Over the years, Bedford's Doctor Who events have raised a staggering £60,000. We can't thank you enough!

The ticket sales have to pay for the event itself. So, we're afraid we're not able to include any autographs in the ticket prices. We don't have any other funds of our own to help with the costs; once we've recouped them through ticket sales, profits on the tickets go to SMART.

However, what we can do (and do do!) is give you the opportunity to have your photo taken with all the guests in the group photo session; there's no fee and we just ask for a donation to the charity bucket. So, while we can't offer free autographs, the photo session means you won't have to dig deep to have professional photos taken with the guests.

Obviously, we try to keep our costs down; Simon (the organiser), the crew and a host of other volunteers are unpaid and the convention's run by fans for fans. Everything we make over and above our costs goes direct to SMART.

We have a number of tickets reserved for people who have been hit hard by the financial crisis; please contact Simon on info@bedfordwhocharitycon.co.uk

Tc and Cs and stuff

Refunds policy: We have to follow the same line as other conventions, which is essentially what happens with theatre bookings too. If we can resell your ticket in good time, we'll do our best to do so, but we can't guarantee it. We're actually more generous in this respect than most events are able to be. Our bottom line, though, is that refunds from tickets we can't resell would have to come from the money which would otherwise go to SMART.

So, we'll do our best. We can't, though, refund your ticket money if there are problems with your transport (including any strikes), or after the event if you couldn't make it. We're sure you understand.

Guests can occasionally be called away for filming et al.

Bedford Who Charity Con 10

Saturday 5th April 2025   

The King's House, Bedford MK42 9AZ

Welcoming, friendly, relaxed, informal...

Enormous fun!

A small scale Doctor Who convention where you get to meet and chat to the guests...

Bedford Who Charity Cons are hugely popular with our audiences. 

Why not come along and see what all the fuss is about?

Is it going to be any good?  Here's some feedback on previous Bedford Who Charity Cons...

"The very best fan convention."

"One of the best [Doctor Who] events I have been to.  Warm and relaxed atmosphere, amazing guests and fascinating panels."

"What really stands out is the intimacy, the sense of delight in the presence of people whatever they’re doing on stage or off.  It’s not just the usual Sylv and Sophie double act that comes amongst the public; the stage is close, the guests are confident to come up to the audience because they are treated well, and the happy crowd is not intimidating. People listen well and hang on every word or pregnant pause.  And all go home feeling they’re part of something good."

- thedoctorwhocompanion.com

"I loved it...  The costumes, the beaming crowd and the warm energy in the place in combination with the event itself were just fantastic...  The genuine compassion for those in desperate need came through and it is so important at this time.  The gathering of the likeminded souls today was so varied in content and so interesting and funny.  However, it was also incredibly inclusive, calm and most respectful of everyone who shares a love of Doctor Who...  Bedford stands out by virtue of a genuine intimacy between audience and guests...  A really brilliant day."

Convention T-shirts now available!

This year, we're selling convention T-shirts, with all the profits going to SMART.  They're white, unisex, and have Roger Langridge's superb logo (above) printed right across the chest (big logo, then, not a little one!).

These are only available for collection at the convention itself; we're afraid we can't post them out. 

You'll need to pre-order them; we're afraid there won't be any spare ones available at the con.

If you'd like one, they're £22.50 each.  If you haven't yet got your ticket, you can buy them when you place your order.  If you already have your ticket, please go to https://tinyurl.com/bedfordwhostore

And sincere thanks to those local business who have supported the Foundation's events.  Please do support them with your custom!  They are:

• Elstow Ceramic Tiles (who have sponsored every convention since the first one)
  
• M&DH Insurance
• The Colour Shop (printers), Castle Road
• The Swan Hotel
• H C B Solicitors
• Sharman Law Solicitors
• Rice Thai Restaurant, St Cuthbert's Street
  
• William Rutter Motor Services
  
• Parrott Construction
• The Jaffa Orchard, Castle Road
• The Picture Gallery, High Street
• All Ears, High Street
• Limes, Lime Street
• The Eagle Bookshop, St Peter's Street
  
• Price Wallace (Property Management and Investment)
  
• Emmott Snell Solicitors
• THSP: The Health and Safety People
  
• emc design ltd
• Deo Volente Solicitors
• Kimm and Miller
• Robson King
• 1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd
• Andy Whelan Cognitive Hypnotherapy
• UK Timber (Corby)

Thanks too to the charitable trusts and agencies who have supported our events.  They are:

• The Pavenham Charitable Trust
• Bedford Lions
• The Rotary Club of Bedford Park