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2017/18 Radio Rallies
I will endeavour to update the list of rallies for 2018 as details become available,
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6 MAY 2018
THORPE CAMP HAMFEST (formerly DAMBUSTERS HAMFEST)
Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall Thorpe, Lincoln LN4 4PL.
For more information please go to the events page on http://thorpecamp.org or email secretary@thorpecamp.org or phone Anthony on 0795 665 4481.
7 MAY 2018 (Bank Holiday Monday)
DARTMOOR RADIO RALLY
Tavistock College, Crowndale Road, Tavistock PL19 8DD.
Doors open at 10.30am (disabled 10.15am). Admission £2, under 14’s free when accompanied by an adult. Ample free car parking and on-site catering. Trade and club stands, usual Bring & Buy. Details from Viv Watson, G7AWG, 01752 823 427, vivwatsondrc@aol.com.
13 MAY 2018
LOUGH ERNE AMATEUR RADIO RALLY
Share Centre, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh BT92 0EQ,
Access M1, A5 & A4 (NI), M/N3 (RoI ). Doors open at 11.30am. David, GI4VHO, 078-4291-0076, calderwood110@btinternet.com www.learc.eu
17-20 MAY 2018
DAYTON HAMVENTION®
Greene County Fair & Exposition Center, Xenia, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
Doors open at 8am. There will be trade stands and a huge flea market as well as special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. A lecture programme will take place each day. There are multiple catering outlets and family attractions on site. US exams are available and there is a raffle. Details by email to international@hamvention.org. www.hamvention.org.
20 MAY 2018
SARCOM BRAEHEAD RADIO ELECTRONICS RALLY
Kings Inch Road, Glasgow G51 4BN
Doors open from10am to 5pm and entry is £4.50. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy, flea market, special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. There will be lectures on the day. Catering and a licensed bar are on site. There will be a raffle. More from Andrew Hood, GM7GDE, 07825 932 488, radiorally@scotlandmail.com
26 MAY 2018
RADARS FLEA MARKET INDOOR SALE
St Vincent de Paul’s, Caldershaw Road, off Edenfield Road (A680), Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
Doors open to the public at 10:30am with disabled visitors gaining access 15 minutes earlier. Admission is £2.50 with those under 12 years free. £5 per pitch (for traders with own tables) or £10 for a pitch with table provided. Bring & Buy as well as commercial traders and amateur radio sellers. Refreshments available including bacon and sausage butties. Robert, M0NVQ rally@radars.me.uk or m0nvq@outlook.com, 0777 811 3333.
27 MAY 2018
DURHAM DISTRICT ARS RADIO RALLY
Bowburn Community Centre, Durham road, Bowburn , Co. Durham DH6 5AT
Doors open from 10.10am to 2.30pm with disabled visitors gaining access at 10am. Admittance is £2. There will be a Bring & Buy Sale, trade stands, special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. Catering and licensed bar on site. Michael Wright , G7TWX, 07826 924 192, dadars@gmx.com
1-3 JUNE 2018
HAM RADIO SHOW, FRIEDRICHSHAFEN
Messe, Friedrichshafen, Germany
Trade stands, special interest groups and IARU Member Societies all have stands in the main hall. Large flea market. Lectures take place each day, some in English. There will be a large RSGB book stall. [www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de].
3 JUNE 2018
SPALDING DARS ANNUAL RALLY
New venue for 2018: Holbeach Community Sports Academy, Pennyhill Lane, Holbeach PE12 7PR
Easy access off A17, large area for boot traders, modern hall for indoor traders. Doors open 9.30am, admittance £2.50. Car boot sale, catering, flea market, RSGB book stall, special interest groups, trade stands, prize draw/raffle. Contact Graham, G8NWC, 0775 461 9701, rallysecretary@sdars.org.uk.
10 JUNE 2018
EAST SUFFOLK WIRELESS REVIVAL (Ipswich Radio Rally)
Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton IP10 0PW just off the A14.
