To save this list in IE: >Page >Save As ... In Firefox: >File >Save Page as ... CQ RALLIES NEWS. Herewith Rallies List compiled from information available on 5 February 2012. 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 (On the other hand I know of several club websites that are decades out of date ...)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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 12 February * Wakefield & DARC's Northern Cross Rally, Thornes Park Athletic Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TY. The rally attracts many traders and groups not only from around Yorkshire, but the whole country. Despite rising costs, we have held the table prices (with FREE electricity) and the entrance fee to the same level as last year. Parking. Disabled facilities. Catering. Details: Rally Manager, Ken Quinn, 2E0SSQ, 07900-563117, EMail: 2e0ssq@wdrs.org.uk Web: http://www.wdrs.org.uk Online booking: http://www.northerncrossrally.com * 12 February * Harwell Radio & Electronics Rally, Didcot Leisure Centre, Mereland Rd, Didcot, Oxon. OX11 8AY. Free parking. Talkin. Open 10:15/10:30. Admission œ2.50 with concessions. Trade. Family attractions. SIGs. Catering/bar. Disabled facilities. Details: Ann, G8NVI, 01235-816379. EMail: ann.stevens@btinternet.com Web: http://www.g3pia.org.uk * 26 February * Rainham Radio Rally, Rainham School for Girls, Derwent way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX. Doors open 1000 (0930 for disabled) "TalkIn" and good food. Details: Trevor G6YLW, 07717-678795 or EMail: trev@wig1.co.uk * 26 February * [CANCELLED] Swansea ARS Rally, Court Herbert Sports Centre, Neath Abbey, Neath, SA10 7BE. - Unfortunately this rally has had to be cancelled. Details on the club website: http://bit.ly/yDLp1s ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 4 March * Cambridge & DARC Rally, Wood Green Animal Shelter, King's Bush Farm, A1198 London Road, Godmanchester, Cambs. PE29 2NH. Admission œ3. Parking. Open 10:00. Parking. Talkin-S22. Catering with bar. Trade. B&B. SIGs. Family attractions. Disabled facilities. Contact: John, G0GKP, 01954-200072. EMail: j.bonner@ntlworld.com Web: http://www.cdarc.co.uk * 4 March * Exeter Radio & Electronics Rally, America Hall, De la Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8PW. B&B. Trade. Open 10:15/10:30. Catering. Admission œ2. Details: Pete, G3ZVI, 07714-198374. g3zvi@yahoo.co.uk * 10 March * Dutch National Radio Flea Market, 'Autoron', Rosmalen (s'Hertogenbosch), The Netherlands. Talkin S20/V40. Admission 7 Euros. Open 09:00. SIGs. Trade. Family attractions. Catering. Details: info@radiovlooienmarkt.nl Web: http://www.radiovlooienmarkt.nl * 11 March * Wythall Radio & Computer Rally, Woodrush Sports Centre, Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, nr Birmingham, B47 5JW, on the A435, 2mls M42/J3. Catering. Trade. Admission œ2. Parking. B&B. Talkin-S22 (V44) Contact Chris, G0EYO, 07710-412819. EMail: g0eyo@blueyonder.co.uk Web: http://www.wrcrally.co.uk * 11 March * Bournemouth Radio Society's 24th Annual Sale, Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, BH10 7LH. Open 09:30. Admission œ1.50. Trade SIGs. Disabled facilities. Catering. Details: John, G0HAT, 07719-700771. * 25 March * Spring Militaria, Electronics & Radio Amateur Hangar Sale, Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, ches. CW5 8AL. Open 10:00. Military and vintage radio equipment plus vehicle spares and more. Contact: Rod Siebert, 01270-623353 coldwatr@hackgreen.co.uk http://www.hackgreen.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 1 April * South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Rally, Scout Activity Centre, Woodhouse Park, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4LX. B&B. Parking. Open 10.00. Catering. Car boot sale. Talkin-S22. Details: Stan Goodwin, G0RYM, 07833-517370 EMail: SouthGlosRadioRallyCoordinator@gmail.com Web: http://www.southglosradiorally.org.uk * 1 April * Lough Earne Amateur Radio Club 30th Annual Rally, The Share Holiday Village, Lisnakea, Co Fermanagh, BT92 0EQ. Access from Shannon-Earne waterway. Open 11:30 Parking. Trade. B&B. Catering/bar. Disabled facilities. Details: Iain, 02866-326693 iain@learc.eu http://lougherneradioclub.co.uk * 15 April * NARSA Exhibition (Blackpool Rally), Norbreck Castle, Exhibition Centre, Blackpool, FY2 9AA. Open 10:45/11:00. B&B. Parking. Trade. Talkin. SIGs. Morse tests. Catering/bar. Disabled facilities. RSGB bookstand. Details: Dave, M0OBW, 01270-761608, dwilson@btinternet.com http://www.narsa.org.uk * 15 April * Cambridgeshire Repeater Group Rally, Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambs. CB22 6RN. Talkin. Admission œ2. Open 10:00 (07:00 for traders). Trade. