Hampshire & IOW Area BDS
Past Events
Check out photos and reports from past events here, or click back to our main events page to see upcoming events. Use the filter buttons below to search by type of drive/event.
2024 Annual Meeting
The area annual meeting gives a recap of the year, in our area, an update from the main BDS AGM as well as handing out our annual awards.
Halloween Fancy Dress Drive
Fancy dress treasure hunt from Lowhill Farm
Summer Kids Camp
Fun and educational camp for junior whips and those interested in learning more about carriage driving.
Bisterne Mannor Drive
Unique opportunity to drive around the picturesque Bistern Manor estate, by kind permission of Hallam and Lal Mills
POSTPONED: Groom/Backstepper Training
What does it take to be a backstepper? This handy course will give you all you need to know to be a safe pair of hands.
Spider Drive to Burley Outer Rails
Our popular spider drive to Burley Outer Rails for cream tea and cakes!
Attelage de Tradition
What is Attelage? Guest speaker Rosemary Neale gives an introduction to the sport and what is required to take part.
Spider Drive to the Red Shoot
Our opening meet of the year returns again to the welcoming Red Shoot pub in Linwood.
Summer Camp 2023
Fun weekend for our adult members to practice new skills in a safe environment. This year we have an introduction to the type of events found in attelage.
Platinum Jubilee Drive
Celebratory Cornonation drive through the beautiful Bisterne Manor Estate by kind permission of Hallam and Lal Mills.
Hartland Carriages Open Day
Training day on the basics of carriage driving and an open day at Hartland Carriages.
