DENBY DALE
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
WELCOMING RADIO AMATEURS FOR
OVER 50 YEARS
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Communication
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Training
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Social events
Why Barry went crackers at our Christmas dinner
By Richard Blandford, M0RBG
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Members and their guests gathered at the Golden Cock for a truly festive evening, filled with camaraderie, humour, and the spirit of the season.
Our chairman, Jerry M5JB, warmly welcomed everyone to the dinner before conducting the raffle.
The first prize went to Brian G0BFJ, while the second prize was claimed by Marlene — much to the amusement of her husband Barry G4TML, who insisted it should have been his win, only to discover he had been holding his ticket upside down!
Dinner was served, with only the occasional reminder needed for those who had forgotten their orders, and the atmosphere was cheerful and relaxed, with lively conversations carrying on well after the meal.
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As tradition dictates, the Christmas crackers provided plenty of groan‑worthy jokes, sparking laughter and fond recollections of childhood Christmases gone by. Oh, apart from Phil our treasurer who found it so exciting he nodded off!
We operate special event stations and field days from our shack on Field Lane, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield, HD4 6UL. It's the narrow lane opposite the pub. The site lies at 1,000ft asl and there's ample parking. Check our calendar for events taking place here.
Training courses to get you on the air
Amateur radio allows you to contact other amateurs around the world. If you have an interest in radio or electronics, it’s worth becoming an amateur to learn more about technology and radio.​ It's a great hobby, with equal appeal to the young and old.
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Millions worldwide operate stations from homes, cars or ships. National, political, ethnic and gender barriers don't exist as we promote international friendship.
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Denby Dale Amateur Radio Club has been welcoming radio amateurs for 50 years and offers training courses to get you on the air quickly.​ Here's a video from the Radio Society of Great Britain about our hobby. And here are more details about how to make the first step along the road.
From castles to canals - some of our activities
Apart from meetings in Farnley Tyas, members like to get out and about to introduce amateur radio and its benefits to people of all ages.
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We have set up transmitting stations in all sorts of places, from a mining museum to castles, mills, lighthouses, hilltops, churches and Scout camps.
How to join our club
We're a friendly, inclusive radio club, holding regular meetings on and off the air. We used to meet in Denby Dale, but our base is now in Farnley Tyas, a small village near Huddersfield.
Meetings take place in a first-floor room at the Golden Cock pub and our shack lies a short distance away down Field Lane.​ Joining is easy: Click the button below, fill in the form and send it. Subs are £20 a year.
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Picture: Members celebrating the club's 50th anniversary in September 2024.
CLUB CALENDAR
A quick guide to events. For more details, visit our events page.