Rallies
This listing is correct as of 25 October 2024.
To have your rally or event on this list, into RadCom and read out on GB2RS News, email full details AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to radcom@rsgb.org.uk
23 Nov – Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Winter Rally
St. Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR. Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3. Usual Traders and caterers. Plenty of free parking.
Contact Martin Shore (Treasurer and Rally Organiser) on 07587709006, or email: rally.radars@hotmail.com
24 Nov – Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club Annual Rally
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Co Durham, DL166DB. The usual traders, catering, ample parking and disabled facilities will be available. For more information, and downloadable forms for traders, please visit barac.org.uk
1 Dec – Wiltshire Radio Winter Rally
Opens 9am, closes 1pm. Kington Langley Village Hall, Kington Langley, SN15 5NJ. Just off Junction 17 of the M4.
Admission £3, indoor tables £10.
Car boot: car-size pitch £10, van size pitch £15.
Hot and cold refreshments available on site.
Contact: Chairman@Chippenhamradio.club
8 Dec – British Vintage Wireless Society (BVWS)
Swapmeet and auction, Royal Wootton Bassett. BVWS members only.
8 Dec – Mid-Devon Amateur Radio & Electronics Fair 2024
Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre from 9am to 1pm. Entry £3 per person, no charge for partners and under 16s.
Easy access from the A3124, free parking, free Wi-Fi, hot food and refreshments available. A chance to pick up hard-to-find electronic components, two-way radio and computer hardware.
Traders £5 per 6 foot frontage (tables supplied), pre-booking in advance recommended. Mains electricity available on request.
Traders – please pre-book ASAP please contact Phil G6DLJ 07990 563147 or email wrg2024@hotmail.com
Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre, Mid-Devon EX19 8HZ
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29 Dec – Sparkford Radio Rally
Davis Hall, Howell Hill, West Camel, Nr Yeovil BA22 7QX.
Doors open 9.30am, admission £2, free parking and refreshments. Traders from 7.30am.
Contact Luke on 07870 168197 or m3vhv@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
26 Jan 2025 – Lincoln Short Wave Club Winter Radio Rally
The Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT.
Doors open at 10am. Admission £3. Indoor event ample free car parking.
Hot refreshments including our famous bacon butties.
Tables £10
To book contact: Steve Burke, M5ZZZ, m5zzz@outlook.com 07777699069
23 Feb 2025 – Red Rose Winter Rally
Mather Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, Lancs. WN7 2PJ
Open from 10am (exhibition opens at 8.30am)
Club website: wmrc.co.uk
Please note that maximum number of 5ft tables per trader has had to be reduced from 6 to 5. On a brighter note, the price remains as it has been for a number of years, £10 per table.
Please send enquiries to: lesjackson@ntlworld.com
2 Mar 2025 – Exeter Radio Rally
* New venue – The KENN CENTRE EX6 7UE.
One minute from end of M5.
Traders, Catering. Open 10.00.
Pete G3ZVI 07714 198374 g3zvi@yahoo.co.uk
23 Mar 2025 – Dover Amateur Radio Club 2025 Rally
St Radigunds Community Centre, Poulton Close, Dover CT17 0HL
Sunday March 23rd 10:00 – 14:00. Entrance fee £3
Tea, coffee and bacon rolls available onsite.
Tables are £15 each, maximum 2 tables per vendor.
Bring and buy at the rally. Let us sell it for you, 10% of the sale price goes to the club.
Table bookings and latest news via website darc.online/rally
31 Mar 2025 – Callington Radio and Electronics Rally
The Callington Radio and Electronics Rally will be held in the Town Hall,
New Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7BD on Sunday March the 23rd 2025. The
venue is booked from 07.30am until 2.00pm with public access from 10.00am
until 1.00 pm. Entry is £2 each with no charge for those under the age of
16. A comprehensive selection of traders, clubs and societies from the
Southwest will be present along with a ‘Bring and Buy’ stall and our usual
excellent catering service. As an improvement from last year, The Bring and
Buy stall now accepts payment by all major debit and credit cards using
contactless, chip and pin or by phone. The venue has disabled access and
toilet facilities with ample parking in a nearby car park. Although the main
hall is now fully booked, tables are still available in an adjacent room at
£5 for the large size (6ftx2ft) and £3 for the smaller one (4ftx2ft).
Pre-booking is essential, so please contact Alastair (M0KRR) at
alastair.kerr1@btinternet.com or by phone on 01503 262755 with your
requirements as soon as possible.
27 Apr 2025 – Cambridge Repeater Group Rally
Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge, Cambs, CB22 6RN.
The doors open at 9.30am (07.30am for traders) and the entrance fee will be £4.
The event will include: a car-boot sale, trade stands, a bring-and-buy area, catering, disabled facilities, an RSGB Bookstall and a free marshalled car park.
Cash and card burger van opens at 8am. Venue rules state strictly no dogs except assistance dogs on the field please.
Contact Lawrence, M0LCM: 07941-972724, rally2025@cambridgerepeaters.net
See www.cambridgerepeaters.net for details and bookings.
10 Aug 2025 – Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest
