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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

OCTOBER EVENT: We are excited to welcome Brum group committee member @theresaderwin.bsky.social as our speaker for Fri 9th Oct. Come and join us at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/2002382732656

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My review of Picks and Shovels by Cory Doctorow weknow0.co.uk?p=3273

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Nuns on the Run – We Know Zero

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Simon Dearn @simondearn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Birmingham Science Fiction Group welcomes Theresa Derwin on Fri 9th October 2026 19:45 for 20:00 at The Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street, Digbeth, B5 5TH. Admission is £4 for members and £8 for non-members. Online rates are free for members and £6 for non-members via Eventbright. Theresa is a Birmingham based author of Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Horror. Her dark dystopian novella God's Vengeance (2026) was recently published by Crystal Lake Publishing.

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Looking forward to hearing @theresaderwin.bsky.social talking about her writing and her new novella GOD’s VENGEANCE (@crystallake.bsky.social) as guest speaker at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social on October 9th at @birminghamfoe.bsky.social.

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Novacon is pleased to announce that Progress Report 2 is now available. This can be accessed at the website (www.novacon.uk) or by following the link below. Thanks novacon.uk/wp-content/u...

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Reminder - Tomorrow night (Friday 11th September) @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social hosts SF author @justinarobson.bsky.social. Talk and Q&A at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social or via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998349464...

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

As part of Birmingham Heritage Week we are holding another open day at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social on Sunday September 13th, from 11-3pm. This one has a focus on our retrofitting work past and present. This event is free, but please sign up via this link: actionnetwork.org/events/creat...

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Creating an Eco-Friendly Space for Social Change at The Warehouse

Explore how Birmingham Friends of the Earth retrofit our Victorian buildings to create an energy-efficient, community-owned hub for social change. Birmingham Friends of the Earth got the keys to “The...

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Just a couple of photos from @birminghamfoe.bsky.social photo archives. Many more will be on display at our Heritage Week event on the 13th, where we'll be running tours to showcase 50 years of campaigning and working for a greener, fairer Brum actionnetwork.org/events/creat...

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

SEPTEMBER EVENT: We look forward to welcoming SF author @justinarobson.bsky.social as our next guest on Fri 11th Sept. Come and join us at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social, B'ham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998349464041

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Super Relaxed Fantasy Club @srfantasyclub.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

SRFC is back on 11th August - IAN GREEN @ianthegreen.bsky.social introduces his brand new seafaring fantasy trilogy! ROSE BIGGIN showcases her anthology of masquerades and misbehaviour! Free: srfcaug2026.eventbrite.com

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Novacon UK have just announced that Dr Christine Davidson, well-known to many in UK SFF fandom will be the Science Guest at this year's Novacon in Buxton on November 6th - 8th (www.novacon.uk)

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CL Hellisen @clhellisen.com · 09/07/2026

Just a reminder that Pictcon2 is in October - a friendly one day Scottish genre festival in Perth - and this year the Guest of Honour is all round excellent human @neilwilliamson.bsky.social Grab a ticket and come join us pictcon.com

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PictCon – A Scottish science fiction and fantasy convention about science fiction and fantasy in Scotland.

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

BSFG 55th ANNIVERSARY EVENT Featuring a special film with interviews with members of the group, past and present, a specially designed cake, drinks and snacks! This meeting will take place Fri 10th July, 8 pm, at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social. All welcome! No entry charge for this meeting.

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Reminder that @antonyjohnston.bsky.social joins us at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social THIS FRIDAY! Our last guest speaker until September. Hope to see you there! 😊

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

One week to go - buzzing to present this loaded weekend of fantasy and science-fiction with NEW WORLDS over the 13th and 14th June! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-worlds... #sf #scifi #fantasy #online #onlineevent #onlineevents #workshops #writingworkshops #author #authorinterviews

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The Arthur C. Clarke Award @clarkeaward.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Celebrating our 40th year, the Clarke Award shortlist is: DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, Matt Dinniman THE DREAM HOTEL, Laila Lalami LUMINOUS, Silvia Park THERE IS NO ANTIMEMETICS DIVISION, qntm WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN, E.J. Swift THE SALT ORACLE, Lorraine Wilson Buy: uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-ar...