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Details: Lawrence, M0LCM, 01223-711840. rally2012@cambridgerepeaters.net http://www.cambridgerepeaters.net * 22 April * 8th International DX Convention, Paestum, Salerno, Italy. Speakers from FW0R, HK0NA, T32C, VP8ORK and more. Details: http://www.dxitalia.it * 22 April * 28th Yeovil QRP Convention, Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AA. (Adjoins central shopping car park). Talkin. Open 09:30. Parking. Trade. Lectures. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Contact: Derek, M0WOB, 01935-414452. EMail: yarc-contact@tiscali.co.uk Website: http://yeovil-arc.com * 22 April * West London Radio & Electronics Show (Kempton Rally), Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AQ. Details: Paul, M0CJX, 08451-650351, info@radiofairs.co.uk Web: http://www.radiofairs.co.uk * 29 April * Andover Radio Amateur Club Spring Rally - Village Hall, Wildhern, Andover, Hants, SP11 0JE. Admission œ1.50/Car Boots œ6.00/Trade table inside œ8.00. Talk In. Free Car Park. Opening Time 10:00. Tradestands. Car Boot Sale. Catering. Disabled Facilities. Details: Dave, G4YVM, 07749-199453 or arac@arac.org.uk Visit website: http://www.arac.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 6 May * Dambusters Amateur Radio Rally, Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Coningsby, Lincs. LN4 4PE. Free parking. Entry œ3. Open 10:00. Talkin by GB3FR. Pitches free but size limited if not pre-booked. RAF heritage centre on site. Overnight camping by appointment. Details: tcrm@hotmail.co.uk http://www.qsl.net/gb4tcm/dambusters.html * 7 May * [Bank Holiday Monday] Dartmoor Radio Club Rally, Tavistock College, Crowndale Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD. Open 10:15/10:30. Parking. Admission œ2. SIGs. Trade. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Details: Viv, 01752-823427. EMail: vivwatsondrc@aol.com * 12 May * Rochdale & DARS Amateur Radio Flea Market & Junk Sale, St Vincent's Church Hall, Caldershaw Rd, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QL. Open 10:00. Car boot sale. Trade. SIGs. B&B. Pitches œ7.50 - first 22 bookings get free table. Details: G0PUD, 01706-346517 dave.shaw@sky.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 2 June * Central Scotland Mini Amateur Radio Convention, Crofthead Farm Community Education Centre, Templar Rise, Livingston, EH54 6DG. Open 09:50/10:00. Family attractions. Trade. B&B. Lectures. RSGB. Raffle. Catering. Details: uk/groups.yahoo.com/group/cshrc * 3 June * Spalding & DARS Annual Rally, Sir John Gleed Technology School, Halmer Gardens, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 2EF. Open 10:00. Free parking. Trade. Car boot sale, Catering. Details: John, G4NBR, 07946-302815. EMail: rally-secretary@sdars.org.uk Web: http://www.sdars.org.uk * 10 June * 11th Junction 28 QRP Rally, SNADARC in association with the G-QRP Club. Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church St, Alfreton, Derbys. DE55 7BD - 10 mins from M1/J28 and the A38. Admission œ2.50. Open 10:00. Trade. SIGs. Catering/bar. Talkin S21. Details: Russell Bradley, G0OKD, 01773-783658, russelbradleyG0OKD@ntlworld.com Web: http://www.snadarc.com * 17 June * Newbury Radio Rally & Boot Sale, Newbury Showground (next to M4/J13), RG18 9QZ. Stations. Exhibitions. SIGs. Clubs. Societies. Talkin. Free parking. Admission œ2. Open 09:00. Trade. Catering. Disabled facilities. SIGs. Family amusements. Sellers access from 08:00 - pitches œ10. Details: EMail: rally@nadars.org.uk Web: http://www.nadars.org.uk * 17 June * The East Suffolk Wireless Revival - The Ipswich Radio Rally - Orwell Crossing Lorry Park, A14 Eastbound, Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0DD. Open 09:30. Admission œ1. Car boot sale. B&B. Radio SIGs. Local radio clubs. RSGB bookstall. GB4SWR HF station. Excellent food & facilities. Licensed bar. Easy parking, Talk-in S22. Contact: Steve, M1ACB, 07711-329624. Web: http://www.eswr.org.uk * 24 June * [Update] West of England Radio Rally 2012, Cheese & Grain, Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BE. Trade. RSGB Books. Catering. Parking. Disabled facilities. Details: Shaun O'Sullivan G8VPG, EMail: rallymanager@westrally.org.uk Web: http://www.westrally.org.uk * 22 - 24 June * Friedrichshafen Amateur Radio Show, Messe, Frienrichshafen. Parking. SIGs. Trade Family attractions. Catering/bar. Lectures. Campsite. Disabled facilities. RSGB bookstall. Details: http://bit.ly/tngJj7 (In German). * 24 June * West of England Radio Rally, Cheese & Grain, Bridge St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BE. RSGB bookstall. Trade. Catering. Parking. Disabled facilities. Details: Shaun, G8VPG, 01225-873098. EMail: rallymanager@westrally.org.uk Web: http://www.westrally.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 1 July * 16th Red Rose QRP Festival, Formby Hall, Alder Street (off High Street), Atherton, Manchester. M46 9EY. Open 11:00-15:00. Admission œ2.00/under 14s free. Easy access from all directions: M6, M61, M60, A580 Features: Trade and individual stalls. Club stands, including RSGB, GQRP. Very low cost "Bring & Buy. New and surplus equipment sales/components. Hassle free. Large spacious halls at ground level. Huge, free car park, disabled facilities. Delicious refreshments at QRP prices! Comfortable, well stocked lounge bar. Some tables available at œ8 but please book early. Contact: Les Jackson, G4HZJ, 01942-870634, g4hzj@ntlworld.com * 7 July * Bangor & DARS Rally, Donaghadee Community Centre, Donaghadee, Co. Down, BT21 0HB. Admission œ3. Open 11:30. Trade. B&B. SIGs. Details: Bill, GI4AAM, 02891-816707. bill.langtry@btinternet.com http://www.bdars.com * 15 July * Tim Walford's QRP in the Country 2012, Upton Bridge Farm, Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9NJ. The theme remains QRP and home construction, in a country setting. Weather allowing, outside; otherwise in the barns as in 2011. Tim is particularly keen to increase the attendance by West Country Clubs and individuals with interesting things to show off. If you wish to reserve an early place or can suggest a novel feature; just drop him a line to: walfor@globalnet.co.uk http://www.walfordelectronics.co.uk/ * 29 July * Horncastle Summer Rally, Horncastle Youth Centre, Willow Rd, Horncastle, Lincs. LN9 6DZ. Admission œ1.50. Open 10:30. Disabled facilities. Catering. Tables œ5 with free power. Details: Tony, G3ZPU, 01507-527835. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 10 August * [Evening Event] Cockenzie & Port Seton ARC 19th Annual Mini-Rally Night, Community Centre, Main Hall, Port Seton, EH32 0BQ. Bring your own junk and sell it yourself. Tables on first come, first served basis. Admission œ2 for everyone. Open 18:30 to 21:30. Club website: http://cpsarc.com * 12 August * Flight Refuelling ARS Rally, Cobham Sports & Social Club Ground, Merley, Nr Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3DA. Parking. Talkin. Open 10:00. Trade. Trade. Car boot sale. Catering/bar. Details: Mike, M0MJS, 01202-883479. Web: http://www.frars.org.uk * 17 & 18 August * 15th International EME Conference, Churchill College, Cambridge, CB3 0DS. Details: http://www.eme2012.com * 19 August * The Rugby (Princethorpe) Annual Radio Rally, Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby, Warcs. CV23 9PU, NGR: SP395710, 52.336N/001.421W. From A45 SW of Rugby, take B4453; from Coventry take A423; Approach college via B4453. Open 10:00 to 16:00. Talkin by GB5RRR 08:00-12:00 and via GB3ME. Admission œ2/person. Further details, including info on pitches available as a .PDF from the website. Details: Tel: 07759-684411. EMail: rally@rugbyats.co.uk Website: http://www.rugbyats.co.uk * 27 August * (Bank Holiday Monday) Huntingdonshire ARS Rally, St Neots Community College, Barford Rd, St Neots, PE19 2SH. Admission œ2.00. Open 10:00. Talkin S22/V44. Parking. Car boot sale, B&B. Catering. Trade. Disabled facilities. Details: Clive Burchell, G3NKQ, 01480-810473, clive.burchell@btinternet.