Events: the year ahead  
  7 FEBRUARY
25th CANVEY RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY - 'The Paddocks', Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0JA [southern end of A130 Free CP, OT 10.30, £2, C, DF, TS. Dave, G4UVJ, 01268 697978 [evenings
Visit website: www.southessex.ars.btinternet.co.uk
14 FEBRUARY
HARWELL RADIO AND COMPUTING RALLY - Didcot Leisure Centre, Mereland Road, Didcot OX11 8AY. TI S22 (V44), free CP, £2 [u12 free, OT 10.15/10.30. TS, SIG, LB, C, DF. Details on 01235 816379, e-mail ann.stevensbtinternet.com
Visit website: www.g3pia.org.uk
14 FEBRUARY
NORTHERN CROSS RALLY - POSTPONED. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Northern Cross Rally on Sunday 14th February at Ossett School hosted by Wakefield and District Radio Society, has had to be postponed. It is hoped that a new date can be agreed with the venue for later on this year.
Visit website: www.northerncrossrally.org
21 FEBRUARY
RADIO-ACTIVE RALLY - Civic Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5DG. CP, OT 10.30, TS, B&B, C. Simon Chettle G8ATB, 01270 841506, e-mail inforadioactiveshow.co.uk
Visit website: www.midcars.org
21 FEBRUARY
NEW VENUE SWANSEA ARS RALLY - Following the major fire at the Afan Lido on 16 Dec the show is now re-located to the Court Herbert Sports Centre, Neath Abbey SA10 7BE, 2 miles from M4 J43 via A465. OT 10.30, £2/50p, free CP, TS, B&B, SIG, LB, C. Details Roger, GW4HSH, 01792 404422
Visit website: www.radioclubs.net/swanseaars
28 FEBRUARY
RAINHAM RADIO RALLY - Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0BX. Trevor, G6YLW, 0771 7678 795.
7 MARCH
BOURNEMOUTH RADIO SOCIETY 21st ANNUAL SALE - Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LH. CP, OT 09.30, admission £1.50, TS, SIG, C, DF, Junk Sale. Contact John, G0HAT, 07719 700 771
Visit website: www.brswebsite.org.uk
7 MARCH
EXETER RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY - America Hall, De la Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8PW. OT 10.30 [10.15, £2, TS, B&B, C, TI. Contact Pete, G3ZVI, 07714 198374, e-mail g3zviyahoo.co.uk.
7 MARCH
CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT AMATEUR RADIO CLUB RALLY - Wood Green Animal Shelter, King's Bush Farm, A1198 London Road, Godmanchester, Cambs PE29 2NH. OT 10:00 (09:45), £3, TI, TS, B&B, LB, C ,DF, SIG, WIN, LEC, FAM, Contact David, M0GUM, 01954 203080, e-mail rally2010cdarc.co.uk,
Visit website: www.cdarc.co.uk
13 MARCH
DUTCH NATIONAL RADIO FLEA MARKET - "Autotron", Rosmalen 's-Hertogenbosch, just off A59 motorway OT 0900 to 1530. TS, FM, €6. TI PI4SHB, 145.250MHz. Details +31 6 1356 1325, e-mail inforadiovlooienmarkt.nl,
Visit website: www.radiovlooienmarkt.nl
20 MARCH
LAGAN VALLEY ARS RALLY - The Village Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough. OT 11.30, TS, CP, C. Contact Jim, GI0DVU, 02892 662270, e-mail jim.henryntlworld.com.
21 MARCH
25th WYTHALL RC RADIO AND COMPUTER RALLY - Woodrush Sports Centre, Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, nr Birmingham B47 5JW on the A435, 2mi from J3 M42. OT 10-3, £1.50, TS, C, B&B, CP, TI S22 (V44). Contact Chris, G0EYO, 07710 412 819, e-mail g0eyoblueyonder.co.uk.
Visit website: www.wrcrally.co.uk
21 MARCH
CALLINGTON AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY RALLY - Callington Community College, Launceston Road, Callington, Cornwall PL17 7DR. TI, CP, OT 10am, £2.00, TS, B&B, C, DF, WIN. Contact Chris G7UDX, 07973418371, e-mail g7udxmac.com.
