Radio Rallies
Here is a list of Ham Radio Rallies for 2026
11 Sep 2026 – Churches and Chapels on the Air
Approximately 10am to 4pm.
Mainly 80m and 40m SSB.
For more information visit wacral.org or email John, G3XYF via jhwresdell@gmail.com
12 Sep 2026 – East Midlands Ham and Electronics Rally
Beckingham Village Hall, Southfield Lane, Beckingham (near Gainsborough), DN10 4FX.
Doors open 9.30am to 4pm.
Hot food and refreshments available.
Free car parking behind the hall.
Traders setup from 7am.
Well-behaved dogs on a lead at all please.
More information and booking form at emerg.uk/rally
5-13 Sep 2026 – International Air Ambulance Week
For details visit radio-amateur-events.org/IAW/index.htm
6 Sep 2026 – Telford Hamfest
Harper Adams University Near Telford, TF10 8ND. The Hamfest takes place inside a large sports hall with plenty of space between tables and also outdoor tables.
Doors open at 10.15am.
Admission £5 (children up to 16 free).
Easy travel access, unlimited free parking and catering on site.
RSGB Bookstall, bring and buy and G-QRP Convention on 5 September, contact G-QRP for information.
Contact Hamfest team on hamfest@tdars.org.uk
13 Sep 2026 – 145 Alive
This popular event takes place four or five times per year and is designed to promote activity on 145MHz FM and 144MHz SSB. Each event operates between 40-50 synchronous nets across all of the UK and Ireland, where possible. During each event around 700- 900 operators take part. It is very easy to take part and if you want more information go to the 145 Alive Facebook page or send an email to 145aliveuk@gmail.com
13 Sep – BVWS Swapmeet Biggleswade BVWS members only
The Weatherly Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 8JH
For sat-nav use postcode SG18 8JH, not ‘Weatherley Centre’. In Eagle Farm Road, use the entrance signposted Stratton Upper School and Weatherley Centre. The Weatherley Centre itself is straight ahead at the back of the
complex, beyond the tennis courts.
(Google maps for driving to ‘Weatherley Centre’ shows entry via a back road – Orchard Close – but that entrance is pedestrian only, and it’s a long way back round!).
The Weatherley Centre is at the rear of the school complex. The Centre parking area is to the left of the Centre as you approach it. Disabled parking is right in front. There is ample free overflow parking on the road right
outside the school gates. Do not use the school parking areas, or you may incur a fine. All cars parked in the Centre car park must have their numbers registered on the tablet (or via QR code) soon after you enter the hall.
For those using public transport it is a 12-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from Biggleswade Railway Station.
Stallholder entry from 9am. Doors open at 9am. Auction starts at approximately 12.30pm.
Hot refreshments are available.
Contact Jeremy Owen, British Vintage Wireless and Television Museum, 23 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8DS. Telephone 020 8670 3667
Access to the museum is via the green side gate, and not the front door of the house.
Open by appointment only. Please phone in advance if you intend to visit.
13 Sep – Caister Lifeboat Radio Rally
Caister Lifeboat station, Caister on Sea, NR30 5DJ. Entrance via carpark on Beach Road.
Raffle, on-site cafe, gift shop, museum.
Free entry, open 10am-3pm (9am for sellers).
Inside and outside spaces available.
Contact, Zane, M1BFI, m1bfi@outlook.com, 07711 214 790.
26, 27 Sep 2026 – Railways on the Air
1-31 Oct 2026– UK Bunkers on the Air (UKBOTA) Royal Observer Corps (ROC26) event
Celebrating the work carried out by the Royal Observer Corps from their creation in October 1925 to the point they were formally stood down in December 1995.
Eyes in the ski during WWI and the Cold War era.
More details are available at: ukbota.net/hc26
email: info@ukbota.org
4 Oct 2026 – Welsh Radio Rally
Hosted by Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society GW6GW.
At Llanwern High School, Hartridge Farm Road, Newport, NP18 2YE, South Wales.
Entry: traders at 7am, public at 9.30am. Close 1pm. Admission £3.
Large and small traders, bring and buy and raffle.
Technical talks:
Andy Taylor, MW0MWZ is giving an overview of his suite of Pi programs, including Pi-Clock, Pi-Star Legacy and Pi-Star Next Generation.
Steve Hartley, G0FUW will present ‘QRP why and how?
Free on-site parking, toilets and fully accessible venue. Onsite Catering.
Traders please pre-book your tables ASAP with Philip Price, GW5JJV.
Email: welshradiorally@icloud.com
Tel: 07762159734
11 Oct 2026 – Annual Hornsea ARC Rally
Driffield Showground, YO25 9FB, East Yorkshire.
Details from Les on 01377 252 393.
24 Oct 2026 – Essex CW Amateur Radio Club Boot Camp & CW Conference
3rd Witham Scout and Guide HQ.
If you are interested in attending and have not registered email info@essexcw.org.uk
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Once the application forms go out please respond quickly to avoid disappointment.
The doors open at 8.30am for registration. The meetings begin at 9am. Please be sure to arrive in plenty of time to register. The day finishes at approximately 4.30pm.
essexcw.uk
25 Oct 2026 – Galashiels Radio Rally and Open Day
The Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX.
Doors open at 11.15am. Disabled access from 11am. Admission £3.
Bring and buy, refreshments and traders.
More details at galaradioclub.co.uk
1 Nov – BVWS Swapmeet Golborne (BVWS members only)
Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, Rivington Avenue, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 3HG
Doors open at 10am. Stallholder entry from 9.30am.
Contact Mark Ryding via markryding100@hotmail.co.uk
This is only about 1.5miles away from the old Lowton hall (which has now been demolished).
For those using public transport the event is a 40-minute taxi ride from Manchester, 10-minute taxi ride from Newton-le-Willows railway station, and 25-minute taxi ride from Warrington Bank Quay railway station. Local
bus services are also available with a 10-minute walk to the event.
6 Dec 2026 – BVWS Swapmeet and Auction, Royal Wootton Bassett (BVWS members only)
Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 8EN.
Doors open at 9am.
Admission £8.
Contact Mike Barker
6 Dec 2026 – Mid Devon Amateur Radio & Electronics Fair
Winkleigh Sports & Recreation Centre, Mid-Devon EX19 8HZ.
9am – 1pm.
Entry £3 per person, no charge for partners and under 16s.
Easy access from the A3124, free parking, free Wi-Fi, hot food and refreshments available. A chance to track down those hard-to-find electronic components, two-way radio and computer hardware.
Traders please book ASAP. Note: a maximum four tables per booking. The four table per trader restriction may be removed after 1 October if the rally is not fully booked. Tables are 6ft frontage (tables supplied), mains electricity available on request at no extra charge.
Please pre-book ASAP with Phil, G6DLJ 07990 563 147 or email wrg2024@hotmail.com
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