FC Event, Managing Deer Across The English Landscape, Hampshire, Tues 1st Oct '24

[David Barker]

I do not know how many will attend (But the more you have the more money you make) that said the cost is prohibitive to many and the speakers are who were picked for the subject. The Speakers for mine events were experts in there field an Example would be Ben Harrower (Hes speaking at yours) Professor Rory Putman and the minister for the environment. Now the cost to the attendees was zero. The reason was we wanted all who attend to learn not because they have a few quid or wanted to brown nose. I hope this is a great success but for fear of repeating my self its to expensive for many.

 

[308tikka]

May I suggest - from a CPD angle - that physical presence for most of these topics isnt required in 2024.

It could be done at minimal cost (perhaps even borne by charities who have an appropriate welfare concern) and delivered on skype/Teams, or live on youtube/other social media.

Or a virtual event on eventbrite at small cost to the attendee of which there are many.

The model of hiring a venue, whilst having merit for networking/a social beer, or for a physical presentation and SALES, is outdated and unnecessary, and as noted quite expensive. The world has moved on.

 

[NickJ]

My Danish friend tells me that they also have an effect on farm livestock, never mind the deer.

Indeed, I am told, unlike lynx - wolves will predate heavily on sheep and cattle, especially calves, that was from a ranch owner from the edge of Yellowstone NP.

Likewise sheep in the UK - when the wolf that escaped from Lymm Services, Cheshire on the M6 after the photoshoot at Alladale was shot killing multiple ewes on farmland nearby!

 

[NickJ]

May I suggest - from a CPD angle - that physical presence for most of these topics isnt required in 2024.

It could be done at minimal cost (perhaps even borne by charities who have an appropriate welfare concern) and delivered on skype/Teams, or live on youtube/other social media.

Or a virtual event on eventbrite at small cost to the attendee of which there are many.

The model of hiring a venue, whilst having merit for networking/a social beer, or for a physical presentation and SALES, is outdated and unnecessary, and as noted quite expensive. The world has moved on.

I would disagree, I find whenever I am at an event such as this, including at the last two FC annual deer conferences some of the real value is in chatting to attendees and speakers the night before in the bar, over breakfast, lunch and afterwards.

However, I do agree online events have their place to support in person events. I organise both in my roles with BDS and DMGs etc.

 

[NickJ]

Surely no cost for the FC (govt employee). Officers, it's part of their job, what would they be doing if not this.

Not one for me to answer, I was not a Deer Officer when I worked for the FC

 

[NickJ]

I do not know how many will attend (But the more you have the more money you make) that said the cost is prohibitive to many and the speakers are who were picked for the subject. The Speakers for mine events were experts in there field an Example would be Ben Harrower (Hes speaking at yours) Professor Rory Putman and the minister for the environment. Now the cost to the attendees was zero. The reason was we wanted all who attend to learn not because they have a few quid or wanted to brown nose. I hope this is a great success but for fear of repeating my self its to expensive for many.

I gather the last two years sold out

 

[David Barker]

I gather the last two years sold out

Nick no cost no selling just education.

 

[willie_gunn]

May I suggest - from a CPD angle - that physical presence for most of these topics isnt required in 2024.

It could be done at minimal cost (perhaps even borne by charities who have an appropriate welfare concern) and delivered on skype/Teams, or live on youtube/other social media.

Or a virtual event on eventbrite at small cost to the attendee of which there are many.

The model of hiring a venue, whilst having merit for networking/a social beer, or for a physical presentation and SALES, is outdated and unnecessary, and as noted quite expensive. The world has moved on.

I am not sure I agree.

My work involves a significant amount of time on Teams, Zoom, etc. They are great tools, but they cannot replace a physical meeting in terms of building relationships and sharing both knowledge and experience. I am finding that the companies I work with are realising this too, and the number of face-to-face meetings is increasing signficantly. I am not quite back to the level of travel that happened pre-Covid, but it is not far off. So whilst virtual meetings were vital during the pandemic, to echo your words, the world has moved on.

I have booked a day off and paid, out of my own pocket, to attend this event. It looks like a very interesting agenda, and the chance both to learn and hear different opinions makes the investment worthwhile, for me at least, not least because I want to have a face-to-face chat with a couple of the speakers.

 

[Alastair Boston]

I am not sure I agree.

My work involves a significant amount of time on Teams, Zoom, etc. They are great tools, but they cannot replace a physical meeting in terms of building relationships and sharing both knowledge and experience. I am finding that the companies I work with are realising this too, and the number of face-to-face meetings is increasing signficantly. I am not quite back to the level of travel that happened pre-Covid, but it is not far off. So whilst virtual meetings were vital during the pandemic, to echo your words, the world has moved on.

I have booked a day off and paid, out of my own pocket, to attend this event. It looks like a very interesting agenda, and the chance both to learn and hear different opinions makes the investment worthwhile, for me at least, not least because I want to have a face-to-face chat with a couple of the speakers.

Willie , please I request that you talked to them after they have given their presentation and not before as I need them fully on point and engaged for the delegates ! I look forward to meeting you regards Alastair

 

[willie_gunn]

Willie , please I request that you talked to them after they have given their presentation and not before as I need them fully on point and engaged for the delegates ! I look forward to meeting you regards Alastair

No problem - having moderated enough events myself I don't envy your forthcoming "cat herding" duties!

I'll be catching up with them during the breaks.

 

[cookingfat]

@Alastair Boston its a pity you couldn't have had the Hampshire Constabulary country watch team along to talk about the new DMQ HAD award which will be on offer to many of the other constabularies who may start up there own scheme.

Here's a film put together and released by them and the BDS

Video

www.facebook.com

 

[skywull]

is oasis playing the break

 

[Alastair Boston]

@Alastair Boston its a pity you couldn't have had the Hampshire Constabulary country watch team along to talk about the new DMQ HAD award which will be on offer to many of the other constabularies who may start up there own scheme.

Here's a film put together and released by them and the BDS

Video

www.facebook.com

Sorry we just couldn't fit them in, as we already have a packed agenda.

 

[Alastair Boston]

is oasis playing the break

If only,one thing for sure is that our tickers are guaranteed at £91.00,as we are not using Ticketmaster !

 

[long_range_rob]

I’m going, I’ll report back. Self funded btw

 

[cookingfat]

I’m going, I’ll report back. Self funded btw

See you there

 

[Alastair Boston]

I see tickets are now available on eventbrite via this link:

Managing Deer Across The English Landscape

England’s largest one day deer conference

www.eventbrite.com

Quick update for anybody interested ticket sales for this event will close next Wednesday 25th September thanks very much Alastair

 

[NickJ]

@Alastair Boston its a pity you couldn't have had the Hampshire Constabulary country watch team along to talk about the new DMQ HAD award which will be on offer to many of the other constabularies who may start up there own scheme.

Here's a film put together and released by them and the BDS

Video

www.facebook.com

Hants are an example to other forces, at my main home here we have a force where we have to wait for a vet (25 mins average) or an police Armed Response Unit (1.15 hours average) I'm told

 

[Treedave]

Hants are an example to other forces, at my main home here we have a force where we have to wait for a vet (25 mins average) or an police Armed Response Unit (1.15 hours average) I'm told

Is that Lancs or Cumbria?

 

[Alastair Boston]

@Alastair Boston its a pity you couldn't have had the Hampshire Constabulary country watch team along to talk about the new DMQ HAD award which will be on offer to many of the other constabularies who may start up there own scheme.

Here's a film put together and released by them and the BDS

Video

www.facebook.com

Latest news, Hampshire Police will be in attendance at the conference as they will have a stand and two members of staff present.