BGS Council
BGS Council
Presidential Team
President President Elect Immediate Past President
Dr Sinclair Mayne Ms Helen Mathieu Mr John Downes
Officers
Honorary Treasurer Honorary Secretary
Mr Mark Rutter Ms Elaine Jewkes
National Members
National Member National Member National Member
Piers Badnell Dr Athole Marshall Mark Yearsley 
Have you considered the idea of becoming a Trustee of BGS?
Most people have some skills, knowledge or experience which they can bring to a charity. Trustees should have:
• A strong personal commitment to the charity's aims and objectives.
• MUST be a member of BGS or a nominated representative of an organization or company that is a member.
• Over 18 years of age.
For full details on becoming a BGS Trustee please click here.
Regional Representatives
Scotland Scotland Alternate Rep. Northern Ireland
Mr Ian Whiteford Mr Andrew Best Mr Andrew Dale
N.I. Alternate Rep. Northern Northern Alternate Rep.
Mr Tom Craig Mrs Joanne Speed Mr Paul Robinson
Wales South East SE Alternate Rep.
Mr Charles Harrison Mrs Sara Gregson
(Wales Rep Elect Vacancy)
South West SW Alternate Rep. Central
Mr Richard Griffiths Mr Tony Walkers Mr Ian Smith 
(Central Rep Elect Vacancy)
Federation of Welsh Grassland Societies (FWGS)
Secretary
Charlie Morgan
BGS Council Meeting in Devon, October 2009
BGS Council Meeting at GrowHow, Cheshire (Plant Tour) in May 2010
Members
BGS is a membership organisation which acts as a communication forum, through events and publications, for the profitable and sustainable use of grass and forage.
Local Societies
Use our Local Society directory to locate your nearest societies, information resources and experts on grassland farming and foraging.