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5 FEBRUARY
27th CANVEY RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY – ‘The Paddocks’, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0JA (southern end of A130). Free CP, OT 10.30, C, DF, TS. Dave, G4UVJ, 01268 697 978 (evenings).
Visit website: www.southessex-ars.co.uk
5 FEBRUARY
RADIO-ACTIVE RALLY – Civic Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5DG. CP, OT 10.30, TS, B&B, C. Simon Chettle, G8ATB, 01270 841 506.
Visit website: www.midcars.org
10-12 FEBRUARY
ORLANDO HAMCATION® AND COMPUTER SHOW – Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, Florida. TI, Free CP, TS, FM, CBS, LEC, SIG, FAM, WIN.
Visit website: www.hamcation.com
11 FEBRUARY
G3TFC SILENT KEY AUCTION of ex military & commercial radio equipment. Sale in Coventry area, admission by ticket only. Details and lists from Stuart J Mckinnon, G0TBI, 07860 496 516, stuartjmckinnonaol.com.
12 FEBRUARY
HARWELL RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY – Didcot Leisure Centre, Mereland Road, Didcot. TI V44 (S22), free CP, OT 10.15/10.30, £2.50 (u12 free), TS, FM, SIG, LB, C, DF. Ann, G8NVI, 01235 816 379, ann.stevensbtinternet.com.
Visit website: www.g3pia.org.uk
12 FEBRUARY
NORTHERN CROSS RALLY – Thornes Park Athletic Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield WF2 8TY. OT 10.30 (10.15), £3. C, free CP, TS, RSGB bookstall, B&B. Ken, 2E0SSQ, 07900 563 117 before 8pm please, 2e0ssqwdrs.org.uk.
Visit website: www.northerncrossrally.com
26 FEBRUARY
RAINHAM RADIO RALLY – Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0BX. 10.00, TI, C. Trevor, G6YLW, 07717 678 795, trevwig1.co.uk.
26 FEBRUARY
SWANSEA ARS RALLY – CANCELLED. It may be possible to re-schedule the event later in the year. Details from Roger, GW4HSH, 01792 404 422.
Visit website: www.radioclubs.net/swanseaars
4 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, CP, £3, TI S22, TS, B&B, LB, C, DF, SIG, FAM, Contact John, G0GKP, 01954 200 072, j.bonnerntlworld.com.
Visit website: www.cdarc.co.uk
4 MARCH
EXETER RADIO & ELECTRONICS RALLY – America Hall, De La Rue Way, Pinhoe Exeter EX4 8PW. TS, B&B, C. OT 10.15/10.30, £2. Pete, G3ZVI, 07714 198 374, g3zviyahoo.co.uk.
10 MARCH
DUTCH NATIONAL RADIO FLEA MARKET – ‘Autotron’, Rosmalen (‘s-Hertogenbosch), The Netherlands. TI S20 (V40), OT 9am, €7, TS, FM, SIG, C. Details: inforadiovlooienmarkt.nl.
Visit website: www.radiovlooienmarkt.nl
11 MARCH
BOURNEMOUTH RADIO SOCIETY 24th ANNUAL SALE – Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LH. CP, OT 09.30, admission £1.50, TS, SIG, C, DF. Contact John, G0HAT, 07719 700 771.
11 MARCH
WYTHALL RC RADIO AND COMPUTER RALLY – Woodrush Sports Centre, Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, nr Birmingham B47 5JW on the A435, 2mi from J3 M42. TS, C, £2.50, B&B, CP, TI S22 (V44). Contact Chris, G0EYO, 07710 412 819, g0eyoblueyonder.co.uk.
Visit website: www.wrcrally.co.uk
25 MARCH
SPRING MILITARIA & ELECTRONICS & RADIO AMATEUR HANGAR SALE – Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL. OT 10.00, civil, military & vintage radio equipment, vehicle spares & more. Contact Rod Siebert, 01270 623 353, coldwatrhackgreen.co.uk.
Visit website: www.hackgreen.co.uk
25 MARCH
DEVON & CORNWALL HAMFEST – The Engine House, Compton park, Callington PL17 8EA. TS, SES, CBS, SIG, CP, FAM, CS. Compton Park is a peaceful, simple unspoilt site formerly the site of an old Cornish tin mine, with the old Cornish steam engine house and the Engine House Tea Rooms. Dereck, M0YDW, disco5livebtinternet.com.
