Rallies and Events News – 5 June 2016

This weekend, 4 and 5 June, the Sussex Electronics and Radio Fair takes place at Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2UF. The venue has free car parking as well as camping and caravanning on site and there are disabled facilities. A talk-in station will be in operation as well as a special event station. Doors open from 10am to 4pm and admission is £3, with children free. There will be indoor and outdoor trade stands, and catering on site. There is a room for talks and demonstrations. More information from Dave, G8PUO on 07807 074 538.

On Sunday, the 5th, the Central Scotland Amateur Radio Mini Convention takes place in Crofthead Community Education Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, Livingston EH54 6DG. There is car parking on site and the venue has disabled facilities. Doors open at 10am, with disabled visitors gaining access 10 minutes earlier. Admission is £4. There will be trade stands, a flea market, special interest groups, an RSGB book stall and lectures during the event. A raffle will also take place. Details from John, MM0JRR, 01506 437 908.

Also on the 5th, the Spalding and District ARS Rally will be in the Sir John Gleed Technology School, Halmer Gardens, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2EF. The venue has free car parking and talk-in is on S22. Doors open at 10am. There will be trade stands and outside car boot area. Catering will be available on site. More information from John, G4NBR on 0794 630 2815.

On 11 June Martin Lynch is celebrating his 60th birthday at ML&S, Wessex House, Drake Avenue, Staines, Middlesex TW18 2AP. Customers old and new are invited, with the event co-hosted by Yaesu, Icom and Kenwood. There will be plenty of refreshments with hot and cold drinks.

On 12 June the 15th Junction 28 Rally will be held at Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BD. The venue has car parking available and disabled facilities. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and a raffle will take place, there is also a licensed bar. More information from Anya Lawrence on 01159 307 322.

Also on the 12th, the East Suffolk Wireless Revival will be held at the Orwell Crossing Lorry Park, A14 Eastbound, Nacton, Ipswich IP10 0DD. There will be a talk in station on S22 and car parking is available on site. Doors open at 9.30am and admission is £2. There will be an RSGB book stall, a car boot area and a bring-and-buy. Special interest groups will be attending. There is a licensed bar and catering available. An HF station running GB4SWR will be on the air. Details from Kevin, G8MXV, 0771 004 6846.

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Category: GB2RS Rallies and Events