Fox Hunt

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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 →

Imperial War Museum Duxford

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LSWC members and their families had an impressive visit to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford on 29th April.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the visit although it could have done to have been a few hours longer to take everything in.  Thanks to Ian G4XFC for arranging the visit and to George M0XVR for driving the minibus and getting us home safely. I started my visit at the Armoury Café and Kitchen and had a coffee before heading for the Land Warfare display; I called in at the Historic Duxford building on my way. My next stop was the American … Continue reading →

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT SALE

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Our recent Surplus Equipment Sale was well attended by amateurs from around Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.  As usual there were many bargains to be had; I bought some ear defenders to wear at committee meetings and when shooting.  Steve M5ZZZ and Ian G4XFC assisted our resident auctioneer Bob G7AVU by finding the items for sale and collecting money and Terry G7JFI, Treasurer and Ian G4EVK, Chairman, happily accepted payments and paid out at the end of the sale. Refreshments were served and photos taken by G4STO.      

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Surplus Equipment Sale

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Time to sort our your Shack and make some more space for your new acquisitions LSWC Surplus Equipment Sale on the 26th of April at the Village Hall Aisthorpe. Booking in of sale items strictly between 18:00 and 19:30. To save time in booking in your items, please download the booking in form and fill it in before you arrive. The Village Hall will be open for viewing and refreshments from 19:45. There will be no general entry before 19:45 Sale will commence 20:15 . Refreshments will be on sale. Bring plenty of money and grab some bargains.

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Foundation Course

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LSWC held its second successful Foundation Examination of 2017 on Saturday 11th February with 12 candidates passing their examination, 7 of them from the Lincs 4×4 Response Group; that is 14 in all from Lincs 4×4 this year. In the ‘classroom’ prior to the exam Just 8 of the successful candidates  

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Economy Magnetic Loop

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On Wednesday 25th Jan Ian G4XFC gave a very informative talk on the Magnetic Loop aerial explaining the principles of the loop and showing that they were not as difficult to make as often perceived. The talk mainly concentrated on making a QRP portable loop that can be assembled and operated in less than 5 minutes. The talk has motivated some of the members to have a go making a portable loop for themselves, which was the main purpose of Ian’s talk. Because of this Ian has decided to have a Magnetic Loop workshop on Saturday the 18th of February … Continue reading →

Foundation Course Success

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Another successful day at the Village Hall with 7 members of the Lincs 4×4 Response Group passing their Foundation Examination. It was touch and go whether or not this examination would take place as members of the group had been put onto standby by the Red Cross and Lincs Resilience Forum for potential flooding on the bank of the Humber. Luckily the Humber behaved itself. Pictured l-r Simon Wray, Darrell Storey, Christopher Harris, Christopher Birch, Ian G4XFC (Tutor), Benjamyn Damazeri, Arthur Harrison and David Mowbray.  

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Annual General Meeting

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The Annual General Meeting of the Club took place on Wednesday 11 January 2017 and the following members were elected onto the Committee: Chairman – Ian G4EVK Secretary – Pam G4STO Treasurer – Terry G7JFI Activity Officer – Ian G4XFC Ordinary Committee Members Alistair – M0TEF Bob – G7AVU Les – G1LQB Roger G3PVU Steve M5ZZZ Item 13 on the agenda was presentation of awards and the photo below shows Peter M0EJL being presented with the Joe Rose Memorial Trophy for Construction.  Other photos show members present at the AGM.

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