The Hellaby
Community Group have been recognised for their
determined actions to retain their village hall
for the community by a TARA Good Practice Award
for 2007 from the Rotherham Federation of
Tenants and Residents.
Maltby & District Amateur Radio Society
Amateur Radio for the FUN of it !
CLUB NEWS
Hellaby . . . The Latest
The original planning application to demolish our former home, the Centenary Hall at Hellaby, and build houses was withdrawn. The bad news is that another application was submitted. According to Rotherham MBC website, the decision on the second application was due towards the end of March, but we've been monitoring the appropriate pages, and as yet, nothing has been published.
A claim for the refund of
locksmith's fees incurred was submitted to the parish council at the end of
January, but they deny having received it. The claim was resubmitted, acknowledged, and was discussed at their meeting on April 8th.
OUR CLAIM
WAS REFUSED
Some time ago our members were canvassed as to what action to take
should this happen, and the majority said that such a refusal should be put into
the public domain to highlight how badly Bramley Council have been treating us.
This will now be done.
Residents Award
Hellaby . . .The Story So Far
For the benefit of newer members, and casual readers wondering what this is all about, here is a potted history.
Our former home, the Centenary Hall, is owned by Bramley Parish Council. They decided to sell it on the grounds that it was underused and making a loss, although it is known that they were actually turning away potential bookings. We were given 10 days notice to quit in May 2007 and at our next and final meeting there found the place boarded up!
We were allowed to store some equipment in an outside container, but arrived to collect it in November to find the container and all our equipment had disappeared. It was subsequently located on a sports field, but the keys had been lost (not by us - we never had our own key) and so it cost us £60 for a locksmith. As the necessity for this expense was of their making, we asked the council for a refund. Despite the likelihood of their pocketing over a quarter of a million pounds when the sell the hall, they refused!
This is the final nail in the coffin of what, prior to all this closure business, had previously been a good relationship with the council. However that relationship is now totally soured, and even if the hall were to reopen, it's doubtful we would return, unless of course it was under the ownership of a newly formed Hellaby Parish Council - but that's another story yet to unfold.
.CLUB NEWS
QRP Contest Contested
On Sunday 8th June a group of club members set up camp on Carr Hill to take part in the Practical Wireless QRP Contest. By the close of play, G4SKM
had worked 55 contacts in 16 IARU squares, which should give us around
800 points. Best DX was F1CBC/P in JO19 square, Normandy, and a couple of
0N4's in JO20. Stations in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales were also
in the log. The lack of a rotator meant manual turning of the mast, not the
best of jobs on a hot day, but all in all a great radio fun day.
Awards for All
Up to now the club has funded its activities with income generated by members in the way of subscriptions and donations from members, or sales of surplus equipment at rallies etc.
However, we would like to expand our public activities by way of attending shows, giving demonstrations, and involving local schools and organisations. So, we are working on a Lottery Grant application.
Exam Success
Congratulations to two club members on recently passing radio exams - John Wilson is now M3XQH, and Richard Taylor is now 2E0REX.
RALLY NEWS
This year's
Elvaston Rally
has been cancelled.
Read more here
The
37th Annual Leicester show
will take place at Donington Park on
Friday
24 and Saturday 25 October 2008 - opening times
9.30am to 5.30pm on Friday and 9.30am to 4.30 pm Saturday.
Donington Park have confirmed that there is no major race meeting that
weekend!
Sheffield
ARC "Ham Fun Day"
Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is hosting Sheffield's first Ham fun day, on Saturday the 19th July 2008. This event will be held at the Clubs QTH which is at the Sheffield Transport Club Greenhill Main Road, Sheffield.S8 7RH.
Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is hosting Sheffield's first Ham fun day, on Saturday the 19th July 2008. This event will be held at the Clubs QTH which is at the Sheffield Transport Club Greenhill Main Road, Sheffield.S8 7RH.
This will be a relatively small event to start, with only a few
major traders such as LAM, in attendance. In addition we intend
to have a bring and buy stand, and
a flea market/ car boot sale. There will be fun for all the
family at this event throughout the day with various stalls.
Including bouncy castle, dancing,
jazz/ brass band, children's entertainment and a local retro
band. Food and beverage facilities available including bar.
Prize draw with proceeds to The Gambian Schools Trust.
Easy to get to and ample parking, doors open at11:00 entrance
fee £1 per person and £2 car parking per car.
Disabled parking and access available. Talk
in on 145.550/434.550Mhz, G3RCM.
Interested Traders/Flea Market/Club stall holders should contact
Colin G3VCQ on 0114 2745376 or email hamfunday@sheffield-live.co.uk
before the 1st of July.
Charges for Clubs/Flea Market stalls
£5. (includes 1 car).