The final LEFARS field weekend of 2021 was held on 18th and 19th September at Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning, Lambourne End. Only a mile from our recently re-opened QTH at All Saints House, a large field was once again made available for our exclusive use. Amenities included washing, shower and toilet facilities plus… Read More »
The August Bank Holiday was another chance to get out and play some radio, this time at the Secret Nuclear Bunker, Kelvedon Hatch. The event was co-organised with the Secret Nuclear Bunker Contest Group (SNBCG) as a joint weekend and sharing resources. We were perched on top of a hill rather than underground and with… Read More »
The first (of two) LEFARS external events in August this year took place over the weekend of 21st and 22nd at Trinity Buoy Wharf, Poplar, London E14. It was an opportunity once again to participate in the International Lighthouse Lightship weekend for another year. Trinity Buoy Wharf is located in a historic part of London, adjacent to… Read More »
Friday 23rd July The Lambourne End Field Weekend was over a three day period 23rd to 25th July. Held at Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning, Lambourne End, and only a mile from our (closed) QTH at All Saints House, a large field was made available for our exclusive use. Amenities included washing, shower and… Read More »
The following report, written by Dave De La Haye M0MBD, first appeared on the LEFARS Facebook group. This post also includes other photos taken and additional information. “A big ‘Thank You’ goes out to the SNB Contest Group for inviting LEFARS to activate GB0SNB for Museums on the Air this weekend. Whilst conditions were more… Read More »
Setting up starts on Saturday 21st August at 08:45 after the arrival of the LEFARS tent, masts etc from the LEFARS store. We will be operating on 80m, 40m and 2m up to 17:00 local and on Sunday 22nd August from 09:30 to 16:00. Help is needed to clear down on Sunday. Please use public transport. More information in the August newsletter but make a… Read More »
The LEFARS Field Weekend held at the Rainbow & Dove, Hastingwood (nr Harlow), Essex over the Late May Bank Holiday weekend was the first venture outdoors for 9 months. Although planned and in the diary, permission was only obtained in mid-May with the slight relaxation of the COVID-19 rules. Site preparation Preparations started on Monday… Read More »
LEFARS will be active for museums on the air weekend from the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker. The event will run between 19th & 20th June and camping for members will be available, but prior notice is required. If you would like to attend the weekend, please make your wishes known to our club secretary… Read More »
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The Rainbow and Dove field event will be happening this spring bank holiday weekend for club members and invited guests. We shall be setting up on Saturday 29th and continue on Sunday 30th. Should you wish the event to continue on Monday 31st please Email secretary@lefars.org.uk to that effect. A table has been booked on… Read More »