Doors open at 9.30am, with free car parking. Entry is £2. There will be trade stands, car boot sale, Bring and Buy, special interests groups, GB4SWR HF station and an RSGB bookstall. Catering is available on site. Contact Kevin, G8MXV, 07710 046 846 www.eswr.org.uk
10 JUNE 2018
JUNCTION 28 RALLY
Bowls Hall, Alfreton Leisure Centre, Alfreton, Derbyshire
Anya Lawrence on 01246 456 625 or adylawri@btinternet.com
17 JUNE 2018 (NEW DATE)
15th WEST OF ENGLAND RADIO RALLY
Cheese & Grain venue, Market Yard, Bridge St., Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE.
Inside & outside traders, free car parking, disabled access, café, RSGB bookstall. Open 10am to 2pm, admission £3, accompanied under 14s free. Details from Shaun G8VPG, tel. 01225 873 098 rallymanager@westrally.org.uk www.westrally.org.uk
24 JUNE 2018 (NEW DATE)
31st NEWBURY RADIO RALLY
Newbury Showground, next to Jcn 13 of M4, Berkshire.
There will be a display area of an amateur radio station, exhibits, special interest groups, clubs and societies. Open to sellers at 8am. Open to visitors at 9am.
Free parking. Entry is £2.50 visitor, £12.50 CBS sellers pitch. Advance bookings (with discount) can be made via www.nadars.org.uk/rally.asp On-site catering. Disabled facilities. Contact: email: NewburyRally@nadars.org.uk www.nadars.org.uk
1 JULY 2018
Barford Norfolk Radio Rally
Barford Village Hall & Green, Barford, Norwich NR9 4AB
Doors open 9am (traders from 8am) with talk in on S22. Car parking is free. There will be trade stands, car boot sales, Bring & Buy, raffle and repeater groups. Catering is available on site. Entry £2 per person / under 16s free. Pitches £8, indoor tables £10. Contact radio@dcpmicro.com [www.norfolkamateurradio.org]
7 JULY 2018
STOCKPORT RS RALLY
Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport SK2 6SQ
Car parking is available around the venue and a talk-in station will be on the air. Doors open from 10am to 4pm, with disabled visitors gaining access at 9.30am. Entry is £2. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and an RSGB book stall. Contact Nigel Roscoe, G0RXA on 0750 690 4422 or by email to info@g8srs.co.uk.
7 JULY 2018
BANGOR & DISTRICT ARS ANNUAL RALLY
Donaghadee Community Centre, Parade, Donaghadee BT21 0HB
15 JULY 2018
CORNISH RADIO AMATEUR CLUB RALLY
Penair School, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN
Doors open 10.30am, admission £2. There will be traders, Bring & Buy, club stalls, car parking. Catering is available onsite. Contact Mike G1NRF 01209 211069, mike.g1nrf@hotmail.com for more information
22 JULY 2018
FINNINGLEY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY RALLY
The Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road , Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX
Doors open 10:30am. There is free parking. Large indoor /outdoor traders area with microwave components to QRP. Hot food and drinks all day. All on one level. Admission £3. Contact Kevin, G3AAF on 07831 614640, Kevin.Avery@tunstall.com
29 JULY 2018
CHIPPENHAM & DARC RALLY, ELECTRONICS FAIR & CAR BOOT SALE
Kington Langley Village Hall & fields, Church Road, Kington Langley SN15 5NJ.
Opening time 10am (disabled: 9am), admission £2. Car boot sale, catering, flea market, special interest groups, talk-in, trade stands. Brian Tanner, G6HUI, 0772 224 2741, rally@g3vre.org.uk.
5 AUGUST 2018
29th KING’S LYNN ARC GREAT EASTERN RADIO RALLY
Gaywood Community Centre, Gayton Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 4DZ.
