We were honoured to be part of the organising committee for Strange New Worlds 1 – a one-day convention in Worthing in 2010. I went very well with nearly two thousand people through the doors of St Pauls in Worthing. On this page we will try to give a flavour of the event.
Judging time at one of the costume competitions
Star Wars EXCELLENCE
Alan introduces Glen at the comic book drawing masterclass
two young entrants in the costume competition
Nicky at the Type 40 stand
Jane at the Design a Monster stand
Ashley with co-organiser Paul and Youth Mayor of Worthing
James and organiser Alan attempt to hurt Ashley, who is just trying to check the CSO screen of the hal-sized Stargate model he made with co-exhibitor Jane
Co-organiser Alan with acclaimed comic artist Glen Fabry at the Devious console
Ashley and Jane with their Stargate
Co-organiser Alex as Sylvester’s Doctor
a superb Tom
James Precious as the dastardly Master – pre-Missy of course
co-organiser (yes – there was a team!) Paul at his comics stand
The organisers along with some of the cosplayers
Mat Hicks at the console
a view along one side of the room seen from the Devious console
Ashley meets Darth Vader (and again the following year)
The event returned the following year – with Dave Prowse as a special guest. This was at the same venue and was a two-day affair. Sadly there have been no further events, but we are hopeful that Strange New Worlds 3 will happen one day – just needs a venue, a dedicated team and plenty of hard work!
If we find some pics from the second event we will add a page to this section!
Well done to everyone – you know who you are – who organised the two events.