The Game of Rassilon returns for 2025

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How many limbs does a Racnoss have? Who was the Guardian of the Solar System who betrayed it to the Daleks in the 41st century? Why does the Fifth Doctor wear celery in his frock-coat lapel? How much do YOU know about Doctor Who?

Yes, it’s time again for the DWCA’s annual Trivia Night and Cosplay Competition – The Game of Rassilon.

The night will see teams test their knowledge of classic and revived Doctor Who – with the odd question on pop culture and general knowledge just to keep you on your toes – all for the chance to win some fabulous prizes! There will also be a special prize for the best Doctor Who cosplay, so whether you’re a dab hand with a sewing machine or you’re great at raiding op shops, now’s the time to start planning your outfit.

Tickets are available now for just $15 per person, or $75 for a table of six. Tickets will be available at the door for $20, if not sold out.

Date: Saturday 12 July
Time: From 6pm
Venue: Club Burwood, 97 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW
Cost: $15 per person or $75 for a table of six (max)
$20 per person at the door
Registration: www.dwca.org.au/ticketed-events/

DWCA Publications present The Adventures of Eleanor Chaplette – Trash Island

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Out now from DWCA Publications is the first novel in the new book series following Eleanor Chaplette, the Eleventh Doctor’s companion from the pages of Data Extract. Eleanor’s adventures continue in an all new novel by Dom Kelly. This follows Zerinza Volume 4, which collected all the Eleanor stories from Data Extract. If you are interested in getting a print copy of these or any other DWCA Publications, you can purchase them at any time through the club’s online store here. So what is Trash Island all about…?

Eleanor Chaplette: survivor of the massacre of the Paris Commune, 1871. With the help of a mystical race of Phoenixes, she traverses time, saving innocent people on the margins of history from their brutal, cruel fates. She doesn’t change history; she just edits the smallest of details.

But now history has gone wrong.

Spain, the early 19th century: Mansel Dominguez y Luna, an abbot frustrated at his countrymen falling for ideas of progress and liberty, takes on the most important mission of his life.

Australia, the late 19th century: Rena Wenck, daughter of an eccentric salvage operator, sails to investigate the mysterious, impossible appearance of an entirely new island off the coast of Sydney.

The future: the Earth is dead, wrapped in plastic.

Somehow, these disparate events are linked. Someone is rewriting history, and if Eleanor doesn’t stop it, all of humanity may be swallowed by its ravenous mouth…

 

Club Statement on Doctor Who’s move from the ABC

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The Doctor Club of Australia would like to thank the ABC for their six-decade commitment to bringing Doctor Who to the people of Australia.
It has been an enduring relationship which has enabled fans across the country and across generations to enjoy this iconic show.
The Club was shocked and saddened to hear that moving forward our beloved show will no longer be screened by the ABC, moving from Free to Air to a paid service.
Despite this we are optimistic for the future – with the resources of new broadcaster Disney Plus behind it, there is likely to be longevity and expansion for the program.
But even as it moves forward we will never forget the legacy of the show with the ABC, which has been so integral in the growth of Dr Who in this country and our enjoyment as fans.