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
25-27 JUNE 2021
CANCELLED. Online activities expected
HAM Radio Friedrichshafen
27 JUNE
NEWBURY RADIO RALLY
POSTPONED to Sunday 26 June 2022
4 JULY 2021
Revised date 15 August 2021
DARTMOOR RADIO RALLY (New Venue)
The Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton. Devon, PL20 6AL
Free Parking is available on site. There will be the usual Bring & Buy, trader stands and refreshments. Doors open at 10am. Admission is £2.50. Contact Roger on 07854 088882 or email 2e0rph@gmail.com.
11 JULY 2021
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, 0771 004 6846. [www.eswr.org.uk].
11 JULY 2021
CANCELLED
McMICHAEL RADIO RALLY AND BOOT SALE
Reading Rugby Football Club, Sonning Lane, Sonning on Thames, Reading RG4 6ST
[https://mcmichaelrally.radarc.org]
25 JULY
FINNINGLEY ARS CAR BOOT BRING n BUY
Outdoor only with doors opening at 10am. Located near J2, M18 Doncaster. Please see www.g0ghk.com/cbr21. More details from kevin.g3aaf@gmail.com or martin.m0hom@gmail.com.
1 AUGUST 2021
WILTSHIRE RADIO AND CAR BOOT SALE
Kington Langley Village Hall and Playing Field, Kington Langley, Wiltshire SN15 5NJ.
Start time 9am and finishing at 1pm, Traders Welcome. Contact Chairman@Chippenhamradio.club.
8 AUGUST 2021
CANCELLED
FLIGHT REFUELLING ARS HAMFEST
13 AUGUST 2021
CANCELLED
COCKENZIE & PORT SETON MINI RALLY
15 AUGUST 2021
DARTMOOR RADIO RALLY
The Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton. Devon, PL20 6AL
Free Parking is available on site. There will be the usual Bring & Buy, trader stands and refreshments. Doors open at 10am. Admission is £2.50. Contact Roger on 07854 088882 or email 2e0rph@gmail.com.
21 & 22 AUGUST 2021
BATC CONVENTION FOR AMATEUR TV 2021 (CAT 21)
Midland Air Museum, Rowley Rd, Coventry CV3 4FR (Covid permitting)
There will be lectures and discussion/fix-it time on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, followed by the BATC General meeting on Sunday afternoon. The intention is that all lectures will streamed online. There will also be full test facilities available (for 5.6GHz/Portsdown/MiniTiouner/Ryde/power amplifiers/preamps).
22 AUGUST 2021
GRAND FIELD DAY OUT
Willesborough Windmill, Ashford, just off junction 10 of M20
Gates open 10am to 4pm. Free event. Various bands in operation, portable working at its best. Explore different modes and share tips and ideas. Natter with friends you have not seen for a while or bring along things to sell from your table or car boot. All interested parties wishing to set up a station, please contact g0gcq@yahoo.co.uk. Set-up from 9am & clear away from 4-5pm. To have free access, we need to ensure all food/ drink on site is purchased from the Trust’s cafe/ BBQ. Thank you for your cooperation.
29 AUGUST 2021
POSTPONED to 2022
MILTON KEYNES ARS ANNUAL BANK HOLIDAY SUMMER RALLY
Irish Centre, Pavilion Manor Field, Milton Keynes MK2 2HX.
From 10am-3pm. Information: rally@mkars.org.uk.
29 AUGUST 2021
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 book stall. Catering will be available on site. Entry £2. Please follow prevailing Covid rules. To book tables call Pete, G4VTO on 01803864528 or Mike, G1TUU on 01803557941. email rally team at rally@tars.org.uk
30 AUGUST 2021
HARS Annual Bank Holiday Monday Rally
Ernulf Academy, St Neots PE19 2SH
Gates open for Traders at 7am, the public at 9pm. Free car parking, RSGB Bookstall, Bring and Buy, Catering provided, indoor and outdoor stalls available. Contact M0OLG Malcolm on events@hunts-hams.co.uk for details or phone 01480 214282. We are planning to hold the Rally but only in line with Government advice and the permission of the Academy.
[www.hunts-hams.co.uk]
4 SEPTEMBER 2021
G-QRP CONVENTION
Online event. c/o Steve Hartley G0FUW (Chairman G-QRP club)
5 SEPTEMBER 2021
TELFORD HAMFEST
Harper Adams Univ. campus TF10 8NB.
Contact Martyn, G3UKV, 01952 255416
[www.telfordhamfest.org.uk]
12 SEPTEMBER 2021
CAISTER LIFEBOAT RALLY
Caister Lifeboat station, Tan Lane, Caister on Sea, Norfolk NR30 5DJ.
Talk-in on S22. Easy parking. Access via car park in Beach Rd. Doors open 9.30am (8am for sellers). There will be a raffle and the onsite café will be open. The museum will also be open. Bookings: Zane, M1BFI, 0771 121 4790.
12 SEPTEMBER 2021
EXETER RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY
America Hall, De la Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PW.
Contact Pete G3ZVI for information at g3zvi@yahoo.co.uk or on 07714 198374.
19 SEPTEMBER 2021
CAMBRIDGE REPEATER GROUP RALLY
Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge, Cambs, CB22 6RN.
Doors open at 9.30am (7.30am traders), entry is £3, TI, CBS, TS, B&B, C, DF, RSGB Bookstall, Free CP, burger van due to be on site. Contact Lawrence M0LCM, 0794 197 2724, rally2021@cambridgerepeaters.net
[www.cambridgerepeaters.net]
26 SEPTEMBER 2021
WESTON SUPER MARE RS 6TH RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY
The Campus Community Centre, Worle, Weston super Mare BS24 7DX
Doors open at 7.30am for traders. Open at 10am for visitors with disabled guests gaining access 30 minutes earlier. Contact Dave. G4CXQ on 07871034206 or by e-mail g4cxq@btinternet.com.
3 OCTOBER 2021
48th 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.
16 OCTOBER 2021
ESSEX CW BOOT CAMP
3rd Witham Scout & Guide HQ, Rear of Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham, Essex CM8 2HE
Doors open at 8.30am for registration. Begin at 9am finish4.30pm. Parking is free. The day costs £10 with free soup, drinks and cakes. Contact Andy, G0IBN on 0745 342 6087, g0ibn1@yahoo.com.
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, lbjpinkney1@hotmail.co.uk.
[www.hornseaarc.co.uk]
7 NOVEMBER 2021
HOLSWORTHY RADIO RALLY
Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6DH.
Open 10am. There will be traders, a Bring & Buy and catering will be available on site. Traders & General Enquiries contact Howard, M0MYB, m0omc@m0omc.co.uk
2022
11 JUNE 2022
ROCHDALE & DISTRICT AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY SUMMER RALLY
St Vincent de Paul’s, Caldershaw Road, off Edenfield Road (A680), Norden, Rochdale OL12 7QR.
Doors open to the public at 10:15am with disabled visitors gaining access 15 minutes earlier. Further details: Robert, M0NVQ, m0nvq@outlook.com, 0777 811 3333.