Celebrating its 40th anniversary year, the shortlist for the Arthur C. Clarke Award science fiction book of the year is:

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman (Michael Joseph)
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (Bloomsbury Circus)
Luminous by Silvia Park (Magpie)
There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm (Del Rey)
When There Are Wolves Again by E.J. Swift (Arcadia)
The Salt Oracle by Lorraine Wilson (Solaris)

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The People's Emergency Briefing Sun 7th June, 3pm at Midlands Arts Centre. Pay what you feel. Hear from scientists & experts how the climate & nature crisis will impact the UK. The screening will be followed by a Q&A Invite your MP/Councillor & bring your friends macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/natio...

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National Emergency Briefing + Q&A | Mac Birmingham

CIVIC SQUARE and MAC are collaborating to host a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing, creating space for collective reflection, dialogue and civic

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

JUNE EVENT: We're very excited to welcome award-winning writer @antonyjohnston.bsky.social as our guest on Fri 12th June. Come and join us at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social, B'ham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990418163307

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Antony Johnston @antonyjohnston.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Because I've largely lost my accent most people don't realise I'm a Brummie myself, so I'm especially looking forward to this 😁

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Save the date and start thinking of some questions for @antonyjohnston.bsky.social when he visits us at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social on 12 June! A master of storytelling in all its forms, from Atomic Blonde to SF to crime to westerns to rom coms to YA. Further details soon youtu.be/dzY0a7p2vXw?...

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AdventureX 2025 – Keynote: Antony Johnston "How to Write a Great Story"

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Free ebook- today only (15th May) from BSFG Committee member @theresaderwin.bsky.social Good luck with your novella launch on 22nd May

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

REMINDER: The interview with Hugo Award winning author Ray Nayler will be tomorrow (Friday 8th May at 7:45 pm).This event will be held over Zoom - free for members, £6 for non-members. Tickets and further info here: eventbrite.com/e/1987709792497 FAO @wnbooks.bsky.social

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Birmingham SF Group welcomes Ray Nayler

BSFG online interview with award-winning SF author Ray Nayler

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Congratulations to BSFG Committee member on the publication of her first novel. Wishing you lots of success

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Me and everyone else on the Novacon committee send many congratulations to @emilytesh.net on making the shortlist for this year's Locus, Nebula and the Hugos with her brilliant novel, THE INCANDESCENT. Congratulations and good luck 😍

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Just been to seen Chinese wuxia film BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS with Wu Jing and Jet Li at the cinema. If you’re a fan of sword fights, acrobatics and gorgeous scenery it’s on a short run in some local cinemas. I thoroughly enjoyed it (NB with English and Mandarin subtitles)

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

MAY EVENT: @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social are very excited to welcome Hugo Award winning author Ray Nayler as our next guest on Friday 8th May. This event will be held over Zoom - free for members, £6 for non-members. Tickets and further info here: eventbrite.com/e/1987709792...

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Birmingham SF Group welcomes Ray Nayler

BSFG online interview with award-winning SF author Ray Nayler

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

MAY EVENT: We are very excited to welcome Hugo Award winning author Ray Nayler as our next guest on Friday 8th May. This event will be held over Zoom - free for members, £6 for non-members. Tickets and further info here: eventbrite.com/e/1987709792497

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Great session with Oliver Bettis at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social last night, despite a few technical difficulties. A very engaged discussion about the choices facing us on climate action and how to discuss them constructively from different perspectives

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Happy 90th Birthday (10th April) to David A Hardy from the Brum Group. A longtime member, ex-Committee member, friend and phenomenal space artist

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

REMINDER- Tomorrow night (10th April) at 7:45pm the @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social guest is Oliver Bettis talking about climate change scenarios and realistic strategies. Sure to be fascinating. Open to all. Details below

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Free Solar Science Events at The Exchange, Birmingham. (www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange) Should we be afraid of space weather? Wednesday 1 April, 6pm – 7.30pm A journey to the centre of the Sun Wednesday 3 June, 6pm – 7.30pm Are we out of sync with the Sun? Wednesday 1 July, 6pm – 7.30pm

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The Exchange - Events. Exhibition. Cafe. - University of Birmingham

Visit our city-centre venue for free exhibitions, activities and events exploring vital topics through the lens of University research.

