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CQ RALLIES.
End of month rally update.
Herewith Rallies List compiled from information available on
29 March 2006.
If a listing gives a website, then please visit that site and check
that the details I have given are correct. Sometimes they aren't, through
no fault of my own, of course :o)
Failing a website, 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. (On the other hand I know of
several club websites that are decades out of date ...)
Confusion surrounds the dates of the West London Radio & Electronics
Shows. The spring show is given as 7 May on the website, while the date
of the November event is far from certain. The organiser's rather basic
website gives no information beyond May and he does not appear to respond
to EMails requesting clarification.
Have nice weather, a pleasant day out and of course Good Fortune and
Happy Rallying in 2006.
PS 'GBP' = Pounds Sterling.
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* 1 April *
9th Annual GMDX Convention & Dinner, at the King Robert Hotel, Whins of
Milton, Stirling. Starting 12:30. Bar lunches available from 11:30.
Raffle for an FT8900R, generously donated by Yaesu. Vintage radio display.
Demo & lecture programme. DX Dinner at 19:30 - please book. DXCC, WAZ, WAS,
IOSA (IOTA?) and RSGB awards, card checking will be available during the day.
Costs: Convention GBP7.00 incl tea or coffee. Dinner GBP18.00 per person.
Details: Robert, GM3YTS. EMail: gm3yts@btinternet.com
* 2 April *
Ripon & DARS Northern Mobile Rally (Harrogate), Sports Hall, Harrogate Ladies'
College, Clarence Drive, Harrogate HG1 2QG. Doors open 10:30. Admission by
program GBP2.50. Talk in on 145.550MHz. Bring and Buy.
Details: David Cutter, G3UNA, 01423-860778 EMail: d.cutter@ntlworld.com
Web: www.harrogaterally.co.uk
* 2 April *
Cambridge Repeater Group's Rally, Bottisham Village College, Lode Road,
Bottisham, Cambs. TL540609. 6 mls east of Cambridge; access via A14, A1303.
Open 10:00. Admission GBP1.50. Trade. B&B. Car boot sale. Parking. Talkin on
145.550 MHz. Catering.
Details: Paul Dyke, G0LUC, 01462-683574. EMail: g0luc@btinternet.com
Web: http://www.qsl.net/crg/ and http://gb3pi.org.uk
* 9 April *
22nd Yeovil QRP Convention, Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne, Dorset. On A3
and adjoining roads. Follow black-on-white signs to town centre. The Digby
Hall adjoins central shopping car parks. DO NOT follow brown tourist signs to
town and abbey. Open 10:00. Lectures. Free parking.
Details: George Davis, 01935-425669 EMail: george@mudford.fsnet.co.uk
* 23 April *
Aldridge & Barr Beacon ARC 7th Annual Sale of surplus and electronic goods,
at Aldridge Central Hall, Anchor Meadow, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge. Admission
GBP1.00. Open 10:30. Raffle. Parking. Catering. Talkin 145.550 MHz.
Details: Charles, 01922-636162.
* 23 April *
Andover RAC Boot Sale, The Village Hall, Wildhern, (Map ref SU351510).
Open 10:00. Admission GBP1.00. Catering. Talkin 145.550 MHz.
Details: Terry, G8ALR, 01980-629346. EMail: g8alr@ukgateway.net
Web: http://www.arac.co.uk
* 23 April *
Lough Erne ARC 25th Eniskillen Amateur Radio Show, Killyhevlin Hotel. Open
12:00. Admission GBP3.00. Parking. Catering. B&B. Trade. Components, computer
bits, suplus equipment. Details: Alan, GI6PYP, 07771-811484 or 0286-634-1108.
or Herbie, GI6JPO, 0286-638-7761. EMail: alan.r.gault@homecall.co.uk
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* 1 May *
Dartmoor RC Radio Rally, Tavistock College, Tavistock, Devon. Same location as
last year, with plenty of space, disabled access and plenty parking around the
college site. Trade. B&B. Refreshments. Open 10:15/10:30.
Details: Rob, 2E0ONO, 01752-773711.
* 1 May *
Mid-Cheshire ARS Rally, The Civic Hall, Winsford, Ches. Open 09:45/10:00.
Catering. Parking. Details: David, G4XUV, 01606-77787.
