Rallies
The situation with the Covid-19 virus is changing rapidly. You should check before travelling that the activities announced here are taking place. This listing is correct as of the 24th of August.
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2021 Rallies
FEBRUARY
RAINHAM RADIO RALLY
CANCELLED
regretfully the organisers have decided to cancel the upcoming Rainham Radio Rally in February 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
13 FEBRUARY 2021
CANCELLED
BALLYMENA ARC RALLY
Ahoghill Community Centre, 80 Cullybackey Road, Ahoghill BT42 1LA
More details from Hugh, GI0JEV on 0282 587 1481.
14 FEBRUARY 2021
HARWELL RADIO AND ELECTRONICS RALLY – DIDCOT
CANCELLED
Regretfully the organisers have decided to cancel this rally due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2022!
7 or 16 MARCH 2021
EXETER RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY
America Hall, De la Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PW.
The usual date of 7th March 2021 is booked, but in view of the uncertain situation there is a fall-back date of 16th March. A decision regarding March 7th will be taken no later than 31st January 2021. Contact Pete G3ZVI for information at g3zvi@yahoo.co.uk or on 07714 198374.
28 MARCH 2021
CALLINGTON RADIO RALLY
Callington Town Hall, New Road, Callington PL17 7BD
Doors open at 10 a.m. Contact Roger 2E0RPH on 07854 088882, or 2e0rph@gmail.com
25th April 2021
CANCELLED
NARSA – NORTHERN AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETIES ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION. (Blackpool Rally)
Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool FY2 9AA.
There will be a talk-in station and plenty of car parking. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. Doors open at 10.30am, or 10.15am for disabled visitors. Catering is available on site. Dave, M0OBW 01270 761 608 dwilson@btinternet.com [www.narsa.org.uk]
3 MAY 2021 New Venue
DARTMOOR RADIO CLUB RALLY
Yelverton Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton, PL20 6AL
Free Parking. There will be the usual Bring and Buy, Trader Stands and Refreshments available. Doors open at 10am. Admission is £2.50. Contact Roger: 088882, 2e0rph@gmail.com.
13 JUNE 2021
EAST SUFFOLK WIRELESS REVIVAL (Ipswich Radio Rally)
Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton IP10 0PW (just off the A14).
Doors open at 9.30am and the entry fee for visitors is £2. The venue has free car parking. Trade tables are from £10. There will be trade stands, a car boot sale, a Bring & Buy, special interests groups, GB4SWR HF station and an RSGB bookstall. Catering is available on site. Contact Kevin G8MXV, 07710 046 846. [www.eswr.org.uk].
13 JUNE 2021
Junction 28 Radio Rally
Details will be released late January
20 JUNE 2021
17th WEST OF ENGLAND RADIO RALLY
Cheese & Grain venue, Market Yard, Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE.
Doors open from 10am to 2pm. Adult admission £3, accompanied children under 14 are free. There will be inside and outside trade stalls and an RSGB bookstall. A cafe serving hot & cold food will be available. Shaun, G8VPG on 01225 873 098 or by email to rallymanager@westrally.org.uk [www.westrally.org.uk].
25-27 JUNE 2021
HAM Radio Friedrichshafen
11 JULY 2021
McMICHAEL RADIO RALLY AND BOOT SALE
Reading Rugby Football Club, Sonning Lane, Sonning on Thames, Reading RG4 6ST
Details at https://mcmichaelrally.radarc.org
13 AUGUST 2021
27th COCKENZIE & PORT SETON MINI RALLY
Community Centre, Main Hall, Port Seton.
Bring along your own junk and sell it yourself. Tables on a first come first served basis. Entry fee £2 for everyone. Doors open from 6 to 9pm [www.cpsarc.com].
29 AUGUST 2021
Milton Keynes ARS are planning to hold their Annual Bank Holiday Summer Rally from 10am-3pm at the Irish Centre, Bletchley.
For more information, please email rally@mkars.org.uk
4 SEPTEMBER 2021
G-QRP Convention
5 SEPTEMBER 2021
Telford HamFest
Both events held nearTelford at Harper Adams Univ. campus TF10 8NB. Contact Martyn G3UKV 01952 255416, http://www.telfordhamfest.org.uk.
