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Amateur Radio Rallies and Hamfests for 2010 & 2011
 
September
 

5 September Telford Rally
Enginuity Technology Centre, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shrops, TF8 7DU. Trade. SIGS. Open 10:30. Talkin S22 & GB3TF 433.2 MHz. Discounted
admission to Enginuity Centre.
Traders: contact Jim, 07722-380953 or Richard,
07775-560140.
Details: Martyn, G3UKV, 01952-255416.
Web: www.telfordhamfest.co.uk

 

11 & 12 September Gatwick Family Radio Weekend
Hunter's Moon, RH6 0HU/TQ262438, close to Gatwick on A217.
Bring vintage radios, military vehicles of all radio types(?) Bring caravan, vehicle or tent. Room for aerials. Ferret Club. Sportscentre, swimming. Brighton or the Bluebell Railway etc. Saturday night BBQ and large bonfire.
Details: Mike, M1CCF, 02086-542582. m1ccf@talktalk.net
Web: www.radioclubs.net/m0vog

 

12 September Torbay Annual Communications Fair
Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AF. B&B, Trade. Disabled facilities. Catering.
Details: EMail: rally@tars.org.uk

 

12 September Boot Fair & Open Day at the Muckleburgh Collection
Military Museum, Muckleburgh House, Weybourne Road, Kelling, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7EG
Admission to museum, restaurant & shop free. Radio clubs & individual amateurs, military enthusiasts and general stallholders welcomed. Pitches £5 on the day No traders.
Enquiries: Bob Finch, G0HYZ, 01263-838198.

 

12 September Muckleburgh Collection Boot Fair & Open Day
Military Museum, Weybourne, Norfolk, NR25 7EG.
Free admission to museum, restaurant and shop.
Visit the UK's largest privately owned military museum. Radio clubs and individual amateurs. Family attractions. General stallholders welcome.
Pitches £5.00 on the day. No traders.
Details: Bob Finch, G0HYZ, 01263-838198.
Museum Web page: http://http://www.muckleburgh.co.uk

 

13 to 18 September 15th World ARDF Championships
Opatija. Croatia.
Details: www.ardf2010.com

 

18 September (A Saturday) The Fog on the Tyne Rally
Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4LH. The hall is at corner Whitehall Rd and Coatsworth Rd; the car park entrance is in Whitehall Rd.) Admission £1.50. Open 10:30.
Organised by the Angel of the North Radio Club and STARS.
Details: Nancy Bone, G7UUR, 07990-760920 (day) 0191-477-0036 (evening)
EMail: nancybone2001@yahoo.co.uk
Web: http://www.anarc.net

 

19 September * New Date, see 17 October * Hornsea ARC Rally
Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, E.Yorks. HU18 1NQ.

 

26 September Great Northern Hamfest *** [NEW DATE] ***
Metrodome Leisure Complex, Barnsley, S71 1AN.
Open 11:00. Trade. Disabled facilities. SIGs. B&B.
Details: Ernie, G4LUE, 01226-716339

 

26 September Holsworthy Amateur Radio Rally
Holsworthy Community College, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JD. Talkin V36/S18.
Details: Roger Williams, 07773-983691.
EMail: g8yrw@yahoo.co.uk

 

26 September Belgian National Amateur Radio & Computer Rally
Exhibition Centre, Charleroi.
Open 09:00. Family amusements. International Trade.
Details: Michel, ON7FI, 0032-64-849596
EMail: michel.dewyngaert@skynet.be
Web: www.on6ll.be

 
October
 

1 & 2 October RSGB National Rally
in association with the Lincoln Short Wave Club, George Stephenson Pavillion, Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Lincoln Rd, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NY, close to A1/A46/A17 junction. (Strewth! This year's longest location?) B&B. Trade. Car boot sale. Catering.
SIGs. Morse tests. Bookstall, RSGB services & committees. Disabled facilities. Family attractions.
Details: Clive Catton, 01522-797520 (office); 01522-826681 (home).
Web: http://fwd4.me/B9A