* 7 May *
The Magnum Rally 2006, The Magnum Leisure Centre, Irvine, Ayrshire. Located
in the Harbourside area and signposted from all major roads. Open 10:30.
Admission GBP3.50.Raffle. B&B. Trade. SIGs. Special event station, GB4GDS
(Guide Dogs for the Blind). Details: Helen Mason, MM0HLN, 07776-385247.
EMail: helen@magnumrally.co.uk Web: http://www.magnumrally.co.uk
* 7 May *
Midland Amateur Radio Society's Summer Rally, The Alderbrook School,
Blossomfield Road, Solihull, Warks. On B4102. (Replaces the Drayton Park
venue). Open 10:00. Admission GBP1.50. Catering. Trade. Clubs. Free parking.
SIGs. Details: C. Norman, G8BHE, 0121-422-9787 or 07808-078003.
EMail: nlkgutteridge@aol.com Web: http://www.midamradio.co.uk
*7 May [Change of venue] *
National Vintage Communications Fair, The Warwickshire Exhibition Centre near
Leamington Spa. Birmingham (directions on Exhibition Centre website).
Open 10:30 to 16:00. Early entry from 09:00 at GBP20.00. Admission
GBP5.00/kids free. Free parking. Strong tables (1.8 x 0.6m) available for
GBP50.00. Floor spaces are available at GBP100.00.
Details: NVCF, PO Box 15, Hereford, HR4 9WX.
EMail: info@nvcf.org.uk Web: http://www.nvcf.org.uk
How to get there: http://tinyurl.com/nsbzw
* 7 May *
West London Radio & Electronics Show, Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury-on-
Thames, Middx. Open 10:00. Admission GBP3.50/kids free. Trade. Family
attractions. Disabled facilities. Free parking. Lectures. Tech clinic.
Club Corner. Talkin 145.550 MHz. Kempton Park railway station now open.
Details: Paul, M0CJX, 01737-279108. EMail: info@radiofairs.co.uk
Web: http://www.radiofairs.co.uk
(Note: there has been confusion over this event. The website gives little
information beyond a date and I have had no response to EMails sent to
m0cjx@radiofairs.co.uk).
* 7 May *
The Thorpe Camp Museum Radio Group's Dambusters Rally, Thorpe Camp RAF,
Museum on the B1192 south-east of Woodhall Spa airfield, Lincs., on the
opposite side of the road, signposted RAF Coningsby, TF215599, Thorpe Camp
was where the Dambusters were based. Map on the website. Amateur radio car
boot sale and rally. Admission GBP2.00 which includes museum admission.
Ample parking. Catering with snacks in the NAAFI. Site is level and suitable
for the less mobile. Special event station running with all contacts counting
towards the Lincolnshire Award. The Camp has a permanent call sign GB4TCM as
well as its club call of MX0TCM. Other attractions will be a vintage military
vehicle display and a demo of old military radios. Outside pitches free to
traders (provide your own tables and cover). Limited space under cover for a
small fee. Traders can come the night before and camp or park their caravans
at the camp by prior arrangement.
Details: Anthony, G3ZPU, 07718-686264 EMail: tcrm@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://beam.to/tcrm
* 14 May *
Dunstable Downs Amateur Radio Car Boot Sale, Stockwood Park, a few minutes
from M1/J10, the main exit for Luton airport. Plots need to be booked via the
website before 29 April and cost GBP7.50 otherwise cost will be GBP10.00 on
the day. Open 09:00 (07:30 traders). Parking GBP2.00 per vehicle. Full toilet
and catering facilities. Families can visit the Mossman collection, on site,
of various horse-drawn carriages and a few old cars. Usual leisure facilities.
Note: due to new hazardous waste regulations there will not be a skip this
year - all unsold and scrap items must be taken off the site.
Details: EMail: ddrcbootsale@magstripe.demon.co.uk Web: www.ddrcbootsale.org
* 21 May *
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker Radio Sale, French Lane, Nantwich, Ches.
Open 10:00. Admission GBP2.00 (sale only). Trade. Details: 01270-623353 or
EMail Rod: coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk. Web: http://www.hackgreen.co.uk
* 21 May *
Mid-Ulster ARC Annual Rally, Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Oxford Island, off
the M1 at the Lurgan exit. Easy access from Kinnego Marina by boat. Admission
GBP3.00/2 Euro. Open 12 noon. Free parking. Talkin. Disabled facilities.
