Golden Glue Awards November 12th 2023
Derby University sponsored community group MAKE/SHIFT met the committee in September and visited a Crich field day to interview and video members. The club was extremely proud to hear that they were one of four winners from 27 participating groups in the Golden Glue Awards for sticking the community together. Several members were invited as VIPs to the presentation afternoon on November 12th 2023. They were able to demonstrate some of the kit that had caught the attention of the judges. In addition to receiving the trophy in the shape of a golden glue stick, certificates have been awarded to all members involved. Representing the club on the day were Graham G4UTN, Lynn G0NNU, Mel M0RNU and Dave M0XSH (camera). As well as meeting the other groups involved, the afternoon included entertainment and refreshments, making it a very enjoyable experience.
Photos courtesy of Dave Shaw M0XSH and PictoriaVictoria
GB1CSG JOTA 2023
On October 21st nine members helped the Crich scout group leader Bill G6JNZ set up and operate HF and 2M stations for JOTA 2023 at the scout hut using GB1CSG. In spite of the poor weather, which meant diversions around the major flooding, it was another successful day. Thanks for the efforts of Ray M0TVX, Lyn G0NNU, Nigel G6MRN, Dave 2E0YCF, Brian G7TYP, Mel M0RNU (camera) and the others who popped in to support the crew.
New Event Shelter
The club took advantage of an ‘end of season’ sale to purchase an inflatable Gazebo. This replaces a ten-year-old steel framed Event Shelter, of a similar size, which took two, or preferably four, members twenty to thirty minutes to erect. The new shelter takes less than ten minutes with several helpers but was light enough that it could have been done by one in a similar time. It was immediately used to protect from extreme sun and the following week from rain. It seems just as sturdy but only time will tell
John Davidson M0JYD SK
UPDATED
The club is very sad to report on the passing of John Davidson M0JYD on July 14th after a long battle with cancer. He became a very active member and his positive attitude will be missed. He was also known in other restoration hobbies for his skills winding high voltage coils and motors for obsolete machinery such as steam engines and generators. Our thoughts are with his brother, club member Rob G1XJM and all their family.
The funeral will be on 29th August 2023 at 1pm in St Martins church, Alfreton.
Ripley scouts
In preparation for this years scouting Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) in October members of the club visited Ripley Scouts at their HQ on a lovely summers evening. Alan M0OLT, Nigel G6MRN & Lyn G0NNU talked about amateur radio and then demonstrated their rigs, giving the scouts a chance to hear a call to Belgium on HF and to talk on VHF. Thanks especially to Frank 2E1EVH for his encouragement on the other end which turned into a fun evening. We look forward to working with the scouts for JOTA
John Davidson M0JYD SK
UPDATED The club is very sad to report on the passing of John Davidson M0JYD on July 14th after a
New Event Shelter
The club took advantage of an ‘end of season’ sale to purchase an inflatable Gazebo. This replaces a ten-year-old steel
GB1CSG JOTA 2023
On October 21st nine members helped the Crich scout group leader Bill G6JNZ set up and operate HF and
Golden Glue Awards November 12th 2023
Derby University sponsored community group MAKE/SHIFT met the committee in September and visited a Crich field day to interview and
Garry Hunt M7AIQ SK
The club is sad to advise the passing of Garry Hunt M7AIQ of Codnor on October 20th with the funeral
AGM 2024
The AGM is planned for the 8th April 2024 at the Post Mill Centre. Room and times will be supplied