Newbury Radio Rally

Opening Times

Sunday 17th June 2012

• Open to visitors from 0900hrs until about 1530 or 1600hrs
• Open to sellers/traders from 0800hrs

Note: No access to the site is possible on Saturday 16th June or overnight.

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Price

• Visitors £2 per person (children under 16 free, no other concessions). Free Parking.
• Trades / sellers £10 per plot (5m x 5m). (click here for Advance Booking)
  This space is suitable for a car or small van. If you have a car with trailer or a large van etc you will need two or more plots. You are welcome (as many do) to have multiple plots.

Please note that for safety and space reasons everything must be within the plot(s) purchased (i.e. 5mx5m or multiples thereof) - - this means everything, including the vehicle and all your tables etc, so please take this into account when deciding if one plot is big enough for you.

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Location + Map + Directions

The Rally takes place at one of the biggest showgrounds in the south of England.
Newbury Showground is located right next to junction 13 of the M4 Motorway.
Nearest Post Code: RG18 9BB
Lat: N51:27:33 ( 51.45911), Long: W1:18:19 ( -1.30521).
LR: SU483734

Talk-in on S22 (145.550MHz) with GB4NBS

Directions:
A34 South bound
Continue to J13 M4 and follow signs for showground. As you go around the roundabout at the motorway, you start to head north again (i.e. as if you are going back up the A34) but shortly after leaving the M4 roundabout, and before you rejoin the main carriageway of the A34, take the slip road for Chieveley. At the 'T' Junction turn right. The entrance will be found on the right.

From the A34 North bound
Continue to J13 M4 and follow signs to showground. As you go around the roundabout at the motorway, you start to head north (i.e. as if you were continuing north up the A34) but shortly after leaving the M4 roundabout, and before you rejoin the main carriageway of the A34, take the slip road for Chieveley. At the 'T' Junction turn right. The entrance will be found on the right.

From M4 West bound
Leave at Junction 13 and follow signs for showground. As you go around the roundabout at the motorway, you start to head north (i.e. as if you were continuing north up the A34) but shortly after leaving the M4 roundabout, and before you rejoin the main carriageway of the A34, take the slip road for Chieveley. At the 'T' Junction turn right. The entrance will be found on the right.

From M4 East bound
Leave at Junction 13 and follow signs for showground. As you go around the roundabout at the motorway, you start to head north (i.e. as if you were continuing north up the A34) but shortly after leaving the M4 roundabout, and before you rejoin the main carriageway of the A34, take the slip road for Chieveley. At the 'T' Junction turn right. The entrance will be found on the right.

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Facilities

• Free car park, including a reserved area for disabled blue-badge holders.
• Toilets, including disabled access.
• Catering (freshly cooked beef burgers, bacon rolls etc.)
• Ice cream, ice lollies etc.
• Tea, coffee and soft drinks.
• Talk-in on S22 (145.550MHz) with GB4NBS

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Activities

Each year NADARS provides it's 'Demonstration Marque' where you will see live amateur radio stations in contact with amateurs all over the world using voice, Morse code and data communications. We have also had demonstrations of 'Air Traffic Control' radar systems where you can see in real time exactly what aircraft are flying over southern England.

For 2012 we may run our international contest station again - NADARS is very successful at winning many contests. Come and see some of the contest team in action, complete with their impressive trailer mounted tower with contest antennas, great transceivers and contest logging software, etc!

In addition there has been a place where you could bring your own equipment and have it tested by very experienced engineers who give you a clear answer to just how well your transmitter or receiver is working (and even helping to make adjustments to improve it if possible!!).

Also, there have been a number of national societies who have previously displayed (hopefully returning in 2012) including:

• Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society
• Royal Naval Amateur Radio Society
• RAYNET
• Royal Signals Amateur Radio Society
• Chiltern DX Club
• And other organisations and clubs all displaying their special interests

The Newbury Radio Rally really is 'the one not to be missed' and ensures a great day out for everyone.

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Talk-In

Talk-in is provided by the Newbury And District Amateur Radio Society.
Listen for GB4NBS on S22 (145.550MHz)

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Rally Newsletters

• Radio Rally Newsletter 2008
• Radio Rally Newsletter 2009
• Radio Rally Newsletter 2010
• Radio Rally Newsletter 2011

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Local Accommodation

There are many hotels and guest houses in the Newbury Area. The best idea is to visit the Newbury Tourist Information Office or use a company like www.Expedia.com or www.hotels.com.

The nearest hotel (almost walking distance, but not quite) is Hilton Newbury North hotel

Please note that it is not possible for anyone to remain on the rally site over night (access is only available from Sunday morning as the site is used for another event on the Saturday)

Click here for camping sites

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Contact for further information

We hope that we have included everything you need to know on this web site, but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact us and we will endeavour to reply within 24 hours

Email:

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Advance Booking

** Advance Bookings can now be made for 2012. Please click here **

If you are planning to sell your treasured possessions, or you are a commercial trader (*), we recommend that you book your space(s) in advance. Although it is not essential to book in advance, it has a number of advantages for you:

• Discounted price of £7.50 for your space in the boot sale area (each plot is 5m x 5m). Normal price on the day is £10 each
• Special reserved area for advance bookings. This is nearest to the catering (where many people congregate) - more people near your stand means more buyers. And of course, you will also be closest to the ‘amenities’ should you need a comfort break! (although it is still a short walk)
• Faster access when you arrive - so no waiting for payments and tickets etc

**Click here to book online**

(*) Catering services are already booked. We do not allow the sale of food or drinks other than through the approved retailers. Should you be interested in providing catering at next years event then please contact us for details.

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