12 SEPTEMBER 2021
CAISTER LIFEBOAT RALLY
Caister Lifeboat station, Tan Lane, Caister on Sea, Norfolk NR30 5DJ.
Access via car park in Beach Rd. Doors open 9:30am till 2pm, (8am for sellers) with easy parking. There will be a raffle and the onsite café will be open. The museum will also be open. Talk-in on S22. To book call Zane, M1BFI on 0771 121 4790.
17 OCTOBER 2021
HORNSEA AMATEUR RADIO RALLY
Driffield Show Ground, Driffield YO25 3AE
Doors open at 10am, parking free. Admissions £2 with under 14s free. Trade stands, Bring & Buy and outside car boot area. Catering available on site. Raffle on the day. Contact Rally Manager: Les, 2E0LBJ, 01377 252393, by email lbjpinkney1@hotmail.co.uk or www.hornseaarc.co.uk
PAST RALLIES
1 FEBRUARY 2020
BARRY ARS TABLE TOP RALLY
The Wilton Lounge, Sully Sports & Leisure Club, South Road, Sully CF64 5SP.
Doors open 10am to 2pm. Entry £2 under 18s free, single pitch £10, traders £25 (tables included). There will be 2nd hand radio, computer and electronics and there is a close unloading point for traders and ample parking. Catering and a bar will be available. Nigel, GW1CUQ, gw1cuq@gmail.com.
2 FEBRUARY 2020
SOUTH ESSEX ARS 36th CANVEY RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY
Cornelius Vermuyden School, Dinant Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 9QS.
Talk in on 145.550MHz. Free car parking and easy level ground floor access to two large halls. Doors open at 10am, disabled visitors 9.45am. Admission is £3, children under 10 free. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available, as well as bacon butties. There will be radio, computing and electronics traders. More details from Tony, G0JYI, via tony@tonystreet.net.
7-9 FEBRUARY 2020
74th ORLANDO HAMCATION
Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park, USA
Trade stands, flea market, swapmeet, US License exams & more.
[www.hamcation.com]
9 FEBRUARY 2020
HARWELL RADIO AND ELECTRONICS RALLY
Didcot Leisure Centre, Mereland Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 8AY (3 miles from A34 Milton Interchange)
Doors open 10am to 3pm, admittance £3 (under 12s free). Free car parking. Disabled parking and facilities. Talk in on 145.550MHz, using G3PIA. Local and national traders, Special Interest Groups and RSGB Bookstand. Home-made refreshments available all day. Details from rally@g3pia.net or 01235 816379 [www.g3pia.net].
15 FEBRUARY 2020
BALLYMENA ARC RALLY
Ahoghill Community Centre, 80 Cullybackey Road, Ahoghill BT42 1LA
Doors open at 10.30am and admission is £3. There is free parking on site. There will be traders a Bring & Buy and a prize draw will operate. Light refreshments will be available. Tables are free but must be pre-booked by email to HKernohan@aol.com. More details from Hugh, GI0JEV on 0282 587 1481.
16 FEBRUARY 2020
RADIOACTIVE RALLY
Nantwich Civic Hall, Cheshire, CW5 5DG.
Free car parking, doors open 10.30am. There will be a Bring and Buy, as well as traders and an RSGB book stall. A single raffle ticket is included with the entrance programme; additional tickets available. Catering is provided on site. Contact Stuart Jackson on 0788 073 2534.
16 FEBRUARY 2020
LOMOND RADIO CLUB BRING-n-BUY EVENT
John Connolly Centre, Main Street, Renton G82 4LY
Doors open at 10am. There will be a Bring & Buy, traders and refreshments will be available. Contact Bill at mm0elf@blueyonder.co.uk.
23 FEBRUARY 2020
RAINHAM RADIO RALLY
The Victory Academy, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB.
Doors open 10am to 4pm, admission £3, children free. Local and national traders, BRATS Kitchen, BRATS Interactive Zone for Kids, BRATS Junk, talk in station on 145.550MHz using GB4RRR. Contact 0782 583 8877 or rally-coordinator@brats-qth.org.
23 FEBRUARY 2020
RED ROSE WINTER RALLY
St Joseph’s Hall, Chapel Street, Leigh WN7 2PQ
Doors open 11am. Trade, individual and Club stands as well as a Bring & Buy. Details on www.wmrc.co.uk
1 MARCH 2020
EXETER RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY
America Hall, De la Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PW.
Doors open at 10.30am (10.15am for disabled visitors). Admission £2 (under 16s free). There will be trade stands, Bring & Buy (book in from 10.15am), and catering. Details from Pete, G3ZVI on 0771 419 8374 or g3zvi@yahoo.co.uk.
7 MARCH 2020
LAGAN VALLEY ARS RALLY
Hillsborough Village Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough, Co Down BT26 6AR
Doors open at 11am and entrance is £4. Dave Wilson, MOOBW, the RSGB President and Examination Quality Assurance Manager, will be in attendance to meet attendees and give a demonstration of the online exam system to anyone who wishes to see how it works. The RSGB Awards Manager, Bobby, MI0RYL will be there as will representatives from the RABIC.
8 MARCH 2020
CANCELLED
PENCOED ARC TABLE TOP SALE
Pencoed Rugby Club The Verlands, Felindre Road Pencoed CF35 5PB
Due to unforseen circumstances the table-top sale has been cancelled.
15 MARCH 2020
CANCELLED
35th WYTHALL RADIO CLUB HAMFEST
Club HQ, Wythall House, Silver Street, Wythall B47 6LZ.
Doors open at 9.45am (9.30am for disabled visitors). Free on-site parking. Admission £4. Four halls of traders including Bring & Buy and a club stand. A selection of refreshments available all day and bar facilities within Wythall House from midday. Contact Ian Reeve, M0IDR, 01386 839655, wrc4hallsradio@outlook.com [www.wythallradioclub.co.uk].
22 MARCH 2020
POSTPONED
CW BOOT CAMP
Stirling and District ARS, Unit 68, Bandeath Industrial Estate, Throsk FK7 7NP
GMDX in conjunction with Stirling & District ARS are running a CW Boot Camp in Stirling. Great opportunity to improve you CW skills, registration open to all. Further information at https://www.gmdx.org.uk/cwbootcamp
29 MARCH 2020
POSTPONED UNTIL 4 OCTOBER
DOVER ARC HAMZILLA RADIO FEST AND ELECTRONICS FAIR
Discovery Science Park, Gateway House, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9FF.
Open 9.30am for early bird admission, £5; 10am for general and disabled access, £3. Under 16 and disabled carer free entry. There will be trade stands, exams available on the day. Hot and cold refreshments available. www.hamzilla.uk
29 MARCH 2020
CANCELLED
CALLINGTON RADIO RALLY
Callington Town Hall, Callington, Cornwall PL17 7BD.
Doors open 10am – 1pm and admittance is £2. There will be a Bring & Buy (10% commission) and trade stands. Catering available on site. Ample free parking in the adjacent carpark. Rally organised jointly by the Devon & Cornwall Repeater Group and Callington Amateur Radio Society (CARS). More information and bookings from Roger, 2E0RPH on 07854 088 882 or email 2e0rph@gmail.com.
4 APRIL 2020
POSTPONED
23RD ANNUAL GMDX CONVENTION
King Robert Hotel, Whins of Milton, Stirling FK7 0LJ
GMDX AGM, lectures and card checking. See www.gmdx.org.uk
5 APRIL 2020
CANCELLED
HACK GREEN BUNKER RALLY
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AL
Sale of electronic equipment, amateur gear, components, military radio items and vehicle spares. Doors open 10am. Contact 01270 623 353, coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk [www.hackgreen.co.uk]
5 APRIL 2020
CANCELLED
YEOVIL ARC QRP CONVENTION
Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA.
Doors open 9.30am to 2pm, admission is £3 (regrettably no dogs except guide dogs). The event is supported by the RSGB, RAFARS and BYLARA. There will be club stands as well as new and 2nd hand stalls. Two talks are scheduled during the day; Getting aerials to radiate well by Rob, G3MYM and The Hentenna by Dave, G3ZXX. Refreshments will be available on site. Bob Harris, G8UED wjh069@gmail.com or secretary@yeovil-arc.com [http:// Yeovil-arc.com]
11 APRIL 2020 (New Date)
POSTPONED
MFARS SURPLUS SALE & RADIO MEET
Linkwood View, 3 Thornhill Drive, New Elgin, IV30 6GQ
Doors open 10am, sale from 12 noon. Refreshments available and large meet up area. Free car parking. Tables £10. More info on www.mfars.club or mfars.secretary@gmail.com
12 APRIL 2020
POSTPONED
RIPON RADIO RALLY
Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon, HG4 2PT
Doors open 10am. Refreshments will be available on site. Information and table booking form on the website www.g4sjm.co.uk Contact d.cutter@ntlworld.com for further information.
