To save this list in IR: |Page |Save As ... In Firefox: έFile έSave Page as ... CQ RALLIES NEWS. Herewith Rallies List compiled from information available on 14 November 2008. If a listing gives a website, then please visit that site and check that the details I have given are still correct. Users of satellite navigation equipment would appreciate the inclusion of a postcode or NGR reference in the information provided. Alternatively a link to a mapping web page showing the rally site would be useful. 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 (On the other hand I know of several club websites that are decades out of date ...) Have nice weather and a pleasant day out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 16 November * [Update - rally closing time] CATS Radio & Electronics Bazaar, 1st Coulsdon Scouts HQ, rear of Council car park, Lion Green Road, Coulsdon, Surrey. Open 10:00 to 13:00. Admission œ1 with free cup of tea. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Free parking. Traders EMail cats@qsl.net for tables (few left). Details: Andy, G8JAC, EMail: g8jac@btinternet.com Web: http://tinyurl.com/5uwcvu * 22/23 November * Radioamatore 2, Pordenone, Italy. Open 09:00. Parking. Disabled facilities. Lectures. Trade. SIGs. Catering/bar. Web: http://www.radioamatore2.it * 23 November * Mayo Radio Rally, Belmont Hotel, Knock, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Doors open 11:00 Further Information: Rally Director: Padraic Baynes, EI9JA. See http://www.ei7mre.org * 30 November * The Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club (B.A.R.A.C.) 2008 Rally, the Spennymoor Leisure Centre, 32 High Street, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 6DB. Please note this a venue ideally suited for both trader and disabled as it boasts good parking and access to large ground floor hall. There will be the usual radio, computer, electronics and B&B stalls as well as catering and bar facilities. As you can imagine, there is a lot to do for all the family within the confines of the leisure centre for those of the family not interested in radio. Doors open at 10:30 (10:00 for disabled visitors) Admission: £l:50 under 14s free of charge with adult. Talk in on S22. Details from rally organiser. Mark, G0GFG, 01388-745353 or deputy rally organiser, Brian, G7OCK 01388-762678. Web: http://barac.m0php.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 18 January 2009 * The West Manchester Radio Club's RED ROSE WINTER RALLY, Lowton Civic Centre, WA3 2AH just off the A580 East Lancs Road. This is a superb venue, all on one level. Disabled facilities. Open 10:00. Free parking. Low-cost B&B. RSGB bookstall. Usual trade and component stands. SIGs. Bar with excellent homebrew catering. Large social area in which to mingle with fellow amateurs. TalkIn S22. Details: Rally Manager, Steve, 01942-888900. Web: http://www.wmrc.org.uk * 25 January 2009 * Horncastle Winter Rally, Horncastle Youth Centre, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 6DZ. Admission œ1. Free parking. Disabled facilities. Catering. Details: Tony, G3ZPU, 01507-527835. EMail: G3ZPU@yahoo.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 1 February 2009 * South Essex ARS Mobile Radio Rally, The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex. (Southern end of A130). Open 10:30. Free parking. Catering. Disabled facilities. Trade. Details: Ken, G0BBN, 01842-861089. Web: http://tinyurl.com/yc2fjf * 8 February 2009 * [New] Harwell Radio & Computing Rally, Didcot Leisure Centre, Mereland Rd, Didcot, Oxon. Entry œ2/kids free. Free parking. Open 10:15/10:30. Trade. SIGs. Catering. Disabled facilities. Details: Ann, G8NVI,01235-816379, EMail ann.stevens@btinternet.com Web: http://www.g3pia.org.uk * 15 February 2009 * Swansea ARS Rally, Afan Lido (Aquadrome), Aberavon Seafront, Port Talbot, SA12 6QW, 1 mile from M4/J41. Admission œ1.50/concessions. Open 10:30. Free parking. Catering, B&B, SIGs, Trade. Details: Roger, GW4HSH, 01792-404422. * 15 February 2009 * [ *** New Venue *** ] [New] Northern Cross Rally, Ossett School, Storrs Hill Rd., Osset, W.Yorks. WF5 0DG. Admission œ3. Talkin. Open 10:15/10:30. Details: http://www.northerncrossrally.org * 22 February 2009 * Radio-Active Rally, Civic Hall, Nantwich, Ches. CW5 5DG. Parking. Talkin. Open 10:30. Admission œ3/kids free. Trade. B&B. Catering with bar. Details Simon Chettle, G8ATB, 01270-841506. EMail: info@radioactiveshow.co.uk Web: http://www.radioactiveshow.co.uk * 24 Februrary 2009 * 2008 Rainham Radio Rally, GB4RRR, Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX. Just off the A2 and M2/J4. Doors open 09:30/10:00. Admission œ2.50. Talkin S22 by GB4RRR. Free parking. Good food. SIGs. Catering/bar. Lectures. Trade including W&S, Icom UK, Sycom, RSGB bookstall and Fun Bus. Rally will be opened by Peter Kirby, G0TWW, general manager, RSGB. Location map showing how to get to the rally here: http://tinyurl.com/2u5c7m Details: EMail: O.wheeler@btopenworld.com or trev@wig1.co.uk Web Site: http://www.the-brats.net/ or http://www.wig1.