Tag: UK Garrison
Galactic Gathering – Festival of the Force at the National Space Centre July 4th & 5th
Galactic Gathering - Festival of the Force returns to the National Space Centre in Leicester over the weekend of July 4th and 5th, 2026, with opportunities to meet your favourite Star Wars characters, drive a droid and drop in to the STEAM and Lightsaber Academies.
The 501st Legion UK Garrison Introduces the 2026-2027 Command Staff
The 501st Legion UK Garrison has shared a post on Instagram to introduce their 2026 - 2027 Command Staff.
Geekcon Returns to the Mander Centre in Wolverhampton this Weekend
The Mander Centre in Wolverhampton, UK will be hosting their annual Geek Con event on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November 2025.
The 501st Legion and Rebel Legion Honour Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Rebel Legion UK and the UK Garrison have changed their logos, to help raise awareness, and support of those fighting this illness across the world; stay strong and keep fighting.
The 501st Legion Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
As September comes to an end, so does Childhood Cancer Awareness Month but that doesn't mean you need to stop donating, and the 501st Legion has gone gold in honour of the Starlight Children's Foundation, asking you to help bring happiness to sick children.
Old Royal Naval College and Elstree Studios Set New Guinness World Record
Old Royal Naval College and Elstree Studios made history yesterday by setting an official Guinness World Records Award for 874 people dressed as screen characters in celebration of filmmaking, including members of the Rebel Legion and UK Garrison.
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of 501st UK Garrison
The UK Garrison has shared a post on Facebook relating to their 25th Anniversary, founded on March 23rd by the late Graham Campbell, looking at what's changed since 2020.
We Need Your Help! Can You Help us Find This Droid?
At Midlands Comic Con in Birmingham, UK last weekend, a droid was removed from display by someone and has not been seen since. We need your help to find this droid!
The Running Stormtrooper – May the Fourth Special Event this Sunday in Oxfordshire
Jez Allinson, aka The Running Stormtrooper, is putting on a special, ticket only charity event this Sunday, May 4th, at the George Hotel in Wallingford, raising money for Make-A-Wish with the UK Garrison.
501st UK Garrison Celebrates 25th Anniversary
It was 25 years ago yesterday, March 23rd, that the 501st UK Garrison was founded by the late Graham Campbell and we wish the club and all its members a very happy silver anniversary.
Geekcon Returns to Wolverhampton this Weekend
The Mander Centre in Wolverhampton, UK will be hosting their 5th annual Geek Con event on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2025.
Galactic Gathering – Festival of the Force at National Space Centre on May 4th-5th
Head to a galaxy not so far, far away for a weekend of intergalactic fun for all the family at the National Space Centre on May 4th and 5th, with UK Garrison, Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercenaries, UK Droid Builders, Saber Guild, and Fantha Tracks.
Michael Cullen Replaces Gary Hailes as Commanding Officer of the 501st UK Garrison
Following the annual elections, and after many years of leading the 501st UK Garrison, Gary Hailes has been replaced by Michael Cullen as the clubs Commanding Officer. We send our heartfelt thanks to Gary and congratulations to Michael.
RADIO 1138: Episode 118 – Live from Pinewood Studios’ Futures Festival with Gary Hailes & Brian Muir
Join Jedi News’ James Burns for a special episode of RADIO 1138 recorded at Pinewood Studios’ Futures Festival with Steve Galloway, the UK Garrison’s Gary Hailes & Paddy Kempshall, and Brian Muir, discussing Dave Filoni’s appointment as Lucasfilm’s Chief Creative Officer and more.
Geek Con Returns to Wolverhampton this Weekend
The Mander Centre in Wolverhampton, UK will be hosting their 3rd annual Geek Con event on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November 2023.
501st UK Garrison and Jedi News Raise Over £16K at Star Wars Celebration for Make-A-Wish UK
The results are in, they have been checked and audited, and we can reveal that the 501st UK Garrison and Jedi News raised an amazing £16,469.26 for Make-A-Wish UK over the four days of Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 including Return of the Bash.
