Category Archives: Social Activites

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Talk

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This week, we held a talk about the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway at Ludborough. The club will be at Ludborough for Railways on the Air at the end of September, using the call sign GB0LWR. This will be the final Special Event Station (SES) of the year that we have planned. We had a great turnout, and many questions were answered after the talk. Additionally, we live-streamed the event for the first time, which was a great success. We plan to invest in equipment so the club can stream more special events and talks in the future. The railway is located … Continue reading →

National Hamfest 2025

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This year, the national hamfest took place a few weeks earlier than last year. The club arrived in a convoy with all the equipment needed for the four-day event.-day event. Everything was set up promptly by around 1:00 PM. We had more campers this year, and we all pitched our tents near the tea tent. Les, G1LQB, went out to the car park to get everything ready for the visitors who were arriving on Friday and Saturday. On Thursday the members help the traders with the unloading of the vehicle’s when they arrived at the George Stephenson hall they also … Continue reading →

Bacon Butty Morning

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On Saturday the club hosted a bacon butty morning for all members kindly arranged by Marc M7DEU. As part of this event the members present were able to respond the members questionnaire which members can also complete online following the link sent in the email. While enjoying their butty’s those present gathered together to discuss the responses to the questionnaire that had been received so far. Having only been live for a couple of days the responses were few in number but still gave great conversation. A small list of simple changes has already been made to be which can … Continue reading →

Easter BBQ and a Thankyou

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On Saturday 31st March the first BBQ of the year was held for all Members. It was very well organized by Steve M5ZZZ, Marc M7DEU and Pam G4STO. Marc Manned the BBQ along with Linda. Producing some excellent Burgers and Sausages. With Side salads, potatoes, onions, sauces andcheesecakes all available in the Village Hall. Pam organised the Easter Quiz which went down very well with the winning team going home with their prised Easter eggs. The weather remained sunny for the entire event so the many members that attended enjoyed a great get together on the Lawn out front of … Continue reading →

Christmas Quiz and Social Evening

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The last of our festive activities for 2022 took place on 14th December with what is now a regular and ‘popular’ event Pam’s Christmas Quiz and Social Evening.  Below are a few sample questions so you know they weren’t hard and perhaps tempt you to join us in 2023. Which famous US political figure and celebrity makes a cameo in Home Alone 2? Which British monarch delivered the first ever Christmas message? Which country donates the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square? And finally, a radio question An amateur holding the callsign MW0XYZ has permanently moved to Portugal, which has implemented … Continue reading →

Christmas Dinner

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On Wednesday 7th December the club held it Christmas Dinner at the Fox and Hounds in Willingham by Stow.  Members and guests attending this year were: Pam G4STO, Stephen M5SJM, Marc M87DEU, Les G1LQB, David M6OYN, Graham M1DHV, Sandra M1DHVs XYL, Jackie G3PVUs XYL, Roger G3PVU, Graham 2E1TSO, Sue 2E1TSOPs XYL, Celia M6JZO, Peter 2E0FGA, Mary G6SWZ and David G6EWP and I am sure everyone enjoyed their evening. 

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BBQ Night At The LSWC

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Wednesday night was one of the popular BBQ evenings hosted at the LSWC shack. A big thanks goes out to Pam, G4STO, for organising the event and getting all the food stocks in. And also to Steve M5ZZZ for manning the chef duties on the grill. Running from 7.30pm many members turned out to enjoy the food and drinks on offer. Even members from the local RAF Waddington Club attended as is the norm with us being us invited to each others social events.

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Christmas Dinner

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Wednesday 15th was time for the Clubs Christmas dinner gathering. As per past years the venue was the Fox and Hounds at Willingham by Stow. This dinner was also a celebration of the clubs centenary anniversary which we was not able to celebrate earlier in the year. After taking over the bar everyone got settled at the tables ready for the usual great meal. Present was Steve M5ZZZ, Stephen M5SJM & Kat, Roger G3PVU & Jackie, Andy M0IYE, Les G1LQB, David M6OYN, Chris 2E0NDT & John, Graham M7TSO & Sue, Mary G6SWZ, Dave G6EWP, George M0XVR, Peter 2E0FGA, Celia M6JZQ, … Continue reading →

Christmas Social Evening

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There was a reasonable turnout for the Christmas Social evening with 17 guests enjoying the seasonal quiz and buffet (supplied by Morrisons and Aldi)!!  I think they enjoyed the quiz although they found it hard; I got all the answers right so it couldn’t have been that hard!!  Well done to the members of the winning team: Graham M1DHV & Sandra and Bob G3VEV & Rosemary.  It’s all over, just a bit more clearing up to do.

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