Rallies
This listing is correct as of 9 October 2024.
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
11-13 Oct – RSGB 2024 Convention
Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes.
See rsgb.org/convention for more information.
13 Oct – Dartmoor Autumn Radio Rally
The DRC Autumn Rally will be held at The Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AL.
There will be the usual bring and buy, trader stands and refreshments and free parking available.
Doors open at 10am and admission is £2.50.
Contact Roger: Tel: 07854 088882, email: 2e0rph@gmail.com
Check the Club website before setting out: www.dartmoorradioclub.uk
13 Oct – Hornsea ARC Rally
Driffield Showground, YO25 9FB, East Yorkshire.
The doors open at 10am
Details from Les, 2E0LBJ, 01377 252293
hornseaarc.com
19 Oct – Mexborough & District Amateur Radio Society Rally
The Place, Castle Street, Conisborough, Doncaster, DN12 3HJ
10am to 4pm.
Light refreshments available.
Bring-and-buy sale. Traders entry from 8am
Tables are £5. To book please email madarsrally@gmail.com thank you
26 Oct – BATC Convention For Amateur TV 2024 (CAT 24) Part 2 – Online
Online Talks about ATV-related topics from 10am until 3pm. http://batc.org.uk/live
26 Oct – Carrickfergus ARG Rally
Elim Pentecostal Church, North Road, Carrickfergus
Doors will open at 11.30am.
Refreshments will be available and everyone is welcome.
26 Oct – Essex CW Boot Camp
Meet your CW friends face to face for a day of CW activities, tea, coffee and cakes!
For more information visit essexcw.uk
27 Oct – British Vintage Wireless Society (BVWS)
Swapmeet, Golborne. BVWS members only.
27 Oct – Galashiels Rally
11am at the Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX.
There will be refreshments, traders and bring and buy.
Admission fee: £3.
Contact rallyqueries@galaradioclub.co.uk for more information or visit www.galaradioclub.co.uk
3 Nov – Holsworthy Radio Rally
Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH.
There will be traders, a bring and buy area and catering. The venue has disabled access and free parking.
Open to Traders from 8am. Doors open to the public at 10am, entry £3 per person.
Traders online booking form is here: https://forms.gle/8h8aNNJZHHcGQSKw8
Web: https://www.qsl.net/m0omc/holsrally24.htm
Enquiries to Chris Bolton, M0KNF: boltonbicycles@gmail.com
9 Nov – Twelfth 2024 Scottish Microwave Round Table GMRT
Museum of Communication, Burntisland, Fife. Lunch will be provided and an optional dinner will be held in the evening at a local hotel. Online booking is now open via the GMRT website: gmroundtable.org.uk
For more information email Colin, GM4HWO via gm4hwo@gmail.com
23 Nov – Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Winter Rally
St. Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR. Doors open at 10am with entry still only £3. Usual Traders and caterers. Plenty of free parking.
Contact Martin Shore (Treasurer and Rally Organiser) on 07587709006, or email: rally.radars@hotmail.com
24 Nov – Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club Annual Rally
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Co Durham, DL166DB. The usual traders, catering, ample parking and disabled facilities will be available. For more information, and downloadable forms for traders, please visit barac.org.uk
1 Dec – Wiltshire Radio Winter Rally
Opens 9am, closes 1pm. Kington Langley Village Hall, Kington Langley, SN15 5NJ. Just off Junction 17 of the M4.
Admission £3, indoor tables £10.
Car boot: car-size pitch £10, van size pitch £15.
Hot and cold refreshments available on site.
Contact: Chairman@Chippenhamradio.club
8 Dec – British Vintage Wireless Society (BVWS)
Swapmeet and auction, Royal Wootton Bassett. BVWS members only.
8 Dec – Mid-Devon Amateur Radio & Electronics Fair 2024
Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre from 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 £5 per 6 foot frontage (tables supplied), pre-booking in advance recommended. Mains electricity available on request.
Traders – please pre-book ASAP please contact Phil G6DLJ 07990 563147 or email wrg2024@hotmail.com
Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre, Mid-Devon EX19 8HZ
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29 Dec – Sparkford Radio Rally
Davis Hall, Howell Hill, West Camel, Nr Yeovil BA22 7QX.
Doors open 9.30am, admission £2, free parking and refreshments. Traders from 7.30am.
Contact Luke on 07870 168197 or m3vhv@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
26 Jan 2025 – Lincoln Short Wave Club Winter Radio Rally
The Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT.
Doors open at 10am. Admission £3. Indoor event ample free car parking.
Hot refreshments including our famous bacon butties.
Tables £10
To book contact: Steve Burke, M5ZZZ, m5zzz@outlook.com, 07777699069
23 Feb 2025 – Red Rose Winter Rally
Mather Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, Lancs. WN7 2PJ
Open from 10am (exhibition opens at 8.30am)
Club website: wmrc.co.uk
Please note that maximum number of 5ft tables per trader has had to be reduced from 6 to 5. On a brighter note, the price remains as it has been for a number of years, £10 per table.
Please send enquiries to: lesjackson@ntlworld.com
10 Aug 2025 – Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest
