THE CORONCON PROGRAMME BOOK (1953)

Scans by Peter Weston.
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THE COMMITTEE'S THANKS
go out to
those who make the Convention Hall more colourful with their exhibition stands and displays.

and to those who make the air vibrate with their interesting talks, performances - and wit.

not forgetting those who gave so generously to the auctions or the many who are going to spend generously at them, too.

and those who have helped the Committee from time to time with advice, artwork, printing.

and finally to those who have come along here - to make this the biggest and the brightest British SF Convention of all

FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR BOTTOMLESS HEARTS
WE THANK YOU - EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU

REMEMBER - our London Committee
men are wonderful: If there's anything you
want to know, ask us. If we don't know
the answers ourselves, we'll tell you where
to take Your question, politely we mean

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WHERE TO EAT WHILE ATTENDING THE CONVENTION

The Hotel Restaurant Caters for most meals.

Green Parrot Restaurant, Southampton Row open Sat. and Sun. Prices 3/-d to 4/6d: for Lunch and Dinner.

George's Restaurant, 124 Southampton Row Open Sat, and Sun. Prices 3/-d to 4/6d, for Lunch and Dinner. Open until 11.pm.

Carlo's Restaurant, Theobolds Road (25 yards from corner of Southanptcn Row) Open Sat. and Sun. Prices 2/6d to 4/-d. Open until 12.pm.Sat. and 9.pm. Sunday.

Cafe, 60 Guildford Street. Open Saturday only until l0.pm. Prices from 2/-d to 3/-d - mainly Snacks.

A.Platoni & Son, Bernard Street. (next turning to Guildford St. and next door to Russell Square Station). Prices 2/-d to 3/-d.
Open Saturday until 12.pm. Sunday 11 pm.

And remember that we have had a special Bar laid on for you. Prices are the usual and most drinks are obtainable, But don't spend too much there. Remember the auctions!

There is a map of the area around the Hotel on the back cover. The above eating places are marked on it for your convenience. Anything to oblige!

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D E L E G A T E S

Tho following is a list of the fans who are active in Provincial Science Fiction Groups and other parts of the British Isles and whom, if all goes well, we hope to see at the Convention. While they are not necessarily official delegates for their groups, they are 'active' and will be pleased to answer questions and give information on their local science fiction Fandom affairs.

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John Roles and Norman Shorrock of Liverpool. Matt Elder of the Newlands Club, Glasgow. Pete Campbell, of the Lakelands S-F Group. Tony Thorne of the Medway Fantasy Group, Kent. Fred Robinson of the 'Cymrades', Cardiff. Eric Bentcliffe and Dave Cohen, Manchester. Walter Willis, of Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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Also present, for the first time at a London Convention, will be Captain Ken Slater of the world wide OPERATION FANTAST organisation.

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The Committee would like to say here, on the behalf of all London fans, and especially of the London Circle, how very pleased we are to have these representatives from the provinces with us. We have our differences, right enough, but the presence of these guests shows the spirit of solidarity and sincerity that is characteristic of British Fandom.

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WELCOME TO THE PROVINCIALS!

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The Committee would also like to extend their sincere greetings to our friends end guests from overseas, from France, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, to Bob Guy of the Australian 'Sydney Futurians', and to our American guests, who include BEA MAHAFFEY, co-editor OTHER WORLDS.

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WELCOME TO THE CONVENTION !

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AUTHENTIC

in its 33rd issue this month brings Convention greetings. Here in this programme we would like to tell you something about ourselves - in case you are a new fan and don't already know of our unique characteristics.

AUTHENTIC is now the oldest science fiction magazine in Britain, and a good many people say it is the best also. It has 144 pages and costs 1/6 a copy. Every month there is a long novel, several short stories -and a number of good illustrations, Several features are left over when you have finished the fine fiction.

AUTHENTIC makes quite a show of its letter columms because it is run by your letters. Examination of a few issues will show how the magazine is modified to meet readers wishes. There is a science fiction handbook, book reviews and a guest article by known s-f personalities. Technical articles appear periodically, also.

AUTHENTIC alSo has a free technical information service for readers, in its belief that accurate science is desired by the majority of readers.

And AUTHENTIC authors are the best.

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YOU ARE WITHIN
ONE HUNDRED YARDS OF
THE GREATEST
SCIENCE-FICTION
BOOKSHOP!!

