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 Events  updated on    Friday, 03 July 2009

 

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The British Driving Society

Events 2009

JULY

4th
Drive the Marathon course at Offchurchbury. Open to BDS Members.
Further information and downloadable entry forms will soon be available on the Midlands website: www.mdtg.co.uk or send an SAE to: MDTG Entries Secretary, Jodders, Soudley, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 2SB.
5th Winterton Show affiliated to the BDS
POSTPONED until later in the year. Date TBC Cones Cross to be held at Asgarby House Farm, Asgarby, Lincolnshire.  Come and try the 'NEW' Fun Driving Discipline set in the Stunning Scenery of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The course is approx 3 miles long and timed. There are 3 cones sections along the course, every cone or ball down incurs a 5 second penalty. Quickest time wins. Classes: small pony, pony, pony pair, over 14hh, over 14hh pair. Entry fee is a £5 donation to the Landowners Cancer Charity. Contact David for details 01205 460351 or david.faulkner60@btinternet.com.
5th
Regional charity drive in Thetford Forest on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk @ £20 per turnout minimum payable in advance only. All proceeds to the John Grant Special Needs School which is for students aged 3-19 with severe learning difficulties and is situated in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. There is a high percentage of students with autism, complex medical needs and epilepsy. Entry forms and further details from Linda on 07850 706978 or via the BBH website.
Entry form
12th Broughton Agricultural Show affiliated to the BDS
18th / 19th Long Distance Drive, plus Cones Course and Obstacle Competition @ Bennington Carriages. more details to follow
24th / 25th / 26th Musical drive at Belvoir Castle Game Fair
28th Burghley House. Pony Club carriage driving demo
AUGUST
2nd Revesby Show affiliated to the BDS
2nd Wragby Show affiliated to the BDS
8th / 9th Harlaxton drive and Bar-B-Que.
Arrive at the farm after 4.00pm on Saturday 8th. Evening to settle in and there will be a bar-b-que. Sunday morning drive to Belvoir Castle; followed by lunch and an afternoon of games, trials, etc rossettes awarded.
Venue : Village Farm, Harlaxton, off the A607 from Grantham to Melton road. Contact Sheenagha Lee-Farah 07979 816641 or 01529-455118
20th - 23rd Equifest Showing Show, East of England Showground, Peterborough. extra driving classes this year.
SEPTEMBER
12th / 13th Living Heritage Fair at Sandringham. BDS Musical drive display

26th
Drive the Marathon course at Catton Park. Open to BDS Members.
Further information and downloadable entry forms will soon be available on the Midlands website: www.mdtg.co.uk or send an SAE to: MDTG Entries Secretary, Jodders, Soudley, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 2SB.
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.

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