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 2 September * Telford Rally, Enginuity Technology Centre, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DU. Talkin by GB3TF 433.2 MHz. Open 10:30. Trade. B&B. SIGs. Free parking. Family attractions. Lectures. Details: Martyn, G3UKV, 01952-255416. http://bit.ly/tfmPIS * 2 September * Andover Amateur Radio Club Autumn Rally - Village Hall, Wildhern, Andover, Hants, SP11 0JE. Admission œ1.50/Car Boots œ6.00/Trade table inside œ8.00. Talk In. Free Car Park. Opening Time 10:00. Tradestands. Car Boot Sale. Catering. Disabled Facilities. Details: Dave, G4YVM, 07749-199453 or arac@arac.org.uk Visit website: http://www.arac.org.uk * 9 September * Friskney & East Lincs Communications Club Rally, Friskney Village Hall, Church Rd, Friskney, Lincs. PE22 8RD. 6.5 miles south of Skegness. Details: Bren, 2E0BDS, 01754-820060. felcc@btinternt.com http://www.felcc.com * 16 September * Torbay Annual Communications Fair, Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AF. Open 09:30/10:00. B&B. Trade. Catering. RSGB books. Disabled facilities. Details: 01803-557941. rally@tars.org.uk * 23 September * (Had wrong date previously) 22nd Great Northern Rally, Barnsley Premier Leisure Complex, Queen's Ground, Barnsley, S Yorks. S71 1AN. Admission œ3.50. Open 10:30-15:00. Trade. SIGs. RSGB bookstall. Catering/bar. Family attractions. Disabled facilities. Details: Ernie, G4LUE, 01226-716339. http://bit.ly/pNIzst * 28-29 September * RSGB National Rally, George Stephenson Pavillion, Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Lincoln Rd, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts. NG24 2NY (close to junction A1/A46/A17). B&B. Trade. Car boot sale. Catering. SIGs. RSGB bookstall. Morse tests. RSGB services & committee. Disabled facilities. Family attractions. Details: Web: http://bit.ly/sbE9Yo ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 7 October * Autumn Militaria, Electronics & Radio Amateur Hangar Sale, Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, ches. CW5 8AL. Open 10:00. Military and vintage radio equipment plus vehicle spares and more. Contact: Rod Siebert, 01270-623353 coldwatr@hackgreen.co.uk http://www.hackgreen.co.uk * 12 -14 October * RSGB Convention, Horwood House, Little Horwood, Nr Milton Keynes, MK17 0PH. Full convention programme with lectures for all interests and technicalities. Details: http://www.rsgb.org/rsgbconvention * 14 October * Hornsea Amateur Radio Club Rally, Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, E.Yorks, HU18 1NQ. Open 10:30. Trade. Parking. B&B. SIGs. RSGB. RAFARS. Catering with bar. Disabled facilities. Raffle. Details: Rick, M0CZR, R106221@aol.com http://www.hornseaarc.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 4 November * Holsworthy Amateur Radio Rally, Holsworthy Community College, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy EX22 6JD. Details: Roger, 07773 983691, EMail: gsowtertalktalk.net * 11 November * West London Radio & Electronics Show (Kempton Rally), Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AQ. Details: Paul, M0CJX, 08451-650351, info@radiofairs.co.uk Web: http://www.radiofairs.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 2 December * Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club Rally, Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL16 6DB. Admission œ2.00/under 14s free. Open 10:15/10:30 Talkin S22/V44. Parking. Trade. B&B. Catering/bar. Disabled facilities. Family attractions. Details: Mark, G0GFG, 01388-747497. Web: http://barac.m0php.net/rally ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Practical Wireless and Radio User magazine, Email newsdesk@pwpublishing.ltd.uk Rally organisers are also asked to send their rally information to me, Jim, @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