.... from the Bonnington walk south one hundred yards, past the lights, across the road, and there you are, at

FANTASY BOOK CENTRE
10, SICILIAN AVENUE,
SOUTHAMPTON ROW,
W.C. 1
(telephone CHAncery 8669)

...DURING THE CONVENTION, on both days, FANTASY BOOK CENTRE will be manned and ready to sell you the latest and greatest, the oldest and finest, vintage and modern, examples of ALL the Science- fiction and Fantasy books and magazines you ever dreamed of.......

...AFTER THE CONVENTION, remember to make us your first port of call when in town .... open Monday through Saturday, plus every Thursday, evening until 8.30 p.m....on your way.to the White Horse on Thursdays, drop in and see for yourself, we have a LIBRARY SERVICE, Subscription Service, and. a great all-round collection......

PERSONAL DIRECTION of Frank A Cooper

....come and say hullo.......

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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
PART ONE
SATURDAY

11.00 ADDRESS OF WELCOME from Chairman Fred Brown,in which he mentions notables present & announces any unavoidable changes in items, Thereafter we want you to get together until
12.00 when you rush out to LUNCH
2.00 AUTHORS give you a piece of their mind, under the tender supervision of Ted Carnell..about half a dozen of them will be speaking until
3.00 when the Junior Fanatics present A PLAY. It's a short one, and at
3.15 There will be an audience-participation event that requires answers to the question WHY I READ SCIENCE FICTION?
3.45 A PROVINCIAL CRITIC will tell you what is wrong with the London Circle. You can disagree with him if you wish, & carry the talk into the
4.00 TEA INTERVAL
5.00 WHISKERS - a mysterious tclk originating from the backwoods of Northern Ireland. Sit through it and then play
5.30 GAMES in which you take part and win prizes. When you're tired out you can sit and listen to
6.00 AUTHORS ANSWER QUESTIONS that have been previously submitted by the audience. Then, at
7.00 EDITORIAL RAVINGS will take you behind the scenes of British s-f with readings from real inter- editor correspondance. This leads appropriately into more

(turn over, and wake up)

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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
7.30 GAMES that have been specially devised for the Convention audience. Leave if you must, but come back for the high spot, which is the
8.30 AUCTION conducted by (who else?) Ted Tubb. This will fade into
10.30 DANCING and general get-together until
11.00 CHAIRMAN'S GOODNIGHT

WE WANT YOU TO ENJOY YOURSELVES!

There is no need to attend the official programme if you don't want to. All we ask is that you don't make a hell of a row coming in or going out in the middle of an item. Slip off at the beginning or the end by all means - and we'll know where you've slipped off to!


DON'T FORGET

TO LET US KNOW YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS IF YOU JOIN THE CONVENTION DURING THE WEEKEND WITHOUT WRITING IN BEFOREHAND. YOU WILL THEN BE INFORMED OF FUTURE MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS, LOCAL AND NATIONAL, AND CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE PHOTOGRAPHERS IF YOU APPEAR IN A GROUP PICTURE.

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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
PART TWO
SUNDAY(LARGE HALL)

1400 TOUR of the stands, guided by that rascally streak, Ted Tubb, This will peter out into the
12.00 LUNCH INTERVAL. Be back sharp for the
2.00 EDITORS' ADDRESSES, with Ted Carnell and Bert Campbell. The mixture is not quite the same as before. Then comes the serious
2.45 INTERNATIONAL FANTASY AWARD, which is a secret until then, afterwards more
3.00 GAMES of skill and daring, at which you can win monetary prizes. COMPETITION RESULTS will also be given out now. When you like you can go to
4.00 TEA. Hurry back for
5.30 GUEST EDITORS' ADDRESS, with Peter Hamilton of NEBULA, Nic Oosterban, editor of PLANEET, and Maurice Goldsmith, former UNESCO Science Editor. This lasts until the
6.15 LECTURE FROM THE B.I.S, in which two scientists give a short explanation of some astronautical difficulties. Then retain your seats for
6.30 FIRST MAN ON MARS .. a ballet (of sorts) starring Daphne Buckmaster, Dorothy Rattlgan, Fred Brown, Ron Buckmaster, Charles Duncombe and Ted Tubb. This leads straight to the

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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
7.00 MYSTERY COMPETITION!! With the usual VALUABLE PRIZES ...... until
7.30 AUCTION, managed by (who else again?) Ted Tubb and assistants. A nice long one until
10.30 CHAIRMAN'S GOODNIGHTS AND GOODBYES to wind up the day's activities.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Solid food is available at points indicated on the map on the back cover of this programme ......

