Rallies and events

This listing is correct as of 12 October 2026.

To have your rally or event on this list, including in RadCom and read out on the GB2RS News, email full details AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to radcom@rsgb.org.uk

Operating events are shown in italics.

1-31 Oct 2026– UK Bunkers on the Air (UKBOTA) Royal Observer Corps (ROC26) event

Celebrating the work carried out by the Royal Observer Corps from their creation in October 1925 to the point they were formally stood down in December 1995.

Eyes in the ski during WWI and the Cold War era.

More details are available at: ukbota.net/hc26

email: info@ukbota.org

24 Oct 2026 – Essex CW Amateur Radio Club Boot Camp & CW Conference

3rd Witham Scout and Guide HQ.

If you are interested in attending and have not registered email info@essexcw.org.uk

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Once the application forms go out please respond quickly to avoid disappointment.

The doors open at 8.30am for registration. The meetings begin at 9am. Please be sure to arrive in plenty of time to register. The day finishes at approximately 4.30pm.

essexcw.uk

25 Oct 2026 – Galashiels Radio Rally and Open Day

The Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX.

Doors open at 11.15am. Disabled access from 11am. Admission £3.

Bring and buy, refreshments and traders.

More details at galaradioclub.co.uk

25 Oct 2026 – Holsworthy Amateur Radio Club Autumn Rally

Kivells’s Live Stock Market, EX22 7FA.

From 10am.

m0omc.co.uk/holsrally26.htm

1 Nov 2026 – Broadcast Engineering Museum Open Day

Broadcast Engineering Museum, 41 Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, Near Gainsborough, Lincs DN21 5XS.

Doors open 11am. This will be the last chance to visit until spring 2027.

The museum has one of the largest collections of historic broadcasting equipment in the world, including outside broadcast vehicles, TV cameras, videotape and telecine machines, audio equipment, transmitters, TV lighting, PA systems and domestic living rooms showing consumer technologies from the 1930s, 1950s, 1970s and 1990s. All housed in a historic 27,000 sq. ft. ex-RAF building that is gradually being restored.

All of the display areas are wheelchair accessible and an accessible toilet has now been installed.

Admission: Adults (16+): £8, Child (5-15): £4, Child (0-5): free, Carer (accompanying paying disabled visitor): free.

Car parking: free.

becg.org.uk/events

1 Nov 2026 – BVWS Swapmeet Golborne (BVWS members only)

Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, Rivington Avenue, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 3HG

Doors open at 10am. Stallholder entry from 9.30am.

Contact Mark Ryding via markryding100@hotmail.co.uk

This is only about 1.5miles away from the old Lowton hall (which has now been demolished).

For those using public transport the event is a 40-minute taxi ride from Manchester, 10-minute taxi ride from Newton-le-Willows railway station, and 25-minute taxi ride from Warrington Bank Quay railway station. Local

bus services are also available with a 10-minute walk to the event.

21 Nov 2026 – 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 will be in attendance.

Plenty of free parking.

Contact Martin Shore (Treasurer and Rally Organiser) on 07587709006, or email rally.radars@hotmail.com

29 Nov 2026 – Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club Rally

Spennymoor Leisure Centre, High St, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 6DB.

Email Bob Dingle: bdingle@hotmail.co.uk

6 Dec 2026 – BVWS Swapmeet and Auction, Royal Wootton Bassett (BVWS members only)

Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 8EN.

Doors open at 9am.

Admission £8.

Contact Mike Barker

6 Dec 2026 – Mid Devon Amateur Radio & Electronics Fair

Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre, Mid-Devon EX19 8HZ.

9am – 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 track down those hard-to-find electronic components, two-way radio and computer hardware.

Traders please book ASAP. Note: a maximum four tables per booking. The four table per trader restriction may be removed after 1 October if the rally is not fully booked. Tables are 6ft frontage (tables supplied), mains electricity available on request at no extra charge.

Please pre-book ASAP with Phil, G6DLJ 07990 563 147 or email wrg2024@hotmail.com

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23 Jan 2027 — 145 Alive

This popular event takes place four per year and is designed to promote activity on 145MHz FM and 144MHz SSB. Each event operates between 50 – 65 synchronous nets across all of the UK and Ireland, where possible. During each event between 1,000 and 1,200 operators take part. It is very easy to take part and if you want more information go to the 145 Alive Website [145alive.com] or the 145 Alive Facebook page or send an email to 145aliveuk@gmail.com

14 Feb 2027 – Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society Radioactive Fair

Nantwich Civic Hall. Cheshire, CW5 5DG.

10am – 3pm.

Card payments accepted.

70+ trader tables and exhibitor stands.

400+ visitors.

Bring-and-buy sale, RSGB bookstall and raffle.

Catering, parking, public transport and disabled facilities

Traders: to book tables contact traders@radioactivefair.co.uk

For further and updated information visit: radioactivefair.co.uk and facebook.com/radioactivefair

28 Feb 2027 — Dover Amateur Radio Club Rally

Boughton Under Blean Village Hall, off Bull Lane, Boughton Under Blean, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9AH.