Warped

Warped is the University of Manchester’s science-fiction society who, according to Chair Laura Candlin, have been around “forever,” dating their roots back to the 1970s when Star Wars was released.

This year Warped have had a huge influx of people. Laura told me, “They seem to be here to stay, which is probably to do with the fact that ‘geek culture’ has really become fashionable in the last year. Due to this we’ve had to move venue from our previous pub as they wouldn’t be able to cope with the fifty or so people that are turning up every week! Obviously it’s great to see so many new people, and we hope they continue to embrace their love of science-fiction and fantasy.”

Warped meet every Monday at 8pm at Jabez Clegg to talk all things geeky. They also do a monthly screening at the Students’ Union. Laura said ‘it can be a popular film that people love or an obscure gem that we think everyone should see. We also do other events throughout the year such as arts and crafts, quizzes, bad film night and group trips to relevant events that are happening around Manchester. We also have a library of comics, books and films.”

Warped have a few events planned for the future including a possible group trip to a sci-fi convention and a Halloween pub crawl on Monday 29 October which begins at Jabez Clegg at 7pm. Fancy dress is encouraged -preferably sci-fi or fantasy themed! They are also looking into running their own convention event in conjunction with one of their previous host pubs.

“Warped provides a place where those with a deep-set love of science-fiction and fantasy can come, be themselves and meet those who feel the same way.”

To find out how you can get involved and join Warped either visit the Facebook page by searching ‘Warped (Manchester science-fiction and fantasy society)’, follow them on Twitter @WarpedSciFiSoc or pop along to one of their regular meetings!