1 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 11.30, CP, B&B, TS, LB, C, DF. Details Iain 02866 326 693, iainlearc.eu.
Visit website: www.lougherneradioclub.co.uk
1 APRIL
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AMATEUR RADIO RALLY – Scout Activity Centre, Woodhouse Park, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4LX. OT 10.00, B&B, CP, C. CBS, TI S22 (V44). Stan Goodwin, G0RYM, 07833 517 370, SouthGlosRadioRallyCoordinatorgmail.com.
Visit website: www.southglosradiorally.org.uk
10 APRIL
TITANIC CENTENARY – Charterhouse, Godalming, GR100MGY, two stations active for 6 days. Free admission, free CP only on 14 and 15 April, 12-4pm; Contact G0EFO, michaelgs1talktalk.net.
Visit website: www.gr100mgy.org.uk
15 APRIL
50th NORTHERN AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETIES ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION (Blackpool rally) – Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool FY2 9AA. TI, CP, TS, B&B, SIG, MT, LB, C, DF, RSGB book stand. OT 10.45 /11.00. Dave, M0OBW, 01270 761 608, dwilsonbtinternet.com.
Visit website: www.narsa.org.uk
15 APRIL
CAMBRIDGESHIRE REPEATER GROUP RALLY – Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge CB22 6RN. OT 10.00, 7am for traders, £2, TI S22, TS, B&B, C, DF. Contact Lawrence, M0LCM, 01223 711 840, rally2012cambridgerepeaters.net
Visit website: www.cambridgerepeaters.net
20 APRIL
DX UNIVERSITY – Holiday Inn, Visalia, California, USA. Full day programme of DX presentations, registration $50. Followed by International DX Convention 21 April. Contact g3sxwbtinternet.com.
Visit website: www.dxuniversity.com
22 APRIL
28th YEOVIL QRP CONVENTION – Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA (adjoining the central shopping car park). OT 9.30am, TI S22, CP, TS, LEC, B&B, C, DIS. Contact Derek, M0WOB, 01935 414 452, yarc-contacttiscali.co.uk.
22 APRIL
8th INTERNATIONAL DX CONVENTION – Paestum, Salerno, Italy. Speakers from FW0R, HK0NA, T32C, VP8ORK and more.
Visit website: www.dxitalia.it
22 APRIL Date Change
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, LEC. Details Paul, M0CJX, 08451 650 351, inforadiofairs.co.uk.
Visit website: www.radiofairs.co.uk
6 MAY
DAMBUSTERS HAMFEST – Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Coningsby, Lincs LN4 4PE. TI S22, GB3FR, £3, free parking, Pitches free but size is limited if not pre-booked. RAF heritage centre on site. Overnight camping by appointment. C, OT 10.00. tcrmhotmail.co.uk
Visit website: www.qsl.net/gb4tcm/dambusters.html
7 MAY (Bank Holiday Monday)
DARTMOOR RADIO CLUB RALLY – Tavistock College, Crowndale Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD. CP, £2.00, OT 10.15/10.30, TS, B&B, SIG, C, DF. Viv, 01752 823 427, vivwatsondrcaol.com.
12 MAY
ROCHDALE & DARS SUMMER HAM RADIO FLEA MARKET & JUNK SALE – St Vincent’s Church Hall, Caldershaw Rd, Rochdale OL12 7QL. OT 10am, TS, CBS, B&B, SIG. Pitches £7.50 (first 22 bookings get free table). G0PUD, 01706 346 517, dave.shawlsky.com.
18 – 20 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
2 JUNE
CENTRAL SCOTLAND MINI HAM RADIO CONVENTION – Crofthead Farm Community Education Centre, Templar Rise, Livingston EH54 6DG. OT 9.50/10am, TS, FM, B&B, LEC, RSGB, WIN, C. [uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/cshrc
3 JUNE
SPALDING & DARS ANNUAL RALLY – The Sir John Gleed Technology School, Halmer Gardens, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 2EF. Free CP, OT 10am, TS, C, CBS. John, G4NBR, 07946 302 815, rally-secretarysdars.org.uk.
Visit website: www.sdars.org.uk
10 JUNE
