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The British Driving Society
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire Area

EVENTS IN 2010

 

BBH lost another long standing member in May when Mr Ivan Morgan from Renhold near Bedford passed away. Carriage driving being just one of his many hobbies and interests , Ivan was always someone to look to for good advice and had also kindly donated a superb trophy for the Drivers Dream show championship. Our sympathies go to Barbara, and on your behalf an area donation has been sent to the RMBI.

Remember to download your `Green Card` from our area website now to record your attendance at our BDS events as advertised in this newsletter which may be either on foot as a helper or with a turnout. Special section for Young Drivers. Ten attendances by 1st November 2010 will then qualify you for an end of season award.  Download your `Green Card` here

Recent disappointing attendance ( or complete lack of !) at our drives indicates that these are not required at all by our area members. In view of this whilst the AAC`s and myself will be happy to help advertise any such events organised by members, we will probably not organise too many ourselves. This will prevent time being wasted in preparation etc. Please remember then that drive dates do need to be put forward approximately six months in advance to ensure maximum publicity.

 JULY 2010 
4 JUL BDS Trec at Bucks Hill, Herts. by kind permission of Shirley & Ron Higgins. Entry forms & details from Kath Worrell on 01442 258602.

11 JUL

Area 10 Summer show within Bedford County show at Shuttleworth Park, nr Biggleswade, Beds SG18 9EA. Schedules on our area website (soon) or from Linda.  Click for schedule.  Click for entry form.
25 JUL Shuttleworth Equine Centre indoor arena has been booked for the use of our members from 10am until 12 noon. Ideal also to park up and enjoy a drive out. Contact Linda if you wish to take advantage of this at just £5 per turnout.
 AUGUST 2010 
8 AUG CHDC Pix Farm fun day at Bourne End, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Great fun for whips and grooms. Book your entry by ringing Kath Worrell on 01442 258602.
14 AUG Drinks & nibbles at Fallow Fields, Sandy, Beds from 6pm. Ring Linda on 07850 706978 well in advance for catering purposes and for venue details. All welcome, but no dogs please.
21/22 AUG BDS Eastern Regional Driving classes at Equifest , East of England showground. Schedules from Betsy Branyan - 01733 234451 or on line.
26 AUG County show. Schedules from 01296 680400 or on line.

28 AUG

Area 10 Drivers Dream show near Biggleswade ,Beds including the Style & Performance finals. Schedules on our area website or from Linda.  Click for schedule.  Click for entry form.
29 AUG Poss. fun day at Ley Farm, Colesden,Beds if enough interest. Please ring Linda by 8 August to book your place. Off road driving available, also cones & dressage. Potential drivers also welcome to come along & see what we do !
29 AUG CHDC drive from Stags End, Herts on country lanes & restricted byways. Ring Kath on 01442 258602 for details.
30 AUG Driving classes and optional road drive at Ashwell show, Herts. with Gary Docking as judge. Schedules from Mrs Josie Sheppard 01462 743864.
 SEPTEMBER 2010 
5 SEP CHDC dressage & cones at a venue to be confirmed. All low key. Ring Kath on 01442 258602 in good time please.
5 SEP Concours d`elegance for all types of turnouts at Burghley Horse Trials. Please contact the secretary Jenny Dillon on 01386 593597 for full details and entry form.
12 SEP Fun day at Cottered, Herts by kind permission of Molly & Derek Charles. Cones , Trec skills, poss. drive out, etc. Bring a picnic, come with or without a turnout. Ring Linda for more details.
15 SEP Join other BDS members for an evening pub meal at The Five Bells, Henlow Beds SG16 6AE. Please ring Linda at least two weeks in advance to book your seats.
26 SEP CHDC treasure hunt at Burnham Beeches, Bucks kindly organised by Rachel Smith. Ring Kath for details on 01442 258602.
 OCTOBER 2010 
2/3 OCT BDS Championships at Towerlands, Braintree, Essex.
4 OCT Equine Horse Dentist, Colin Hill will be available for BDS members` animals near Royston, Herts today. To take advantage of his expertise, please book in with Linda at least two weeks in advance.
10 OCT Drive from Broom near Biggleswade, Beds. Ring Angus Howe on 01462 700281 for full details.
30 OCT AGM & dinner dance at the Hilton Hotel, Warwick. Tickets from Tess Styles. How about organising a BBH table or even two ? A very enjoyable time for all !
 NOVEMBER 2010 
6 NOV Annual area meeting at Sarratt village hall, Herts. WD3 6AS from 6.30pm. All members most welcome, particularly those with new ideas of events and venues. Please bring a small plate of food to share afterwards. Nominations for our AC`s post, at the end of this 3 year term, should please be sent to Tess Styles by 1 November.
20 NOV Joint BDS / CHDC annual dinner at Boxmoor Lodge, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Fantastic food & convivial company at a special price of just £28 each . Limited places so please send £10 deposit per head before 1st September to Kath Worrell, 29 Ridge Lea, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 2AY who will then send a menu from which to choose your meals.
Remember that your BDS membership card should be with you at all driving events as proof of insurance and may be checked before each event. Those aged 14 years and under must wear hard hats at all times whilst in a carriage.