Catering. Family amusements.
Details: Vic, MI0AEY, 0283-833-1909. EMail: radiovic@tiscali.co.uk
* 19 - 21 May *
55th Dayton, Ohio Rally.
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* 4 June *
Red Rose QRP Festival, Formby Hall, Atherton, Manchester.
Bring and buy, free parking, bar, refreshements, talk in, lots of bargains!
Admission still GBP1.50. Some tables at only GBP7.00 Open 11:00 to 17:00.
Enquiries to: Les (G4HZJ), 01942-870634 EMail: g4hzj@ntlworld.com
* 4 June *
Spalding & DARS Annual Rally, Sir John Gleed Tech School, Halmer Gardens,
Spalding, Lincs. PE11 2EF. Open 10:00. Parking (limited disabled parking).
Location map on the website. Inside tables GBP10.00, outside GBP5.00 with
discount if booked before end of April. Online booking.
Details: Ambrose, M0DJA, 07989-636520. EMail: rally-secretary@sdars.org.uk
Web: http://www.sdars.org.uk
* 11 June *
Elvaston Castle National Radio Rally, Elvaston Castle, Elvaston, Thulston,
Derbys. DE72 3EP. (SK 406 330). On B5010 which runs between the A6 and the A52,
5 miles SE of Derby. Talkin 145.550 MHz. DXCC QSL checking. Admission GBP3.00
per person/kids free, car and coach parking free.
Details: Les Bagnall, G4CWD, 01332-559965.
Trade Phil Johnson, G8BFC, 01332-752277. EMail: trader@elvastonrally.co.uk
Web: http://elvastonrally.co.uk
* 17/18 June *
Astroradio 2006 (TM5AST), 91 Boissy le Sec, Near Rambouillet, S of Paris.
(A11 and N191). Details: EMail: astroradio@radioamateur.fr
* 17 June *
The ESWR (The Ipswich Rally) will take place at the Suffolk Showground,
Ipswich, Suffolk. Open 09:30. The rally will feature a Large Undercover Car
Boot Sale, RSGB Book Stall, Bring & Buy Stand, Local Club Stands and a special
event HF Station. Easy disabled parking and access. Talkin by GB4SWR on
145.550 MHz will be operating from 08:00. Details: John, G3XDY, 01473-717830
or Steve, M1ACB, 07720-412648. Web: http://www.btinternet.com/~thomassg/eswr.htm
* 18 June (Fathers' Day) *
The Newbury and District ARS Boot Sale, the Ackland Memorial Hall, Cold Ash,
nr Newbury, Berks. Set up 08:00 and general entry from 09:00 to 14.00.
A Talk-in station will be provided. Maps and directions can be found on the
Club website: http:// www.nadars.org.uk.
Further information: Kevin, G6FOP. EMail: g5xv@ntlworld.com or
bootsaleinfo@nadars.co.uk
* 18 June (Father's Day) *
The Newhaven Fort Rally 2006, Between the ramparts of the Newhaven Fort
Museum, by the Worthing & District ARC. Admission (Rally/Museum) GBP2.50.
Open 10:30. Signals Room Caf‚ facilities on site. Souvenir Shop. Picnic
Areas with views over the Channel. Tables bookable in advance only, with
additional rooms available for retailers. Details: Roy Bannister, G4GPX,
01903-753893 for bookings or further information.
* 22 - 25 June *
Friedrichshafen Rally: http://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de/html/de/index.php
In English: http://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de/html/en/index.php
25 June *
Bangor & DARS Summer Radio Rally, Crawfordsburn Country Club, Nr Bangor, Co
Down, Ulster. Open 12 noon. Trade. B&B.
Details: Michael, GI4XSF, 0284-277-2383. Web: http://www.bdars.com
* 25 June *
West of England Radio Rally, 'The Cheese & Grain', Market Yard, Frome,
Somerset, BA11 1BE, a multi-purpose venue for exhibitions, markets and concerts,
with a fully serviced exhibition hall and outside space for stalls. Plenty of
hard-surface parking (free on Sundays) and a cafe.