Liquid food is available on the premises!


And now, friends, for the first time in Convention hSistory, we are able to offer you a double programme of carefully selected items

TURN OVER LEAF

to see our

COMPANION SUNDAY PROGRAMME


TAKE YOUR CHOICE

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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
PART THREE
SUNDAY(SMALL HALL)

11.00 INFORMAL SESSION. Which means that the,hall is available for all who want it, for meeting friends, discussing activities, etc., until
3.30 FILM SHOW, arranged by Jim Rattigan who has chosen DESTINATION MOON for your entertainment. For those who have missed the film, and those who would like to have a second opportunity of seeing it, we offer one of the greatest science-fiction films yet made. This is your opportunity to experience a TRIP TO THE MOON.
5.00 THE MEDWAY GROUP. This group of enthusiasts from Gillingham now present their own programme, followed by TEA BREAK and
7.00 PROVINCIAL GROUPS taking the floor in a discussion of their activities etc.
9.00 AUDIENCE'S CHOICE, in which the hall is thrown open for you to do as you wish, until
10.30 WHEN YOU ARE ASKED TO GATHER IN THE MAIN HALL FOR THE CHAIRMAN'S GOODNIGHTS AND GOODBYES.

TERMINATION OF

THE

LONDON SCIENCE FICTION

CONVENTION, 1953.

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OPERATION FANTAST
WISHES YOU A HAPPY CONVENTION

and would like to remind you of its

FAN SERVICE FOR SCIENCE FICTION FANS

Magazine & Book Trading Postal Library
Bookbinding Information & Research Bureau
Contact Bureau
Newsletter Quarterly Fanzine
Annual Handbook

Full details about OPERATION FANTAST, together with a wealth of information about science fiction in general (including a directory of dealers, publishers, libraries, clubs, groups and associations, etc., specialising In science fiction and fantasy) is contained in the HANDBOOK 1953, shortly available.

For a sample copy of the 1952 HANDBOOK and a copy of our fanzine, send 1/- in stamps to Mavis Pickles (O.F.Distribution), 22 Marshfield Place, Bradford, Yorks.


OPERATION FANTAST

is run by fans for fans, and is entirely non-professional. The fanzine is edited by Captain K.F.S later (who would like to, meet you at the Convention) through whom can be arranged the purchase of any science fiction or fantasy magazine or book. Write to him at

13 Group, R.P.C., B.A.O.R.,29.

and get all the gen on sale and exchange of magazines and books.

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AUTOGRAPHS

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PUZZLE PICTURES FOR PRIZES

Here is a Collection of puzzle pictures, full scale originals of which will be exhibited in the Convention Hall. WHAT DO YOU THINK THEY REPRESENT? If you agree with the artist you'll win a prize. Answers & YOUR ideas will be announced on Sunday in the large hall, when the awards will be made at 9.45 p.m.

(as advertised in NEW WORLDS)

MEETINGS EVERY THURSDAY IN THE SALOON BAR

WHITE HORSE TAVERN, FETTER LANE, E.C.4.

***** COMPLETELY INFORMAL *****

The SF fan's London Mecca!

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CLUES

Across

1 Turns Tail to the Sun
4 Aberrant, artificial or natural
8 Crazy about the Moon?
9 Vegetable colouring matter
10 Ellipse
11 Star in Orion
12. Celestial Bodies, eyes right!
15 30 across can't do this with meteors
16 Space Engines
18 Island Universes
21 King of Saturn?
23 Mercury's climate is this
24 We'll need those for space sickness
25 Hydrous silicia
28 Gravity and girls do it
29 Makes you think and act
30 Vessel with room?
31 Vista disturbance

Down

1 Gun cotton in ether
2 Of this world
3 Nips for babes?
4 May threaten Man
5 No racecourse on the Moon
6 Stargaze
7 Ratios of perpendiculur to hypotenuse
9 You can't 6 unless it's this
13 Not much use in space:
14 Bounder
17 Moon or filling station
19 Square cap for clerics
20 Split off by chemistry
21 You have to do this in space
22 Submarine king of eighth planet?
23 Plays the leading role in the sky
26 First men on the Moon will get it
27 More use to a shark than to a space man

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Here's your chance to win something nice! Solve this crossword as completely as you can - use a dictionary if you want to!

Solutions will be examined and prizes awarded at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday in the large hall. Make sure you are there.

Clues on opposite page.

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