9 & 10 April 84th IRTS AGM and Rally [Saturday/Sunday]
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Ennis Road, Limerick. GPS: 52°40'24.5568N 8°40'5.466W
84th IRTS AGM hosted by the Limerick Radio Club
AGM starts 14:00. Evening dinner 19:30 at 35 Euros/person.
Rally open Sunday 11:00. Admission 5 Euros. Trade. Radio. Electronics. Hobbies & crafts. Free B&B.
Details: Simon Kenny, EI7ALB, 00353-(0)87 2858884, kenmare32@eircom.net
http:///www.irts.ie/cgi/st.cgi?agm

10 April 32nd Yeovil QRP Convention
The Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AA.
Open 09:30. Admission £3. Trade. B&B. Clubs. RSGB. RAFARS & RSARS. Lectures.
Contact: Bob Harris, wjh069@gmail.com
http://yeovil-arc.com/QRPconvention

10 April NARSA Exhibition (Blackpool Rally)
Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool, FY2 9AA.
Open 10:15/10:30. Parking. TalkIn. B&B. Trade. SIGs. Morse tests. Catering with bar.
RSGB books. Disabled facilities.
Details: Dave, M0OBW, 01270-761608, dwilson@btinternet.com
http://www.narsa.org.uk

17 April West London Radio & Electronics Show (Kempton Rally)
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Rd East, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW15 5AQ.
Open 09:50/10:00. Free parking. TalkIn. Trade. Family amusements. B&B. SIGs.
Catering. Disabled facilities. Lectures. Raffle.
Details: Paull, M0CJX, 08451-650351, info@radiofairs.co.uk
http://www.radiofairs.co.uk

17 April Andover Radio Club Spring Boot Sale
Village Hall, Wildhern, Andover, Hants. SP11 0JE. Location SU351510
Admission £2. Open 09:00 for sellers; 10:00 for buyers.
£8 per pitch/boot. Tables in the Hall £10.
Refreshments & Toilets in the Hall with disabled access.
Availability details: golf8alr@btinternet.com or arac@arac.org.uk
Web: http://www.arac.org.uk

23 April RSGB AGM [Saturday]
Glasgow City Hotel, 36 Cambridge St, Glasgow, G2 3HN.
AGM and presentation of awards & trophies.
Details: http://www.rsgb.org

23 April International Marconi Day Sandford Mill Museum [Saturday]
Sandford Mill Museum, Sandford Mill Rd, off Chelmer Village Way, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6NY.
Open 10:00 to 16:00. Admission £2. Free parking. Lectures. Exhibitions of radio equipment.
Details: http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/marconi-day-0

24 April Cambridge Repeater Group Rally
Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge, CB22 6RN.
Open 09:30/Traders 07:00. Admission £2. Free parking. Trade. B&B. Car boot sale.
RSGB books. Catering. Disabled facilities. Talkin.
Contact: Lawrence, M0LCM, 07941-972724, rally2016@cambridgerepeaters.net
Web: http://www.cambridgerepeaters.net

24 April Ripon & DARS Rally
Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon, N.Yorks. HG4 2PT
Admission £2. Tables £10. Open 10:00.
Details: http://www.ripon.org.uk

1 May Dambusters Hamfest
Thorpe Camp Museum, Tattershall Thorpe, near Coningsby, Lincs. LN4 4PE.
Open 10:00. Admission £3 including entry to the museum. Venue is on one level.
Hot food available as well as the NAAFI. Outdoor rally with limited space indoors with a small fee for tables.
Contact: tony.nightingale@yahoo.co.uk

2 May Dartmoor Radio Club Rally [Monday]
Tavistock College, Crowndale Road, Tavistock, Devon. PL19 8DD.
Open 10:15/10:30. Admission £2. B&B. Trade. SIGs. Free parking. Catering. Disabled facilities.
Details: Roger, 01822-840723, 2E0RPH@gmail.com

8 May 35th Lough Erne Amateur Radio Rally
Share Centre, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh, BT92 0EQ.
Open 11:15/11:00 to 16:00. Trade. B&B. SIGs. RSGB books. Car boot sale & flea market.
Lectures. Licensed on-site catering. Prize Draw. Camping available.
Details: Michael Clarke, MI5MTC, 02868-621436, mi5mtc@learc.eu
http://www.learc.eu

15 May Newton le Willows Amateur Radio Club's First Spring Rally
[*** This rally has been CANCELLED ***]
Due to the overcrowded rallies callendar the NLWARC will not be holding any rallies.
Instead the club plans to hold a Community Fun Day themed around amateur radio.
Web: http://www.nlwarc.co.uk

15 May Barnsley LAMFest
Elescar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley, S.Yorks. S74 8HJ.
Open 10:00/07:00 for traders. Admission £2. Tables are provided free of charge.
All monies raised will be donated to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Details: Ian, M0IOD, 0191-604-0255.
https://www.facebook.com/Barnsley.LAMFEST

21 & 22 May Dayton Hamvention
Hara Arena, Dayton, Ohio 45414.
Open 08:00. Trade. Huge flea-market. SIGs. Disabled facilities. Catering. Lectures.
US exams. Raffle. Family entertainments.
Details: international@hamvention.org
http://www.hamvention.org
for directions: http://www.haracomplex.com

21 May Rochdale & DARS (RADARS) Summer Rally [Saturday]
St Vincent de Paul's, Caldershaw Rd, off Edenfield Rd (A680), Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR
Open 11:00/10:45 to around 15:00. Entry £2.50/kids free. Ample parking including on-street. TalkIn S22. Food, hot/cold/soft drinks. Bacon/Sausage Butties.
Tables £5. Table and pitch £10. Please book 2 weeks beforehand.
Details: Dave, G3RIK, rally@radars.me.uk
http://www.radars.me.uk/

22 May 1st Black Country Radio Rally Mark 2
Portway Lifestyle Centre, Newbury Lane, Oldbury, W.Midlands, B69 1HE.
(1 mile from M5/J2)
Admission £2. Open 10:00. Raffle draw at 14:00.
Details: (By text-message only) 07948-027994, radio-circle@live.co.uk

22 May 33rd Dunstable Downs RC, Amateur Radio Car Boot Sale
Stockwood Park, Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 4BH. 51.869155N 0.428050W
All the usual facilities will be there. More information and booking forms on the website:
http://www.ddrcbootsale.org

22 May Broadband Hamnet Meeting
Hut 18, Tilgate Forest Rec. Centre, Tilgate Forest, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9BQ.
BBHN Mesh Operators and others interested in digital comms on the amateur microwave bands are invited to attend.
Details & Agenda: bbhn.event.2016@gmail.com

28 May 2016 Waters & Stanton Open Day [Saturday]
22 Main Rd, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QS
Open 10:00-16:00. Clubs. Presentations. Talks. Equipment sales. Charity Raffle.
Free refreshments.
Website: http://wsplc.com/

4 & 5 June Sussex Electronics and Radio Fair - SERF 2016 [Saturday/Sunday]
Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2UF.
Admission £3. Children FREE. Doors Open 10:00 to 16:00. Free Parking. Catering. Disabled Facilities. Talk-in. Special Event Station. Camping and Caravanning. Evening Entertainment.
Details: Dave G8PUO 07807-074538, admin@serf.org.uk
Web: http://www.serf.org.uk

5 June MakingThings (SERF 2016) [Sunday]
Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2UF.
Admission £3. Children FREE. Doors Open 10:00 to 16:00. Free Parking. Catering. Disabled Facilities.
This event will be indoors and run alongside SERF 2016. Camping and Caravanning. Workshops and Demos.
Details: Dave G8PUO, 07807-074538, info@makingthings.eu
Web: http://makingthings.eu

5 June 2016 Central Scotland Amateur Radio Mini Convention
Crofthead Community Education Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, Livingston, EH54 6DG.
Open 10:00/09:50. Admission £4. On-site parking. Trade. SIGs. Lectures. RSGB books.
Raffle. Disabled facilities.
Details: John, MM0JRR, 01506 437908, johnrayne333@gmail.com

5 June 2016 Spalding & DARS Annual Rally
Sir John Gleed Technology School, Halmer Gardens, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 2EF.
Open 10:00. Talkin S22. Trade. Free car parking. Outside car boot area. Catering on site.
Details: John, G4NBR, 07946-302815 or Graham, G8NWC, 07754-619701, rally-secretary@sdars.org.uk
Web: http://www.sdars.org.uk

12 June 15th Junction 28 Rally
Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church St, Alfreton, DE55 7BD.
Trade. SIGs. Bar. Disabled facilities. Raffle. Parking.
Details: Anya Lawrence, 01159-307322, adylawri@btinternet.com

12 June East Suffolk Wireless Revival (Ipswich Radio Rally)
The Orwell Crossing Lorry Park, A14 Eastbound, Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0DD.
Gates open at 09:30. Admission £2.00. Free parking. Talk-in on S22.
Car boot sale. B&B. SIGs and an RSGB book stall. Licensed catering.
GB4SWR HF station will be in operation.
Contact Kevin G8MXV, 07710-046846,
http://www.eswr.org.uk

18 June South Lancs Summer Rally [Saturday]
Bickershaw Labour Club, Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TE.
Open 09:00/07:30-Traders. Admission £2.50. B&B. SIGs. Trade. On-site parking. Catering with bar.
Details: Jason, G0IZR, 01942-735828, http://www.slarc.co.uk/rally

19 June 29th Newbury Radio Rally
The Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berks. RG18 9QZ.
(Next to M4/J13)
Open 09:00/Sellers 08:00. Admission £2.50. Free parking. Trade. Car boot sale. Flea market. SIGs. On-air amateur radio demo marquee. Catering. Raffle. Talkin S22/V44. Disabled facilities. Car boot pitches cost £12.50.
Details: rally@nadars.org.uk
Web: http://www.nadars.org.uk

24-26 June Hamtronic Show, Friedrichshafen [Friday-Sunday]
Neue Messe 1, 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Admission: day pass 9 Euros, 3-days 20 Euros. Open 09:00-18:00/09:00-15:00 Sunday.
Trade. SIGs. IARU Member Socities' stands. Large flea market. Lectures-some in English. RSGB bookstall.
Full list of admission options: http://tinyurl.com/jrx2t62
http://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de

26 June West of England Radio Rally
Cheese & Grain, Bridge St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BE.
Admission £3/kids free. Open 10:00-14:00. Parking. Trade. RSGB books.
Catering. Disabled facilities.
Details: Shaun, G8VPG, 01225-873098, rallymanager@westrally.org.uk
Web: http://www.westrally.org.uk

3 July 20th Red Rose QRP Festival *NEW VENUE*
The Rose Centre (Lowton Civic Hall), Hesketh Meadow Lane, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2AH. Easy access: M6, M61, M60, A580
Open 11:00 to 15:00. Admission £2.00/Kids free. Trade & individual stalls. Clubs including RSGB, GQRP. Very low cost B&B. Sales of new and surplus equipment & components. Large spacious halls at ground level. Free parking. Disabled facilities. Delicious refreshments at QRP prices! Comfortable, well stocked lounge bar.
Some tables available at £8 but please book early.
Contact Les Jackson, G4HZJ, 01942-870634, g4hzj@ntlworld.com

2 July Bangor & DARS Rally [Saturday]
Donaghadee Community Centre, Manor Street, Donaghadee, Co Down, BT21 0HB.
Open 11:30. Admission £3. Trade. Raffle. Parking.
Details: Harry, 02891-422762

9 July Stockport RS Rally [Saturday]
Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport, SK2 6QS.
Admission £2. Open 10:00/09:45. B&B. Catering. Talkin. Trade. RSGB books. Raffle.
Details: Nigel Roscoe, G0RXA, 07450-904422, info@g8srs.co.uk

17 July 2016 McMichhael Radio Rally
Reading Rugby Football Club, Holme Park Farm Lane, Sonning Lane, Sonning-on-Thames,
Reading, RG4 6ST. Sonning Lane is on the B4446.
Admission £2. Open 09:30. Free parking. TalkIn. Trade. SIGs. Car boot area. Raffle.
Licensed catering.
Details: Pete, G8FRC, 01189-695697, http://www.mcmichaelrally.org.uk

24 July Finningley ARS Rally
The Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX.
Open 10:30. Free parking. Massive indoor/outdoor traders area.
Major traders and club stalls–microwave components to QRP kits.
Hot food and drinks all day. All on one level.
Contact: Kevin G3AAF, 07831-614640. Kevin@avery03.fsnet.co.uk

29 - 31 July AMSAT UK Colloquium [Friday - Sunday]
ChThe Holiday Inn, Edgerton Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XZ.
Details: http://amsat-uk.org

31 July 2016 Horncastle Summer Rally
Horncastle Youth Centre, Horncastle, Lincs. LN9 6DZ.
Open 10:30. Admission £1.50. Venue all on one level with refreshments available, including hot bacon butties. Supporting the Fenland Repeater Group GB3FR and GB3SO.
Details: Tony Nightingale, G3ZPU, 01507-527835, tony.nightingale@yahoo.co.uk

7 August King’s Lynn Amateur Radio Club 27th Great Eastern Radio Rally
Gaywood Community Centre, Off Gayton Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 4DZ.
Grid Ref TF63908 20406
Open 09:00. Admission £2. Free parking. Amateur Radio pitches outside, also tables inside the hall. Onsite catering. Talk in 145.550 MHz.
Details: Ted G4OZG, 01553-768701, Mob 07946-838656, g4ozg@raynet-uk.net
Web: http://www.klarc.org.uk

14 August Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest
TheCobham Sports & Social Club Ground, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3DA.
Open 10:00. Entry £3.50. Car boot sale. Trade. TalkIn S22. Parking. Catering with bar.
Lectures. Indoor & outdoor pitches available.
Details: Tony Baker, G3PFM, hamfest@frars.org.uk
http://www.frars.org.uk

20 & 21 August Tokyo Ham Fair [Saturday/Sunday]
Tokyo International Exhibition Centre, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-0063.
Info: http://tinyurl.com/zc7kykv (JARL)

21 August Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society Annual Radio Rally
Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby, Warcs. CV23 9PY.
NGR: SP395710 52.336N 01.421W.
Open 10:00 (08:30 sellers) to 16:00. Admission £3. Car boot sale. Catering.
Details: Tony, G0OLS, 23 Sycamore Drive, Lutterworth, Leics, LE17 4TR.
07759-684411, rally@rugbyats.co.uk
Web: http://www.rugbyats.co.uk

28 August Milton Keynes Rally 2016 [*** Change of Venue ***]
Location: Manor Fields, Watling Street, Bletchley, MK2 2HX. NGR SP885337.
Site entrance co-ordinates (decimal): 51.9959, -0.7096 (700 yds from A5 roundabout)
Open 10:00-Traders setup from 07:30. Admission £3 including parking.
Traders in a large field and indoors in the hall.
Contact details: rally@mkars.org.uk
http://www.mkars.org.uk/rally

4 September The Telford HamFest 2016
The Enginuity Centre, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DQ.
Further information can be obtained from Martyn, G3UKV 01952-255416
For details and e-mail: http://www.telfordhamfest.org.uk

10 September Caister Lifeboat Radio Rally [Saturday]
Caister Lifeboat Station, Tan Lane, Caister on Sea, Norfolk, NR30 5DJ.
Free entry. Open 09:30 (08:00 sellers) till 15:00. Raffle with great prizes.
Refreshments onsite. Indoor tables £10/outside bootsale pitches £5, (booking advisable). Easy parking. Disabled access.
Details: Zane, 07711 214790, m1bfidx@ntlworld.com
Web: http://www.m1bfidx.wix.com/cl-radio-rally

11 September 2016 Torbay Annual Communications Fair
Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AF.
Open 10:00/09:30. Admission £2. Plenty on-site car parking. B&B. RSGB books.
On site catering.
Details and table bookings: Pete, G4VTO, 01803-864528, rally@tars.org.uk

17 September Fog on the Tyne Rally [Saturday] [New Date]
Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4LH.
Open 10:30. Entry £2. Junk stall. Trade. B&B. RSGB books. Parking via the entrance on Whitehall Road, Enter rally through the door at the side of the building next to the car park.
Details: Nancy, G7UUR, 07990-760920, nancybone2001@yahoo.co.uk
Web: http://www.anarc.net

18 September Great Northern Hamfest
Barnsley Premier Leisure Complex, Queen's Road, Barnsley. S.Yorks. S71 1AN.
Open 10:00/Traders from 07:30. Admission £3.50/kids free. Tables £15 (£5 for an electricity supply). Trade. SIGs. RSGB books. No B&B. All in one large hall with easy disabled access.
Details: Ernie, G4LUE, 07984-191873,
http://www.gnhf.co.uk

18 September Weston-super-Mare RS Radio & Electronics Rally
The Campus Community Centre, Highlands Lane, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 7DX.
(Just off M5/J21. Near Worle Parkway Station. 12 mls from Bristol Airport)
Admission £3, under 16s free. New larger indoor hall hosting traders professional & private. Various groups exhibiting. Auction (you set the reserve - we flog it).
Lectures. Homebrew competition. Refreshments. Ample free parking.
Enquiries for Stand hire etc: Mike, M0VLN, 01278-786684.

