West Lothian sci-fi followers are being inspired to offer the reward of geekiness by shopping for tickets for an annual sci-Fi conference help of Kids’s Hospices Throughout Scotland (CHAS).
Capital Sci-Fi Con which has raised an unbelievable £335,000 since 2016, will happen on February 11 and 12, bringing collectively figures and followers from the world of movie and tv, comedian e book writers and artists, merchants and the perfect film set props.
The occasion was initially arrange by West Lothian volunteer fundraiser and group superhero, Keith Armour who raised greater than 1 / 4 of one million kilos for Kids’s Hospices Throughout Scotland (CHAS) since 2016.
Keith just lately handed over the total reins of working the occasion to CHAS however will nonetheless be concerned going ahead in an advisory capability.
All earnings from the conference go on to CHAS, Scotland’s nationwide kids’s hospice service which cares for infants, kids and younger individuals with life-shortening situations.
Organised by the charity in partnership with a committee of devoted Sci-Fi Con volunteers, the favored occasion hopes to draw 1000's of tourists from throughout Scotland and past and construct on its earlier fundraising success.
Confirmed particular visitors who will grace the capital’s O2 Academy (previously the Corn Change) all through the weekend embrace Tina Simmons, Nick Joseph, Marc Silk, Clem So, Femi Taylor, Brian Wheeler and John Simpkin.
These visitors cowl each fandom from Star Wars to Harry Potter to DC to Marvel and a lot extra.
The Con’s loyal ambassadors James Mackenzie, Jimmy Vee and Angus MacInnes will even return for 2023 and extra thrilling visitors are set to be introduced within the coming weeks.
Picture props this yr embrace a Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Harry Potter Broom and Platform 9 ¾, a Recreation of Thrones Show, an ET Bike, a Stranger Issues Demogorgan, Again to the Future Prop Show, a Robotic Wars Reproduction Show and dealing robots
Enjoyable interactive sights for visitors embrace Make Mess Matter, a Nerf Taking pictures Gallery, a Sci-Fi Film Costume Exhibition in addition to leisure from the Pop-Up Puppet Present and music from the Dunedin Wind Band who will open the occasion on the Saturday.
Laura Campbell, Neighborhood Fundraising Growth Supervisor at CHAS stated: “It’s unbelievable to be again once more for our eighth occasion and we’re overwhelmed on the help that we obtain for this distinctive conference. With the occasion being again to its authentic February date, we’re encouraging individuals to purchase tickets as Christmas presents this yr and provides the reward of geekiness this Christmas!”
Go to www.capitalscificon.co.uk. for extra particulars.
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