - 9am-12 |
| 11-13 July | BDS Yorkshire attending GYS Harrogate |
| 16 July | Range Day, Deerpark - 9am-12 |
Branch contacts
| Chairman | Morris Charlton | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| Secretary | Tony Charlton | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
News
New committee for 2017
Following the AGM on 25th January 2015 the new committee comprises the following:
Chair – Morris Charlton
Secretary – Tony Charlton
Treasurer – Mark Revel
Committee
- Tony Hall
- Craig McNeil
- Darren Baxter
- John Hawley
- Steve Lister
- Simon Crook
- Bob Holmes
- Roger Catchpole
Branch Meetings 2017
Held at Askham Bryan Agricultural College, York at 7:30 pm on the third Wednesday each month (except June/ July/ August).
We also have a close liaison with Richmondshire Rifle and Pistol Club, joining them on their regular monthly range days on the numerous ranges linked to Catterick MOD garrison.
Programme
Talks at Askham Bryan College are all awaiting confirmation:
- March 15
- April 19 – Leeds Armories – Sniper II by Dr Morris Charlton 6:30pm
- May 17
- September 20
- October 18
- November 15
Richmondshire Rifle Club
Long range provisional dates for the Catterick ranges are:
- March 19, Herrontree 6N (B) – 0900 – 1200 hrs
- April 16, Blackbeck 6J – 0900 – 1200 hrs
- May 21, Sturdy House Defence FL3A (this venue 10.00 - 14.00)
- June 18, Whitfell 6K – 0900 – 1200 hrs
- July 16, Deerpark 6F – 0900 – 1200 hrs
BDS Yorkshire members are welcome to participate, please be there before 8:45 and introduce yourself.
An MOD competency certificate is preferable but not essential.
The ranges are basically south of A66 and west of Leyburn village.
Shows
Attendance at 2017 shows at the moment will include:
- East Riding Country Fair, Driffield Show Ground 29 - 30 April 2017
- Northern Shooting Show Harrogate Showground, 6 - 7 May 2017
- GYS Harrogate, 11 - 13 July 2017
Visits
Studley Royal deer park calf count – date to be confirmed
Studley Royal deer rut – date to be confirmed
Branch communications
We still only have around 250 e-mail addresses for Branch members, out of a total of 360 or so members in the Branch. If you wish to be informed of forthcoming Branch activities, please send your e-mail address to the Branch Secretary. Remember that e-mail is a very cost-effective way of communication, and will save the Branch (and therefore the Society) money which can be put to better uses. The BDS has strict rules governing the confidentiality of your data and your email address will only be used for the purpose of contact / newsletters.