19 APRIL 2020
POSTPONED until 15 NOVEMBER
WEST LONDON RADIO & ELECTRONICS SHOW (Kempton Rally)
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, TW16 5AQ.
A talk-in station will be on air. Car parking is free and doors open at 10am with disabled visitors gaining access 10 minutes earlier. There will be trade stands and a Bring & Buy as well as special interest groups and lectures. Catering is available on site. More details from Paul, M0CJX on 08451 650 351, info@radiofairs.co.uk [www.radiofairs.co.uk].
26 APRIL 2020
CANCELLED new date 25 April 2021
NARSA – NORTHERN AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETIES ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION. (Blackpool Rally)
Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool FY2 9AA.
There will be a talk-in station and plenty of car parking. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. Doors open at 10.30am, or 10.15am for disabled visitors. Catering is available on site. Dave, M0OBW 01270 761 608 dwilson@btinternet.com [www.narsa.org.uk]
26 APRIL 2020
CANCELLED
CAMBRIDGE REPEATER GROUP RALLY
Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge CB22 6RN.
Car parking is free. Doors open 9.30am for public entry and 7.30am for traders. Entry is £3. There will be a talk in station. You will see traders a Bring & Buy and an RSGB bookstall. There will be a car boot sale area. Catering is available on site (burger van has been booked). Contact Lawrence M0LCM on 07941 972 724, email rally2019@cambridgerepeaters.net [www.cambridgerepeaters.net]
26 APRIL 2020
CANCELLED
ANDOVER RADIO CLUB SPRING BOOT SALE
Wildhern Village Hall, SP11 0JE. (just north of Andover).
Open to sellers at 9am, buyers at 10am. Boot pitches £8, tables in the hall £10. Buyers entry £2. Organised by Andover Radio Amateur Club. Details by email to arac@arac.org.uk [www.arac.org.uk]
2 MAY 2020
CANCELLED
CDXC CONVENTION, AGM & DINNER
Link Hotel, Loughborough.
Non members welcome and there will be a partners’ programme. Four DX & technical talks. Costs vary. Full details in January CDXC Digest. Chris Duckling, G3SVL Chris@G3SVL.com [www.cdxc.org.uk].
3 MAY 2020
Delayed until September 2020
THORPE CAMP HAMFEST
Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall Thorpe, LN4 4PL
Open for traders from 6.30am and the public from 9am. Entry is £4 with children under 12 free. Hot and cold refreshments on site and car parking is available within the grounds. More information and bookings to Sylvia or Anthony on 0795 665 4481.
8 MAY 2020 (Bank Holiday Friday)
CANCELLED
DARTMOOR RADIO CLUB RALLY
The Butchers Hall, Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL.
Doors open at 10am. Admission is £2.50. There will be traders and a Bring & Buy. Refreshments will be available. Contact Roger, 2E0RPH on 0785 408 8882, or by email to 2e0rph@gmail.com
15-17 MAY 2020
CANCELLLED
DAYTON HAMVENTION
Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
17 MAY 2020
CANCELLLED
DUNSTABLE DOWNS NATIONAL AMATEUR RADIO CAR BOOT SALE
Stockwood Park, Luton LU1 4BQ
Due to the Coronavirus issue, this year’s event is contingent on the ongoing approval of the local council and Government guidance. Please keep up to date on this via the bootsale website WWW.DDRCBOOTSALE.ORG .
31 MAY 2020
CANCELLED
DURHAM DISTRICT ARS RADIO RALLY
Bowburn Community Association, Durham Road, Bowburn, Co. Durham DH6 5AT Doors open 10.10am to 2.30am with disabled visitors gaining access at 10am. Admittance is £2. There will be traders, a Bring & Buy as well as an RSGB bookstall and Special Interest Groups. Catering and a licensed bar is on site. Contact Michael Wright, G7TWX, 07826 924 1192, dadars@gmx.com.
