Birmingham Science Fiction Group
@birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social
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
www.birminghamsfgroup.org.uk
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@stewarthotston.com braved Storm Claudia last night at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social to take us through the Arcology of Project Hanuman, different interpretations of quantum mechanics, Watchdogs and some amazing LARPs! Great night
Come and join us at the @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social on 14 November when @stewarthotston.com will be joining us to talk Project Hanuman, epic fantasy and much else! Details below
November 15, 2025 at 9:42 AM
@stewarthotston.com braved Storm Claudia last night at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social to take us through the Arcology of Project Hanuman, different interpretations of quantum mechanics, Watchdogs and some amazing LARPs! Great night
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Morning UK peeps - I'll be here in November - the Birmingham SF folks are wonderful and it would be lovely to see you there
:-) #sff #sciencefiction
:-) #sff #sciencefiction
NOVEMBER EVENT: We are very excited to welcome SFF author and @bsfa.bsky.social Chair @stewarthotston.com as our guest on 14th Nov. Come and join us @ The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
October 24, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Morning UK peeps - I'll be here in November - the Birmingham SF folks are wonderful and it would be lovely to see you there
:-) #sff #sciencefiction
:-) #sff #sciencefiction
NOVEMBER EVENT: We are very excited to welcome SFF author and @bsfa.bsky.social Chair @stewarthotston.com as our guest on 14th Nov. Come and join us @ The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
October 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
NOVEMBER EVENT: We are very excited to welcome SFF author and @bsfa.bsky.social Chair @stewarthotston.com as our guest on 14th Nov. Come and join us @ The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
Still time to come along to tonight meeting and meet award-winning author @zenaldehyde.bsky.social From 7:45 pm at Birmingham Friends of Earth Warehouse or join us via Zoom
October 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Still time to come along to tonight meeting and meet award-winning author @zenaldehyde.bsky.social From 7:45 pm at Birmingham Friends of Earth Warehouse or join us via Zoom
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
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1774794641549
October 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1774794641549
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:
cardiffhalf25.enthuse.com/pf/alastair-...
cardiffhalf25.enthuse.com/pf/alastair-...
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
cardiffhalf25.enthuse.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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:
cardiffhalf25.enthuse.com/pf/alastair-...
cardiffhalf25.enthuse.com/pf/alastair-...
One for the Quatermass fans out there - and Derby isn’t too far away
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
September 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
One for the Quatermass fans out there - and Derby isn’t too far away
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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/
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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September 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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/
https://forbiddenplanet.com/events/2025/09/18/gareth-powell-ren-hutchings-book-launch/
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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 😊
September 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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 😊
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
@gollancz.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1570741061799
@gollancz.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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
@gollancz.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1570741061799
@gollancz.bsky.social
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We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Aldiss Award for World Building in speculative fiction.
thealdissaward.com/the-2025-sho...
This year’s winner will be announced on Sunday, 2nd October 2025, at the World Fantasy Convention, Brighton, UK.
thealdissaward.com/the-2025-sho...
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...
thealdissaward.com
August 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Aldiss Award for World Building in speculative fiction.
thealdissaward.com/the-2025-sho...
This year’s winner will be announced on Sunday, 2nd October 2025, at the World Fantasy Convention, Brighton, UK.
thealdissaward.com/the-2025-sho...
This year’s winner will be announced on Sunday, 2nd October 2025, at the World Fantasy Convention, Brighton, UK.
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✨ 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
August 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
✨ 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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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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1570741061799
August 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1570741061799
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1570741061799
August 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1570741061799
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Great night out last night with @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social at #Biil’s restaurant in Birmingham.
August 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Great night out last night with @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social at #Biil’s restaurant in Birmingham.
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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
August 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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
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 Relib@worcestershire.gov.uk
July 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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 Relib@worcestershire.gov.uk
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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
www.ign.com/articles/sal...
www.ign.com/articles/sal...
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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July 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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
www.ign.com/articles/sal...
www.ign.com/articles/sal...
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I had a great evening - thanks everyone for having me!
Great session with @jamesbrogden.bsky.social at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social followed by a well earned beer at Kielder in the heat!
July 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I had a great evening - thanks everyone for having me!
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Quick reminder that our next @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social meeting is on Friday with James Brogden!
July 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Quick reminder that our next @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social meeting is on Friday with James Brogden!
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Yes! Hello! Also very excited!
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1443683850259
June 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Yes! Hello! Also very excited!
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1443683850259
June 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1443683850259
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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
June 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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