bedfordwhocharitycon.co.uk

Last time he came, Colin Baker said:

"This has been the best one day event I've ever done. It's small, it's perfect, it's different, we've all had a chance to meet and chat... and it's just fun. It's such fun. So whoever you get next year is a lucky person. Thank you very much, and thank you all for coming."

Bedford Who Charity Con 7

Saturday 9th April 2022 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...

Now in their seventh year, 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."

"A 'must attend' event if you live anywhere nearby. Or if you just live anywhere, actually. Just make sure you get there for a traditional style convention on a small and intimate scale that allows you the feeling of being up close and personal with the guests. In a good way."

-- 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."

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

Adults: £42.50

14-18 year olds / full time students: £22.50

Under 14s: £15

Family tickets:

1 adult and 1 child: £50

1 adult and 2 children: £55

2 adults and 1 child: £80

Additional children under 14: £8 each

Please note that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

How to order: Please send a cheque made payable to Bedford Who Charity Con to the organiser, Simon Danes, at 20 Close Road, Pavenham MK43 7PP.

If you would like to add the price of a stamp (65p!), please do; it means we can increase the amount we eventually pass on to the charity.

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 7 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.

As you can see, you can have a group

photo taken with the guests!

No fee, but we do ask for a donation

to the charity bucket!

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

Every month, they provide emergency food to some 1100 local children and adults in crisis.

Bedford Who Charity Con 6 raised an amazing £6643 for them.

Enormous thanks to everyone!

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

An Evening with Mat Irvine, 2016: £115

Bedford Who Charity Con 3, 2017: £2700

Bedford Who Charity Con 4, 2018: £2278

Bedford Who Charity Con 5, 2019: £8172

Bedford Who Charity Con 6, 2021: £6643

TOTAL: £28,490

THANK YOU FOR YOUR STAGGERING GENEROSITY!

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 Motors
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 Letting Agents
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

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

We're also grateful to the companies who have donated Doctor Who merchandise for us to auction at Bedford Who Charity Cons. Please do support them, too, with your custom! They are:

Big Finish
Underground Toys
The Monster Factory
Silva Screen Records
Character Options
Reeltime Pictures
Eaglemoss
Lovarzi
Santa Pod Raceway