Hi all,
We’re now under a week away from the 5th annual GW SOTA S2S Party and Hog Roast in Mid‑Wales, and I wanted to share one final update so everything runs smoothly and everyone knows what to expect. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic day, despite what the weather decides to throw upon us.
Activators usually head to their chosen summits in time to be set up for around 10:00 BST, with a few early birds often calling from 09:30 BST. Expect plenty of activity across both HF and VHF, so chasers, whether you’re at home, in the car, or operating portable, please be ready for a lively morning / early afternoon of radio. The S2S and chasing fun typically continues until around 14:00, after which everyone makes their way back to Mid‑Wales.
We’ll be gathering from 15:00 onwards for an afternoon of chatting, catching up, and enjoying the atmosphere. The venue pin is below:
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This year we’re lucky to have a drinks van on site, serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and cakes, so no need to bring your own or nip out for supplies. The van will be available from 14:30 to 18:30, and the price list is attached below, so you can plan ahead.
The hog roast team will arrive at approximately 16:30, ready to serve delicious hog baps and new potatoes from 16:45.
Please note: There will be a toilet on site.
After everyone has eaten, we’ll move on to a few short speeches followed by the raffle draw. Please remember to bring plenty of cash, as the raffle helps support the running costs of SOTA. After that, the evening is yours, the event can continue for as long as people wish to stay.
I think that covers everything. I’m really looking forward to welcoming you all on Saturday. Have a safe journey and a safe ascent.
73, Ben
GW4BML