Rallies and Events News – 3 June 2018

| June 1, 2018

This Sunday, the Spalding DARS annual rally takes place. It is at a new venue, Holbeach Community Sports Academy, Pennyhill Lane, Holbeach PE12 7PR. There is easy access off the A17, a large area for boot traders, and a modern hall for indoor traders. Doors open 9.30am, with admittance £2.50. There’s a car boot sale, catering, plus a flea market, RSGB book stall, special interest groups, trade stands and a prize draw. Contact Graham, G8NWC, 0775 461 9701, rallysecretary@sdars.org.uk.

Next weekend is very busy on the rallies front, starting with a brand new event on Saturday, the 9th. The Portsmouth Radio Rally will take place at Milton Village Hall, 182 Milton Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO4 8PR. There is free on-street and disabled parking. Doors open at 12.30pm, with admission just £2. Tables are only £5, though this fee is waived for clubs, charities and so on. Any profits from the event will go to RAIBC. For more details contact Matthew, on 0793 615 2846, Matthew.twyman63@btinternet.com.

Sunday, the 10th, sees the East Suffolk Wireless Revival, also known as the Ipswich Radio Rally, at Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton IP10 0PW. The site is just off the A14 and there is free car parking. Doors open at 9.30am and entry is £2. There will be trade stands, car boot sale, bring-and-buy, special interests groups, HF station GB4SWR on the air and an RSGB book stall. Catering is available on-site. Contact Kevin, G8MXV, on 0771 004 6846—more details at eswr.org.uk.

Also next Sunday, the Junction 28 Rally takes place at Bowls Hall, Alfreton Leisure Centre, Alfreton, Derbyshire. For details, contact Anya Lawrence on 01246 456 625 or email adylawri@btinternet.com.

Category: GB2RS Rallies and Events