West Lothian sci-fi fans are being encouraged to give the gift of geekiness by buying tickets for an annual sci-Fi convention aid of Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
Capital Sci-Fi Con which has raised an incredible £335,000 since 2016, will take place on February 11 and 12, bringing together figures and fans from the world of film and television, comic book writers and artists, traders and the best movie set props.
The event was originally set up by West Lothian volunteer fundraiser and community superhero, Keith Armour who raised more than a quarter of a million pounds for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) since 2016.
Keith recently handed over the full reins of running the event to CHAS but will still be involved going forward in an advisory capacity.
All profits from the convention go directly to CHAS, Scotland’s national children’s hospice service which cares for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions.
Organised by the charity in partnership with a committee of dedicated Sci-Fi Con volunteers, the popular event hopes to attract thousands of visitors from all over Scotland and beyond and build on its previous fundraising success.
Confirmed special guests who will grace the capital’s O2 Academy (formerly the Corn Exchange) throughout the weekend include Tina Simmons, Nick Joseph, Marc Silk, Clem So, Femi Taylor, Brian Wheeler and John Simpkin.
These guests cover every fandom from Star Wars to Harry Potter to DC to Marvel and so much more.
The Con’s loyal ambassadors James Mackenzie, Jimmy Vee and Angus MacInnes will also return for 2023 and more exciting guests are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Photo props this year include a Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Harry Potter Broom and Platform 9 ¾, a Game of Thrones Display, an ET Bike, a Stranger Things Demogorgan, Back to the Future Prop Display, a Robot Wars Replica Display and working robots
Fun interactive attractions for guests include Make Mess Matter, a Nerf Shooting Gallery, a Sci-Fi Movie Costume Exhibition as well as entertainment from the Pop-Up Puppet Show and music from the Dunedin Wind Band who will open the event on the Saturday.
Laura Campbell, Community Fundraising Development Manager at CHAS said: “It’s incredible to be back again for our eighth event and we’re overwhelmed at the support that we receive for this unique convention. With the event being back to its original February date, we’re encouraging people to buy tickets as Christmas presents this year and give the gift of geekiness this Christmas!”
Visit www.capitalscificon.co.uk. for more details.
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