28 MARCH
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE RALLY - Avon Scouts Activity Centre, Woodhouse Park, Almondsbury, S.Glos. BS32 4LX. I.5 mile from the M4/5 junction. Organised by Thornbury & S. Glos ARC with Avon Scouts ARC. OT 9.30/10.00. traders 7:30, £2, Tables & boots £5 (booking essential). No dogs (except assistance). TS, FM, TI, DF, CP, C, CBS. Contact Peter Cabban, G4OST 01454 612689 or peter.cabbanbtinternet.com
Visit website: www.avonscouts.org.uk/woodhousepark/location.htm
28 MARCH
SPRING MILITARIA & ELECTRONICS & RADIO AMATEUR HANGAR SALE - Hack Green secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW58AP. 10am, £2.50. Contact Rod Siebert, 01270 623353 or e-mail coldwatrhackgreen.co.uk.
Visit website: www.hackgreen.co.uk
APRIL
11 APRIL
CAMBRIDGESHIRE REPEATER GROUP ANNUAL RALLY - Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge CB22 6RN. TI S22, TS, B&B, C, DF, LEC, OT 10am (7am traders), £2. Contact Laurence, M0LCM, 01223 654880, e-mail rally2010cambridgerepeaters.net
Visit website: www.cambridgerepeaters.net
11 APRIL
NORTHERN AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETIES ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION - Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool. TI, CP, TS, B&B, SIG, MT, LB, C, DF, RSGB Book Stand. OT 10:45/11:00. Dave, M0OBW, 01270 761 608 or e-mail dwilsonbtinternet.com
Visit website: www.g1gyc.demon.co.uk/narsa
11 APRIL
LOUGH ERNE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ANNUAL RALLY - The Share Holiday Village, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh BT92 0EQ N. Ireland. Access from Erne/Shannon Waterway. OT 12 noon, CP, B&B, TS, LB, C, DF. Details Iain 028 66326693, E-mail gibbjgbbaol.com
Visit website: www.lougherneradioclub.co.uk
18 APRIL
WEST LONDON RADIO & ELECTRONICS SHOW (KEMPTON RALLY) - Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ. TI, free CP, OT 9.50/10.00. TS, FM, B&B, SIG, C, DF, WIN, lecture stream. Details Paul, M0CJX, 0845 165 0351, inforadiofairs.co.uk
Visit website: www.radiofairs.co.uk
24 APRIL NEW DATE!
4th CHESTERFIELD AMATEUR RADIO RALLY - Hasland Village Hall, Eastwood Park, Hasland S41 0AY (M1 j29/30). TI S22 (V44) & GB3EE. OT 10am, TS, C. Details by e-mail to rallychesterfieldrally.com
Visit website: www.chesterfieldrally.com
25 APRIL
ANDOVER RADIO AMATEUR CLUB BOOT SALE - Wildhern Village Hall and Playing field SP11 0JE (North of Andover) just off the A343. TI S22, CP, £1.50, C, DF. Vendors £6 per boot/table, £8 inside the hall. Details Martin, M0MWS, 01980-612070.
Visit website: www.arac.org.uk
25 APRIL
26th YEOVIL QRP CONVENTION - Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne, Dorset. Digby Hall adjoins the central shopping car parking. TI S22 (V44), CP, OT 09.30. LEC, TS, B&B, C, DF. Robert, 01935 706715, e-mail robert.fareybtinternet.com.
Visit website: www.yeovil-arc.com
3 MAY
DARTMOOR RADIO RALLY - Tavistock College, Crowndale Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD. OT 1015/1030. TS, B&B, TI S22 (V44), CP, DF, C, FAM. Details Peter, M1AYI, 01822 860277.
14 - 16 MAY
DAYTON HAMVENTION® - Hara Arena, Dayton, Ohio, USA. 3 day pass $20/$25 on door. CP, TS, FM, SIG, DF, LEC, C, CBS, WIN
Visit website: www.hamvention.org
6 JUNE
RED ROSE QRP FESTIVAL - Formby Hall, Alder Street, Atherton, M46 9EY. Free CP, TI S22 (V44). DIS, C, LIC, OT 11.00, £2. TS, SIG, B&B. Details Les, G4HZJ, 01942 870634, e-mail g4hzjntlworld.com.