11th JUNCTION 28 QRP RALLY – South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club 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. OT 10, £2.50, TS, SIG, C, Bar, TI S21. Russell Bradley, G0OKD on 01773 783 658, russell.bradleyG0OKDntlworld.com.
Visit website: www.snadarc.com
17 JUNE
EAST SUFFOLK WIRELESS REVIVAL (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 9.30, £1. Contact Steve, M1ACB on 07711 329 624.
Visit website: www.eswr.org.uk
17 JUNE
25th NEWBURY RADIO RALLY AND BOOT SALE – Newbury Showground, next to M4 J13. TI S22 (V44), free CP, OT 9.00, £2, TS, C, DF, FM, SIG. Big display area of amateur radio stations, exhibitions. Details from rallynadars.org.uk.
Visit website: www.nadars.org.uk
22 – 24 JUNE
HAMTRONIC SHOW, FRIEDRICHSHAFEN – Messe, Friedrichshafen, Germany. TS, FM, CP, SIG, LB, C, DF, LEC, CS. Large RSGB book stall.
Visit website: www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de/html/en
24 JUNE
WEST OF ENGLAND RADIO RALLY – Cheese & Grain, Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE. TS, RSGB book stall, C, CP, DIS. Contact Shaun, G8VPG, 01225 873 098, rallymanagerwestrally.org.uk.
Visit website: www.westrally.org.uk
1 JULY
16TH RED ROSE QRP FESTIVAL – Formby Hall, Alder Street, Atherton, Manchester M46 9EY. Free CP, DF, TS, SIG, B&B, C, LB, £2 (U14 free). Les Jackson, G4HZJ, 01942 870 634, g4hzjntlworld.com.
7 JULY
BANGOR AND DISTRICT ARS RALLY – Donaghadee Community Centre, County Down BT21 0HB. OT 11.30am, £3, TS, B&B, SIG. Bill, GI4AAM 02891 816 707, bill.langtrybtinternet.com.
Visit website: www.bdars.com
8 JULY
CORNISH RAC 49th MOBILE RALLY – Penair School, St Clements, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN. TS, B&B, C, TI, CP. OT 10.30, £2. Details Steve, 01209 844 939, g7vohbtinternet.com.
Visit website: www.cornishamateurradioclub.org.uk
15 JULY
MCMICHAEL RALLY AND BOOT SALE – Reading Rugby Club, just off the A4 east of Reading. TI, free CP, £2, LB, C, SIG, WIN, TS, CBS. OT 9.30. Details Pete, G8FRC, 01189 695 697.
Visit website: www.McMichaelRally.org.uk
15 JULY
QRP IN THE COUNTRY – Upton Bridge Farm, Long Sutton TA10 9NJ. QRP & homebrew in a country setting. TS, FAM, SIG. Tim Walford, G3PCJ, walforglobalnet.co.uk.
29 JULY
HORNCASTLE SUMMER RALLY – Horncastle Youth Centre, Willow Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 6DZ. OT 10.30, £1.50, DF, C. Tables £5, free power. Tony, G3ZPU, 01507 527 835.
5 AUGUST
KING’S LYNN ARC RALLY & CAR BOOT – Gaywood Community Centre, PE30 4DZ. OT 10.00, £2, TS, CBS, C, CS (by prior arrangement). Ray, G3RSV, 01553 849 700, ray-g3rsvsupanet.com.
Visit website: www.klarc.org.uk
5 AUGUST
LORN RADIO AMATEUR RALLY – Crianlarich Village Hall, Crianlarich, near Oban FK208QN. £1, TS, B&B, C, CBS. GM0ERV, gm0ervsky.com.
Visit website: www.gm0lra.freeuk.com
10 AUGUST
COCKENZIE & PORT SETON ARC 19th 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 18.30 to 21.30.
12 AUGUST
FLIGHT REFUELLING ARS HAMFEST – Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, Nr. Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 3DA. TI S22, CP, OT 10.00, TS, CBS, LB, C. Details Mike, M0MJS, 01202 883 479, hamfestfrars.org.uk.
Visit website: www.frars.org.uk
17 & 18 AUGUST
15th INTERNATIONAL EME CONFERENCE – Churchill College, Cambridge, CB3 0DS.
Visit website: www.eme2012.com
19 AUGUST
RUGBY (PRINCETHORPE) ANNUAL RADIO RALLY – Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby CV23 9PX. OT 10am – 4pm, £2, CP, TI, C. Contact Tony, G0OLS, 07759 684 411, rallyrugbyats.co.uk.
Visit website: www.rugbyats.co.uk
27 AUGUST Bank Holiday Monday
