Rallies

This listing is correct as of 21 September 2023

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

24 Sep – Hack Green Military Surplus & Military Radio Hangar Sale

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AL. Sale of electronic equipment, amateur gear, components, military radio items and vehicle spares.

Contact: coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk [www.hackgreen.co.uk]. Any last minute news will appear on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/HGsecretbunker/

24 Sep – Bury St Edmunds Radio rally

The Rougham Tower Museum IP32 7QB. Opens 9.30am (traders 8am). Features include: trade stands, table-top sales, bring and buy, local radio clubs displays, RSGB Book stall and Raynet. Refreshments available from the Museum’s cafeteria. Toilet facilities available. Entry £3. Table-top sales £6. Traders and vans £12 (no need to pre-book).

All enquiries to rally2023@bsears.co.uk

24 Sep – Weston super Mare Radio Society 8th Radio and Electronics Rally

The Campus Community Centre, Worle, Weston super Mare BS24 7DX. Entry at 10am and £3 per person. Under 16s free of charge. The Campus is very close to Junction 21 of the M5 Motorway. There is free parking and refreshments are available. For further information and to book a table email westonradiosociety@gmail.com or call 07871034206

For more information about Weston super Mare Radio Society visit: www.g4wsm.club

24 Sept – Biggleswade Swap-meet and Auction (BVWS)

The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH.

Doors open at 9.30am and entry is £8. Auction starts at 12.30pm (only BVWS members can bid – join on the day). All welcome.

This regular swap-meet is organised by the British Vintage Wireless Society (www.bvws.org.uk), with lots of stalls selling vintage radio, TV, audio, test equipment and other electronics, spares, and ephemera. Bring and buy, hot food, ample parking, easy access including disabled, will all be available.

To book tables or for further information, contact Jeremy Owen G8MLK. Jezzer3@hotmail.com

1 Oct – 48^th Welsh Radio Rally

Llanwern High School, Hartridge Farm Rd, Newport, South Wales. NP18 2YE, M4 J24, A48 Newport.

Doors Open 10am, Traders 8am. Entry £3 as last year. Free Parking. Bring and Buy. Refreshments.

Talk by Eric Edwards, GW8LJJ. The Changing World of Amateur Radio: Nostalgia for some, history for others.

Email: welshradiorally@gw6gw.co.uk, Mike Rackham, GW4JKV, email: rackhamone@aol.com

Home 01495 226149. Mob 07976 368250

15 Oct – Hornsea ARC Rally

Driffield Showground, YO25 9DW, Organiser Les 2E0LBJ tel 01377 252 393 or email lbjpinkney1@hotmail.co.uk

15 Oct– Dartmoor Autumn Radio Rally

Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton. Devon, PL20 6AL.

There will be the usual Bring and Buy, Trader Stands and Refreshments available. Doors open at 10am. Admission is £2.50. Free Parking.

Contact Roger: Tel: 07854 088882, 2e0rph@gmail.com

21 Oct – BATC CONVENTION FOR AMATEUR TV 2023 (CAT 23) Part 2 – Online

Online Talks about ATV-related topics from 10am until 3pm. http://batc.org.uk/live

22 Oct – Galashiels Radio Rally (provisional date)

Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX. Doors open at 11am. It is hoped there will be the usual traders, bring and buy and refreshments.

28 Oct – Essex CW Boot Camp

3rd Witham Scout & Guide HQ, powers Hall end, Witham, Essex CM8 2HE

Doors open at 08.30am for registration. £10 with free drinks, cakes. Pre-register as places limited.

g0ibn1@yahoo.com 0745 342 60 87

28 Oct – Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group Rally

Elim Penticostal Church, North Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim. The doors will open for vendors at 9am and for everyone else at 11.30am. Refreshments will be available. There will also be a bring-and-buy stall. Everyone is very welcome.

4 Nov – Carmarthen ARS Surplus Equipment Sale

Cwmduad Community Hall, which is on the A484 just north of Carmarthen, SA33 6XN. The Cwmduad Community Hall is located at:

51° 57′ 20.96″ N (51.955822° N)

4° 21′ 56.13″ W (4.365592° W)

Limited parking is available. Visitors are recommended to park out on the main road and walk in to the hall. A limited bus service is also available (Route 460). Doors open at 8am for sellers to set up tables, and the event opens at 10am for buyers. The venue will remain open until 5pm. A maximum of three tables of any combination may be purchased by any one seller at £10 per big table or £5 per small table.

There will be a £2 entry fee per person and there will be light refreshments available.

There will be surplus equipment, test equipment, projects, and lots of components available to buy.

For more information, contact Andy, GW0JLX, Chairman & Communications Officer, Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society via 07768 282880 or g0jlx@mail.com

5 Nov – Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club Rally

Limavady United Football Club, Rathmore Road, Limavady, BT49 0DF. Several traders will be in attendance and there will be a bring-and-buy stand. Car parking is available on site. The doors open at 11am. bushvalleyarc@gmail.com, bushvalleyarc.org

19 Nov – Coulsdon Amateur Radio Society (CATS) Bazaar

Oasis Academy, Homefield Rd, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1ES. Doors open for public from 10am to 2pm. Entrance fee: £3. Traders, bring & buy, club tables and car parking. Tables £12 first £8 additional

General enquiries: bazaar@catsradio.org.uk
Check website nearer the date for ULEZ information

25 Nov – Wiltshire Winter Radio Rally
Start time 9am, finishing at 1pm. It will take place at Kington Langley Village Hall and Playing Field, Kington Langley, Wiltshire SN15 5NJ. Traders welcome for £3 entry, indoor tables £10. Depending on weather conditions there maybe a small car boot section. For further information please contact Chairman@Chippenhamradio.club

3 Dec – Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club Rally

The event will be held at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, High Street, Spennymoor Co. Durham, DL166DB .

Doors open 10.30am for visitors, with disabled access from 10am.

For more information contact: bdingle@hotmail.co.uk

9 Dec – Mid-Devon Amateur Radio & Computer Fair 2023

The first Mid-Devon Amateur Radio & Computer Fair will be held on 9 December at Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre, Mid-Devon EX19 8HZ from 9am to 2pm. Entry is £3, no charge for partners and under 16s.

Easy access from the A3124, ample parking, hot food and refreshments available. A chance to pick up hard-to-find electronic components, two-way radio and computer hardware.

Traders £5 per 6ft frontage plus £5 if you require physical table(s). First-come-first-served, pre-booking in advance recommended. Mains electricity should be available to most traders free of charge. To pre-book please contact Phil G6DLJ 07990 563147 or email philbridges@hotmail.com

Talk-in on S22 and the South West Cluster (DMR TG950 slot 2) repeaters.

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28 Dec – Sparkford Wireless Group Tabletop Rally in aid of the RAIBC

Davis Hall, Howell Hill, West Camel near Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7QX.

9.30am to 1pm. Entry is £3. Free parking and refreshments will be available.

For more information, email Bob via wjh069@gmail.com

24 Mar 2024 – Dover Amateur Radio Club Rally (DARC)

St Radigunds Community centre.

20 April 2024 – Yeovil ARC 38th QRP Convention

The Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AA. 9.30am to 1.30pm. Admission £3.

Talks, traders, bring and buy, club stalls, café, parking

Supported by RSGB, G-QRP and RARARS.