Rallies are a great resource for radio amateurs – a good place to meet other amateurs and pick up a bargain. On this site, we look at the various UK rallies, so you can decide which ones to visit. Here’s a look at one of the UK’s rallies:
Canvey Rally (Essex) Rally Information
This rally is run by the South Essex Amateur Radio Society (SEARS). It’s a popular, medium-sized rally on Canvey Island, in South Essex. It’s an indoor event, inside a local school.
- When: Annually, Usually February
- Admittance Price: £4 (2023) – pay on entering the building
- Location: Cornelius Vermuyden School, Dinant Ave, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 9QS
- Parking: Free, school car park. Can be busy at the start of the event. On-street parking nearby if car park is full
- Catering: On-site kitchen, with bacon or sausage rolls, tea/coffee
- More details: SEARS Canvey Rally Page
(Information correct at the time of writing, but subject to change – check with the event organisers)
Canvey Rally Videos:
Online club Essex Ham has created videos capturing the Canvey Rally. To get a feel for the event, please watch the following two videos. The 2020 video includes commentary from the BBC local radio station in Essex:
Canvey Rally Photos
Handy Links
- Our look at other UK Rallies
- List of UK amateur radio rallies (G4RGA site)
- List of UK amateur radio rallies (RSGB site)
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