Details: Shaun, G8VPG, 01225-873098. EMail: rallymanager@westrally.org.uk
Web: http://www.westrally.org.uk
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* 2 July *
Norfolk ARC Barford Radio Rally: David, G7URP, 01953-457322/-458844 or
EMail: radio@dpcmicro.com Web: http://norfolkamateurradio.org
* 2 July *
York Radio Rally: A.Palfrey, G8IMZ, 01904-413342 or 07841-120738.
EMail: apalg8@aol.com
* 9 July *
Cornish RAC 43rd Mobile Rally & Kernow Microscopical Society:
Ken, G0FIC, 01209-821073. EMail: ken@jtarry.freeserve.co.uk
* 16 July *
The McMichael Rally & Boot Sale, Reading Rugby Football Club, Holme Park
Farm Lane, Sonning on Thames, Reading, Berks. RG4 6ST (SU 753 747), on the
B4446 just off the A4 East of Reading. Open 09:30. Directions and further
information on the website: http://www.radarc.org/
* 29 July (A Saturday) *
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society, Annual Radio Rally, Stanford Hall,
Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 6DH. Talk in S22 (145.550) Entrance GBP2.00
per person. Details: T.M. Humphries, G0OLS, 01455-552519 or 07759-684411.
EMail: thumph3426@aol.com or tonyg0ols@aol.com
* 30 July*
Northampton Radio Club 2006 Radio and Computer Rally, Northampton Radio Club,
Trades Club, Balmoral Road Northampton NN2 6LA. B&B. Refreshments.
Book table(s) or bring your own. Open 10:30, traders 08:00.
Details: 01604-712722 Mobile 07720-580968 EMail: m0dol@aol.com
* 30 July *
Colchester Radio Rally & Computer fair, St Helena School, Sheepen Rd,
Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE. Open 10:00 to 16:00. Easy access from A12. Trade
Stands. Catering. Car boot sale. On-Air demonstration station. Bring & Buy.
Details: James M0ZZO, 07785-933309. EMail: james@mcginty.com
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6 August *
Lorn Rally: gm0erv@dsl.pipex.com or GM8MLH, QTHr.
Web: http://www.gm0lra@freeuk.com
* 11 August (A Friday) *
Cockenzie & Port Seton ARC's Junk Sale, Port Seton Community Centre, (Main
Hall), South Seton Park, Port Seton, E.Lothian, from 18:30 to 21:30. Bring
along your junk and sell it. Tables on first-come-first-served basis. Raffle
at 21:00. Details: Bob Glasgow, 01875-811723. EMail: bob.gm4uyz@btinternet.com
* 13 August *
Flight Refuelling ARS Rally, Flight Refuelling Sports & Social Club, Merley
Nr Wimborne, Dorset. Details: Mike, M0MJS, 01202-883479.
Web: http://www.frars.org.uk
* 13 August *
King's Lynn ARC 17th Great Eastern Radio Rally: Andy, G1KLP, 07818-001311.
EMail: andyjackson@2e1klp.freeserve.co.uk
* 27 August *** New Date ***
Lincoln Rally 2006, Newark Showground: Roger, G3PVU, 01522-693848
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* 3 September * ********** This rally has been cancelled **********
29th Telford Rally, West Midlands Showground, Berwick Rd, Shrewsbury,
SY1 2PF. Details on the website: http://www.telfordrally.org.uk
* 8 & 9 September *
36th Leicester Amateur Radio Show, Donnington Park, Castle Donnington,
Leics. Easy access from M1/J23A (<5 mins). Detailed directions on the
website. Open 09:30 to 17:30 Friday and 09:30 to 16:30 Saturday. Disabled
parking & facilities. Flea market. Demo HF station. Raffle. Catering/Bar.
Motor Racing Museum (admission discounted).
Details: Clubs and traders: John Theodorson, G4MTP, 07971-649925
Fax 0870-762-0840. EMail John@lars.org.uk
Convention & Meeting programme: Geoff Dover, G4AFJ, 01455-823344
Fax 01455-828273. EMail: geoffg4afj@aol.com
Web: http://www.lars.org.uk
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* October (Date to be announced) *
Great Lumley AR&ES Rally, Great Lumley Community Centre Front Street Great
Lumley Nr Chester le Street, County Durham - just off the A1 (M).
