Radio Rallies
Here is a list of Ham Radio Rallies for 2026
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
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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The 2027 listing will be made available over the next few months.
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