UK Radio Rallies 2011

4 JANUARY

BISHOP AUCKLAND RADIO AMATEURS CLUB RALLY - Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Co Durham DL16 6DB. 10.30am, £1.50 (under 14 free). Contact:Mark, G0GFG, 01388 745 353.

16 JANUARY - NEW VENUE!

RED ROSE WINTER RALLY - George H Carnall Leisure centre, Kingsway Park, M41 7FJ. Details from Steve, 07502 295 141

Visit website: www.wmrc.org.uk

16 JANUARY

DOVER AMATEUR RADIO CLUB RALLY - Whitfield Village Hall, Dover CT16 3LY.

Visit website: www.doverradiorally.com

30 JANUARY

HORNCASTLE WINTER RALLY - Horncastle Youth Centre, Lincolnshire LN9 6DZ. 10.30am, £1.50 Contact:Tony, G3ZPU, 01507 527835, e-mail [email protected].

6 FEBRUARY

26th CANVEY RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY - 'The Paddocks', Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0JA [southern end of A130 10.30am £2, Contact: Dave, G4UVJ, 01268 697 978 (evenings)

Visit website: www.southessex-ars.co.uk

6 FEBRUARY

RADIO-ACTIVE RALLY - Civic Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5DG Contact: Simon Chettle G8ATB, 01270 841506, e-G3ataol.com.

Visit website: www.midcars.org

13 FEBRUARY

HARWELL RADIO AND ELECTRONICS RALLY - Didcot Leisure Centre, Mereland Road, Didcot OX11 8AY. £2.50 (under 12s free), 10.30am Contact Ann, G8NVI on 01235 816379, e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.g3pia.org.uk

13 FEBRUARY

NORTHERN CROSS RALLY - Thornes Park Athletic Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield WF2 8TY. 10.30 £3 Contact:Ken, 2E0SSQ on 07900 563117 before 8pm please or e-mail [email protected].

Visit website: www.northerncrossrally.org

27 FEBRUARY

RAINHAM RADIO RALLY - Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0BX. 10.00am, Contact:Trevor, G6YLW, 0771 7678 795, e-mail [email protected].

27 FEBRUARY

SWANSEA ARS RALLY - Court Herbert Sports Centre, Neath Abbey, Neath SA10 7BE. OT 10.30am, £2.50 Contact: Roger, GW4HSH, 01792 404422

Visit website: www.radioclubs.net/swanseaars

6 MARCH

BOURNEMOUTH RADIO SOCIETY 23rd ANNUAL SALE - Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LH 09.30-14.30, £1.50. Contact: John, G0HAT, 07719 700771

Visit website: www.brswebsite.org.uk

6 MARCH

EXETER RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY - America Hall, De la Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8PW. 10.30am, £2, Contact:Pete, G3ZVI, 07714 198374, e-mail [email protected].

13 MARCH

CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT AMATEUR RADIO CLUB RALLY - Wood Green Animal Shelter, King's Bush Farm, A1198 London Road, Godmanchester, Cambs PE29 2NH. 10:00am, £3. Contact:John, G0GKP, 01954 200072, e-mail [email protected].

Visit website: www.cdarc.co.uk

13 MARCH

26th WYTHALL RC RADIO AND COMPUTER RALLY - Woodrush Sports Centre, Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, nr Birmingham B47 5JW £2, Contact:Chris, G0EYO, 07710 412 819, e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.wrcrally.co.uk

19 MARCH

LAGAN VALLEY ARS RALLY - The Village Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough. 11.30am Contact:Jim, GI0DVU, 02892 662 270, e-mail [email protected].

20 MARCH

CALLINGTON AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY RALLY - Callington Community College, Launceston Road, Callington, Cornwall PL17 7DR. 10am, £2.00. Contact:Chris G7UDX, 07973418371, e-mail [email protected].

20 MARCH

27th YEOVIL QRP CONVENTION - Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA 9.30am. Contact:Derek, M0WOB, 01935 414 452.

27 MARCH

SPRING MILITARIA & ELECTRONICS & RADIO AMATEUR HANGAR SALE - Hack Green secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AP. 10am, £2.50, civil, military and vintage radio equipment plus vehicle spares. Contact:Rod Siebert, 01270 623353 or e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.hackgreen.co.uk

3 APRIL

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AMATEUR RADIO RALLY - Avon Scouts Activity Centre, Fernhill, Almondsbury BS32 4LX (junction of M4 & M5). 10.00am.Contact:Stan Goodwin, G0RYM, 07833 517370, [email protected]

Visit website: www.avonscouts.org.uk/woodhousepark

10 APRIL

NORTHERN AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETIES ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION (Blackpool rally) - Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool FY2 9AA. 10:45/11:00. Contact:Dave, M0OBW, 01270 761 608, e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.narsa.org

17 APRIL

WEST LONDON RADIO & ELECTRONICS SHOW (Kempton Rally) - Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ. 10.00am. Contact:Paul, M0CJX, 0845 165 0351, [email protected]

Visit website: www.radiofairs.co.uk

17 APRIL

LOUGH ERNE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 30th ANNUAL RALLY - The Share Holiday Village, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh BT92 0EQ N. Ireland. 11.30am. Contact:Iain 028 66326693, e-mail iainlearc.eu.