September 25th Chippenham and DARS Amateur Radio Rally
* We have moved this year: Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Rd, Kington Langley,
SN15 5NJ, 1.5 mls south of M4/J17.
Open 10:00/09:30-disabled. Admission £2.00 under 16s free. On site car park, Trade Stands. Car boot sale. Refreshments.
Please keep an eye on the club WebPage for further info.
Traders and enquiries: Brian, G6HUI, Tel 07722-242741, g6huim3hui@gmail.com
Club WebPage: http://G3VRE.org.uk

30 September & 1 October National Hamfest [Friday & Saturday]
Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts. NG24 2NY.
By the RSGB in association with the Lincoln Short Wave Club. Free parking. Trade stands.
B&B. SIGs. Car boot area & flea market. RSGB bookstall. RSGB committees & services reps.
Morse tests. Catering & seating areas. Disabled facilities.
http://www.nationalhamfest.org.uk

2 October British Vintage Wireless Society's Auto Jumble
Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF.
Open from 10:30 to 16:30. Admission £5/early admission from 09:30 available for £10. Stalls £30.
Bookings/enquiries: 01892-540022 (20:00 to 21:00 only).
http://www.audiojumble.co.uk
** Had 4 October listed for this event previously **

2 October Blackwood ARS Rally
Rougemount School, Newport, Gwent, NP20 8QB.
Open 10:00. Free parking. TalkIn 145.550 MHz. Trade. Car boot sale. B&B. SIGs.
Lectures. On-site Catering.
Details: Andy, 01495-220687 andy@mw0mwz.co.uk

7 to 9 October RSGB Convention [Friday to Sunday]
Kent’s Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Swallow House, Timbold Drive, Kent’s Hill Park, Milton Keynes, Bucks. MK7 6BZ.
The Programme of lectures for all interests will be available on the Events website:
http://www.rsgbevents.org

9 October Hornsea Amateur Radio Rally
Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, E.Yorks. HU18 1NQ.
Open 10:00. Trade. Parking. B&B. SIGs. RSGB. RAFARS, Catering. Raffle.
Disabled facilities.
Details: Rick, M0CZR, 01964-533812, R106221@aol.com

9 October Hack Green Bunker Rally
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Ches. CW5 8AL.
Open 10:00. Amateur & electronic equipment. Components. Trade. Military radios and vehicle spares.
Details: Lucy@hackgreen.co.uk
http://www.hackgreen.co.uk

16 October Holsworthy Radio Rally
Holsworthy Community College, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JD.
Open 10:00. B&B. Trade. Catering. Disabled access.
Details: Howard, M0MYB, m0omc@yahoo.co.uk

23 October Galashiels Rally
Volunteer Hall, St John's Street, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 3JX
Open 11:15. Entry £2.50. Traders. B&B. Refreshments.
Details: Jim, GM7LUN, 01896-850245, gm7lun@qsl.net

6 November West London Radio & Electronics Show (Kempton Rally)
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Rd East, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW15 5AQ.
Open 09:50/10:00. Free parking. TalkIn. Trade. Family amusements. B&B. SIGs.
Catering. Disabled facilities. Lectures. Raffle.
Details: Paul, M0CJX, 08451-650351, info@radiofairs.co.uk
http://www.radiofairs.co.uk

19 November Rochdale & DARS (RADARS) Winter Rally [Saturday]
St Vincent de Paul's, Caldershaw Rd, off Edenfield Rd (A680), Norden, Rochdale. OL12 7QR
Open 10:30/10:15 to 15:00. Entry £2.50/kids free. TalkIn S22.
Ample parking, including on-street. Food & drinks. Bacon/Sausage Butties.
Tables £5. Table and pitch £10. Please book 2 weeks beforehand.
Details: Dave, G3RIK, rally@radars.me.uk
http://www.radars.me.uk

3 December South Lancs Winter Rally [Saturday]
Bickershaw Labour Club, Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TE.
Open 09:00/07:30-Traders. Admission £2.50. B&B. SIGs. Trade. On-site parking. Catering with bar.
Details: Jason, G0IZR, 01942-735828,
http://www.slarc.co.uk/rally

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