Talk in on 145.550MHz and doors open at 9am, with admission £2. Car parking is free. There will be trade stands and a Bring & Buy. There are amateur radio pitches outside as well as tables inside. Onsite catering will be available. Details from Ted G4OZG on 01553 768 701, Mobile 0794 688656, ted.haskett599@gmail.com or rally@klarc.org.uk [www.klarc.org.uk]
5 AUGUST 2018
LORN RADIO RALLY
Crianlarich Village Hall, Main Street, Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8QN
Doors open at 10.30am and entry is £2. There will be trade stands (tables are free but a raffle prize appreciated) as well as a Bring & Buy. There will be a raffle drawn at 1.30pm. Catering is available on site. Details, by email, to mm0elf@blueyonder.co.uk
10 AUGUST 2018
25th COCKENZIE & PORT SETON MINI RALLY NIGHT
Community Centre, Main Hall, Port Seton.
Bring along your own junk and sell it yourself. Tables on a first come first served basis. Entry £2. Doors open from 6pm to 9pm.
12 AUGUST 2018
FLIGHT REFUELLING ARS HAMFEST
Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, nr Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3DA
Talk in will be on S22. Doors open at 10am and admission is £4 that includes parking, There will be trade stands, a car boot sale. There will be a lecture stream during the day. Tony Baker, G3PFM, 07743 475 018, tbaker@tiscali.co.uk [www.frars.org.uk ]
19 AUGUST 2018
THE RATS (RUGBY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY) RALLY
Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby CV23 9PY
Doors open from 10am to 4pm (8.30am for sellers). Admission is £3. There is a car boot sale and catering is available on site. Tony, G0OLS, 0775 968 4411, rally@rugbyats.co.uk [www.rugbyats.co.uk]
26 AUGUST 2018
TORBAY ARS ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS FAIR
The Racecourse, Newton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 3AF
Indoor event, free parking, disabled facilities, accessible by public transport. Bring-and-buy sale, catering, RSGB Book Stall, special interest groups, trade stands, prize draw/raffle. Contact Mike, G1TUU, 01803 557 941, rally@tars.org.uk.
1 SEPTEMBER 2018
G-QRP CLUB AND TELFORD & DISTRICT ARS MINI CONVENTION AND BUILDATHON
On the evening of 1st September at a hotel in Telford, Shropshire. Details www.telfordhamfest.org.uk or Martyn on 01952 255416
2 SEPTEMBER 2018
TELFORD HAMFEST
Enginuity Centre, Coalbrookdale, Telford.
Combined with the G-QRP mini convention and Buildathon the previous evening. More information and email details may be found on the HamFest website www.telfordhamfest.org.uk or by contacting Martyn, G3UKV on 01952 255 416.
16 SEPTEMBER 2018
WESTON-SUPER-MARE RALLY
28 & 29 SEPTEMBER 2018
NATIONAL HAMFEST
Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY.
Brought to you by the RSGB in association with the Lincoln Short Wave Club. The venue has free car parking and has disabled facilities. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy, car boot area, flea market, special interest groups and RSGB bookstall. There will also be representatives from the RSGB Services and committees. Morse proficiency test will be available. The venue has catering outlets and a seating area. [www.nationalhamfest.org.uk].
7 OCTOBER 2018
45TH WELSH RADIO RALLY
Rougemont School, Malpas Road, Newport,, South Wales NP20 6QB
Doors open 10am and admittance is £2.50. There will be a Bring & Buy, lectures, and RSGB bookstall, trade stands, special interest groups and a raffle. Contact Michael Rackham, GW4JKV on 01495 226 149 or by email to rackhamone@aol.com.
7 OCTOBER 2018
HACK GREEN BUNKER RALLY
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, French Lane, Hack Green, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL.
This will be a sale of electronic equipment, amateur gear, components, military radio items and vehicle spares. Doors open 10AM, there will be refreshments available onsite. Contact 01270 623 353, coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk [www.hackgreen.co.uk]
12-14 OCTOBER 2018
RSGB CONVENTION
Kent’s Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Swallow House, Timbold Drive, Kent’s Hill Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK7 6BZ.
