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Sci-fi fans will be able to send messages into space during a convention in Llandudno tomorrow.

The Alzheimer’s Society have teamed up with event bosses to allow visitors to send their own message to space during the convention at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.

The “Digital Memory Wall” being showcased at the Sci-fi Wales event will allow fans to leave a message for a loved one which will then be transmitted into space after the event by the CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork.

Event organiser Robert Dyer said: “The message could be for a loved one who you’ve sadly lost, a living relative suffering from illness or a general message for someone or something in deep space.

“The possibilities are endless, and once your message has been sent to space it will live on forever as a living tribute travelling through space and time. Who knows it may even be read by alien life in the future.”

Sci-fi Wales gives fans the chance to meet their favourite celebrities from shows such as Doctor Who, Red Dwarf, Game of Thrones, Farscape and Primeval.

The event will also include other activities for gamers, comic fans and cosplayers of all ages.

It is being held in support of the Alzheimer’s Society and various items will also be on offer through a special charity auction on the day.

Tribute

Robert added: “We’re thrilled to be supporting a charity such as Alzheimer’s Society, it’s a charity close to my heart personally and the fact we can give people the opportunity to send a message into space as a tribute to a loved one is so exciting.”

Ruth Owen, community fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Society in North Wales, said: “The idea of a Digital Memory Wall is a great way of sharing a special message with loved ones, past and present that will stand the test of time.

“We look forward to meeting sci-fi fans on the day who are coming together in Llandudno and will be able to provide information on dementia and how the Alzheimer’s Society can help you or a loved one with dementia.

"Our National Dementia Helpline is also a great source of support, open 7 days a week, 0300 222 1122.”

Tickets for Sci-Fi Wales can be purchased from scifi.wales or the Venue Cymru box office on 01492 872000 and start at £10.