Free Parking. Easy access. Good, inexpensive food and drink. Open 10:30 for
all. Admission GBP2.00/kids free. Model Club display and stand. Radio.
Hobbies. Electronics, computer, satellite and component stalls. 2-section
B&B (junk and good buys), Talkin. Juggling, face-painting and balloon
modelling. Science as magic. A magician. High voltage static electricity with
a Wimhurst machine. Stars in their eyes. Rocket propulsion - bring your own
plastic pop bottles. Amateur radio, make a crystal radio. Amateur radio demos.
Details: Nancy Bone, G7UUR, 0191 477 0036 (home) or 07990 760920 (mobile).
EMail: nancybone2001@yahoo.co.uk Web: http://www.glares.org.uk/
* 1 October *
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker Radio Sale: 01270-623353 or EMail Rod at
coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk. Web: http://www.hackgreen.co.uk
* 6 - 8 October *
RSGB HFC2006: 0870-904-7373. EMail: hfc@rsgb.org.uk
Web: http://www.rsgb-hfc.org.uk
* 15 October *
Blackwood & DARS Rally: George, 2W1JLK, 01495-724942 or Dave, GW4HBK,
01495-228516. EMail: ddlewhbk@btinternet.com
* 15 October *
The 2nd RustyRadios Rally, Cottered Village Hall, Cottered, Hertfordshire,
located on the A507 between Baldock and Buntingford (A1M J10 and the A10)
Opens 10:00 and entry is just GBP1.00, concessions for under 16s.
Refreshments and snacks will be available and there is a car park.
For bookings and further Information: http://www.rustyradios.com/
* 22 October *
Galashiels and District ARS Annual Radio & Computer Rally in The Volunteer
Hall, St John's Street, Galashiels, Borders. Doors open 11:00 and admission
is GBP2.00. There will be traders, Bring and Buy, Refreshments.
Details: Jim, GM7LUN, 01896-850245 or EMail: gm7lun@qsl.net
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* 12 November *
The South Yorkshire Repeater Group's 15th Great Northern Rally, Metrodome
Leisure Complex, Queen's Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, located in the town
less than 2 miles from M1/J37, 5 min walk from train and bus stations; (follow
the brown Metrodome signs from all directions). Doors open 11:00 for all.
Venue on one level with excellent disabled facilities, featuring all the usual
trade stands, components and SIGs. Large B&B plus tables allocated to radio
amateurs to sell their own equipment at a nominal charge.
Details & bookings: Rally Manager, between 6pm & 8pm, Ernie Bailey G4LUE,
8 Hild Avenue, Cudworth, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire, S72 8RN, 01226-716339
Mobile 07984-191873. EMail: ernest.bailey1@virgin.net
* 12 November or 19 November (Confused dates) *
West London Radio & Electronics Show: Paul, M0CJX, 01737-279108.
EMail: m0cjx@radiofairs.co.uk Web: http://www.radiofairs.co.uk
* 19 November *
Coulsdon ATS (CATS) Autumn Bazaar, 4th Purley Scouts HQ, Lion Green Road,
Coulsdon, Surrey, at rear of council car park; parking free Sundays.
Details: EMail: cats@qsl.net. Web: http://www.qsl.net/cats/START.HTM
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* 3 December *
Bishop Auckland RAC Rally: Mark, G0GFG, 01388-745353 or Brian, G7OCK,
01388-762678.
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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"
For publicity in Radio User magazine, Email donna@pwpublishing.ltd.uk
and for Monitoring Monthly, to Leslie Mulligan, whose EMail address is:
leslie.mulligan@monitoringmonthly.co.uk
Rally organisers are also asked to send their rally information to
me, Jim, g4rga(at)sideband.fsnet.co.uk or to G4RGA@GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU
in order to have the rally publicised on the Internet and on the packet
network.
It would also help rallygoers who can afford GPS equipment and other
such toys if the postcode or grid reference for the venue could be included
in the published information.
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306006 Wed 29-03-06 22:41 UTC
73 de Jim,
g4rga@gb7fcr.#16.gbr.eu
g4rga@sideband.fsnet.co.uk
Rallies Info: http://www.sideband.fsnet.co.uk
http://home.freeuk.com/g4rga
Also at: http://www.southgatearc.org/rallies/index.htm
http://www.sdarc.net/rallies.html
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