The Convention programme of lectures for all interests will be available on the website. Principal sponsor Martin Lynch & Sons. [www.rsgbevents.org].
14 OCTOBER 2018
HORNSEA AMATEUR RADIO RALLY
The Floral Hall, Hornsea HU18 1NQ
Doors open 10am, admission £2 – under 14 free. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy run by the Hornsea ARC and RSGB book stall. Hot and cold food available in the café. Les, 2E0LBJ, 01377 252 393, lbjpinkney@hotmail.co.uk [http://www.hornseaarc.co.uk]
21 OCTOBER 2018
GALASHIELS RADIO RALLY
4 NOVEMBER 2018 CANCELLED
WEST LONDON RADIO & ELECTRONICS SHOW (Kempton Rally)
17 NOVEMBER 2018
RADARS TRADITIONAL RADIO RALLY
St Vincent de Paul’s, Caldershaw Road, off Edenfield Road (A680), Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
Doors open to the public at 10:30am with disabled visitors gaining access 15 minutes earlier. Admission is £2.50 with those under 12 years free. £5 per pitch (for traders with own tables) or £10 for a pitch with table provided. Bring & Buy as well as commercial traders and amateur radio sellers. Refreshments available including bacon and sausage butties. Robert M0NVQ, rally@radars.me.uk, 07778 113 333.
25 NOVEMBER 2018
BISHOP AUCKLAND RADIO AMATEURS CLUB RALLY
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, 32 High Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6DB.
This venue is ideally suited for both trader and disabled as it boasts good parking and access to a large ground floor hall. Doors open at 10.30am, 10.15am for disabled visitors. Admission is £2:00 under 14 free of charge with adult. There will be the usual radio, computer, Electronics, and bring and buy stalls as well as catering and bar Facilities. John, G4LRG on 01388 606 396 or Brian, G7OCK, 01388 762 678.
THORPE CAMP HAMFEST (formerly DAMBUSTERS HAMFEST)
Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall Thorpe, Lincoln LN4 4PL.
For more information please go to the events page on http://thorpecamp.org or email secretary@thorpecamp.org or phone Anthony on 0795 665 4481.
7 MAY 2018 (Bank Holiday Monday)
DARTMOOR RADIO RALLY
Tavistock College, Crowndale Road, Tavistock PL19 8DD.
Doors open at 10.30am (disabled 10.15am). Admission £2, under 14’s free when accompanied by an adult. Ample free car parking and on-site catering. Trade and club stands, usual Bring & Buy. Details from Viv Watson, G7AWG, 01752 823 427, vivwatsondrc@aol.com.
13 MAY 2018
LOUGH ERNE AMATEUR RADIO RALLY
Share Centre, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh BT92 0EQ,
Access M1, A5 & A4 (NI), M/N3 (RoI ). Doors open at 11.30am. David, GI4VHO, 078-4291-0076, calderwood110@btinternet.com www.learc.eu
17-20 MAY 2018
DAYTON HAMVENTION®
Greene County Fair & Exposition Center, Xenia, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
Doors open at 8am. There will be trade stands and a huge flea market as well as special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. A lecture programme will take place each day. There are multiple catering outlets and family attractions on site. US exams are available and there is a raffle. Details by email to international@hamvention.org. www.hamvention.org.