HUNTINGDONSHIRE ARS RALLY – St Neots Community College, Barford Rd, St Neots PE19 2SH. OT 10.00, £2, TI (S22, V44), CP, CBS, B&B, C, TS, DF. Contact Clive Burchell, G3NKQ, 01480 810 473, clive.burchellbtinternet.com.
2 SEPTEMBER
TELFORD HAMFEST – Enginuity Technology Centre, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DU. OT 10.30. TI S22 & GB3TF, 433.200MHz. TS, B&B, SIG, free CP, LEC, FAM. Details from Martyn, G3UKV, 01952 255 416.
Visit website: www.telfordhamfest.co.uk
9 SEPTEMBER
FRISKNEY & EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS CLUB RALLY – The Friskney Village Hall, Church Road, Friskney, Lincs, 6.5 miles south of Skegness. Details Bren, 2E0BDS, 01754 820 060.
Visit website: www.felcc.com
16 SEPTEMBER
TORBAY ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS FAIR – Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 3AF. TS, B&B, C, DF, RSGB Books, OT 9.30/10am, £2. Details Mike Dixon, 01803 557 941 or rallytars.org.uk.
22 SEPTEMBER
FOG ON THE TYNE RALLY – Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Bensham, Gateshead NE8 4LH, organised by Angel of the North ARC & South Tyneside ARS. £1.50, OT 10.30, TS, C. Nancy Bone, G7UUR, 01914 770 036 (eves), nancybone2001yahoo.co.uk.
Visit website: www.anarc.net
23 SEPTEMBER
22nd GREAT NORTHERN HAMFEST – Barnsley Premier Leisure Complex, Queens Ground, Queens Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S71 1AN. OT 10.30am – 3pm, £3, DF, TS, SIG, RSGB book stall, LB, C, FAM. Ernie, G4LUE, 01226 716 339.
Visit website: www.greatnorthernhamfest.co.uk
28 & 29 SEPTEMBER
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
7 OCTOBER
AUTUMN MILITARIA & ELECTRONICS & RADIO AMATEUR HANGAR SALE – Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL. OT 10.00, civil, military and vintage radio equipment plus vehicle spares and more. Contact Rod Siebert, 01270 623 353, coldwatrhackgreen.co.uk.
Visit website: www.hackgreen.co.uk
12-14 OCTOBER
RSGB CONVENTION – Horwood House, Little Horwood, near Milton Keynes. Full convention programme with lectures for all interests and all levels of technicality. Principal sponsor Martin Lynch & Sons.
Visit website: www.rsgb.org/rsgbconvention
14 OCTOBER
HORNSEA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB RALLY – Floral Hall, 7 The Esplanade, Hornsea, East Yorks HU18 1NQ. OT 10.30, CP, TS, B&B, SIG, RSGB, RAFARS, LB, C, DF, WIN. Details from Rick, M0CZR, R106221aol.com.
Visit website: www.hornseaarc.co.uk
21 OCTOBER
GALASHIELS AND DISTRICT ARS RADIO RALLY – The Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1 3JX. OT 11.30 /11.15, £2.50. B&B, TS, C, WIN. Details from Jim, GM7LUN on 01896 850 245 or mailgm7lun.co.uk.
4 NOVEMBER
HOLSWORTHY AMATEUR RADIO RALLY – Holsworthy Community College, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy EX22 6JD. Contact gsowtertalktalk.net.
10 NOVEMBER
ROCHDALE & DISTRICT ARS TRADITIONAL RADIO RALLY – St Vincent’s Church Hall, Cutgate, Rochdale OL12 7QL. OT 10.30, £2.50 (Concessions U12 & Seniors), B&B, C. Pitches £7.50, bring along your gear, valves, even boar anchors and sell to budding constructors. Dave, G0PUD, 01706 346517, e-mail dave.shaw1sky.com.
Visit website: www.radars.me.uk
11 NOVEMBER
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, LEC. Details Paul, M0CJX, 08451 650 351, inforadiofairs.co.uk.
Visit website: www.radiofairs.co.uk
2 DECEMBER
BISHOP AUCKLAND RADIO AMATEURS CLUB RALLY – Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Co Durham DL16 6DB. CP, TI S22 (V44), OT 10.15/10.30, £2 (U14 free). TS, B&B, C, LB, DF, FAM. Details from Mark, G0GFG, 01388 747 497.

