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Dorchester Strikes Back: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Celebrates Charity and Cosplay

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Jul 25, 2025 — 1 min read

Local residents and Star Wars enthusiasts are in for a treat as Dorchester Strikes Back returns to the town, featuring a weekend of exciting activities, competitions, and charity fundraising. Hosted by the Jedi Archives and Starbores Podcast, this event promises to bring the magic of a galaxy far, far away to life, with cosplayers, games, and interactive experiences. This year's edition will be held across two venues, with the Corn Exchange on High West Street hosting the main event on Saturday, August 2, and the Jedi Archives store in Antelope Walk hosting gaming sessions on Sunday, August 3.

Key Takeaways:

The event is hosted by the Jedi Archives and Starbores Podcast, aiming to raise funds for the Dorset County Hospital Charity and Blood Cancer UK.
Cosplayers are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Star Wars characters, with the event featuring competitions, prizes, and a charity raffle.
The Saber Guild will teach attendees how to wield lightsabers effectively, while the Dark Empire group will guide the public in embracing the dark side.
New Lego Star Wars sets not yet available will be showcased, and attendees can learn how to play Star Wars: Unlimited.
Food and drinks will be provided by local businesses Wagamama and DarkBear, with a special Bantha milk mocktail available.
Last year's event raised £1,200 for the MS Society and the Kingfisher Ward under the Dorset County Hospital Charity.

Statistics:

£1,200: Amount raised by the event last year for the MS Society and the Kingfisher Ward under the Dorset County Hospital Charity.
Hundreds: Number of Star Wars fans who attended the event last year in Brewery Square.
Tonne: Amount of Star Wars goodies available for sale to support charity.
August 3: Date of the event's gaming sessions at the Jedi Archives store in Antelope Walk.
August 2: Date of the event's main activities at the Corn Exchange on High West Street.

Sources:

Graham Hunt Photography
Dorchester Strikes Back Facebook page (note: original source not provided, text is the only reference)

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