Rallies and events
This listing is correct as of 22 October 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
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.
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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25 Jan 2026 – Lincoln Short Wave Club Winter Radio Rally
The Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT.
Doors open at 10am. Admission £3. Tables £10.
Indoor event with ample free car parking.
Hot refreshments including the famous bacon butties.
Card payments accepted
To book tables or for more information contact Steve, M5ZZZ on 07777699069 or email m5zzz@outlook.com
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
1 Mar 2026 – Exeter Radio Rally
New Venue. The Kenn Centre, EX6 7UE, one minute from the end of the M5.
Free Car Parking. Entry Fee £3.
Trader’s entry 8am. Public entry 10am.
Bring and buy, disabled facilities, catering.
Contact Bill, G7AKJ, 07511522092, billwrench213@btinternet.com
15 Mar 2026 – Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society Rally
Great Ouseburn Village Hall, Lightmire Ln, Great Ouseburn, York YO26 9RL.
The doors open for traders at 7.30am and to the public at 10am. Admission costs £5.
Free parking, refreshments and bacon butties available.
Tables are available at a cost of £10 each, please book early.
