Ashton in Makerfield Amateur Radio Club

18/04/2025

As Monday, 21st April is a Bank Holiday and coincides with the Easter weekend, we’ve decided to resume Radio Club meetings on Monday, 28th April instead.

We look forward to seeing you all then!

04/04/2025

📻 Monday Night is Club Night – Come Join Us! 🎙️
Looking to start a new hobby or meet friendly radio enthusiasts? Come along to the Ashton in Makerfield Amateur Radio Club – every Monday from 7 PM at The Hingemakers Arms, upstairs in the function room.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a licensed operator, you’ll find a warm welcome, hands-on activities, and plenty of friendly advice.

🎯 What’s On?
✅ Live radio setup – bring your gear or try ours
✅ Friendly community – everyone’s welcome
✅ Chat with our highly trained instructors for licensing help
✅ Learn about antennas, digital modes, and more
✅ Relax with a drink and a good chat 🍻

📍 The Hingemakers Arms, 34 Heath Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield
🕖 Every Monday, 7 PM
🌐 facebook.com/AshtoninMakerfieldARC

Come for the radios, stay for the company!

Ashton in Makerfield Amateur Radio Club! Friendly community, regular meetings, resource access, learning opportunities, and supportive environment.

09/03/2025

📡 Join Us for an Exciting Evening of Radio & Community! 🎙️

📅 Tomorrow from 7 PM
📍 Upstairs in the function room at The Hingemakers Arms, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Whether you're a seasoned radio operator or just curious about Amateur Radio, everyone is welcome! Come along for a relaxed and friendly evening where we:

✅ Set up and tune in – Bring your radios and antennas to see who we can reach.
✅ Learn & explore – Get hands-on experience and insights from fellow enthusiasts.
✅ Get licensing support – Thinking about getting your Amateur Radio license? We can help!
✅ Share ideas & projects – From digital modes to antennas, there's always something new to discover.
✅ Enjoy great company – Grab a drink, a bag of pork crackling, and chat with like-minded radio lovers.

Come and be part of the Ashton in Makerfield Amateur Radio Club we’d love to see you there!

🔗 Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/AshtoninMakerfieldARC

Ashton in Makerfield Amateur Radio Club! Friendly community, regular meetings, resource access, learning opportunities, and supportive environment.

03/03/2025

Good turnout tonight at the Hingemakers Arms.

02/03/2025

📻 Join Us for a Great Evening of Radio & Good Company! 📻

We’re meeting up tomorrow evening from 7 PM upstairs in the function room at The Hingemakers Arms, Ashton-in-Makerfield – and you’re invited!

Bring your radios, antennas, and plenty of enthusiasm as we set up, tune in and see who we can reach. Whether you’re curious about Amateur Radio or a seasoned operator, there’s always something new to learn and plenty of friendly faces to chat with.

Come along, grab a bag of pork crackling and enjoy a great evening with fellow radio enthusiasts. See you there.

25/02/2025

Help us grow our community! 📢

If you love all things radio, electronics, and tinkering, give our page a LIKE and SHARE it with your friends. The more, the merrier! Whether you're a full licence holder or just curious about amateur radio, this is the place to connect, learn and have fun.

Let’s spread the word and bring more enthusiasts together. Hit that share button and invite others to join the conversation! 📻🔧

25/02/2025

We had an amazing turnout last night, with three new visitors joining us! It’s always fantastic to see fresh enthusiasm in the group. Let’s keep the momentum going and make next week even better.

Join us every Monday evening from 7 PM in the function room upstairs at the Hingemakers Arms. Bring your radios, projects, and any other radio-related gadgets to share, tinker with, or get advice on. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just getting started, there’s always something to learn, discuss, and enjoy.

See you next week. Spread the word and bring a friend! 📻🔧

24/02/2025

🌍📻 Join Us Tonight at Ashton-in-Makerfield Amateur Radio Club! 📻🌍

Calling all radio enthusiasts! Whether you're a seasoned ham or just curious about amateur radio, come along to Ashton-in-Makerfield Amateur Radio Club tonight for a great evening of radio fun.

📅 When? Tonight at 7:00 PM
📍 Where? The Hingemakers Arms, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Tonight, we'll be testing out our dipole antenna to see how far we can reach across the globe! 🌎 Will we make contacts near or far? Come along and be part of the excitement as we connect with fellow operators from around the world.

No experience? No problem! Everyone is welcome, whether you want to learn, listen, or get hands-on with the equipment.

Drop by, say hello, and be part of the conversation!

18/02/2025

A great turnout last night! Fantastic to see some fresh faces. Let’s keep the momentum going—same time, same place next week. We meet in the function room upstairs at the Hingemakers Arms every Monday evening from 7 PM.
Bring your radios, projects, and any other radio-related gizmos along and join the fun!

17/02/2025

📻 Join Us Tonight at Ashton-in-Makerfield Amateur Radio Club! 📻

Interested in amateur radio? Whether you're a seasoned operator or just curious, come along and meet like-minded people!

📅 When? Tonight at 7:00 PM
📍 Where? The Hingemakers Arms, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Come for a chat, share knowledge, and enjoy a friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome!

Got questions? Drop us a message or just turn up – we'd love to see you there!

13/02/2025

New arrivals this morning.

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