Central
BASC Central
The landscape of the central region is highly diverse with a variety of habitats throughout all areas covered, from the moorlands and dales in the Peak District through to woodlands, forestry and arable lowlands. This mixed terrain and topography lends itself to a variety of quality sporting opportunities including grouse, pheasant and partridge shooting.
Membership in the central region is approx. 20,000. BASC regional officers cover the East and West Midlands. The BASC regional centre is located near Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
The region incorporates 11 counties: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and West Midlands.
Meet your Central team
Lewis Thornley
Regional director
Matt Dutton
Regional officer
Sam Phillips
Regional officer
Sarah Redfern
Operations co-ordinator
Rory O'Loughlin
Regional firearms officer
Get in touch
BASC Central regional office
Seventeen Shed
Sapperton Park Courtyard, Marjory Lane
Church Broughton, Derbyshire
DE65 5SL
Send us a message
Phone: 01283 810 910
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BASC at The Stalking Show 2026
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BASC to kick off 2026 show season at The Great British Shooting Show
BASC will be at The Great British Shooting Show, which takes place from 13-15 February at the NEC Birmingham.