Rallies and Events News – 13 October 2019

| October 11, 2019

This Sunday, the 13th, is the final day of the RSGB 2019 Convention at Kent’s Hill Park training and conference centre, Milton Keynes MK7 6BZ—see rsgb.org/convention.

This Sunday, the 13th, the Hornsea Amateur Radio Rally will be held in the Floral Hall, Hornsea HU18 1NQ. Doors open at 10am. Admission is £2, with under 14s free. The bring-and-buy will be run by Hornsea ARC. There will be trade stands showing radio equipment, computers, etc. and an RSGB book stand. Hot and cold food will be available in the cafe. Contact Les, 2E0LBJ on 01377 252 393 or see hornseaarc.co.uk.

This Sunday, the 13th, sees the Holsworthy Radio Rally take place at its new venue, Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6DH. There will be traders, a bring-and-buy and catering on-site. The venue has separate disabled access via the side door. A club steward will be on duty in the car park. Doors open 8am for traders and 10am for visitors. Contact Howard, M0MYB via email to holsworthyarc@gmail.com.

On Saturday, the 19th, the Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group Radio Rally will be held in Downshire Secondary School, Downshire Road, Carrickfergus. Doors will open at 12 noon for the public and 9.30am for traders. All proceeds from the sale of the food and beverages will go to Belfast Samaritans, a very worthy charity. More information from Elizabeth Forde on 0785 544 2839.

On Saturday, the 19th, the CW Convention and CW Boot Camp will be held at the 3rd Witham Scout and Guide HQ, rear of Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham, Essex CM8 2HE. Registration is at 8.30am for a 9am start. The event is due to finish at around 4.30pm. You should pre-register, as places are limited. Contact g0ibn1@yahoo.com or 0745 342 6087.

Next Sunday, 20 October, the Galashiels Rally will take place in Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1 3JX. Doors open 11am for disabled visitor and 11.15am for the general public. There will be traders and a bring-and-buy. Refreshments will be available on-site.

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