Minicon at Whitehaven's Solway Hall triumphs again

The event took place at The Solway Hall in the town centre and was organised by two groups, West Coast Gamers and West Coast Cosplay. 

The event is a place for people to indulge in their interest in movies, TV shows, comics, and games. 

The first Minicon was held in July last year and proved to be a big success. 

Many people attended the event dressed up and there were several different competitions held. 

Darren Powe, who helped to organise the event, said: "The event went great really, it started a bit slower than I thought to be honest but then it did start to pick up. 

"We outsold last year which was good and everyone seemed to enjoy it.

"We had Cosplay competitions with senior and junior categories, we had an Impossible Quiz and we had an art competition this year as well which we didn't have last year with different categories for children and adults. 

Some of the younger attendees in Cosplay (Image: Supplied)

"We sold over four hundred wristbands this year so the event was very popular. 

"Everyone enjoyed it, this was the second one we had quite a few who turned up to our last event and also quite a few new people. 

"Speaking to people everyone loved it, I haven't heard any complaints. 

One attendee in costume (Image: Supplied)

"We'll be hosting another event in the future, we haven't got anything planned yet but we'll be hosting another one."

This year the venue was held in a bigger venue, The Solway Hall, whilst last year it was in The Marchon Club which is due to the growing popularity of Minicon. 

West Coast Cosplay and West Coast Gamers meet up every Wednesday at The Marchon Club for those who would like to find out more information about what both clubs do. 

Some of those who attended in The Addams Family cosplay (Image: Supplied)

To promote the event people dressed up and paraded around towns in west Cumbria and Carlisle to show members of the public what they do should they be interested in attending.