6 JUNE 2020
CANCELLED but hopefully rescheduled to November
ROCHDALE & DISTRICT ARS SUMMER RALLY
St Vincent de Paul’s, Caldershaw Road, off Edenfield Road, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
Doors open to the public at 10.15am, with disabled visitors gaining access 15 minutes earlier. Admission is £2.50, under 12s free. Pitches are £5 if you have your own table or £10 with a table provided. Refreshments are available including bacon and sausage butties. Details from Robert, M0NVQ, on 0777 811 3333 or m0nvq@outlook.com.
7 JUNE 2020
CANCELLED
SPALDING DARS ANNUAL RALLY
It is with regret, and following extensive talks, taking advice, that we announce that this years Spalding Rally in June is unfortunately cancelled…We look forward to seeing traders and visitors again in 2021…
Holbeach Community Sports Academy, Pennyhill Lane, Holbeach PE12 7PR
Doors open at 9.30am and admittance is £3. The venue offers easy access from the A17, large area for boot traders and modern hall for indoor traders. There will be a Car Boot Sale, RSGB Book Stall, Special Interest Groups and trade stands. Catering is available on site and there will be a prize draw/raffle. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, 07754 619 701, rallysecretary@sdars.org.uk.
7 JUNE 2020
POSTPONED
LOUGH ERNE RALLY
SHARE Centre, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh BT92 0EQ
Doors are open at 11.30am and there is free parking. Entry is £5.00 or €5.00 on the door. Free tables for trade and special interest groups. There will be a bar and café with cooked lunch available. The RSGB will be in attendance. The raffle is included in the door entry price. Bring & Buy is free. For updates visit website www.learc.eu.
14 JUNE 2020
CANCELLED
ASRA SCOTTISH RADIO & ELECTRONICS CONVENTION
GTG Glasgow, 1330 South Street, Glasgow G14 0BJ
Doors open from 10am to 4pm. There will be traders an RSGB bookstall and talks on the day. Catering is available on site. Bookings via the website www.asrarally.com.
14 JUNE 2020
CANCELLED
JUNCTION 28 RADIO RALLY
Alfreton Leisure Centre Bowls Hall, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7BD.
Doors open 10.15am (traders’ setup from 8am). Admission £3. Run by South Normanton & Alfreton & District ARC. There will be full disabled facilities and a bar selling alcoholic, hot and cold beverages, and a selection of cobs on the day. Hot food also available in the on-site café. Free parking on the day. Over 100 tables all indoors (priced at £12 each) with dealers & private traders, RSGB, local & national clubs. New rigs and accessories to vintage, spares and components. For further details and a booking for go to www.snadarc.com or contact snadarcsec@gmail.com.
14 JUNE 2020
CANCELLED
EAST SUFFOLK WIRELESS REVIVAL (Ipswich Radio Rally)
Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton IP10 0PW (just off the A14).
Doors open at 9.30am and the entry fee for visitors is £2. The venue has free car parking. Trade tables are from £10. There will be trade stands, a car boot sale, a Bring & Buy, special interest groups, GB4SWR HF station and an RSGB bookstall. Catering is available on site. Contact Kevin G8MXV, 07710 046 846. [www.eswr.org.uk].
20 JUNE 2020
BANGOR & DISTRICT ARS RALLY
Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church Hall, Ballyrobert, Co Down BT19 1UM
Doors open 11am to 3.30pm. Entrance fee is £3. More from Norman Newell by email to normannewellgi3ymy@hotmail.com
21 JUNE 2020
CANCELLED next date 20th June 2021
17th WEST OF ENGLAND RADIO RALLY
Cheese & Grain venue, Market Yard, Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE.
Doors open from 10am to 2pm. Adult admission £3, accompanied children under 14 are free. There will be inside and outside trade stalls and an RSGB bookstall. A cafe serving hot & cold food will be available. Shaun, G8VPG on 01225 873 098 or by email to rallymanager@westrally.org.uk [www.westrally.org.uk].
27 JUNE 2020
CANCELLED
HOUGHTON RADIO CLUB FREE RALLY
The Dubmire Royal British Legion Club, Britannia Terrace, Fencehouses,
DH4 6LJ.
