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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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8th Aug 2018, 6:33 pm | #1 |
Octode
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, UK.
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Milton Keynes Radio Rally 2018, August 26th
The 2018 Milton Keynes radio rally will be on Bank Holiday Sunday, August 26th.
Opening time 09:00, seller setup from 0730. Admission £3 including parking. Venue: MK Irish Centre, Manor Fields, Watling Street, Bletchley, MK2 2HX NGR: SP885337 Site entrance co-ordinates (decimal): 51.9959, -0.7096 From the A5 roundabout, take the exit signposted for Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. If travelling from the A5, this is the second exit if Northbound and the fourth exit if Southbound. Manor Fields is 700 yards on the left, opposite Dobbie's Garden Centre and immediately after a green "Welcome to Bletchley" sign. There will be traders / boot sellers in a large field and indoors in the hall. Outdoor pitches (7x5m) are £15 (£10 if pre-booked) and there are some indoor tables at £15 (pre-book only) contact rally@mkars.org.uk for a booking form More information here: http://mkars.org.uk/rally Weather forecast here: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/...cast/gcpryfwuk ---------- And afterwards: The National Museum of Computing (at Bletchley Park, but a fully independent museum) is only 2 miles away and is open from 1200 - 1700, well worth a visit after leaving the rally. Includes the famous working rebuilds of the WW2 Colossus (all electronic) and Bombe (electromechanical) computing machines. See http://www.tnmoc.org/ for details. |
9th Aug 2018, 9:06 am | #2 |
Heptode
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: West London, UK.
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Re: Milton Keynes Radio Rally 2018, August 26th
Remember if you are in the RSGB you can print a free entry voucher for Bletchley Park from their website.
The RSGB have an amateur radio exhibition centre within Bletchley Park. John |
9th Aug 2018, 5:38 pm | #3 |
Octode
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Oxfordshire/Bucks borders, UK.
Posts: 1,604
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Re: Milton Keynes Radio Rally 2018, August 26th
I'll come if I can. Well, if I don't forget.
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Avometer, vintage Fluke and Marconi collector. Also interested in vintage Yaesu and KW. |
9th Aug 2018, 7:38 pm | #4 |
Dekatron
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK.
Posts: 9,642
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Re: Milton Keynes Radio Rally 2018, August 26th
It's in the calendar, so you can request a reminder.
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