 

3 October Autumn Militaria Electronics & Radio Amateur Hangar Sale
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Ches. CW5 8AL.
Admission £2.50. Open 10:00.
Contact: Rod Siebert, 01270-623353.
EMail: coldwatr@hackgreen.co.uk
Web: http://www.hackgreen.co.uk

 

17 October Galashiels & District ARS Annual Radio Rally
The Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 3JX. Open 11:00-16:00/disabled entry 10:45. Admission £2.50. Bring and Buy. Traders. Refreshments. Prize Draw.
Details: Jim, GM7LUN 01896-850245
EMail mail@gm7lun.co.uk

 

17 October  ** [Was 19 September] **  Hornsea ARC Rally
Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, E.Yorks. HU18 1NQ.
Parking. Trade. B&B. Open 10:30. SIGs. RSGB. RAFARS. Catering/bar. Raffle. Disabled facilities.
Details: Rick, M0CZR by EMail: R106221@aol.com or
Duncan, G3TLI at
g3tli@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://hornseaarc.co.uk

 

17 October Blackwood & ARS RALLY
Coleg Gwent, Risca Road, Cross Keys NP11 7ZA. TalkIn S22
Open 10:30/10:40. Parking. Admission £2. Trade. B&B. SIGs. Catering. Raffle. Details: Dave, GW4HBK, 01495-228516,
e-mail: gw4hbk@talktalk.net
Web: http://www.gw6gw.co.uk

 

23 October G-QRP Club Convention (a Saturday)
Rishworth School, Rishworth, W.Yorks. HX6 4QA, on the A672 Ripponden road from M62/J22. Open 10:00. Admission £2.
Buildathon. Lectures.
Pie and mushy pea lunches. Talkin S22.
Details: http://www.gqrp.com

 

30 & 31 October North Wales Rally
John Bright School, Maesdu Rd, Llandudno, LL30 1LF.
Trade. RSGB Books. Parking. Details: Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, 01690-710257. EMail: rally@nwrs.org.uk
Ron Roberts, GW6ZDH, 01492-592884.
Web: http://www.nwrs.org.uk/info.html

 
November
 

7 November Foyle & District ARC Annual Rally
Best Western White Horse Hotel, 68 Clooney Road, Derry, BT47 3PA.
Open 12:00. Traders attending; TA Electronic P&D CB & Amateur Radio Supplies, JBT Trading, MI3NIE Wire Antennas, Steven Boyd (Second Hand Radios), The Green Man. IRTS Stand, RSGB QSL Bureau, West Tyrone Repeater Group, Echo Ireland Online User Group.
Details:
Foyle & District ARC, 159 Victoria Road, Bready, Strabane, BT82 0DZ.
Web: www.mn0aku.co.uk

 

7 November West London Radio & Electronics Show Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury-sur-Thames, Middx, TW16 5QA. Trade. Family Attractions. RSGB. Open 10:00. Disabled facilities. Free parking. Lectures. Talkin S22/v44.
Details: Paul, M0CJX, 0845-165-0351.
EMail: info@radiofairs.co.uk
Web: http://www.radiofairs.co.uk

 

13 November Rochdale & DRS Traditional Radio Rally [A Saturday]
St vincent's Church Hall, Caldershaw Road, Rochdale, OL12 7QL. Entry £2.50/concessions for <12s & OAPs. Catering. Open 10:15/10:30. B&B. Tables only £5. No computers.
Details: Dave, G0PUD, QTHR, 07710-243107.
EMail: dave.shaw1@sky.com
Web: http://www.radars.me.uk

 

21 November Plymouth Radio Club Rally
Elm Community Centre, Leypark Walk, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8UE. Admission £2. Open 10:00. 3 hours free parking.
Trade. B&B. Refreshments.
Details: Bob, G7NHB, EMail: freebobx@yahoo.com

 

21 November 33rd CATS Radio & Electronics Bazaar
1st Coulsdon Scout HQ, r/o Council Car Park, Lion Green Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3BD. Open 10:00-13:00. Entry £1. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Free parking.
Details: Andy, G8JAC, EMail: secretary@catsradio.org

 

28 November Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs' Club Rally
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL16 6DB. Open 10:15/10:30. Parking. Talkin S22/V44. Admission £1.50/<14s free. Trade. B&B. Catering with bar. Disabled facilities. Family attractions.
Details: Mark, G0GFG, 01388-745353.

