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Where in the UK are the UK Garrison: 28th August – 3rd September 2023

Mark Newbold
By Mark Newbold
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Costuming groups are appearing at events and conventions around the UK, and here on Fantha Tracks we will be letting you know where and when to find them.

Be sure to tune in to the 501stCast, the official podcast of the 501st Legion International Star Wars Costuming Organization for all Legion related news. We continue with the UK Garrison of the 501st, and their public UK events for 28th August – 3rd September 2023*.

Monday 28th August 2023

  • Force Festival Petersfield, PETERSFIELD
  • Geekfest 2023 – Heartlands Redruth, Redruth
  • Kent Country Show, BIRCHINGTON
  • Northern Toy Fair, HOUGHTON LE SPRING

Saturday 2nd September 2023

  • Ely Brick Show (Lego show), ELY
  • INVASION!, COLCHESTER
  • One Great Day charity fundraiser Mermaid Quay Cardiff Bay, CARDIFF
  • Wales Comic Con, WREXHAM

Sunday 3rd September 2023

  • American Car Show, MALDON
  • Annual Astronomy Festival, HAILSHAM
  • Wales Comic Con, WREXHAM

*Be aware, all events are subject to change and/or cancellation so check with the relevant venues.

SourceUK Garrison
Mark Newbold
Mark Newbold
Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in '81 and been a presence online since webpage Fanta War in 1996. He currently contributes to ILM.com, SkywalkerSound.com and Starburst Magazine, having previously written for magazines and sites including Star Wars Insider, StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Lightsabre.co.uk, Jedi News, Jedi.net, Build The Millennium Falcon, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia, Model and Collectors Mart, Star Trek The Official Magazine, Star Trek: TNZ and StarTrek.com. He is the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since it began in 2015, hosting it four times, the EiC and Daily Content Manager of Fantha Tracks and the co-host of Making Tracks, Canon Fodder and Start Your Engines on Fantha Tracks Radio.
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Costuming groups are appearing at events and conventions around the UK, and here on Fantha Tracks we will be letting you know where and when to find them.

Be sure to tune in to the 501stCast, the official podcast of the 501st Legion International Star Wars Costuming Organization for all Legion related news. We continue with the UK Garrison of the 501st, and their public UK events for 28th August – 3rd September 2023*.

Monday 28th August 2023

  • Force Festival Petersfield, PETERSFIELD
  • Geekfest 2023 – Heartlands Redruth, Redruth
  • Kent Country Show, BIRCHINGTON
  • Northern Toy Fair, HOUGHTON LE SPRING

Saturday 2nd September 2023

  • Ely Brick Show (Lego show), ELY
  • INVASION!, COLCHESTER
  • One Great Day charity fundraiser Mermaid Quay Cardiff Bay, CARDIFF
  • Wales Comic Con, WREXHAM

Sunday 3rd September 2023

  • American Car Show, MALDON
  • Annual Astronomy Festival, HAILSHAM
  • Wales Comic Con, WREXHAM

*Be aware, all events are subject to change and/or cancellation so check with the relevant venues.

SourceUK Garrison
Mark Newbold
Mark Newbold
Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in '81 and been a presence online since webpage Fanta War in 1996. He currently contributes to ILM.com, SkywalkerSound.com and Starburst Magazine, having previously written for magazines and sites including Star Wars Insider, StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Lightsabre.co.uk, Jedi News, Jedi.net, Build The Millennium Falcon, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia, Model and Collectors Mart, Star Trek The Official Magazine, Star Trek: TNZ and StarTrek.com. He is the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since it began in 2015, hosting it four times, the EiC and Daily Content Manager of Fantha Tracks and the co-host of Making Tracks, Canon Fodder and Start Your Engines on Fantha Tracks Radio.
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