Visit website: www.lougherneradioclub.co.uk

1 MAY

DAMBUSTERS HAMFEST - Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Coningsby, Lincs LN4 4PE. £3 under 12 free 10.00am. Contact:David, [email protected]..

2 MAY (Bank Holiday Monday)

DARTMOOR RADIO RALLY - Tavistock College, Crowndale Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD. OT 1015/1030. TS, B&B, TI S22 (V44), CP, DF, C, FAM. Peter, M1AYI, 01822 860277.

12 JUNE

10th JUNCTION 28 QRP RALLY - South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club (SNADARC) in association with the G-QRP Club. Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7BD. Just 10 minutes from M1 J28 and the A38. 10:00am. Contact:C. Russell Bradley, G0OKD on 01773-783658, e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.snadarc.com

19 JUNE

NEWBURY RADIO RALLY AND BOOT SALE - Newbury Showground, next to M4 J13. Big display area of amateur radio stations, exhibitions, special groups, clubs and societies. 9:00am, £2, Details see web site.

Visit website: www.nadars.org.uk

26 JUNE

WEST OF ENGLAND RADIO RALLY - Cheese & Grain, Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE. Contact:Shaun, G8VPG, 01225 873 098, e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.westrally.org.uk

10 JULY

CORNISH RAC 48th MOBILE RALLY - Penair School, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN. 10.30am, £2. Details Steve, 01209844939 e-mail [email protected].

Visit website: www.cornishamateurradioclub.org.uk

17 JULY

MCMICHAEL RALLY AND BOOT SALE - Reading Rugby Club, just off the A4 east of Reading, £2, 9.30am. Contact:Pete, G8FRC, 01189 695697, e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.mcmichaelrally.org.uk

17 JULY

QRP IN THE COUNTRY - Upton Bridge Farm, Long Sutton, Langport TA10 9NJ Free entry. Tim Walford, G3PCJ, 01458 241224, e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.walfordelectronics.co.uk

31 JULY

HORNCASTLE SUMMER RALLY - Horncastle Youth Centre, Willow Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 6DZ. 10.30am, £1.50. Tony, G3ZPU, 01507 527835.

12 AUGUST

COCKENZIE & PORT SETON ARC 18th ANNUAL MINI-RALLY NIGHT - Community Centre, Main Hall, Port Seton. Bring along your own ‘junk’ and sell it yourself. Tables on first come first served basis. £2 for everyone.18.30 to 21.30.

14 AUGUST

FLIGHT REFUELLING ARS HAMFEST – Contact:Mike, M0MJS, 01202 883 479, e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.frars.org.uk

14 AUGUST

FRISKNEY & EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS CLUB RALLY - The Friskney Village Hall, Church Road, Friskney, Lincs 10.00 to 14.30, £1.50. Contact:Bren, 2E0BDS, 01754 820 204, e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.felcc.webs.com

4 SEPTEMBER

TELFORD HAMFEST - Enginuity Technology Centre, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DU. OT 10.30, discounted admission to Enginuity Centre. Contact:Martyn, G3UKV, 01952 255 416

Visit website: www.telfordhamfest.co.uk

18 SEPTEMBER

21st GREAT NORTHERN HAMFEST - Metrodome Leisure Complex, Barnsley S71 1AN. 11.00am Contact:Ernie, G4LUE, 01226 716 339

Visit website: www.greatnorthernhamfest.co.uk

9 OCTOBER

AUTUMN MILITARIA & ELECTRONICS & RADIO AMATEUR HANGAR SALE - Hack Green secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL. 10.00, £2.50, civil, military and vintage radio equipment plus vehicle spares. Contact: Rod Siebert, 01270 623 353 or e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.hackgreen.co.uk

16 OCTOBER

HORNSEA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB RALLY - Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, East Yorks HU18 1NQ. 10.30am. Contact:Rick, M0CZR e-mail [email protected] or Duncan, G3TLI, e-mail [email protected]

Visit website: www.hornseaarc.co.uk

29 & 30 OCTOBER

NORTH WALES RADIO RALLY - Saturday & Sunday, 29th & 30st October 2011, 10am – 5pm both days. High School Ysgol John Bright, Maesdu Road, Llandudno. LL30 1LF. Contact:Liz Cabban GW0ETU on 01690 710257 or [email protected] .

Visit website: www.nwrs.org.uk/llandudno-rally/

6 NOVEMBER

WEST LONDON RADIO & ELECTRONICS SHOW (Kempton Rally) - Kempton Park racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ. 10.00am. Contact:Paul, M0CJX, 0845 165 0351, [email protected]

Visit website: www.radiofairs.co.uk

If you are the organiser of a radio rally and you would like me to add your event to this list or amend the details please let me know by either leaving a comment or emailing me. To email check out my call on QRZ.com. If a rally you usually attend is not on the list please let me know and I will endeavour to find out the details.

If you are outside the UK and have a list of rallies/ham fests in your country please send it to me I will be glad to publicise it here.