In his wisdom Andy, our Activity Officer, programmed the Sausage and Burger Night for 29th May, the first day in months that it rained!!  Luckily Pam, our Chief Cook and Bottle Washer had enough influence to make the rain stay away so we could enjoy the evening under the stars!! The BBQ was lit and burgers were almost ready when members arrived and the sausages were soon to follow.  It didn’t take long for the cheesecakes to be found and devoured in the village hall. The photos show just a few of those attending.

Record numbers attended this year’s National Hamfest which was held on the 28th and 29th September.  The George Stephenson Hall was filled with traders from around the UK and Europe together with Clubs and Special Interest Groups and RSGB Books and RSGB Committees.  There was a large flea market area and outside traders together with the Bring and Buy marquee and Camb Hams with Flossie running GB18NH. Below are a few photos to remind you of this year’s Hamfest or to show you what you missed.    

The 25th Construction Contest for the Joe Rose Memorial Trophy was held on 22nd November 2017.  The photos below show the ATV transmitters constructed by Jason G7KWP and Adrian M0NWK.    Jason was awarded first prize. Jason’s transmitter: Adrian’s transmitter:

Four members and three partners took part in, and enjoyed, the Fox Hunt organised by G4XFC.  Two cars set off from the view point on Tillbridge Lane just after 1300 hours; I was advised to join the ‘Fox’ (G4XFC) and his xyl at 1400 hours by which time he should have been found; how wrong Ian was. ; After a traumatic morning I arrived at Willingham Woods, near Market Rasen just before 1400, I found the fox without any problems (I had been given explicit directions).   Ian was pleased to see me!! I went to the car park looking … Continue reading →