News for England North – 8 June 2014

| June 6, 2014

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Warrington Amateur Radio Club is running the usual Solder Sunday from noon today and next Sunday. Tuesday sees part 4 of the amateur’s guide to digital TV talk by Vincent, M0LCR. On Thursday there’s a meeting of the Grumpy Club with tea and biscuits and operating on the air. Contact Ken Hatton, G3VBA, on 01928 733 234.

Workington and District Amateur Radio Club is having a homebrew club night on Monday. Next Sunday sees the start of the DXpedition to Summer Isles, which continues until the 21st. Contact Alex Hill, G7KSE, by email to mx0wrc@gmail.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on 100 years of amateur aerials by Glenn, G6HFF. For details, send an email to boltonwireless@gmail.com.

On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society Club is on the air. Details from John E. Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

On Tuesday Chester and District Radio Society is holding a committee meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

On Tuesday Fleetwood Radio Enthusiasts Group is on the air from the nature reserve. Contact John Earnshaw, M0JFE, on 07940 815 659.

On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in the 80m CC CW and having a club net on 145.575MHz from 7.30. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220 126.

On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is holding a washup meeting from NFD and having a CW evening. Details form Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.

On Thursday Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. More information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.

On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding a dress rehearsal for the Sale Festival event on the 15th. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

RSGB Region 4 Manager Nigel, G0BPK will be speaking to local clubs on Friday at Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall Bensham Gateshead NE8 4LH. All are welcome, and it would be appreciated if you can indicate if you intend to attend so that the organisers can make sure they have sufficient coffee available. Details from Nancy Bone, G7UUR, 0191 477 0036 (Night).

On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a technical forum. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Friday Mexborough and District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for International Museums Weekend. Contact Darrell, G0FUO, on 07887 423 221.

On Sunday Chorley and District Amateur Radio Society is operating GB0AH at Astley Hall for Museums Weekend Details from Mark, G1PIE, by email to procter_family@sky.com.

Category: News for England North East, News for England North West