 
December
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Amateur Radio Rallies and Hamfests for 2011
 
January 2011
 

16 January The West Manchester Radio Club's Red Rose Winter Rally
at a brand new venue: The George H Carnall Leisure Centre, Kingsway Park, M41 7FJ, just off M60/J9, opposite the Trafford Centre.
Venue is all on one level, with disabled facilities and a HUGE FREE car park. Low cost B&B. RSGB bookstall. Usual trade stands. Components and SIGs. Bar and café area. Open 11:00. Info on club website.
Details: Rally Manager, Steve, 07502–295141.
Web: www.wmrc.org.uk

 
February 2011
 

6 February 26th Canvey Radio & Electronics Rally
The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JA, southern end of A130. Open 10:30. Free parking. Admission £2. Catering. Disabled facilities. Trade.
Details: Dave, G4UVJ, 01268-697978 (evenings).
Web: http://www.southessex.ars.btinternet.co.uk

 

27 February Rainham Radio Rally 2011
Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX. Open 10:00/09:30.
More info from Trev, 07717-678795 any reasonable hour (leave a message).
EMail: trev@wig1.co.uk
Web: www.thebrats-qth.org

 
March 2011
 

19 March Lagan Valley ARS Rally
The Village Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough,
BT26 6AR.
Open 11:30. Catering. Trade. Parking.
Details: Jim, GI0DVU, 02892-662270 EMail: jim.henry@ntlworld.com

 

20 March 27th Yeovil QRP Convention
Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherbourne, Dorset, DT9 3AA (adjoining central shopping car park).
Open 09:30. Parking. Trade. Talkin S22.
Trade. Lectures. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities.
Details: Derek, M0WOB, 01935-414452.

 
April 2011
 

10 April Blackpool Rally (NARSA Exhibition)
Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool.
Parking, Trade. Talkin. B&B. SIGs. Morse tests. Catering/bar. RSGB bookstand. Disabled facilities. Open 10:45/11:00.
Details: Dave, M0OBW, 01270-761608.
EMail: dwilson@btinternet.com
Web: www.g1gyc.demon.co.uk/nars

 
May 2011
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June 2011
 

26 June West of England Radio Rally
Cheese & Grain, Bridge St, Frome, Somerset,BA11 1BE. RSGB books. Trade. Catering. Parking. Disabled facilities.
Contact: Shaun, G8VPG, 01225-873098.
EMail: rallymanager@westrally.org.uk

 
 
July 2011
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August 2011
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September 2011
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October 2011
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November 2011
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December 2011
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If you are travelling some distance to a rally, it could save time, money and disappointment if you phone the contact number to check that all is well before setting off. Have nice weather and a pleasant day out.

PS 'GBP' = Pounds Sterling

Rally organisers seeking publicity in RadCom should write to RSGB HQ direct giving detailed information including contact callsign and telephone numbers. Submissions should be marked "Rally News". Details may be sent by EMail to: gb2rs@rsgb.org.uk

For publicity in Radio User magazine, Email donna@pwpublishing.ltd.uk

Rally organisers are also asked to send their rally information to me, Jim, <my name or callsign> @g4rga dot org dot uk in order to have the rally publicised by myself and by the Southgate ARC's excellent site at http://www.southgatearc.org/rallies/index.htm

73 de Jim, G4RGA

Click here to visit Jim's website


 
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