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Birmingham Science Fiction Group
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Founded in 1971, meeting monthly and still going strong, the BSFG is a non-profit-making organisation that provides an informal atmosphere in which SF fans can meet one another and professionals in the field. www.birminghamsfgroup.org.uk
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 3d
OCTOBER EVENT: This Fri 10th Oct, we are very excited to welcome award-winning fantasy & romance author @zenaldehyde.bsky.social. Come and join us at The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us on Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1774794641549
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 3d
OCTOBER EVENT: This Fri 10th Oct, we are very excited to welcome award-winning fantasy & romance author @zenaldehyde.bsky.social. Come and join us at The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us on Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1774794641549
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 7d
Our honorary president and most recent guest, Alastair Reynolds, will soon be running the Cardiff Half Marathon 2025 in support of @cancerwales.bsky.social. See the link below if you're interested in finding out more and donating to his fundraiser:
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Alastair's page
I am Alastair Reynolds, writer and former space scientist. I am looking forward to running the Cardiff Half Marathon in support of Cancer Research Wales, in what will be my second time at the Cardiff
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 11d
One for the Quatermass fans out there - and Derby isn’t too far away
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Andrew-Mark Thompson @andydrewz.bsky.social · 12d
THE QUATERMASS EVENT takes over QUAD in Derby on Saturday 6 December 2025 from 12pm. All three Hammer films plus full supporting programme and guests. Booking and details available at derbyquad.co.uk
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Titan Books @titanbooks.bsky.social · 21d
Tomorrow! 🎉 Join Gareth Powell at Forbidden Planet Bristol to celebrate his new action-packed collection WHO WILL YOU SAVE? in a joint launch event with Ren Hutchings!

https://forbiddenplanet.com/events/2025/09/18/gareth-powell-ren-hutchings-book-launch/
Gareth Powell & Ren Hutchings Book Launch
We are happy to announce that Gareth Powell & Ren Hutchings will be joining us for a special book launch event at our Bristol Megastore on Thursday 18th September from 5:30pm-6:30pm During this special event, Gareth will be signing copies of Who Will You Save?, while Ren will signing copies of An Unbreakable World. Gareth Powell. Gareth L....
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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 25d
Great evening at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social last night. Alastair Reynolds was so honest and personal throughout, which got us on to the human endeavour of writing and reading, which got us on to AI. It was quite an evening 😊
Alastair Reynolds being interviewed by Robin Kilsby at the Birmingham Science Fiction Group
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · Sep 5
Reminder - next Fri 12th Sept, we will be welcoming back our honorary president, acclaimed SF author Alastair Reynolds. Come and join us at The Warehouse, Birmingham, or join us online. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1570741061799
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Aug 18
We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Aldiss Award for World Building in speculative fiction.

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This year’s winner will be announced on Sunday, 2nd October 2025, at the World Fantasy Convention, Brighton, UK.
The 2025 Shortlist - The Aldiss Award
We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Aldiss Award for World Building in speculative fiction. Our Chair of Judges, Allen Stroud, said: “The short list reflects our determination to...
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Aug 18
✨ Today marks the centenary of Brian W. Aldiss (1925–2017) — author, critic & one of science fiction’s great world-builders. From Hothouse to Helliconia, his imagination continues to inspire. 🌍📚 #BrianAldiss100 #SFF
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · Aug 9
SEPTEMBER EVENT: We are very excited to welcome back our honorary president Alastair Reynolds on 12th September. Come and join us at the Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us online on Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1570741061799
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · Aug 9
SEPTEMBER EVENT: We are very excited to welcome back our honorary president Alastair Reynolds on 12th September. Come and join us at the Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us online on Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1570741061799
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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · Aug 9
Great night out last night with @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social at #Biil’s restaurant in Birmingham.
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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · Aug 8
Our next meeting of @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social is with Alastair Reynolds from 7.45pm on 12 Sept at the FoE Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham B5 5TH. Tickets £6 on the door for non-members or online available at the Eventbrite link below. All very welcome to what should be a great event
Monochrome head shot of Alastair Reynolds looking straight to camera
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · Jul 28
Meet the author - #RobertEvans will be talking about his book THE REWILDING at #RedditchLibrary tomorrow (29th July) at 5:30 pm. FREE ENTRY. Turn up or book by emailing [email protected]
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Paul Cornell @paulcornell.bsky.social · Jul 15
Here it is! The big news! I've started a publishing company, and this is our first title, working together with @comixology.bsky.social ! @aptshadow.bsky.social @mikecollins99.bsky.social @simonbowland.bsky.social @pippabowland.bsky.social

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Salvation's Child Is a Prequel to Adrian Tchaikovsky's The Final Architecture Series | Comic-Con 2025 - IGN
Comixology and Cosmic Lighthouse are joining forces for Salvation's Child, a new graphic novel that serves as a prequel to Adrian Tchaikovsky's acclaimed sci-fi series The Final Architecture.
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James Brogden @jamesbrogden.bsky.social · Jul 11
I had a great evening - thanks everyone for having me!
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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · Jul 11
Great session with @jamesbrogden.bsky.social at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social followed by a well earned beer at Kielder in the heat!
Member of the Birmingham Science Fiction Group with James Brogden at the Kielder bar with beers
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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · Jul 6
Quick reminder that our next @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social meeting is on Friday with James Brogden!
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James Brogden @jamesbrogden.bsky.social · Jun 28
Yes! Hello! Also very excited!
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · Jun 28
JULY EVENT: We are very excited to welcome horror and dark fiction author @jamesbrogden.bsky.social as our guest for 11th July. Come and join us at the Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us online. Tickets available via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1443683850259
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · Jun 28
JULY EVENT: We are very excited to welcome horror and dark fiction author @jamesbrogden.bsky.social as our guest for 11th July. Come and join us at the Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us online. Tickets available via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1443683850259
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Gav Thorpe @gavthorpe.bsky.social · Jun 26
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Blues Harvest LIVE (18+)
Join Blues Harvest live at the National Space Centre for a sci-fi themed night of movie hits, pop-culture anthems, and galactic entertainment.
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · Jun 8
Reminder - this Friday 13th June, we are very excited to welcome bestselling, award-winning SFF author Claire North. Come and join us at the Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us online. Tickets available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1378473915589
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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · Jun 2
For all the Marvel fans out there - #BirminghamSymphonyHall is performing a "Marvel Infinity Saga Concert" experience on Thursday 5th June, with music from the Novello Orchestra and big screen visuals. Details below
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Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience | B:Music
Join the Novello Orchestra for the Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience Embark on a thrilling and unprecedented live concert journey through th
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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · May 31
Check out artist @thelightdreams.bsky.social new book - a visual history of the Blackpool Doctor Who exhibition, BLACKPOOL REMEMBERED . Great memories for those who visited and for those who didn't it's a fascinating look at classic Doctor Who thelightdreams.wordpress.com/2025/05/24/b...
Blackpool Remembered – out now
YOUR JOURNEY BACK IN TIME STARTS HERE!The brand-new softback edition of Blackpool Remembered is now available on Amazon. Reimagined and bursting with nostalgia, this visual history of the classic D…
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The Broken Binding @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social · May 28
Less than a week to go until our event with @joeabercrombie.com 🔥

For those attending, doors will open at 6pm and the event will kick off at 7pm. There will be food & drink available to purchase on site, as well as additional copies of The Devils special edition! 😈
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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · May 27
Come and join us at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social at The Warehouse on Friday 13th at 7.45pm to meet Claire North discussing her new book Slow Gods. All welcome!
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