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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On Tuesday 31 January Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club evening. Details from Norman, on 07740 946 192.

On Thursday 2 February Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale. Contact Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.

On Thursday 2 February Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society is having a talk and demonstration of Radio and TV of Yesteryear by Steve Liley and John Rennie, GM4UWX. Contact Jim Nicol, MM0SMD, on 01340 820 134.

On Thursday 2 February Paisley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on microwaves by MM1HMZ. Contact Bill Anderson, 2M0BZZ, on 01505 613 633.

On Friday 3 February Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a normal club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723

Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club plans another course for the Intermediate amateur radio licence, both practical assessments and examination. The first session will be at 1pm today, 29 January, in the SHARE Centre, BT92 OEQ. It may be possible to join the course at subsequent sessions. Contact Michael MI5MTC by e-mail to seclearc.eu.

On Thursday 2 February Bangor & District Amateur Radio Club a presentation about Logbook of the World by Richard, GI4DOH. Contact Mike, GI4XSF, on 02842 772 383.

On Saturday 4 February Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is having an informal radio, computer and electronics bring and buy sale with coffee morning. For more information send an e-mail to cqmuarcgmail.com

On Monday 30 January Bristol RSGB Group is holding its AGM. Details from Robin, G3TKF, on 01225 420 442.

On Wednesday 1 February Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee meeting at Perranarworthal Church Hall. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.

On Wednesday 1 February Taunton & District Amateur Radio Club is watching a selection of relevant amateur radio videos. Contact Peter Robinson, G0EYR, on 07811 635 819.

On Wednesday 1 February Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on Linux in the shack by Adrian, 2E0SDR. Contact Tony, G0WMB, on 01454 417 048.

On Thursday 2 February Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a main club meeting. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.

On Thursday 2 February Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having an introduction to Morse. Contact Brian, M0BHG, on 01752 844 321.

On Thursday 2 February South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a music night with Daygan. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.

On Thursday 2 February Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an activity night. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 07810 317 750.

On Friday 3 February Bournemouth Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Ted Nelson on his experiences as a young airman during World War Two. Contact Russell Saunders on 01202 885 278.

On Friday 3 February Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by e-mail to g6fsptars.org.uk.

On Monday 30 January Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal, workshop and construction evening. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01452 548 478, daytime.

On Monday 30 January South Birmingham Radio Society is having a field day planning meeting and equipment review. Contact Don, on 01214 581 603.

On Tuesday 31 January Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact Richard Buckby, by e-mail to radiodadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday 31 January Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday 31 January Wythall Radio Club is having a talk on VHF by Tim Kirby G4VXE, VHF columnist of Practical Wireless. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

On Wednesday 1 February Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting and training classes. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.

On Wednesday 1 February South Birmingham Radio Society is having a lecture in the main hall. Contact Don, on 01214 581 603.

On Wednesday 1 February Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is putting G3ZME on the air and having a committee meeting. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Thursday 2 February Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and holding a committee meeting. Details on the club website at www.salop-ars.org.uk.

On Thursday 2 February South Birmingham Radio Society is having training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Don, on 01214 581 603.

On Friday 3 February Coventry Amateur Radio Society is holding its construction competition. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

On Friday 3 February South Birmingham Radio Society is having a construction evening. Contact Don, on 01214 581 603.

On Sunday 5 February Wythall Radio Club is taking a trip to the Radio Active Rally, Nantwich. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

On Monday 30 January Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.

On Monday 30 January Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by G3PHO on the G7FEK multiband HF antenna. More information from Peter Day, G3PHO, by e-mail to sarcg3pho.org.uk.

On Monday 30 January South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding a technical forum. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

On Monday 30 January Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the birth of radio by Jack, G4BFH. Details from Jack Duddington, G4BFH, on 01253 853 554.

On Tuesday 31 January Chester & District Radio Society is having talks by construction competition entrants. Details from Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

On Tuesday 31 January Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Raymond, 9H4RN on getting started with ham radio in Gozo, Malta. Details from Anthony Vinters, G0WFG, on 01422 822 636.

On Tuesday 31 January Warrington Radio Club is having a talk on Home Antennas Plus by Roger Spensley, M0DWQ. Information from Leigh Jepson, 2E0LDJ by e-mail to leigh2e0ldj.net.

On Wednesday 1 February Denby Dale Radio Club is watching the VP8ORK and T32C DXpedition videos. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220 126.

On Wednesday 1 February Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is dining at Driffield. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.

On Wednesday 1 February Maltby & District Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Details from Keith, G1PQW, on 07801 156 678.

On Wednesday 1 February Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is making final assignments for the Radio Active rally. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.

On Thursday 2 February Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on a simple and cheap antenna analyser by Russell, G0FOI. Further details from Russell Wilde on 01274 875 038.

On Thursday 2 February South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk on the wonders of China by Dave, G4UGM. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

On Thursday 2 February Wakefield & District Radio Society is holding a rally planning meeting. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563 117.

On Friday 3 February East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio components catalogues evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Friday 3 February Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is discussing Noises Off. Contact Bob, M6KLO, by e-mail to mailg0nwm.com.

On Sunday 5 February Wakefield & District Radio Society is having a training day from 13:30. Contact Ken, 2E0SSQ, on 07900 563 117.

Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society will be running an Advanced licence course at the White Hill Centre, Chesham HP5 1AG, which is accessible by road via the M25 or M40 and a few minutes walk from Chesham underground station (Metropolitan Line). Classes will be held on Sunday afternoons between 2 and 6pm starting on 25 March. For further information please contact the tutor, Roger, G3MEH, by e-mail to g3mehhotmail.co.uk or 01442 826651.

On Tuesday 31 January Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack. For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.

On Wednesday 1 February Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on PICs by Gary Matthews. Details from John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.

On Thursday 2 February Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk on amateur radio test equipment by G8MCA. Details from Malcolm Bryan, G8MCA, on 07906 433 965.

On Thursday 2 February Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.

On Thursday 2 February Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on vector network analysis using the Mini VNA by John Matthews. Details are on the web at www.harc.org.uk.

On Thursday 2 February Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is having a club night at the shack. Details from Lee, 2E1LJL, on 01502 564 242.

On Friday 3 February Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is holding its AGM and construction contest. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.

On Saturday 4 February Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM at the shack at 11am. For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.

On Sunday 5 February South Essex Amateur Radio Society is at the Canvey Radio Rally. Details from Dave, G4UVJ, on 01268 697 978.