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Whatever else the Weekender has to offer, ultimately it's about having a good time with your sci-fi-loving mates. Here are some photos of the sort of thing we mean

Almost there... almost there... Yep, we're still counting down the days until the SFX Weekender 2011 with a look back at the highlights of last year.

One of the key things about the event for all of us is the chance to hang out with readers, fans and members of the wider sci-fi community. It's a fun environment where you know we're all into the same stuff. Here are some pics of the general jollity from February 2010:

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