Rallies and Events News – 28 August 2016

On Sunday the 28th, Milton Keynes ARS rally takes place at The MK Irish Centre, Manor Fields, Watling Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2HX. It’s opposite Dobbies Garden Centre. There will be a talk in station. Doors open at 10am and admission is £3. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and local clubs. A licenced bar and catering will be available on site. More details from Roy, G8RCK on 0786 667 3192.

On Monday, 29 August the Huntingdonshire ARS Annual Rally takes place at the Ernulf Academy, St. Neots PE19 2SH. Further info from rally organiser Malcolm Hirst on 01480 214282.

Telford and District ARS are holding their annual HamFest on Sunday, 4 September. This is held in the World Heritage location of Ironbridge Gorge, at its Enginuity site. There will be numerous traders and exhibitors as well as an RSGB information and book stand. A special feature this year is a presentation by Noel Matthews, G8GTZ who is Chairman of the British Amateur Television Club, and was also ARISS TV Team Leader for the recent Principia project of school amateur radio contacts to the International Space Station. His presentation is entitled Amateur Radio on the ISS. More information from Martyn, G3UKV on 01952 255 416.

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