WhoNews supports Charity Compaid
The event will include panel discussions with audience Q&As, a live debate, charity auction, special screenings, signings and stalls.
Compaid, the leading charity providing services to disabled people in the South East of England. For over 25 years Compaid have been supporting thousands of people to achieve their aspirations and get more out of life. Through computer skills training, accessible transport, and work experience opportunities, Compaid is providing disabled people with a springboard to realise their talents and abilities.
Stephen Elsden, Chief Executive of Compaid, said, "Compaid is delighted to be receiving this support from Paul Gee and his WhoNews app. The money raised from this campaign will help to train many disabled people in computer skills, not least how to access apps and tablet technology to improve their daily lives."
For more details on Compaid and for details of the Big Blue Box 2 convention visit http://www.compaid.org.uk/get-involved/big-blue-box-2/
Big Blue Box 2 T-Shirts/ Guest Update
Big Blue Box T-Shirts are now available to order in advance of the popular one day convention for fans of Doctor Who at Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
On the 16th March 2013 from 10.45am - 7.15pm Big Blue Box 2 will mark the 50th anniversary of everyone’s favourite time traveller. Details on how to order the T-Shirts are available via the Facebook link below.
The event will include panel discussions with audience Q&As, a live debate, charity auction, special screenings, signings and stalls.
Guests (subject to work commitments) include Louise Jameson (Leela), Richard Franklin (Captian Mike Yates), Dan Starkey (Strax), Simon Fisher-Becker (Dorium Maldovar) and from inside the Daleks, operators Cy Town and Nicholas Pegg. They’ll be joined by writers and commentators including Simon Guerrier, Nigel Fairs, Richard Bignell, Will Howells and Jonathan Morris, along with Doctor Who composer Mark Ayres and writer Andrew Smith.
The day will conclude with a special performance of Toby Hadoke’s sell out Edinburgh show, My Stepson Stole my Sonic Screwdriver.
All proceeds from this event will go to Compaid, a local charity supporting disabled people. Registered Charity Number 1064160.
For updates on the day and additions to the confirmed guests, Like their Facebook page at facebook.com/BigBlueBoxTW or follow us on Twitter at @BigBlueBox2
EyeStalk Dalek App & Minister of Chance
EyeStalk is a Whovian's dream come true transforming any iOS device equipped with a camera into the EyeStalk of the Doctor's deadliest enemy. Using image processing EyeStalk can transform any image/video and apply one of five styles, ranging from 1960's black and white to the latest Paradigm vision system.
Every sale of EyeStalk will donate $1.40 or £0.91 to help create the next Minister of Chance episode.
You can purchase EyeStalk direct at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/eyestalk/id512674757?mt=8
To see EyeStalk in action visit www.eyestalk.co.uk
You can find our more about The Minister of Chance and download the latest episode for free visit http://www.ministerofchance.com/
WhoVerse Team Reach Target
We’d like to say a big thank you to all those who have donated so far.
If you haven’t donated yet, there is still plenty of time and even a small donation of £5 will make a big difference.
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Many thanks
Paul on behalf of WhoVerse Team
