GB2RS News

The annual Telford HamFest takes place today, Sunday 5 September, at Telford Enginuity, Coalbrookdale, Telford, with the sat nav location TF8 7DU. As well as the varied traders and specialist groups that will be present, a guest speaker, Nick Miers, from Bletchley Park Code Breakers Centre will be giving a presentation covering the World War 2 activities at that famous Centre, and bringing an original German Enigma machine for a hands-on demonstration. The rally opens at 10.30am, with a talk-in facility on 2 metres and via the local repeater GB3TF, using the callsign GB4THF. Further information from Martyn, G3UKV on 01952 255416, or via the group’s website www.telfordhamfest.co.uk
A boot sale and open day organised by North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group will be held at the Muckleburgh Collection military museum, Weybourne, Norfolk on Sunday 12 September. For one day only, admission to the museum will be free, it is normally £6. The Radio Hut, restaurant and shop will be open to visitors. There will also be a sale of surplus equipment from the museum’s stores and from the Group’s radio collection. Army surplus CLANSMAN equipment will also be on sale. Boot sale pitches cost £5. Set-up will be from 8am. Free public admission from 10am. The Radio Hut, containing the Group’s unique collection of all-service communications equipment will be open all day and members of the Group will be pleased to welcome visiting amateurs to the hut. All enquiries to Bob Finch, G0HYZ, on 01263 838198. More details are available on www.gb2mc.co.uk.
The Gatwick Family Radio Weekend will be held on 11 and 12 September at Hunters Moon, close to Gatwick on the A217, RH6 0HU, TQ262438. Bring some vintage-ish radio with you if you can and military vehicles of all radio types are welcome. There will be special interest groups and plenty to interest the family including a Saturday night barbecue and large bonfire. More details from Mike, M1CCF, on 0208 654 2582.
Torbay Annual Communications Fair will take place on 12 September at Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 3AF. There will be trade stands, a Bring and Buy as well as an RSGB Bookstall.