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 20 August 2010. 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 (On the other hand I know of several club websites that are decades out of date ...)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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 22 August *** [New Venue] *** Annual Rugby Radio Rally, Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby, CV23 9PX, NGR SP395710. Now a Sunday event at a new venue. Open 10:00-16:00. Entry œ2. Pitches œ14 on the day. Details: Tony, 07759-684411 Web page: http://www.rugbyats.co.uk * 22 August * Andover Club's Wildhern Boot Sale, Village Hall at Wildhern, just north of Andover, SP11 0JE, Map reference: SU350510. Open 09:00/sellers & 10:00 for buyers. Admission £1.50. Vehicle pitch £6, table in hall £8. Talkin S22. Catering. Map on club website. Contact: Martin Smith, 01980-612070. Web: www.arac.org.uk * 29 August * Milton Keynes ARS Rally, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB. Trade. SIGs. Open 09:30. Talkin S22. Admission œ2/50p under 14s. Visit the Bletchley Park Museum too? Details: Steve Goodall, G6KJU, 07866-673192. EMail: rally@mkars.org.uk Web www.mkars.org.uk * 30 August * Huntingdonshire ARS Bank Holiday Monday Rally, St Neots Community College, Barford Rd, St Neots, PE19 2SH. Talkin. Open 10:00/Traders from 08:00. Parking. Car boot sale. B&B. Catering. Trade. RSGB bookstall. Details: Web: http://fwd4.me/BbG ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 5 September * Telford Rally, Enginuity Technology Centre, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shrops, TF8 7DU. Trade. SIGS. Open 10:30. Talkin S22 & GB3TF 433.2 MHz. Discounted admission to Enginuity Centre. Traders: contact Jim, 07722-380953 or Richard, 07775-560140. Details: Martyn, G3UKV, 01952-255416. Web: http://www.telfordhamfest.co.uk * 11 & 12 September * Gatwick Family Radio Weekend, Hunter's Moon, RH6 0HU/TQ262438, close to Gatwick on A217. Bring vintage radios, military vehicles of all radio types (?) Bring caravan, vehicle or tent. Room for aerials. Ferret Club. Sports centre, swimming. Brighton or the Bluebell Railway etc. Saturday night BBQ and large bonfire. Details: Mike, M1CCF, 02086-542582. m1ccf@talktalk.net Web www.radioclubs.net/m0vog * 12 September * Torbay Annual Communications Fair, Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AF. B&B, Trade. Disabled facilities. Catering. Details: EMail: rally@tars.org.uk * 12 September * Boot Fair & Open Day at the Muckleburgh Collection, Military Museum, Muckleburgh House, Weybourne Road, Kelling, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7EG Admission to museum, restaurant & shop free. Radio clubs & individual amateurs, military enthusiasts and general stallholders welcomed. Pitches œ5 on the day No traders. Enquiries: Bob Finch, G0HYZ, 01263-838198. * 12 September * Torbay Annual Communications Fair, Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AF. B&B. Trade. Catering. Disabled facilities. Details: rally@tars.org.uk * 13 to 18 September * 15th World ARDF Championships, Opatija. Croatia. Details: www.ardf2010.com * 18 September * (A Saturday) The Fog on the Tyne Rally, Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4LH. The hall is at corner Whitehall Rd and Coatsworth Rd; the car park entrance is in Whitehall Rd. Admission œ1.50. Open 10:30. Organised by the Angel of the North Radio Club and STARS. Details: Nancy Bone, G7UUR, 07990-760920 (day) 0191-477-0036 (evening) EMail: nancybone2001@yahoo.co.uk Web: http://www.anarc.net * 19 September ***** [New Date, see 17 October ] ***** Hornsea ARC Rally, Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, E.Yorks. HU18 1NQ. Parking. Trade. B&B. Open 10:30. SIGs. RSGB. RAFARS. Catering/bar. Raffle. Disabled facilities. Details: Rick, M0CZR by EMail: R106221@aol.com or Duncan, G3TLI at g3tli@hotmail.co.uk Web: http://hornseaarc.co.uk * 26 September * *** [NEW DATE] *** [Also have 19 September for this one] Great Northern Rally, Metrodome Leisure Complex, Barnsley, S71 1AN. Open 11:00. Trade. Disabled facilities. SIGs. B&B. Details: Ernie, G4LUE, 01226-716339. * 26 September * Holsworthy Amateur Radio Rally, Holsworthy Community College, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JD. Talkin V36/S18. Details: Roger Williams, 07773-983691. EMail: g8yrw@yahoo.co.uk * 26 September * Belgian National Amateur Radio & Computer Rally, Exhibition Centre, Charleroi. Open 09:00. Family amusements. International Trade. Details: Michel, ON7FI, 0032-64-849596 EMail: michel.dewyngaert@skynet.be Web: www.on6ll.be ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *1 & 2 October * RSGB National Rally, in association with the Lincoln Short Wave Club, George Stephenson Pavillion, Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Lincoln Rd, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NY, close to A1/A46/A17 junction. (Strewth! This year's longest location?) B&B. Trade. Car boot sale. Catering. SIGs. Morse tests. Bookstall, RSGB services & committees. Disabled facilities. Family attractions. Details: Clive Catton, 01522-797520 (office); 01522-826681 (home). Web: http://fwd4.me/B9A * 3 October * Autumn Militaria, Electronics & Radio Amateur Hangar Sale, Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Ches. CW5 8AL. Admission œ2.50. Open 10:00. Contact: Rod Siebert, 01270-623353. EMail: coldwatr@hackgreen.co.uk Web: http://www.hackgreen.co.uk * 17 October * Galashiels & District ARS Annual Radio Rally, The Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 