6 JUNE
SPALDING & DARS ANNUAL RALLY - The Sir John Gleed Technology School, Halmer Gardens, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 2EF. TI S22 (V44), free CP. OT 10.00, TS, C, CBS. John, G4NBR, 0794 630 2815, Graham, G8NWC, 0794 776 4481, e-mail rally-secretarysdars.org.uk
Visit website: www.sdars.org.uk
13 JUNE
EAST SUFFOLK WIRELESS REVIVAL (The Ipswich Radio Rally) - The Orwell Crossing Lorry Park, A14 Eastbound, Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0DD. CBS, B&B, SIG, LRC, RSGB Bookstall, GB4SWR HF Station, C, CP, TI S22. OT 09:30. £1. Contact John, G3XDY on 07710 044858 or Steve, M1ACB on 07711 329624
Visit website: www.eswr.org.uk
13 JUNE
9th 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 7AH. Just 10 Minutes from M1 J 28 and the A38. OT 10, TS, B&B, SIG, C. Russell Bradley, G0OKD on 01773-783658, e-mail russell.bradleyG0OKDntlworld.com
Visit website: www.snadarc.com
20 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. TI S22 (V44), free CP, OT 9.00, £2, TS, C, DF, FM, SIG. Sellers have access from 8am and pitches cost £10. Details from rallynadars.org.uk
Visit website: www.nadars.org.uk
25 - 27 JUNE
HAMTRONIC SHOW, FRIEDRICHSHAFEN - Messe, Friedrichshafen, Germany. TS, FM, CP, SIG, LB, C, DF, LEC, CS. Large RSGB bookstall
Visit website: www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de/html/en
27 JUNE
WEST OF ENGLAND RADIO RALLY - "Cheese & Grain", Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE. TS, RSGB Books, C, CP, DIS. Contact Shaun, G8VPG, 01225 873 098, e-mail rallymanagerwestrally.org.uk
Visit website: www.westrally.org.uk
4 JULY 2009
BARFORD NORFOLK RADIO RALLY - Barford, 9 miles SW of Norwich close to A11 and A47. OT 9am (traders from 8am), £1, CP, TI, CBS, B&B, C. Contact David, G7URP, 01953 457322 or e-mail radiodcpmicro.com
Visit website: www.norfolkamateurradio.org
18 JULY
HOT IRON QRP DAY - Upton Bridge Farm, Long Sutton, Langport TA10 9NJ. SIG, B&B, LEC, C, LB, FAM. Free entry. Tim Walford, G3PCJ, 01458 241224, e-mail walforglobalnet.co.uk
Visit website: www.walfordelectronics.co.uk
18 JULY
MCMICHAEL RALLY AND BOOT SALE - Reading Rugby Club, just off the A4 east of Reading, £2, TI, CP, LB, C, SIG, WIN, TS, CBS. OT 9.30. Details Pete g8frc 01189 695697, e-mail g8frcradarc.org
Visit website: www.McMichaelRally.org.uk
18 JULY
MACMILLAN [NORTHAMPTON HAMFEST - Roade Village, Northamptonshire. No entry fee, no traders fee, only donations to Macmillan. All refreshment monies to Macmillan too. Contact G6NYH on 01604 234333
Visit website: www.tetra2000.com
1 AUGUST 2009
KING’S LYNN ARC RALLY & CAR BOOT - King’s Gaywood Community Centre, PE30 4DZ. OT 10.00, £1.50, TS, CBS, B&B, C, CS (by prior arrangement). Ray, G3RSV, 01553671307, ray-g3rsvsupanet.com
Visit website: www.klarc.org.uk
8 AUGUST
FLIGHT REFUELLING ARS HAMFEST - Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, Nr. Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AA. Details Mike, M0MJS, 01202 883 479, e-mail hamfestfrars.org.uk
Visit website: www.frars.org.uk
13 AUGUST
COCKENZIE & PORT SETON ARC17th 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. OT 1830 to 2130.
15 AUGUST
FRISKNEY & EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS CLUB RALLY - The Frisknet Village Hall, Church Road, Friskney, Lincs. 6.5 miles south of Skegness. OT 1000 to 1430, £1.50, CP, C, WIN, TI S22, DIS. Details Bren, 2E0BDS, 01754 820204, e-mail felccbtinternet.com.
Visit website: www.felcc.webs.com
30 AUGUST
HUNTINGDONSHIRE ARS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY RALLY - St Neots Community College, Barford Rd, St Neots, PE19 2SH. OT 10.00 [traders from 8am TI, CP, CBS, B&B, C, TS, RSGB bookstall. E-mail hunts.hamsyahoo.co.uk
Visit website: www.hunts-hams.co.uk
5 SEPTEMBER
TELFORD HAMFEST - Enginuity Technology Centre, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DU. OT 10.30. TI S22 & GB3TF 433.200MHz. TS, SIG, discounted admission to Enginuity Centre. Details from Martyn, G3UKV, 01952 255416
Visit website: www.telfordhamfest.co.uk
12 SEPTEMBER
TORBAY ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS FAIR - Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 3AF. TS, B&B, C, DF. Details by e-mail to rallytars.org.uk.
