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FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN 2010
 
AUGUST
Sunday
1st

BDS Trec
Dogdean Farm, Furzehill, Wimborne, BH21 4HB, by kind invitation of Mrs Ann James.  Click here for Schedule.  For further details please telephone Ann  Tel: 01202 886501

Sunday
15th

Interval Drive
From The Bison Centre, Bush Farm, West Knoyle, BA12 6AE, by kind invitation of Lord and Lady Seaford and Colonel and Mrs Peter Douglas.  Drive on country lanes and off road.  Setting off at intervals from 11.30am individually or in small groups.  Tea provided on return.  Please contact Sue and Peter Douglas  Tel: 01747 830752 for further details and numbers please by Wednesday 11th August latest

Wednesday
18th
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show
Saturday
21st
Tarrant Gunville Horse Show & Gymkhana
Saturday
28th &
Sunday
29th

Training Day, Supper & Fun Day
Hazeldene Farm, Kingston, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2DT, by kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Hugh Blakemore.  Click here for Schedule.  For further details please telephone Hugh  Tel: 01258 818098

   
SEPTEMBER
Saturday
4th &
Sunday
5th
Dorset County Show
Sunday
12th

Interval Drive
Wareham Forest, Wareham, from Cold Harbour offices.  Kindly hosted by Mrs Yvette Cheeseman.  Drive of approximately 9 miles, with shorter routes available.  All off road on forestry tracks.  Setting off at intervals from 11.30am individually or in small groups.  Please bring a picnic lunch.  Please contact Yvette Cheeseman  Tel: 01929 553814 for further details and numbers please by Wednesday 8th September latest

   
OCTOBER
Sunday
10th

Treasure Hunt Drive
Chilbridge Farm, near Wimborne, BH21 4DY, by kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Jim Richards.  For further details please contact Wendy Richards  Tel: 01258 857203 and numbers please by Wednesday 6th October latest

Saturday
30th

BDS AGM & Dinner Dance
Warwick Hilton Hotel, Warwickshire.  If you would like to attend the Dinner Dance and make up a table with other Dorset members please contact Alison Trevett  Tel: 01258 881295

   
NOVEMBER
Friday
12th

Evening Meeting with Deborah Lucas
As an Equine Nutritionalist Deborah provides practical feeding solutions for many types of horses in many disciplines.  This talk will be illustrates with case studies.  If you would like to put your horse forward as a case study, please contact Alison Trevett by Wednesday 1st  September so that information about the horse may be forwarded to Deborah in advance of the meeting for her consideration.  Free admission for BDS members, and non-members are very welcome at £3.00 per head.  Bere Regis Sports Club, North Street, Bere Regis, Wareham, BH20 7LA (just off the A35 and A31).  Licensed bar.  7.45pm. Further details from Alison Trevett  Tel: 01258 881295

   
DECEMBER
Friday
3rd

Area Annual Meeting
Bere Regis Sports Club, Bere Regis. Further details from Alison Trevett Tel: 01258 881295

Sunday
12th

Christmas Lunch
The Fox Inn, Ansty, Dorchester. Further details from Alison Trevett Tel: 01258 881295

   
Suggestions for other activities always welcome. Please contact Alison Trevett
EVENT RULES:
Remember to bring your B.D.S. membership card with you to all driving events as proof of insurance. Each turnout should carry a competent groom at all times. Juniors aged 14 and under must wear hard hats when driving and must be accompanied by an adult.