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 1 March 2009 * Cambridge & DARC Rally, Britten Arena, Wood Green Animal Shelter, King's Bush Farm, London Road, Godmanchester, Cambs. PE29 2NH. (On A1198 4 miles from Huntingdon via A14). Details: David, G8JKV, 01223-355254. EMail: rally@cdarc.co.uk * 8 March 2009 * [New] Wythall RC Radio & Computer Rally, Woodrush Sports Centre, Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, nr Birmingham. (On the A435, 2mls from M42/J3). Admission œ1.50 Open 10:00. Trade. B&B. Catering. Parking. Talkin S22/V44. Contact: Chris, G0EYO, 07710-412910. EMail: g0eyo@blueyonder.co.uk Web: http://www.wrcrally.co.uk * 14 March 2009 * [New] Lagan Valley ARS Rally, The Village Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough, Ulster. BT26 6AR. Trade. Open 11:30. Trade. Parking.Catering. Details: Jim, GI0DVU, 02892-662270. EMail: jim.henry@ntlworld.com * 14 March 2009 * [New] Dutch National Radio Flea Market, Autotron, Rosmalen (S'Hertogenbosch, just off the A59 motorway). Trade, Family attractions. Open 09:00. Admission 6 Euros Talkin PI4SHB 145.25 MHz. Details: 0031-6-1356-1325. EMail: info@radiovlooienmarkt.nl Web: http//www.radiovlooienmarkt.nl * 22 March 2009 * Northwest Amateur Radio Societies Association (NARSA) Rally, Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Queen's Promenade, North Shore, Blackpool, FY2 9AA. B&B. Over 100 trade & club stands. Construction competition. Free parking. Disabled access. Details: Peter, G6CGF, 0151-630-5790. EMail: g6cgf.peter@ntlworld.com * 29 March 2009 * [New] Caradon Hill Repeater Group & Callington ARS Rally, Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall, PL7 7DR. Open 10:00/10:30/Traders 07:30. Details: Jamie, 2E0JLH, 0779-554-60374 (as given). EMail: caradonhillrepeatergroup@hotmail.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 5 April 2009 * Northern Mobile Rally, Richmond School, Darlington Road, Richmond, N.Yorks. DL10 7BQ. Parking. Trade. Catering. Open 10:00/10:30. Booking essential for private sellers. Details: rsars@hotmail.co.uk Web: http://www.rsars.co.nr * 26 April 2009 * Yeovil QRP Convention, Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 3AA. (the Hall adjoins the central shopping car park). Talkin S22/V44. Open 10:00. Parking. Lectures. Trade. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Details: Derek, 01935-414452. EMail: yarc-contact@tiscali.co.uk Web: http://www.yeovil-arc.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 3 May 2009 * Dambusters Radio Rally, Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, on the B1192 at Tattershal Thorpe Nr. Coningsby Lincolnshire, LN4 4PE. As usual NO CHARGE for pitches, œ2.00 per person entry/kids free, including traders and their companions, entrance includes admission to the Visitor Centre. Plenty of room (please bring your own cover and tables) although we do have some tables for use if really needws. Electricity Limited only by the length of your extention cable! Dogs welcome (accompanied). You can come and set up the day before if you give us notice. Free camping space available on site. Operational radio shack Saturday PM and evening. Talkin 145.550. Open for traders 08:00. NO admission for traders after 10:00. STRICTLY NO movement of vehicles on site during the event. Rally starts 10:00/10:30. Details: Booking information and maps can be found: http://beam.to/tcrm 01507-527835 or g3zpu@yahoo.co.uk, tcrm@hotmail.co.uk * 4 May 2009 * [New] Dartmoor Radio Rally, Tavistock College, Crowndale Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD. Trade. B&B. Open 10:15/10:30. Talkin S22/V44. Parking. Disabled facilities. Catering. Family attractions. Details: Peter, M1AYI, 01822-860277. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 7 June 2009 * [New] Red Rose QRP Festival, Formby Hall, Alder St, Atherton, M46 9EY. Open 10:00. Free parking. Talkin S22/V44. Admission œ1.50. Trade. SIGSs. B&B. Details: Les, G4HZJ, 01942-870364. Email: g4hzj@ntlworld.com * 28 June 2009 * West of England Radio Rally, Cheese & Grain, Frome, Somerset. Details: Shaun, G8VPG, 01225-873098. EMail: rallymanager@westrally.org.uk Web: http://westrally.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 12 July 2009 * [New] McMichael Rally & Bootsale, Reading Rugby Club, Reading, Berks. (Just off the A4 east of Reading). Talkin. Parking. Admission œ2. Catering. SIGs. Raffle. Trade. Car boot sale. Open 09:30. Details: G0JMS, 01189-723504. EMail: g0jms@radarc.org Web: http://www.McMichaelRally.org.uk * 19 July 2009 * [New] MacMillan (Northampton) Rally, Roade Village, Northants. Entry free. No fee for traders, only donation to MacMillan. Refreshment monies to MacMillan as well. Details: G6NYH, 01604-243333. Web: http://www.tetra2000.com * 26 July 2009 * Horncastle Summer Rally, Horncastle Youth Centre, Horncastle, Lincs. LN9 6DZ. Admission œ1. Disabled facilities, Catering. Details: Tony, G3ZPU, 01507-527835. EMail: G3ZPU@yahoo.co.uk * 24-27 July 2009 * Lithuanian National Radio Rally. Details to be announced. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 9 August 2009 * Flight Refuelling ARS Rally: Mike, M0MJS, 01202-883479. Web: http://www.frars.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, @g4rga.org.uk or to G4RGA@GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU in order to have the rally publicised on the Internet and on the packet network. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73 de Jim, G4RGA