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

APRIL EVENT: We are looking forward to welcoming environmental, social and governance actuary Oliver Bettis as our guest on Fri 10th April. Come and join us @inthewarehouse.bsky.social, B'ham Friends of the Earth or via Zoom. Tickets on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985958692911

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

On 10 April @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social welcome Oliver Bettis, ESG actuary and co-author of Climate Scorpion and Parasol Lost. Come and discuss the real terraforming going on and its risks at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social or via Zoom. Tickets on the door or via eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985958692911

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Birmingham SF Group welcomes Oliver Bettis

BSFG meeting with environmental, social and governance actuary Oliver Bettis

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Paul Morriss @paulmorriss.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

My visit to @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social last night: little-bits.paulmorriss.com/2026/03/firs...

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

DON’T MISS a chance to meet @aychao.com tonight 13th March at 7:45 pm at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social She’ll be discussing SHANGHAI IMMORTAL and new book, PARIS CELESTIAL (fingers crossed may be a few advance copies available). Will be published on 26th March @hodderscape.bsky.social Details below

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FREITTER Consulting – energize your projects

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

MARCH EVENT: We are very excited to welcome bestselling fantasy author @aychao.com as our guest on Fri 13th March. Come and join us at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984229713487

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

BREAKING NEWS: We have just had it confirmed that Alastair Reynolds will be in Birmingham tonight and has very kindly volunteered to give a short talk before the Book Auction. Entry is still free. Usual place at the FoE Warehouse on Allison St, 7.45 for 8pm. Hope to see you there!

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

13TH FEB EVENT UPDATE - Unfortunately, our scheduled guest for February, Jaine Fenn, has had to cancel her visit due to health reasons. We wish her well. Rather than cancel the meeting, we have decided to hold the postponed Book Auction instead. Entry is free. Please feel free to donate books!

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

FEBRUARY EVENT: We are very excited to welcome our first guest of 2026, award-winning SFF author @jainefenn.bsky.social on 13th Feb. Come and join us at The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite (link to be provided soon).

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

BSFG MEETING - 9th January 2026 Many Apologies. In the interests of Member safety tonight’s in-person BSFG meeting is cancelled due to bad weather. The meeting will go ahead via Zoom at 7:30 pm. The book auction will be held at a later date. From The BSFG Committee

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Xueting C. Ni 倪雪婷 (she, they) @xuetingni.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

I had a lovely time giving a talk and Q & A to several generations of devoted SFF fans in Birmingham @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social, who turned out to be just as interested in Chinese #horror as they were in scifi. Thank you for having me there! 7/

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE RE 9/1/2026 SCHEDULED AGM. Given the current snow, we may have to cancel tomorrow’s in-person AGM. A final decison will be made by 11 am Friday and all paid-up members will be contacted via email. An announcement will also be posted on the Facebook Group and on Bluesky.

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Another chance to see @stewarthotston.com on 3rd December at 5pm at @waterstones.bsky.social Birmingham with lots of other authors. Free - no need to book Details at www.waterstones.com/events/save-...

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

@annasmithwrites.bsky.social @garethlpowell.bsky.social and @mikebrooks668.bsky.social will all be appearing at Redditch Library on Saturday 22nd November at 12 noon - and it’s free! Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/worlds-of-...

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

COVER REVEAL - Congratulations to #BSFG Committee member @theresaderwin.bsky.social on her forthcoming novel, GOD’S VENGEANCE

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

@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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Dr Stew Hotston (he/him) @stewarthotston.com · 24/10/2025

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

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