20 MAY 2018
SARCOM BRAEHEAD RADIO ELECTRONICS RALLY
Kings Inch Road, Glasgow G51 4BN
Doors open from10am to 5pm and entry is £4.50. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy, flea market, special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. There will be lectures on the day. Catering and a licensed bar are on site. There will be a raffle. More from Andrew Hood, GM7GDE, 07825 932 488, radiorally@scotlandmail.com
26 MAY 2018
RADARS FLEA MARKET INDOOR SALE
St Vincent de Paul’s, Caldershaw Road, off Edenfield Road (A680), Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
Doors open to the public at 10:30am with disabled visitors gaining access 15 minutes earlier. Admission is £2.50 with those under 12 years free. £5 per pitch (for traders with own tables) or £10 for a pitch with table provided. Bring & Buy as well as commercial traders and amateur radio sellers. Refreshments available including bacon and sausage butties. Robert, M0NVQ rally@radars.me.uk or m0nvq@outlook.com, 0777 811 3333.
27 MAY 2018
DURHAM DISTRICT ARS RADIO RALLY
Bowburn Community Centre, Durham road, Bowburn , Co. Durham DH6 5AT
Doors open from 10.10am to 2.30pm with disabled visitors gaining access at 10am. Admittance is £2. There will be a Bring & Buy Sale, trade stands, special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. Catering and licensed bar on site. Michael Wright , G7TWX, 07826 924 192, dadars@gmx.com
1-3 JUNE 2018
HAM RADIO SHOW, FRIEDRICHSHAFEN
Messe, Friedrichshafen, Germany
Trade stands, special interest groups and IARU Member Societies all have stands in the main hall. Large flea market. Lectures take place each day, some in English. There will be a large RSGB book stall. [www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de].
3 JUNE 2018
SPALDING DARS ANNUAL RALLY
New venue for 2018: Holbeach Community Sports Academy, Pennyhill Lane, Holbeach PE12 7PR
Easy access off A17, large area for boot traders, modern hall for indoor traders. Doors open 9.30am, admittance £2.50. Car boot sale, catering, flea market, RSGB book stall, special interest groups, trade stands, prize draw/raffle. Contact Graham, G8NWC, 0775 461 9701, rallysecretary@sdars.org.uk.
10 JUNE 2018
EAST SUFFOLK WIRELESS REVIVAL (Ipswich Radio Rally)
Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton IP10 0PW just off the A14.
Doors open at 9.30am, with free car parking. Entry is £2. There will be trade stands, car boot sale, Bring and Buy, special interests groups, GB4SWR HF station and an RSGB bookstall. Catering is available on site. Contact Kevin, G8MXV, 07710 046 846 www.eswr.org.uk
10 JUNE 2018
JUNCTION 28 RALLY
Bowls Hall, Alfreton Leisure Centre, Alfreton, Derbyshire
Anya Lawrence on 01246 456 625 or adylawri@btinternet.com
17 JUNE 2018 (NEW DATE)
15th WEST OF ENGLAND RADIO RALLY
Cheese & Grain venue, Market Yard, Bridge St., Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE.
Inside & outside traders, free car parking, disabled access, café, RSGB bookstall. Open 10am to 2pm, admission £3, accompanied under 14s free. Details from Shaun G8VPG, tel. 01225 873 098 rallymanager@westrally.org.uk www.westrally.org.uk
24 JUNE 2018 (NEW DATE)
31st NEWBURY RADIO RALLY
Newbury Showground, next to Jcn 13 of M4, Berkshire.
There will be a display area of an amateur radio station, exhibits, special interest groups, clubs and societies. Open to sellers at 8am. Open to visitors at 9am.
Free parking. Entry is £2.50 visitor, £12.50 CBS sellers pitch. Advance bookings (with discount) can be made via www.nadars.org.uk/rally.asp On-site catering. Disabled facilities. Contact: email: NewburyRally@nadars.org.uk www.nadars.org.uk
1 JULY 2018
Barford Norfolk Radio Rally
Barford Village Hall & Green, Barford, Norwich NR9 4AB
Doors open 9am (traders from 8am) with talk in on S22. Car parking is free. There will be trade stands, car boot sales, Bring & Buy, raffle and repeater groups. Catering is available on site. Entry £2 per person / under 16s free. Pitches £8, indoor tables £10. Contact radio@dcpmicro.com [www.norfolkamateurradio.org]
7 JULY 2018
STOCKPORT RS RALLY
Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport SK2 6SQ
Car parking is available around the venue and a talk-in station will be on the air. Doors open from 10am to 4pm, with disabled visitors gaining access at 9.30am. Entry is £2. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and an RSGB book stall. Contact Nigel Roscoe, G0RXA on 0750 690 4422 or by email to info@g8srs.co.uk.
