GB5UTA Active in June for U3A Event

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GB5UTA will be on-the-air June 1-28 promoting Amateur Radio among the 450,000 strong University of the Third Age (U3A) an organisation that aims to help people learn, stay active and have fun in later life

This Special Event station will be active June 1-28 operating on behalf of the Cirencester and Tetbury branches of the University of the Third Age (U3A). On June 2 the branches will be celebrating U3A Day alongside other UK branches.

More Information - https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/u3a-day/u3a-day-about

International Air Ambulance Week 2021

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International Air Ambulance Week 2021

This year's International Air Ambulance Week will take place between 6th - 14th September 2021, with the focus on supporting and generating donations for flying medical services around the world.

The event covers two weekends, giving amateurs a great chance to get involved and support the event.

Whilst Amateur Radio Operators / Stations are encouraged to promote the donation causes, it is requested that any donations generated go to the stations chosen local or national cause.

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World Amateur Radio Day and the RSGB’s Friendship on the Air Award

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World Amateur Radio Day is this Sunday 18 April 2021and the theme of this year’s event is “Home but never alone”. The RSGB’s new Friendship on the Air Award links with this theme as it celebrates amateur radio friendship. The award gives an opportunity to get on the air, represent your club and have a proper chat with radio amateurs across the airwaves. There are monthly and annual awards for individuals, clubs and the highest-scoring club in each region.

To find out how to take part, visit the Society’s website - http://rsgb.org/friendship-award