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The Penarth Pier Pavilion in South Wales (recognisable to eagle-eyed viewers as the pier in which Andrea Yates fell to her untimely death in the 2007 Sarah Jane Adventures episode Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?, and the pier in which Tommy Brockless and Toshiko Sato discussed old times in the Torchwood episode, 2008’s The Last Man) will be hosting it’s tenth Doctor Who charity event, A Day in the Life of Sophie Aldred on the 13th September.
Previously attracting Doctor Who favourites such as Louise Jameson (Leela) and Simon Fisher-Becker (Dorium), this year’s special guest Sophie is known for her role as Seventh Doctor companion Dorothy McShane, more commonly known as Ace. Beginning at 11:30am and finishing at 4pm, fans are promised a jam packed, yet still relaxed, day including interviews, a Q&A session with the attendees, autographs, and a charity raffle and dealer’s table, and perhaps even a surprise or two.
And hey, as a nice bonus there are no charges for autographs, selfies or photos (although understandably there is a limit of autographs to 3 items per person).
Normally tickets cost £12 for adults and £8 for children/concessions, but since attendance is limited to 70 people, they’re kindly offering an early bird discount if you book now: £8 for adults and £5 for children/concessions. Since autographs normally cost at least £10, this is a major saving – plus, of course, you get to spend a few hours listening to Sophie recall her days in the TARDIS. All proceeds will be given to the charity Penarth Arts and Crafts Limited.
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