A LOCAL radio society will hold its annual rally in Newton Abbot next month.

Every August, Torbay Amateur Radio Society (TARS) holds its ‘Mobile Rally and Communications Fair’.

Taking place on August 24, the event features trade stands, bring’n buy, RSGB book stand and special interest stands.

The event first started back in 1963 where it was held at the Royal Naval College.

Fast forward to the present, and it’s Newton Abbot Racecourse which serves as the venue.

Based in the Teignbridge Scout headquarters at Wolborough Street car park, the society, which formed in February 1947 at the Y.M.C.A Torquay, meets every Friday evening from 7.30pm.

The TARS 2025 Rally takes place eon Sunday, August 24. Doors open at 10am.