7 JULY 2018
BANGOR & DISTRICT ARS ANNUAL RALLY
Donaghadee Community Centre, Parade, Donaghadee BT21 0HB
15 JULY 2018
CORNISH RADIO AMATEUR CLUB RALLY
Penair School, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN
Doors open 10.30am, admission £2. There will be traders, Bring & Buy, club stalls, car parking. Catering is available onsite. Contact Mike G1NRF 01209 211069, mike.g1nrf@hotmail.com for more information
22 JULY 2018
FINNINGLEY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY RALLY
The Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road , Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX
Doors open 10:30am. There is free parking. Large indoor /outdoor traders area with microwave components to QRP. Hot food and drinks all day. All on one level. Admission £3. Contact Kevin, G3AAF on 07831 614640, Kevin.Avery@tunstall.com
29 JULY 2018
CHIPPENHAM & DARC RALLY, ELECTRONICS FAIR & CAR BOOT SALE
Kington Langley Village Hall & fields, Church Road, Kington Langley SN15 5NJ.
Opening time 10am (disabled: 9am), admission £2. Car boot sale, catering, flea market, special interest groups, talk-in, trade stands. Brian Tanner, G6HUI, 0772 224 2741, rally@g3vre.org.uk.
5 AUGUST 2018
29th KING’S LYNN ARC GREAT EASTERN RADIO RALLY
Gaywood Community Centre, Gayton Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 4DZ.
Talk in on 145.550MHz and doors open at 9am, with admission £2. Car parking is free. There will be trade stands and a Bring & Buy. There are amateur radio pitches outside as well as tables inside. Onsite catering will be available. Details from Ted G4OZG on 01553 768 701, Mobile 0794 688656, ted.haskett599@gmail.com or rally@klarc.org.uk [www.klarc.org.uk]
5 AUGUST 2018
LORN RADIO RALLY
Crianlarich Village Hall, Main Street, Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8QN
Doors open at 10.30am and entry is £2. There will be trade stands (tables are free but a raffle prize appreciated) as well as a Bring & Buy. There will be a raffle drawn at 1.30pm. Catering is available on site. Details, by email, to mm0elf@blueyonder.co.uk
10 AUGUST 2018
25th COCKENZIE & PORT SETON MINI RALLY NIGHT
Community Centre, Main Hall, Port Seton.
Bring along your own junk and sell it yourself. Tables on a first come first served basis. Entry £2. Doors open from 6pm to 9pm.
12 AUGUST 2018
FLIGHT REFUELLING ARS HAMFEST
Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, nr Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3DA
Talk in will be on S22. Doors open at 10am and admission is £4 that includes parking, There will be trade stands, a car boot sale. There will be a lecture stream during the day. Tony Baker, G3PFM, 07743 475 018, tbaker@tiscali.co.uk [www.frars.org.uk ]
19 AUGUST 2018
THE RATS (RUGBY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY) RALLY
Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby CV23 9PY
Doors open from 10am to 4pm (8.30am for sellers). Admission is £3. There is a car boot sale and catering is available on site. Tony, G0OLS, 0775 968 4411, rally@rugbyats.co.uk [www.rugbyats.co.uk]
26 AUGUST 2018
TORBAY ARS ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS FAIR
The Racecourse, Newton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 3AF
Indoor event, free parking, disabled facilities, accessible by public transport. Bring-and-buy sale, catering, RSGB Book Stall, special interest groups, trade stands, prize draw/raffle. Contact Mike, G1TUU, 01803 557 941, rally@tars.org.uk.
1 SEPTEMBER 2018
G-QRP CLUB AND TELFORD & DISTRICT ARS MINI CONVENTION AND BUILDATHON
On the evening of 1st September at a hotel in Telford, Shropshire. Details www.telfordhamfest.org.uk or Martyn on 01952 255416
2 SEPTEMBER 2018
TELFORD HAMFEST
Enginuity Centre, Coalbrookdale, Telford.
Combined with the G-QRP mini convention and Buildathon the previous evening. More information and email details may be found on the HamFest website www.telfordhamfest.org.uk or by contacting Martyn, G3UKV on 01952 255 416.
16 SEPTEMBER 2018
WESTON-SUPER-MARE RALLY
28 & 29 SEPTEMBER 2018
NATIONAL HAMFEST
Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY.
Brought to you by the RSGB in association with the Lincoln Short Wave Club. The venue has free car parking and has disabled facilities. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy, car boot area, flea market, special interest groups and RSGB bookstall. There will also be representatives from the RSGB Services and committees. Morse proficiency test will be available. The venue has catering outlets and a seating area. [www.nationalhamfest.org.uk].
7 OCTOBER 2018
45TH WELSH RADIO RALLY
Rougemont School, Malpas Road, Newport,, South Wales NP20 6QB
Doors open 10am and admittance is £2.50. There will be a Bring & Buy, lectures, and RSGB bookstall, trade stands, special interest groups and a raffle. Contact Michael Rackham, GW4JKV on 01495 226 149 or by email to rackhamone@aol.com.
7 OCTOBER 2018
HACK GREEN BUNKER RALLY
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, French Lane, Hack Green, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL.
This will be a sale of electronic equipment, amateur gear, components, military radio items and vehicle spares. Doors open 10AM, there will be refreshments available onsite. Contact 01270 623 353, coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk [www.hackgreen.co.uk]
12-14 OCTOBER 2018
RSGB CONVENTION
Kent’s Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Swallow House, Timbold Drive, Kent’s Hill Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK7 6BZ.
The Convention programme of lectures for all interests will be available on the website. Principal sponsor Martin Lynch & Sons. [www.rsgbevents.org].
14 OCTOBER 2018
HORNSEA AMATEUR RADIO RALLY
The Floral Hall, Hornsea HU18 1NQ
Doors open 10am, admission £2 – under 14 free. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy run by the Hornsea ARC and RSGB book stall. Hot and cold food available in the café. Les, 2E0LBJ, 01377 252 393, lbjpinkney@hotmail.co.uk [http://www.hornseaarc.co.uk]
21 OCTOBER 2018
GALASHIELS RADIO RALLY
4 NOVEMBER 2018 CANCELLED
WEST LONDON RADIO & ELECTRONICS SHOW (Kempton Rally)
17 NOVEMBER 2018
RADARS TRADITIONAL RADIO RALLY
St Vincent de Paul’s, Caldershaw Road, off Edenfield Road (A680), Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
Doors open to the public at 10:30am with disabled visitors gaining access 15 minutes earlier. Admission is £2.50 with those under 12 years free. £5 per pitch (for traders with own tables) or £10 for a pitch with table provided. Bring & Buy as well as commercial traders and amateur radio sellers. Refreshments available including bacon and sausage butties. Robert M0NVQ, rally@radars.me.uk, 07778 113 333.
25 NOVEMBER 2018
BISHOP AUCKLAND RADIO AMATEURS CLUB RALLY
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, 32 High Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6DB.
This venue is ideally suited for both trader and disabled as it boasts good parking and access to a large ground floor hall. Doors open at 10.30am, 10.15am for disabled visitors. Admission is £2:00 under 14 free of charge with adult. There will be the usual radio, computer, Electronics, and bring and buy stalls as well as catering and bar Facilities. John, G4LRG on 01388 606 396 or Brian, G7OCK, 01388 762 678.