Rallies and Events News – 7 September 2014

| September 5, 2014

The British Amateur Television Club Convention takes place this weekend at the Everest Academy, Basingstoke. There will be lectures, demonstrations and surplus ATV equipment for sale. The BATC biannual General Meeting is on Sunday afternoon. For more information see www.batc.org.uk.

The Halton and District Radio Amateurs Rally that would have taken place on 14 September was cancelled due to lack of support from traders. The organisers would like to ensure that visitors don’t make an unnecessary journey.

The TARS 50th annual Communications Fair takes place on 14 September at Newton Abbot Racecourse, Devon TQ12 3AF. The event is indoors and there will be trade stands, a bring-and-buy as well as an RSGB book stall. Doors open at 10am and admissions is £2. Details from Mike Dixon on 01803 557 941.

The West Kent ARS Radio and Electronics Fair will be held at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, St John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XB on 14 September. Doors open at 10am and admission is £2.50. There will be trade stands, a bring-and-buy and an RSGB book stall. Contact Dave, G4OTV, by e-mail to rally@wkars.org.uk for more information.

The Five Bridges Cluster and the Angel Club are jointly hosting a workshop for examination invigilators at 7.30pm on Monday 15 September. All current and potential exam invigilators are welcome to discuss best practice. The meeting will be held at Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Bensham, Gateshead NE8 4LH. Details from Nancy Bone, G7UUR on 07990 760 920.

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