3JX. Open 11:00-16:00/disabled entry 10:45. Admission œ2.50. Bring and Buy. Traders. Refreshments. Prize Draw. Details: Jim, GM7LUN 01896-850245 EMail mail@gm7lun.co.uk * 17 October ***** [Was 19 September ] ***** Hornsea ARC Rally, Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, E.Yorks. HU18 1NQ. Parking. Trade. B&B. Open 10:30. SIGs. RSGB. RAFARS. Catering/bar. Raffle. Disabled facilities. Details: Rick, M0CZR by EMail: R106221@aol.com or Duncan, G3TLI at g3tli@hotmail.co.uk Web: http://hornseaarc.co.uk * 17 October * Blackwood & DARS Rally, Coleg Gwent, Risca Road, Cross Keys, NP11 7ZA. Talkin S22. Open 10:30/10:40. Admission œ2. Trade. B&B. SIGs. Catering. Raffle. Details: Dave, GW4HBK, 01495-228516. EMail: gw4hbk@talktalk.net Web: www.gw6gw.co.uk * 30 & 31 October * North Wales Rally, John Bright School, Maesdu Rd, Llandudno, LL30 1LF. Trade. RSGB Books. Parking. Details: Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, 01690-710257. EMail: rally@nwrs.org.uk Ron Roberts, GW6ZDH, 01492-592884. Web: http://www.nwrs.org.uk/info.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 7 November * West London Radio & Electronics Show, Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury-sur-Thames, Middx, TW16 5QA. Trade. Family Attractions. RSGB. Open 10:00. Disabled facilities. Free parking. Lectures. Talkin S22/v44. Details: Paul, M0CJX, 0845-165-0351. EMail: info@radiofairs.co.uk Web: http://www.radiofairs.co.uk * 7 November * Foyle & District ARC Annual Rally, Best Western White Horse Hotel, 68 Clooney Road, Derry, BT47 3PA. Open 12:00. Traders attending; TA Electronics, P&D CB & Amateur Radio Supplies, JBT Trading, MI3NIE Wire Antennas, Steven Boyd (Second Hand Radios), The Green Man. IRTS Stand, RSGB QSL Bureau, West Tyrone Repeater Group, Echo Ireland Online User Group. Details: Foyle & District ARC, 159 Victoria Road, Bready, Strabane, BT82 0DZ. Web: www.mn0aku.co.uk * 13 November * Rochdale & DARS Traditional Radio Rally, St Vincent's Church Hall, Caldershaw Road, Rochdale, OL12 7QL. Admission œ2.50/concessions under 12s and seniors. Open 10:15/10:30. Catering. B&B. Tables only œ5. Details: Dave, G0PUD, QTHr, 07710-243107. EMail: dave.shaw1@sky.com Web www.radars.me.uk * 21 November * Plymouth Radio Club Rally, Elm Community Centre, Leypark Walk, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8UE. Admission œ2. Open 10:00. 3 hours free parking. Trade. B&B. Refreshments. Details: Bob, G7NHB, EMail: freebobx@yahoo.com * 21 November * 33rd CATS Radio & Electronics Bazaar, 1st Coulsdon Scouts HQ, Rear of Council Car Park, Lion Green Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3BP. Open 10:00-13:00. Admission œ1. Catering. B&B. Free parking. Disabled facilities. Details: Andy, G8JAC, EMail secretary@catsradio.org * 28 November * Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs' Club Rally, Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL16 6DB. Open 10:15/10:30. Parking. Talkin S22/V44. Admission œ1.50/<14s free. Trade. B&B. Catering with bar. Disabled facilities. Family attractions. Details: Mark, G0GFG, 01388-745353. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 16 January * The West Manchester Radio Club's Red Rose Winter Rally, at a brand new venue: The George H Carnall Leisure Centre, Kingsway Park, M41 7FJ, just off M60/J9, opposite the Trafford Centre. Venue is all on one level, with disabled facilities and a HUGE FREE car park. Low cost B&B. RSGB bookstall. Usual trade stands. Components and SIGs. Bar and café area. Open 11:00. Info on club website. Details: Rally Manager, Steve, 07502–295141. Web: www.wmrc.org.uk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 6 February 2011 * 26th Canvey Radio & Electronics Rally, The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS80JA (southern end of A130). Open 10:30. Free parking. Admission œ2. Catering. Disabled facilities. Trade. Details: Dave, G4UVJ, 01268-697978 (evenings). Web: www.southessex-ars.co.uk * 27 February 2011 * Rainham Radio Rally 2011, Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX. Open 10:00/09:30. More info from Trev, 07717-678795 any reasonable hour (leave a message). EMail: trev@wig1.co.uk Web: www.thebrats-qth.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 19 March 2011 * Lagan Valley ARS Rally, The Village Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6AR. Open 11:30. Catering. Trade. Parking. Details: Jim, GI0DVU, 02892-662270 EMail: jim.henry@ntlworld.com * 20 March 2011 * 27th Yeovil QRP Convention, Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherbourne, Dorset, DT9 3AA (adjoining central shopping car park). Open 09:30. Parking. Trade. Talkin S22. Trade. Lectures. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Details: Derek, M0WOB, 01935-414452. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 10 April 2011 * Blackpool Rally (NARSA Exhibition), Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool. Parking, Trade. Talkin. B&B. SIGs. Morse tests. Catering/bar. RSGB bookstand. Disabled facilities. Open 10:45/11:00. Details: Dave, M0OBW, 01270-761608. EMail: dwilson@btinternet.com Web: www.g1gyc.demon.co.uk/narsa ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 26 June 2011 * West of England Radio Rally, Cheese & Grain, Bridge St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BE. RSGB books. Trade. Catering. Parking. Disabled facilities. Contact: Shaun, G8VPG, 01225-873098. EMail: rallymanager@westrally.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 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