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British Driving Society

Who they are

British Driving Society was founded in 1957 and its' aim is to encourage and assist those interested in the driving of horses and ponies.

Number of members

- 4,000

Launch date of affinity relationship

- February 1999

What support we provide

- Marquee equipment for main BDS event
- Special Public Liability insurance scheme for all members
- Advert in the annual yearbook

How they support us

- Access to BDS membership database
- Supplying literature and branding at the BDS event
- Regular editorial in the British Driving Society newsletter

What their main activities are

- Local events - competitive and non-competitive
- National carriage driving shows and championships
- Long distance driving
- Helping and participating in 'driving for the disabled' activities
- Training seminars and instruction
- Visits to carriage collections
- Carriage driving holidays
- Social events

Publications

- BDS Newsletter - quarterly
- BDS Annual yearbook.

For more information contact

Marketing

Blanche Surman, Head Office 01789 202667

Insurance enquiries

Ewan MacInnes, Agent, Inverurie 01467 625424

Group

Tess Styles, Secretary 01473 892001

British Driving Society
83 New Road
Helmington
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 6EA

Website: www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk