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Clubs, Groups and Societies For discussions about various clubs, groups and societies relating to our hobbies, such as the BVWS (incl RetroTechUK), BATC, RSGB, APTS, CLPGS, THG, TCC, BECG, MCR21 etc. This is NOT an official forum for any of these organisations. |
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15th May 2018, 1:14 pm | #1 |
Hexode
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, UK.
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Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
Hi All
Just a reminder that this annual rummage is on again on Sunday 20th at Stockwood Park in Luton, Bedfordshire....about 2 mins from J10 M1. No affiliation but it's 5 mins from me and for anyone reasonably local it's usually well worth a visit. Weather looks good too this year! http://www.ddrcbootsale.org/ Mike |
15th May 2018, 7:12 pm | #2 |
Octode
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Belper Derbyshire
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
Hopefully I will get there, Really good for valves and parts.
Couldn't beat a large mercury vapour rectifier I bought last year with a label on the (not original box) saying "SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE" Been going for several years and always a good hunting ground for projects and restorations as well as old test equipment. The weather always seems to be good. Christopher Capener
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15th May 2018, 8:27 pm | #3 | |
Octode
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, UK.
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
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http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/w...cast/gcpxns1mn I'll probably be there, wearing a white hat and a green VMARS badge. And maybe with a stall of miscellaneous bits and pieces, if I can find the time to clear out another cupboard! |
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15th May 2018, 10:27 pm | #4 |
Dekatron
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: London, UK.
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
Really annoyed as I can't get there on Sunday due to a double booking. That's three years in a row now I've missed it. Grr!
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16th May 2018, 8:56 am | #5 |
Heptode
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: West London, UK.
Posts: 867
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
I should also be there, been going for very many years, .... remember when they had the skip and at the end of the day lots of people would be inside it scavenging!
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16th May 2018, 8:56 am | #6 |
Heptode
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk, UK.
Posts: 613
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
Has anyone who booked pitch had their tickets yet?
So far none here 73 Fred G4BWP |
16th May 2018, 8:55 pm | #7 |
Dekatron
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
They do tend to leave tickets right to the last minute - I've decided to pay on the day.
I will be there with a stall or two - I seem to have a lot of stuff this year.....
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19th May 2018, 1:48 pm | #8 |
Octode
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Oxfordshire/Bucks borders, UK.
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
I might come along and do some Avo hunting...
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21st May 2018, 9:56 am | #9 |
Octode
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Oxfordshire/Bucks borders, UK.
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
Really enjoyed yesterday. Picked up a few goodies
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21st May 2018, 9:58 am | #10 |
Octode
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Posts: 1,976
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
I also got a few bits, was a good day out
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21st May 2018, 10:25 am | #11 |
Octode
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK.
Posts: 1,724
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
One stall had boxes and boxes of Maplin bits, still in their original bags. Most items were cheaper than they are in the current Maplin closing down sale.
Good day out and chance to meet up with member Bill Knox. Peter |
21st May 2018, 3:35 pm | #12 |
Octode
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Oxfordshire/Bucks borders, UK.
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
I met Bill too and bought a heavy duty avometer off him in lovely condition.
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21st May 2018, 6:57 pm | #13 | |
Dekatron
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW
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Re: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car boot
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Ah, yes, that would have been me - I didn't have a badge on so was fairly unidentifiable Cheers Sean
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