Northiam 10K, 16th September 2018 We were once again kindly asked to assist in this Northiam to Bodiam 10k run, now in its second year. Last year we encountered a few communication problems, the route is very undulating and goes through some very wooded areas. So this year coverage was the priority. We used a…
The Sunday morning of the race was cold, bitterly cold, temperatures struggled to get above freezing and there was a very chilly easterly wind to throw into the mix. Control had the short straw and was in position first, at 08.30. Other members were in positon between 09.00 and 09.30. With road closures going on…
Hastings and Rother Ray-net would like to wish all our visitors and all the other groups out there a Happy Christmas and a rewarding New Year.
This mornng Martin M0MJU, Antony G4CUS and Steve M0SSR took part in the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) test in preparation for the event next year in May. Martin stayed at North Seat, then went to Check point 1, to liaise with RAYNET-UK groups and Hasting & Rother RAY-NET members, Antony and Steve, who were…
The forecast was dry with the possibility of a couple of showers and true to their word that was indeed the weather for the evening. Communications were to be through our mobile repeater which was set up in Battle Abbey with control being set up in the Police Station at the opposite end of the…
The weather throughout the day was very wet and windy. Storm Brian had hit and looked like it would force the organisers to call off the event. Fortunately the winds dropped enough to allow the event to go ahead, with a final decision being made on the fireworks later that evening. It was surprising how…
The day started off rather misty with a distinct chill in the air. First order of the day was to erect the antenna mast at Bodiam Castle, who we thank for their hospitality and the use of some mains electricity. This was a new event, not just for us but for the organisers as well.…
