Time for an update on myself and why no posts in November. To be honest I have just not been myself and been hiding away in home putting on the “I’m OK” face when I have had to leave the house. Luckily I do have a few really good friends that have kept me from falling fully and not doing a self destruct mentally. I think I am back on track even though it is approaching Christmas and not my favourite time of year, but we will get through it.
I also started a diet in September to try once again to get my weight down and my health back, mainly so I wasn’t always feeling lethargic and out of breath when walking. This is working and over 2 stone gone, and I do have more energy. My consultant is encouraging and an old school friend so that helps.
One of my radio clubs, the local one I attend almost every meeting Hinckley ARES, has elected me as secretary at their AGM at the start of November and this has kept me busy trying to arrange some talks and visits for the next year. We have a nice looking calendar through to April now, and I am still looking at some visits for members in the warmer months. Below is the calendar and all are welcome to come along if visiting the area, you will be made welcome and offered a cuppa and a biscuit.
25th December 2024 – Christmas Day – No Meeting as we will all be with family celebrating the big man’s visit.
8th January 2025 – Talk by Tim G5TM – Super Portable Antenna
19th February 2025 – Mike G6OES demonstrating his remote access to his VHF station, with maybe some digimode contacts.
5th March 2025 – Coffee and Chat. General club night.
19th March 2025 – Talk Chris G1VDP – DXCC and IOTA award chasing (along with introducing other awards) or Talk TBC by big name.
I am always looking for anyone who would be interested in giving a presentation, not just on radio but on any subject that would interest the club members, so please contact me if you think you have something. It can always be done remotely via Teams if you are not local. Send email to hinckleyradiosociety.secretary@gmail.com and we can start a conversation.
Cheers all and Happy Christmas.
Chris G1VDP