Following rumors of a Rebel Presence, Troopers were deployed to the Taunton Comic Con & Gaming Festival. A number of light-sabre wielding fanatics were found, but the commander on the spot deemed them be mostly harmless.
Pic Ian Parbury
Troopers from the 501st UK Garrison were invited to attend the annual festival at Hatch Warren, an annual event which welcomes over 3000 people each year. It is the largest free family community event in the area and is run to support the two community centres; Hatch Warren and Beggarwood.. This year is was also the main event to support the 30th anniversary of the Hatch Warren Community Centre, as well as celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee.
Pics Roy Maunder
The 501st UK Garrison were asked to provide some Imperial Order to the Sleep Walkers who took part in the Rowcroft Hospice Sleep Walk in Paignton, as well as welcoming them back across the finish line and making sure there were no rebel incursions.
Pics Mark Tidridge
