If you’re free this Saturday and want to have a lot of fun at a friendly, relaxed, and informal Doctor Who convention, why not come along to Bedford Who Charity Con 4? (We’re offering 10% off tickets to DWC readers, too – see below.)
“Why indeed?” I hear you cry. Well, here are a few factoids:

• It’s on a small scale, so you actually get to meet and chat to the guests, like:
• Colin Baker. And Sophie Aldred. And John Leeson. And Angela Douglas.
• You get 10% off.
• It’s not a signing fest. You can get people’s autographs but there are lots of on-stage events.
• At the panel interviews, you get to ask the questions!
• Mike Tucker’s going to be doing an illustrated talk on the effects for Thin Ice and Shada, and he’s bringing along the models used in filming, too. (He’s a great speaker as well.)
• Elen Thomas is coming for her first convention appearance. She was the Clockwork Woman in The Girl in the Fireplace. And an Auton. And a Weeping Angel. And a Futurekind. (Sofas to hide behind will be provided, hohoho.)
• Doctor Who sketches (and they’re actually funny!) performed by the actors.
• Costume display of outfits worn by the Sixth and Seventh Doctors.
• It’s for charity. All profits go to Bedford Foodbank.
• You get 10% off.
• Lots of Daleks. Everywhere.
• Charity auction – some rare autographs and donated items up for sale.
• A select and splendid assembly of merchandise sellers will be congregating.
• You get 10% off.
• Bedford’s easy to get to: it’s just off the M1 and the A1. 45 minutes from the M25. 35 minutes from St Pancras.
• You can get a group photo with the guests. No fee! Just a donation to the charity bucket.
• Air to breathe. Lavatories. Chairs, tables etc. Event will be held in all three dimensions.
• Universally positive feedback from people who came to the last Bedford Who Charity Cons. This is going to be a really good day.
• It’s run by fans for fans.
• Oh, and you get 10% off.

“Goodness gracious me,” I hear you cry again. “I simply must attend. Where, when and how much?”
Bedford Who Charity Con 4, Saturday 7th April, 10am to 5.30pm; The Quarry Theatre, Bedford MK40 2NN. The Theatre’s in the town centre, just five minutes’ walk from the train and bus stations.

If you want to take advantage of the 10% off, you need to get your tickets direct from me (Simon). Please email me on info@bedfordwhocharitycon.co.uk  and say that you read about the con on The Doctor Who Companion. We can post tickets to you or you can collect them on the door.
Or you can buy them direct from The Quarry Theatre box office at www.quarrytheatre.org.uk – though they won’t be able to give you the discount.
Prices:
Adults: £42.50, so £39.25 with discount
14-18 year olds: £22.50, so £20.25 with discount
Under 14s: £15, so £13.50 with discount
Family Tickets (bona fide family parties only, please, and children must be under 14):
1 adult and 1 child: £50, so £45 with discount
1 adult and 2 children: £55, so £49.50 with discount
2 adults and 1 child: £80, so £72 with discount
Additional children under 14: £8 each, so £7.20 with discount.
Children under 12 are very welcome but must be accompanied by an adult, please.
Lots more details on our website and Facebook page:

bedfordwhocharitycon.co.uk

facebook.com/bedfordwhocharitycon

Hope you can make it. Do come. It’s fab.