Rallies and events
This listing is correct as of 30 September 2025.
To have your rally or event on this list, into RadCom and read out on GB2RS News, email full details AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to radcom@rsgb.org.uk
5 Oct – 50th Welsh Radio Rally
Run by Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society, GW6GW.
At Llanwern High School, Hartridge Farm Road, Newport, NP18 2YE, South Wales.
Traders from 7am, public from 9.30am, raffle 12.30pm, admission £3.
Traders, RSGB Books, talks/lectures, bring and buy, refreshments,
Contact Michael Rackham, GW4JKV.
welshradiorally@gmail.com
07976 368 250
10-12 Oct – RSGB 2025 Convention
Kents Hill Conference Centre, Milton Keynes.
The RSGB annual Convention is a fantastic opportunity for radio amateurs to meet, learn and share experiences.
Whether you want to discover something new, learn more about a particular aspect of amateur radio, or progress and develop your skills, you’ll find something at the Convention to explore and enjoy.
The prestigious event is taking place between 10 and 12 October 2025 at Kents Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes.
For more information and bookings visit rsgb.org/convention
12 Oct – Autumn Dartmoor Radio Club Rally
Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton. Free on-site Parking.
There will be the usual bring and buy, trader stands and refreshments available.
Doors open at 10am. Admission is £3.
Contact Roger: Tel: 07854 088 882, email: 2e0rph@gmail.com
Always check the Club website before setting out: dartmoorradioclub.uk
12 Oct – Hornsea ARC Annual Rally
Driffield Showground, East Yorkshire, YO25 9FB.
Opens at 10am (exhibitors 8am).
Details from Les, 2E0LBJ, 01377 252 393, lbjpinkney1@hotmail.co.uk
18 Oct – Essex CW ARC Boot Camp
3rd Witham Scout & Guide HQ, rear of Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham, Essex CM8 2HE.
Spaces are limited so early booking is advised.
For more details contact info@essexcw.org.uk
18 Oct – Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society Surplus Sale
Roseisle Village Hall, IV30 5YF.
The doors open at 9am for sellers and 11am for the public.
Tables are £10 and bookings are made by emailing secretary@mfars.club
Entry fees are £5. For more information visit mfars.club/event/mfars-surplus-sale-autumn-2025
25 Oct – Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group Rally
Elim Church, North Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8ND. Doors open at 11.30am (9.30am access for traders).
Usual traders, raffle prizes, bring and buy, food and refreshments available.
RSGB bookstall and QSL.
Disabled access. Free car park. For more information, please contact Tim, MI0TBL, carg@hotmail.co.uk.
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26 Oct – BVWS Swapmeet Golborne, Warrington
BVWS members only.
Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, Rivington Avenue, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 3HG.
Doors open at 10am. Stallholder entry from 9.30am.
Contact Mark Ryding on markryding100@hotmail.co.uk
For further details see bvws.org.uk
26 Oct – Galashiels Radio and Computer Rally
The Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX.
Doors open 11am. Admission £3. Disabled access 10.45am.
Bring and buy, refreshments, traders.
More details at galaradioclub.co.uk
1 Nov – 13th Scottish Microwave Round Table
Museum of Communication, Burntisland, Fife, Scotland.
There will be an optional dinner in the evening at a local hotel.
Further updates will be posted on the gmroundtable.org.uk website in June or July 2025.
To find out more email Colin via gm4hwo@gmail.com
15 Nov – Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Society Winter Rally
St Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3.
Usual traders and catering on site.
Plenty of free parking.
Martin Shore (Treasurer and Rally Organiser), 07587709006, rally.radars@hotmail.com
30 Nov – Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur’s Club Rally
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Co. Durham, DL166DB. There will be the usual traders. In-house catering has been assured by the leisure centre. Ample parking and disabled facilities. For more information and downloadable traders forms please visit the website at barac.org.uk
7 Dec – BVWS Swapmeet and Auction Royal, Wootton Bassett
Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 8EN
Doors open at 9.30am. Stallholder entry from 9am. Auction starts at approximately 12.30pm.
Admission £8. Contact Mike Barker
From M4 Junction 16, take the Royal Wootton Bassett turning (A3102). Continue to follow the signs for Royal Wootton Bassett. Once in Royal Wootton Bassett (3 miles from J16) you come into main town area where there is a raised town hall (black and white building on stilts). At that point turn left into Station Road, (sign posted for Broad Town / Broad Hinton) and then the hall is 500 yards on your left, on the corner of a crossroads where you need to turn left into Tanners Close to access the car park.
7 Dec – Mid Devon Amateur Radio & Electronics Fair 2025
Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre, 9am to 1pm.
Entry £3 per person, no charge for partners and under 16s.
Easy access from the A3124, free parking, free Wi-fi, hot food and refreshments available. A chance to pick up hard-to-find electronic components, two-way radio and computer hardware.
Traders please book ASAP. Note: this year a maximum four tables per booking. We may remove the four-table per trader restriction after 1 October if the rally is not fully booked. Tables are 6ft frontage (tables supplied). Mains electricity available on request.
Please pre-book ASAP with Phil, G6DLJ, 07990 563147 or email wrg2024@hotmail.com
Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre, Mid-Devon EX19 8HZ
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8 Feb 2026 – Red Rose Winter Rally
Mather Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, Lancs. WN7 2PJ
Large car park, catering, bring and buy, raffle, improved disable access and seating area.
Open from 10am (exhibitors 8.15am).
For more information and booking visit WMRC website at wmrc.co.uk
