To save this list in IE: |Page |Save As ... In Firefox: ÝFile ÝSave Page as ... CQ RALLIES NEWS. Herewith Rallies List compiled from information available on 3 September 2009. If a listing gives a website, then please visit that site and check that the details I have given are still correct. Users of satellite navigation equipment would appreciate the inclusion of a postcode or NGR reference in the information provided. Alternatively a link to a mapping web page showing the rally site would be useful. Failing a website, if you are travelling some distance to a rally, it could save time, money and disappointment if you phone the contact number to check that all is well before setting off. (On the other hand I know of several club websites that are decades out of date ...) Have nice weather and a pleasant day out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 4 & 5 September * [Probably now 12 & 13 September] Leicester Amateur Radio Show The latest rumour is that this event will now be held on 12 & 13 September at a new venue. Details: Geoff, G4AFJ, 01455-823344. EMail: geoffg4afj@aol.com * 6 September * [Was 4 October] 4th Telford Rally, Enginuity, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Ironbridge, Shrops. TF8 7DU. 4 miles south of M54/J6 at Telford and from other trunk roads See location tab on website for detailed directions. Free parking. RSGB regional stall and bookstall. Valve & Vintage, Eddystone Users' Group. Vintage & Military. Geo. Restaurants & caf‚ nearby. Trade info on the website. "Due to RSGB now going to hold an extra National two day event at Newark (Oct 2/3), and Leicester ARS have moved Donington event (Sept 4/5) to Loughborough University venue with a new date, Sept. 12/13, we have been obliged to change our Telford Rally date to Sunday 6 September." Details: Martyn, G3UKV, 01952-255416. Contact form on the website: http://tinyurl.com/3232sl * 12 & 13 September * [Allegedly] 38th Leicester Amateur Radio Show, Loughborough University, Leics, LE11 3TU. Open 09:30 - 17:00 Saturday and 16:00 on Sunday. B&B. Club stands. Convention. Flea Market. Demons. Many electronic, radio and computer stands. Loughborough University is situated 1 mile from M1/J23. 8 miles from East Midlands Airport and 1 mile from Loughborough Midland mainline railway station. Details: Geoff Dover, G4AFJ, 01455-823344, FAX: 01455-828273 or EMail: geoffg4afj@aol.com 13 September **** Moved to 2/3 October **** Lincoln Shortwave Club Rally, Web: http://www.g5fz.co.uk * 13 September * Torbay Annual Communications Fair, Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AF. Admission œ2.00. Open 10:00/10:30. Trade. B&B. Raffle. Catering. Disabled facilities. Details by EMail: rally@tars.org.uk * 19 September * (A Saturday) The Northern Ireland Digital Comms Conference, Technology Education Centre, Spillers Place, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 1FA. Registration (œ2) from 11:00. GB4FUN. JBT Trading. TA Electronics. W&S. Icom. Stephen Boyd. 2nd hand radios. Lectures on D-STAR, SatComms, Digital ATV, EchoLink and more. Trade. Catering. Disabled facilities. Parking. Details: Web: http://www.wtarc.co.uk & http://gi0dvu.co.uk/gb4fun.aspx * 20 September * Hornsea ARC Rally, Floral Hall, 7 the Esplanade, Hornsea, E.Yorks HU18 1NQ. Entry œ2. Open 10:30. Trade. Parking. B&B. SIGs. RSGB. RAFARS. Bar/catering. Disabled facilities. Raffle. Details: Rick, M0CZR, by EMail: R106221@aol.com or Duncan, G3TLI at EMail: g3tli@hotmail.co.uk Web: http://www.hornseaarc.co.uk/ * 20 September * Old-Fashioned Rally, Detling, Nr Kent County Showground. Approach from A249 on to Scragged Oak Road. Just before the junction with Cox Street there's a gate to a field where parking will be available. Will be signed with a large "R" or similar, and we hope to have someone to guide you in. Location info: JO01GH, TQ798596 51.3071133N 0.578171822E. Talkin by GB3KN on 145.7/145.1 MHz. Open 10:00. Admission free. Free parking. Free tables. Lots of giveaways from the estate of SK Ted, G3YCN. All clubs/groups and individuals welcome. Details: EMail: terry@chipperfield.name GB3KN: http://www.ukrepeater.net/repeaters/gb3kn.htm * 27 September * West London Radio & Electronics Show, Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury-on- Thames, Surrey. Open 10:00. Trade. Disabled facilities. Family attractions. Free parking. RSGB. Lecutures. Talkin S22/V44. Details: Paul, M0CJX, 0845-165-0351. EMail: paul@radiofairs.co.uk Web: http://www.radiofairs.co.uk * 27 September * Belgian National Amateur Radio & Computer Rally, Hall 'La LouviŠre Expo', La LouviŠre, 50km south of Bruxelles, with direct autoroute access. Open 09:00. Talkin via repeazters 145.6 & 430.235 MHz. Family attractions. International trade. Details: Michel, ON7FI, 0032-64 84 95 96 or EMail: michel.dewyngaert@skynet.be Web: http://www.on6ll.be ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 2 & 3 October * The Lincoln Short Wave Club and the RSGB's National Rally, The George Stephenson Exhibition Hall in The Newark Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NY. 5 minutes from the A1. Extensive parking, Local, national and specialist trade. Meeting venues. Hot & cold refreshments with bar. RSGB committees, bookstall and GB4FUN. Club stands. SIGs. Static military vehicle display. Car boot sale (non-trade). Talk-in 2m by Lincoln Short Wave Club. Caravan pitches (available directly from the Showground). Trade bookings being taken now - advance tickets shortly. Details: Blog by Clive Catton, G1BSN, Event Coordinator: http://tinyurl.com/ommwhn Lincoln Shortwave Club: http://www.g5fz.co.uk/ Newark Showground: http://www.newarkshowground.com * 4 October * [Now 6 September] 4th Telford Rally, Enginuity, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Ironbridge, * 4 October * Autumn Militaria, Electronics & Radio Amateur Hangar Sale, Hack Green Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Ches. CW5 8AL. Admission œ2.50. Open 10:00. Contact: Rod Siebert, 01270-623353. EMail: coldwatr@hackgreen.co.uk Web: http://www.hackgreen.co.uk * 10 October * (A Saturday) *** Change of date *** The 3rd Chesterfield Radio Rally. *** This rally will now be held on 24 April 2010 *** * 11 October * Great Lumley AR & ES Rally, Lumley Community Centre, Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4JD. Admission œ2. Open 10:30. Trade. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Details: David Barclay, M0BPM, 0191-388-8113. EMail: m0bpm@btinternet.com * 18 October * Galashiels and District ARS Annual Radio and Computer Rally, The Volunteer Hall, St John's Street, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 3JX. Doors open 11:00 and admission is œ2. Trade. Bring and Buy. Refreshments. Details: Jim, GM7LUN, 01896-850245 or EMail: gm7lun@qsl.net * 18 October * Blackwood & District ARS Rally, Colleg Gwent, Risca Rd, Cross Keys, Gwent, NP11 7ZA. Open 10:00/10:30. Parking. Admission œ2. Trade. B&B. SIGs. Raffle. Catering. Details: Dave, GW4HBK, 01495-228515, EMail: ddlewhbk@btinternet.com Web: http://www.gw6gw.co.uk * 24 October * (A Saturday) G-QRP Club's Rishworth QRP Convention, Rishworth School, on the A672 (Ripponden) road from junction 22 on the M62. Postcode is HX6 4QA. Open 10:00. Admission œ2. Talkin S22. Large social area. B&B. Surplus junk. Components & kits. Traders. Catering including the famous pie & peans. On-site parking only for the disabled, but plenty of on-street parking. Table arrangements: Dick, G8BPS, 01303-894390 EMail: dick@pascoes.plus.com or download the .PDF form on the G-QRP website and send it to Dick. Location maps are also on the website: http://www.gqrp.com/rishworth.htm * 25 October * Northern (Richmond) Mobile Rally, Richmond School, Darlington Road, Richmond, N.Yorks. DL10 7BQ. (4 miles from A1 Scotch Corner) Parking. Trade. Catering. Open 10:00/10:30. B&B. Family attractions. Booking essential for private sellers. Details: rsars@hotmail.co.uk Web: http://www.rsars.co.nr * 31 October/1 November * North Wales Rally, John Bright School, Llandudno. LL30 1LF. Trade. RSGB bookstall. Parking. Details: Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, 01690-710257, EMail: lizcabban@vodafone-mail.co.uk or Ron Roberts, GW6ZDH, 01492-592884. Web: http://tinyurl.com/csuwtm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * 1 November * Foyle & District ARC Rally, The Best Western White Horse Hotel, 68 Clooney Road, Derry, BT47 3PA. Open 12:00. Traders attending: TA Electronics, P&D, JBT, MI3NIE Wire Antennas, Long Comms, Foyle Comms, Rapid Response Computers, RSGB QSL Bureau & Book Stall, West Tyrone Repeater Group, Donegal Internet Repeater Group, Donegal Mountain Rescue Team. B&B. First showing in GI of the ICOM IC7600. Details: Web: http://www.mn0aku.org * 1 November * Great Northern Rally, Metrodome Leisure Complex, Barnsley, S71 1AN. Open 11:00. Disabled facilities. SIGs. Trade. B&B. Details: Ernie, G4LUE, 01226-716339. * 1 November * Holsworthy Rally, Holsworthy Community College, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JD. Trade. Bring & Buy. Catering. Disabled facilities. Parking, Admission œ2.00. Talkin S22. Doors Open 10:00. Details via EMail: Don, G0RQL, 01409-261223. EMail: g0rql@hotmail.com * 15 November * CATS Radio & Electronics Bazaar, HQ 1st Coulsdon Scouts, Rear of council car park, Lion Green Road, Coulsdon, Surrey. CR5 3BE. Admission œ1. Open 10:00 until 13:00. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Free parking. Details: Andy, G8JAC, EMail: g8jac@btinternet.com Web: http://tinyurl.com/5uwcvu * 22 November * Mayo Radio Rally, The Welcome Inn, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Doors open 11:30 a.m. Information: Rally Director: Padraic Baynes, EI9JA. Web: http://www.ei7mre.org * 22 November * Plymouth Radio Club Rally, Elm Community Centre, Leypark Walk, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8UE (back of Asda, Leigham). Open 10:15/10:30. Parking. Talkin. Trade. B&B. Catering. Raffle. No contact details. Web: http://www.radioclubs.net/g3prc/ * 29 November * Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs' Club Rally, Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 6DB. Parking. Talkin S22/V44. Open 10:15/10:30. Admission œ1.50 (under 14s free). Trade. B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Family attractions. Details: Mark, G0GFG, 01388-745353. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 7 February 2010 * 25th Canvey Radio & Electronics Rally, The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JA at south end of A130. Open 10:30. Admission 2. Catering. Disabled facilities. Free parking. Trade. Details: Dave, G4UVJ, 01268-697978 (evenings). Web: http://southessex.ars.btinternet.co.uk * 28 February 2010 * The BRATS (Rainham) Radio Rally, GB4RRR, Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX. Details: Trevor, G6YLW, 07717-678795. The BRATS Web Site: http://www.wig1.co.uk or http://www.midkentastro.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 24 April 2010 * (A Saturday) *** Change of date from 10 October 2009 *** The 3rd Chesterfield Radio Rally, Hasland Village Hall, Eastwood Park, Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbys. S41 0AY. (Less than 5 mins from M1/Jns 29 & 30. Open 10:00. Trade. Catering. Talkin 145.525 & 433.525. Parking. Details: 0844-414-2056 (local rate) or 0870-766-9104 (free from a BT line). EMail: rally@chesterfieldrally.com Web: http://www.chesterfieldrally.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 27 June 2010 * The West of England Radio Rally, 'Cheese & Grain', Bridge St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BE. Trade. RSGB books. Parking. Catering. Details: Shaun, G8VPG, 01225-873098. EMail: rallymanager@westrally.org.uk Web: http://www.westrally.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rally organisers seeking publicity in RadCom should write to RSGB HQ direct giving detailed information including contact callsign and telephone numbers. Submissions should be marked "Rally News". Details may be sent by EMail to: gb2rs@rsgb.org.uk For publicity in Radio User magazine, Email donna@pwpublishing.ltd.uk Rally organisers are also asked to send their rally information to me, Jim, @g4rga dot org dot uk or to G4RGA@GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU in order to have the rally publicised on the Internet and on the packet network. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73 de Jim, G4RGA