Doors open at 10.15am (10am for disabled) and close at 3pm. The rally is open to trade, clubs and private sellers/exhibitors. Table space is limited so it will be allocated on a first come first served basis. There is no charge for tables and it is also free entry. Donations to the British Legion Club would be welcome. Hot drinks will be available and a licenced bar will be open from 11am. Anyone wishing to book tables please contact Amanda Weston M6LXK by email at: info@cannycomponents.net or call: 07787155745.
28 JUNE 2020
POSTPONED until 27 June 2021
33rd NEWBURY RADIO RALLY
Newbury Showground, next to M4 J13, RG18 9QZ.
There is free car parking. Traders can gain access as 8am and visitors at 9am. Admissions will be £2.50. Car boot sale pitches are £12.50. The show will have a huge selling area with a display area of an amateur radio station, exhibits, special interest groups, clubs and societies. NADARS training instruction will be available to discuss courses for Foundation and Intermediate exams. Catering is available on site. Advance bookings (with discount) at www.nadars.org.uk/rally.asp. Contact by email to NewburyRally@nadars.org.uk [www.nadars.org.uk]
4 JULY 2020 (Saturday)
POSTPONED until 2021
STOCKPORT RS RALLY
New Venue: Bridgehall Community Centre, Siddington Avenue, Stockport SK3 8LX
New venue is ground floor only. Doors open 9.30am (traders from 7am). Admittance is £2.50 with under 16s free. There will be trade stands (tables cost £10 each), special interest groups and an RSGB Bookstall. Catering is available on site and locally. The venue is accessible by bus from Stockport town centre and mainline rail station More details from 07506 904422, info@g8srs.co.uk. [www.g8rs.co.uk]
5 JULY 2020
CANCELLED
CORNISH RADIO AMATEUR CLUB RALLY
Penair School, St Clements, Truro TR1 1TN
Doors open 10.30am. There will be trade stands and club/special interest groups and a Bring & Buy. Catering is available on site. Contact Ken, G0FIC on 01209 821 073.
5 JULY 2020
CANCELLED
BARFORD NORFOLK RADIO RALLY
Barford Village Hall & Green, Barford, Norwich, NR9 4AB
Opens 9am (traders from 8am) with talk in on S22 and featuring trade stands, car boot sales, Bring & Buy, raffle, repeater groups, catering and free car parking. Entry £2 per person / under 16s free. Pitches £8. Contact radio@dcpmicro.com [www.norfolkamateurradio.org].
12 JULY 2020
CANCELLED
McMICHAEL RADIO RALLY AND BOOT SALE
Reading Rugby Football Club, Sonning Lane, Sonning on Thames, Reading RG4 6ST
Talk-in station on 145.550MHz. Doors open 9.30am (traders can set up from 7.30am), admission £3 with under 16s free. Car boot sale pitches £10 (with two passes). There will be trade stands and exhibition displays. Catering is available on site as well as a bar. More details at https://mcmichaelrally.radarc.org
19 JULY 2020
POSTPONED
FINNINGLEY ARS RALLY
The Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX
Doors open 10am. Free parking. Massive indoor / outdoor traders area with major traders and club stalls from microwave components to QRP kits. Hot food and drinks all day. Admission £3. Contact Kevin G3AAF on 07831 614640 or Kevin.Avery@tunstall.com 0r Martin M0HOM on 07966 479 195 or martin.m0hom@gmail.com
2 AUGUST 2020
CANCELLED
RED ROSE SUMMER RALLY
St Joseph’s Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PR.
Free car parking, all on one level halls. Doors open 10.30am (traders 8am). Bring and Buy, refreshments, bar. Details on www.wmrc.co.uk/.
2 AUGUST 2020
CANCELLED
31st KING’S LYNN ARC GREAT EASTERN RADIO RALLY
Gaywood Community Centre, Gayton Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 4EL. NGR is TF638203
Doors open at 9am, traders have access from 7am. Admission is £2.50 with free car parking. There will be trade stands and a Bring & Buy. There are amateur radio pitches outside as well as tables in hall. Onsite catering. Details from Ted, G4OZG on 01553 768701, 07946 838656 or Email rally.klarc@gmail.com [www.klarc.org.uk]
2 AUGUST 2020
CANCELLED
CRIANLARICH RADIO RALLY
Crianlarich Village Hall, Main Street, Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8QN
Organised by Lomond Radio Club, the doors will open at 10am. There will be a Bring & Buy, traders and RSGB Bookstall. Catering will be available on site. Contact Bill, mm0elf@blueyonder.co.uk for further details.
