From Richard Clark G4DDP, the main report from the first Lambourne End Field Event of 2022. Over the weekend of the 22nd to 24th of July, LEFARS organised a Field Event at the Lambourne End Outdoor Centre. This location has a large field with plenty of space for aerials, is electrically quiet and we were… Read More »
LEFARS ventured out again at the end of May for another Field Weekend and back to the Rainbow & Dove Public House in Hastingwood, nr Harlow, Essex. Prior to our arrival, Club Secretary David M0VID had mown the field we were going to use from Friday evening 27th May and the whole weekend. It was… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »