Rallies and Events News – 24 June 2018

The Newbury Radio Rally runs for the 31st time this Sunday, the 24th. It takes place at Newbury Showground in Berkshire, next to junction 13 of the M4 where it crosses the A34. There will be a display area of an amateur radio station, exhibits, special interest groups, clubs and societies. The grounds open to sellers at 8am and to visitors at 9am. There is free parking. Entry is £2.50 for visitors, £12.50 for a car boot seller pitch. There is on-site catering and disabled facilities. Discounted advance pitch bookings can be made via nadars.org.uk/rally.asp and for other details, email NewburyRally@nadars.org.uk

Next Saturday, the 30th, the Houghton-le-Spring Amateur Radio Club Rally takes place at The Dubmire Royal British Legion Club, Britannia Terrace, Fencehouses DH4 6LJ, which is located between Durham and Sunderland. Doors open at 10.30am. Admission is completely free of charge. Tables are also free but space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The rally is open to trade, clubs and private sellers and exhibitors. There’s free tea and coffee, and licenced bar opens at 11am. Donations will be welcome, and will be given in their entirety to the hosts, Dubmire Royal British Legion Club. To book, or for more information, contact Ian, M0RZE by email to ianlaidler1956@gmail.com or 0797 731 0928.

Next Sunday, 1 July, sees the Barford Norfolk Radio Rally at Barford Village Hall and Green, Barford, Norwich NR9 4AB. Doors open at 9am, an hour earlier for traders, and there is talk-in on S22. Car parking is free. There will be trade stands, car boot sales, bring-and-buy, a raffle and representatives of repeater groups. Catering is available on-site. Entry £2 per person, with under 16s free. Pitches are £8, indoor tables £10. Contact radio@dcpmicro.com for more information.

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