9 AUGUST 2020
CANCELLED
FLIGHT REFUELLING ARS HAMFEST
Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, nr Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3DA.
A talk-in station will be on S22. There is car parking on site and doors are open from 10am to 4.30pm. Admission is £4, which includes parking. There will be trade stands with indoor and field pitches and a car boot area. Lectures will take place during the day. No dogs are allowed, except Guide dogs, which is a condition set by the landowner. More from Tony Baker, G3PFM on 07743 475018, tbaker@tiscali.co.uk [www.frars.co.uk ]
9 AUGUST 2020
CANCELLED
YORK RC RADIO RALLY
Riley Smith Hall, 28 Westgate, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. LS24 9AB
Doors open to public at 10.15am. There is free public car parking nearby. Contact Ian, G4CTZ on 0780 393 6031.
14 AUGUST 2020
CANCELLED
27th COCKENZIE & PORT SETON MINI RALLY
Community Centre, Main Hall, Port Seton.
Bring along your own junk and sell it yourself. Tables on a first come first served basis. Entry fee £2. Doors open from 6 to 9pm [www.cpsarc.com].
23 AUGUST 2020
CANCELLED
RUGBY ARS RALLY
Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby CV23 9PY
Admission is £3 and the NGR for sat navs is SP395710. Doors open from 10am to 4pm, with traders having access from 8.30am. There is a car boot area. Catering is available on site. Details from Steve, G8LYB on 07956 855816 or email rally@rugbyats.co.uk [www.rugbyats.co.uk]
30 AUGUST 2020
CANCELLED
MILTON KEYNES ARS RALLY
MKARS, Irish Centre, Manor Fields, Watling Street, Bletchley MK2 2HX
Additional information at www.mkars.org.uk/rally
30 AUGUST 2020
POSSIBLY CANCELLED check TARS website
TORBAY ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS FAIR
Newton Abbot Racecourse, Devon TQ12 3AF.
Doors open at 10am with disabled visitors gaining access at 9.30am. Indoor event with plenty of free parking on site. There will be a Bring & Buy as well as an RSGB bookstall. Catering will be available on site. Details & bookings: Mike, G1TUU, 01803 557941 or rally@tars.org.uk.
31 AUGUST 2020
CANCELLED
HARS ANNUAL RALLY
Ernulf Academy, St Neots PE19 2SH
We are planning to hold the rally but only in line with government advice and the permission of the Academy. For latest information check with hunts-hams.co.uk.
Gates open at 7am for traders, 9am for the general public. There is free car parking, with a Bring & Buy alongside indoor and outside stands. Cater is available on site. Talk in will be operating on 145.550Mhz using GX0HSR. Contact Malcolm, M-OLG by email to events@hunts-hams.co.uk or call 01480 214 282.
5 SEPTEMBER 2020
CANCELLED
CAISTER LIFEBOAT RALLY
Caister Lifeboat station, Tan Lane, Caister on Sea, Norfolk NR30 5DJ.
Access via car park in Beach Rd. Doors open 9:30am till 2pm, (8am for sellers) with easy parking. There will be a raffle and the onsite café will be open. The museum will also be open. Talk-in on S22. To book call Zane, M1BFI on 0771 121 4790.
6 SEPTEMBER 2020
CANCELLED
ANDOVER RADIO CLUB AUTUMN BOOT SALE
Wildhern
6 SEPTEMBER 2020
ONLINE ONLY
TELFORD HAMFEST & G-QRP CONVENTION
Harper Adams University, near Telford, TF10 8NB
Due to uncertainty about large gatherings being allowed, and in recognition that many radio amateurs may not want to attend physical meetings for some time, the G-QRP Club took the unwelcome decision to cancel their Conventions for 2020. However, following a very successful survey of members, a meeting of the Standing Committee this week confirmed that the G-QRP Convention for 2020 will definitely take place as a virtual event over the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September. There will be a series of webinars and possibly a virtual Buildathon. A small working group are now developing the detail and a number of key speakers have already volunteered. Full details will be shared as soon as they are known.
