After celebrating Doctor Who's 60th, 61st and 62nd birthdays in Manchester city centre, it's now a tradition!

This time Vworp (Britain's 2nd best local group) will be welcoming old friends and new faces alike to upstairs at the Briton's Protection for an afternoon and evening of silliness, games, and related nonsense. As before, all profits after event costs go to the British Heart Foundation.

Confirmed guests (subject to commitments) include;

KATY MANNING  (yes, everyone's favourite Jo Grant - faithful companion to the third Doctor, or Jo Jones - swashbuckling pal to Sarah Jane Smith if you prefer!). Katy will be offering paid for autographs on the day and we have in mind a fun paid for photo opportunity.

DEZ SKINN (founding editor of Doctor Who Magazine, back in the days when it was called Doctor Who Weekly. A comics legend and good friend of Manchester)

JONATHON CARLEY  (Big Finish: War Doctor, Whonatics, loads of Big Finish and all round smashing chap).

ANNIE WALLAC E (Big Finish and all that brilliant Hollyoaks over the decades!).

Cake and buffet. Fun and games. Video treats. More to be announced.

And maybe more to come. We will keep this all updated as we are chatting to lots of lovely folk keen to chat

The full line up of events is being honed to perfection by some of the finest minds to ever use the phrase 'megabyte modem' but we are open to suggestions of things you would like to see happen . In previous years there have been quizzes, screenings, guests, bingo, puppet shows, and raffles and while we will almost certainly be reprising some old favourites we are always open to new ideas. Stay tuned for the details and updates as the situation develops.

We'll be having a buffet and ask that if people bring along a contribution it would be greatly appreciated and also guarantee you will have your favourite party foods.

Please note, the Briton's Protection is a heritage pub with access to upstairs available by stairs only. We are happy to help as best we can, do get in touch with us at gareth@room5064.co.uk if we can be of any help at all in assisting with access.

Vworp (Britain's 2nd best local group) aim to be inclusive, friendly, and welcoming to Who fans of all types and encourage the same spirit from all attendees. It's much nicer that way.

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