The RATS Annual (Real) Radio Rally
Sunday 22 August 2010
Firstly, the committee would like to repeat our sincere apologies to all those who were inconvenienced by the rough field, rampant sheep and lack of food last year at Stanford Hall. At least the weather was good!
Please note our Rally is now on a SUNDAY
As a result of this and similar problems in the past, we have sought and chosen a new location for the Rally about 7 miles south-west of Rugby. This new open-air site has well kept grounds with proper porcelain loos nearby and we have direct control over the food provision! Access roads are good and the site is not far from the A45.
As usual a talk-in station on 2m (S22 145.550 MHz) and 70cms GB3ME (RB06) will be provided from 08:00, to aid navigation to the new venue. The latest news is that GB3ME was ‘tweaked’ this morning and is all ready for the day.
The Society Committee have always emphasised that this is a REAL Radio Rally. Therefore we don’t have any of the big traders and positively encourage the smaller specialist traders to attend. The Rally is the best place to get all those little items that you always run out of, plus it’s a haven for homebrew enthusiasts with loads of “junk” that will get that project finished at the right price. There are always some good value computer bits and pieces. Don’t forget to visit the club stand (greenish gazebo really), exchange greetings and get a great bargain - you’d be surprised what we collect over the year(s) and have to sell to make space for more stuff! Please note that there is no provision for waste disposal on site so all traders and visitors must take their rubbish home with them.
Full details of the booking arrangements and contact details are on the linked RATS Rally 2010.pdf and a complete set of excellent instructions on how to get there are on the College’s website and copied here: - Directions to Princethorpe.pdf
Please note, access to the College is from the B4453 road which passes to its south, not from the the A423. CV23 9PU is the suggested postcode to use for your ‘satnav’ to get you onto the B4453 (please see Directions link above). Then carry on about 600 yards to the west where the College entrance will be found on the north side of a 45 degree left hand bend.
Finally, if you are travelling far, FRIXO may help you plan your route around any road problems.
Updated 12 Aug 2010