More information and e-mail details may be found on the Telford HamFest website www.telfordhamfest.org.uk or by contacting Martyn, G3UKV on 01952 255 416 or John, M0JZH on 07824 737716.
20 SEPTEMBER 2020
CANCELLED
WESTON-SUPER-MARE RADIO RALLY
25-26 SEPTEMBER 2020
CANCELLED
NATIONAL HAMFEST
Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY.
4 OCTOBER 2020
CANCELLED
47th WELSH RADIO RALLY
Rougemont School, Llantarnam Hall, Malpas, Newport NP20 6QB
Doors open from 10am-2pm with disabled visitors gaining access at 9.30am. Admittance is £3. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy, RSGB bookstall, Special Interest Groups and lectures will take place during the day. Catering is available on site. Contact: Rob Evans, MW0CVT, 01495 220 455, mw0cvt@sky.com.
4 OCTOBER 2020
CANCELLED
HAMZILLA RADIO RALLY
Dover ARC striving to alter the date for 2021 and are hopeful for March 21st 2021.
9-11 OCTOBER 2020
ONLINE ONLY (10th RSGB, 11th AMSAT-UK)
RSGB CONVENTION
Kent’s Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Swallow House, Timbold Drive, Kent’s Hill Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK7 6BZ.
18 OCTOBER 2020
CANCELLED
HORNSEA AMATEUR RADIO RALLY
Driffield Show Ground, Driffield YO25 3AE
See latest information on www.hornseaarc.co.uk
24 OCTOBER 2020
NOW ONE DAY AND ONLINE ONLY
BATC CONVENTION FOR AMATEUR TV 2020 (CAT 20)
BATC CAT 20 will go ahead as an online and on-air event. The interactive parts of the meeting will use Zoom, and all lectures will be streamed on the BATC Streamer with the opportunity for questions. More details at https://forum.batc.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=128
25 OCTOBER 2020
CANCELLED
GALASHIELS RALLY
Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1 3JX
Doors open 11am for disabled visitor and 11.15am for general public. There will be traders and a Bring & Buy. Refreshments will be available on site. The prize draw takes place at 3pm. Details from Jim Keddie, GM7LUN mail@gm7lun.co.uk
1 NOVEMBER 2020
CANCELLED
HOLSWORTHY RADIO RALLY
Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6DH.
There will be Traders, a Bring & Buy and catering will be available on site. The venue has separate disabled access via the Traders side door entrance. Doors open 10am for visitors. Email Howard, M0MYB at holsworthyarc@gmail.com [https://www.m0omc.co.uk]
15 NOVEMBER 2020
WEST LONDON RADIO & ELECTRONICS SHOW
CANCELLED
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames TW16 5AQ.
There will be a talk in station. Free car parking and doors open at 10am with disabled visitors gaining access 10 minutes earlier. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy and Special Interest Groups. A raffle will take place and catering is available on site. Paul, M0CJX, 08451 650 351, info@radiofairs.org.uk. [www.radiofairs.org.uk].
22 NOVEMBER 2020
CANCELLED
BISHOP AUCKLAND RADIO AMATEURS CLUB 2020 RALLY
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, 32 High Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6DB
Venue has good parking and access to a large ground floor hall. There will be the usual radio, computer and electronics traders and Bring & Buy stalls. Doors open at 10.30am with disabled visitors gaining access at 10.15am. Admission is £2:00 under 14 free of charge with adult. More details from rally organiser John, G4LRG on 0777 569 6568 or Brian, G7OCK 01388 762 678.
28 NOVEMBER 2020
CANCELLED
ROCHDALE & DISTRICT ARS SUMMER RALLY
St Vincent de Paul’s, Caldershaw Road, off Edenfield Road, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR.
Doors open to the public at 10.15am, with disabled visitors gaining access 15 minutes earlier. Admission is £2.50, under 12s free. Pitches are £5 if you have your own table or £10 with a table provided. Guest Speaker from Create:Oldham, the creative and technology hub. Refreshments are available including bacon and sausage butties. Details from Robert, M0NVQ, on 0777 811 3333 or m0nvq@outlook.com.
6 DECEMBER 2020
CANCELLED
CATS Radio & Electronics Bazaar
The Oasis Academy Coulsdon, Homefield Road, Coulsdon, Surrey.
