National Mills Weekend

MAY 7th and 8th 2005

The Society for the protection of ancient buildings (mills section) run this national event every year on or around the second weekend in May. The Denby Dale Radio Society are co-ordinating the Radio side of the event. This event is not a contest; just have a good time and promote Amateur Radio while helping to preserve some of our heritage. For full details click the link below.

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THE MILL AT SUTTON POYNTZ

GX3SDS - MAY 8th and 9th 2004

Updated January 2005

QRA IO80TP - WAB SY78 - COUNTY OF DORSET

QSL Direct to G3SDS (QTHR) or via the Bureau. Please include SAE, or if outside of UK, one Euro or US Dollar for direct returns.

The Station Manager for this event is Robert, G0RYL g0ryl@g3sds.org.uk

The mill and the Mill House at Sutton Poyntz were used by Thomas Hardy in his novel "The Trumpet Major" as the setting for "Overcombe".  More information can be found here:- www.weymouth-dorset.co.uk/sutton-poyntz.html

 Click here to view pictures of this event

Grateful thanks to David Saunders, G3OEW and Family for the use of the field.


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