Once we have paid our costs, everything we make will be donated to Bedford Foodbank. 

Every month, they provide emergency food to some 1400 local children and adults in crisis.

So what sort of convention is it?

Some conventions these days are primarily commercial affairs; they're designed for people to buy merchandise from stallholders, and to buy autographs and photos. Bedford Who Charity Cons are more traditional in style; they're non-commercial, and are run by fans for fans. There's a mixture of on stage interviews, performances (including sketches!) by the actors, signing sessions, the opportunity to meet the guests, get their autographs, and have your photo taken with them.

 

We want to make sure you have a fun, relaxed and enjoyable day... and to raise a lot of money for charity!

TICKETS

Prices tba

To pay by PayPal or BACS, please email Simon for details on info@bedfordwhocharitycon.co.uk

We're aware that the pandemic has caused severe financial problems for many people.  We have a number of tickets reserved for fans in this situation.  Please contact Simon on the email address above, in confidence, if this applies to you.

THE VIDEOS!

Sketches and performances are a key part of Bedford Who Charity Cons...

You can find them and us on the Bedford Who Charity Con - Doctor Who convention YouTube channel.

Click on this link to go to the channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbdFv3UKQC8jpFs3LvuI5Q

And the channel includes:

• The highlights from Bedford Who Charity Con 6, including Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton and Paul Marc Davis in The TARDIS Lands in Yorkshire sketch
• Colin Baker singing a rousing rendition of "I'm from Gallifrey and I'm OK"
• John Leeson and Sophie Aldred in The Doctor Who Fan Accreditation sketch
• The Companions Reunited sketches, starring Peter Purves, Maureen O'Brien, Louise Jameson, Sophie Aldred, Janet Fielding, Carole Ann Ford and Sarah-Louise Madison
  
• The Master in the Psychiatrist's Chair, starring Geoffrey Beevers and Maureen O'Brien
• The Doctor gets a Phone Call, with Sylvester McCoy and Louise Jameson

And if you want to watch only one, have a look at Colin Baker and the Dalek Invasion of Bedford sketch.  Just click on the photo below.

And the audiences said...

"Such a superb day."

"It was such a lovely event...  Really enjoyed the whole day.  The guests were so friendly and willing to chat and it made the event feel very personal."

"What a Doctor Who con should be like.  Friendly, informal, a great atmosphere."

"We're already looking forward to the next one!"

"It's absolutely bloody brilliant."

"Was a fabulous con!  Relaxed and fun!  Hope you

made lots of money and can do another one!"

"This event just gets better every year, mainly

because you don't allow yourself to lose sight of

what made it work so beautifully from day one. 

You could so easily make it bigger, noisier and

more commercial...  the beauty of the event is

that it feels like a gathering of friends."

"Another amazing day.  Thank you!  And see you

at the next one!"

"Does it get any better?  Really well done and

thank you so much to Simon and the organisers

who put in so much hard work to pull it together...

My daughter and I had a fantastic day out."

"Always a brilliant day!  Lovely family friendly

atmosphere!"

"A great day.  My first involving getting autographs and talking to the guests rather than staring at them from afar and pointing and giggling!  Well organised show."

"Really fun performances and the guests all seemed really happy to be there."

"Had a truly wonderful day at the convention.  From start to finish, it was flawless...  Everyone was so friendly and accommodating and the guests were engaging and entertaining.  A truly unique convention and one not to be missed in the future!"

"Great day... again!"

"The very best fan convention.  Fun, friendly...  all about raising money, not making money.  The guests took time to talk to and get to know the fans.  Amazing costumes and great talks."

"Thanks to everyone involved for organising, appearing at, working on and / or contributing to such an excellent convention.  I had a great day."

"We had a fantastic time as always!"

"It was our first convention.  We all had a great day!"

"It was brilliant!"

"Excellent.  Very friendly!"

"Nice relaxed atmosphere."

"A very successful day.  Thank you for organising it!"

"What really struck me was how informal the whole thing was, and how down to earth the guests were. Lovely people, a great day..."

"Brilliant event.  Really, really enjoyed it."

"Brilliant day again."

"A lovely day, as always" -- Mike Tucker

"Truly lovely day.  Thanks to all who came and all who worked so hard to create a great atmosphere" -- Sophie Aldred

"A delightful day" -- Anneke Wills

Bedford Who Charity Con 8 is an independent Doctor Who convention run by and for fans of Doctor Who; it is not endorsed by the BBC.  Doctor Who is copyright to the BBC and characters and aliens are copyright to their respective writers. 

Please be aware that guests can occasionally be called away for filming et al.

This is a charity convention; the organisers are unpaid.  All profits are donated to Bedford Foodbank. 

Group photos with the guests are free, though we ask for a donation to the charity bucket in exchange. 

THE TOBIAS VAUGHN PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION

The Foundation runs Doctor Who events in Bedford for the delectation of

Doctor Who fans, and to raise money for Bedford Foodbank.

Inspired by the spirit of Tobias Vaughn, the Foundation is dedicated to the

advancement of mankind.

Here's what we've raised in the past:

Bedford Who Charity Con 1, 2015:  £1195

An Evening with Mike Tucker, 2015:  £280

Bedford Who Charity Con 2, 2016:  £2592

The Great Bedford Foodbank Sponsored

Dalek Push, 2016

Patrons:  Sophie Aldred and Katie Manning:  £4515