British Chelonia Group South West Group

10/04/2026

We have had quite a few people asking if there is a tortoise health check coming up. Just to clarify, for anyone who may have missed our announcements last year, we will NOT be holding any health checks this year. Please also disregard the information on the Felton Village Hall website as this is incorrect.
If you have any concerns or worries about your tortoise then we suggest that you make an appointment with your local reptile vet to get them checked.
Please pass this information along to any tortoise owners you may know who do not use social media.

The BCG South West Committee.

26/09/2025

Don't forget our free tortoise pre-hibernation health check tomorrow between 10am and 4pm at Felton Village Hall, West Lane, Felton Somerset BS40 9UP.

Just off the A38 near Bristol Airport - see the map below.

See you there!

13/04/2025

A massive thank you to all of our volunteers, helpers and vet students who made yesterday's health check a great success.
We checked almost 200 tortoises and most of them were in good health with just a few having minor issues.

11/04/2025

Don't forget our "Wakey Wakey" tortoise health check tomorrow at Felton Village Hall from 10am till 4pm. See our events for further details.

15/03/2025

Come along to our free Tortoise "Wakey Wakey" health check on Saturday April 12th 2025 between 10am and 4pm at Felton Village Hall just off the A38 near Bristol Airport close to postcode BS40 9XA.
Although primarily for tortoises that have hibernated we will check all tortoises including tropical non hibernating species.
Food and drink available but cash only please.
Hope to see you there!

28/09/2024

A massive thank you to all of our volunteers, helpers and vet students who made today's health check a great success.
We checked around 200 tortoises today and most of them were in good health with just a few having minor issues.

28/09/2024

It was great to see everyone who brought their tortoises along to our health check today, hope to see you all again on the 12th April next year.

09/09/2024