13 - 18 SEPTEMBER
THE 15th WORLD ARDF CHAMPIONSHIPS - Opatija, Croatia
Visit website: www.ardf2010.com
18 SEPTEMBER NEW RALLY
THE FOG ON THE TYNE RALLY - Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Bensham, Gateshead NE8 4LH. Angel of the North ARC & South Tyneside ARS are organising the rally. £1.50, C. Nancy Bone, G7UUR, 0191 477 0036 (evenings).
19 SEPTEMBER NEW DATE!
GREAT NORTHERN HAMFEST - Metrodome Leisure Complex, Barnsley S71 1AN. OT 11.00, DF, TS, SIG. Details Ernie, G4LUE, 01226 716339.
1 & 2 OCTOBER
NATIONAL HAMFEST - brought to you by the RSGB in association with the Lincoln Short Wave Club. George Stephenson Pavilion, Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY (close to junction of A1/A46/A17). TS, B&B, CB, C, SIG, Morse proficiency tests on demand, RSGB Bookstall, RSGB Services & Committees, DF, FM
Visit website: www.nationalhamfest.org.uk
3 OCTOBER
AUTUMN MILITARIA & ELECTRONICS & RADIO AMATEUR HANGAR SALE - Hack Green secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL. OT 10am, £2.50. Contact Rod Siebert, 01270 623353 or coldwatrhackgreen.co.uk
Visit website: www.hackgreen.co.uk
8-10 OCTOBER
RSGB CONVENTION - Full convention programme with lectures for all interests and all levels of technicality
Visit website: www.rsgb.org/rsgbconvention
17 OCTOBER NEW DATE!
HORNSEA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB RALLY - Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, East Yorks HU18 1NQ. OT 10.30am, CP, TS, B&B, SIG RSGB, RAFARS, LB, C, DF, WIN. Details from Rick, M0CZR by e-mail to R106221aol.com or Duncan, G3TLI at g3tlihotmail.co.uk
Visit website: www.hornseaarc.co.uk
30 & 31 OCTOBER
NORTH WALES RALLY - John Bright School, Llandudno. TS, RSGB Bookstall, CP. Details from Liz Cabban, GW0ETU on 01690 710257 or e-mail lizcabbanvodafonee-mail.co.uk
7 NOVEMBER
WEST LONDON RADIO & ELECTRONICS SHOW (KEMPTON RALLY) - Kempton Park racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ. OT 10.00. TS, FM, DF, CP free, RSGB, LEC, TI S22 (V44). Paul, M0CJX, 0845 165 0351, inforadiofairs.co.uk
Visit website: www.radiofairs.co.uk
21 NOVEMBER
33rd CATS RADIO & ELECTRONICS BAZAAR - 1st Coulsdon Scout HQ, r/o Council Car Park, Lion Green Road, Coulsdon, Surrey. OT 10am - 1pm, £1, B&B, C, DIS, DF, CP free. Details Andy, G8JAC, e-mail secretarycatsradio.org.
21 NOVEMBER
PLYMOUTH RADIO CLUB RALLY - Elm Community Centre, Leypark Walk, Estover, Plymouth PL6 8UE. CP, TI, OT 10am, £2, TS, B&B, C, WIN.
28 NOVEMBER
BISHOP AUCKLAND RADIO AMATEURS CLUB RALLY - Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Co Durham DL16 6DB. CP, TI S22 (V44), OT 10.15/10.30, £1.50 [U14 free TS, B&B, C, LB, DF, FAM. Details Mark, G0GFG, 01388 745 353.
 
 

Abbreviations used:
TI Talk-In; CP Car Park; £ Admission; OT Opening time – time for disabled visitors appears first, (e.g. 10.30/11am); TS Trade Stands; FM Flea Market; CBS Car Boot Sale; B&B Bring and Buy; A Auction; SIG Special Interest Groups; MT Morse tests; MA Foundation Morse Assessments; LB Licensed Bar; C Catering; DF Disabled Facilities; WIN prize draw, raffle; LEC Lectures/Seminars; FAM Family attractions; CS Camp Site.

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