UK Garrison Returns to Pinewood Studios for The Buckinghamshire School Awards 2023
The 501st UK Garrison returned to Pinewood Studios, the current home of Star Wars in the UK, on Wednesday evening for The Buckinghamshire School Awards 2023, and we send our congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and winners.
Maureen Bulloch Inducted as Friend of The 501st Legion at Return of the Bash
At Return of the Bash, hosted by the UK Garrison and Jedi News during Star Wars Celebration Europe, Jeremy Bulloch's widow Maureen was inducted as a Friend of The 501st Legion, and we also raised a glass to Jeremy's memory.
Gary Hailes Performs ‘Lonely Boy’ at ‘Return of the Bash’ hosted by UK Garrison and Jedi News
After surpassing the goal of raising £501 to donate to Make-A-Wish UK, Gary Hailes, Commanding Officer of the UK Garrison, performed his 1988 single Lonely Boy at Return of the Bash hosted by the UK Garrison and Jedi News on April 7th, 2023.
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023: Where to Find Jedi News
Jedi News will be out in force at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 with the whole team getting involved in various capacity to cover panels, look after the booth, attend events, and appear on panels -- here's a list of where you'll be able to find us.
Introducing Steel Bandtha, Making their Debut at ‘Return of the Bash’ on April 7th, 2023
Give 6 musicians from 5 different bands just 1 job: to come together to perform the greatest party anthems for a star-studded galactic evening at the 501st Legion Return of the Bash hosted by the UK Garrison and Jedi News on April 7th, 2023.
Help Us Raise £501 for Make-A-Wish and Gary Hailes will Sing ‘Lonely Boy’
With just days to the 501st Legion 'Return of the Bash' hosted by the UK Garrison and Jedi News on April 7th, we desperately need you to help us raise £501 for Make-A-Wish to hear Gary Hailes sing Lonely Boy live for the first time in 35 years.
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023: One Galaxy, One Goal – Raising Funds for Make-A-Wish UK
The Galactic Academy, The 501st Legion, The Rebel Legion, The Mando Mercs, The Droid Builders, Saber Guild and the Dark Empire, along with Social Media representatives Fantha Tracks and Jedi News, are proud to be fundraising for Make-A-Wish UK.
RADIO 1138: Episode 104 – UK Garrison’s Gary Hailes Challenged for Make-A-Wish
Join James Burns with Gary Hailes, the UK Garrison's Commanding Officer, to discuss some of their plans for working together at Star Wars Celebration. Plus, Burns challenges Hailes to sing his 1988 single Lonely Boy with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish.
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023: Fan Groups Area Revealed
Lucasfilm and ReedPop have revealed the Fan Groups area at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 which include the 501st Legion, Droid Builders, Fantha Tracks, Galactic Academy, Jedi News, Mando Mercs, Rebel Legion, The Dark Empire, Saber Guild, and UK Garrison.
Rewatch the Virtual Cantina Intergalactic Newsdesk 3 from January 28th, 2023
Rewatch the Virtual Cantina Intergalactic Newsdesk 3 from January 28th, 2023, hosted by Spencer Jawitx and Gary-Matthew O'Toole from Blabba The Hutt with Mark Von Ohlen from Rebels Revisited.
501st Legion ‘Return of the Bash’ to Feature LevelUpLeroy and DJ Elliot
We are thrilled to share that the 501st Legion Return of the Bash taking place on April 7th in London's Canary Whary, hosted by the UK Garrison and Jedi News, will feature sets from LevelUpLeroy and DJ Elliot.
501st Legion ‘Return of the Bash’ Hosted by the UK Garrison and Jedi News SOLD OUT
We are thrilled to share that the 501st Legion Return of the Bash taking place on April 7th in London's Canary Whary, hosted by the UK Garrison and Jedi News, has sold out in less than a week.
501st Legion ‘Return of the Bash’ Hosted by the UK Garrison and Jedi News
For Star Wars Celebration in 2023, Jedi News have partnered with the UK Garrison to put on the 501st Legion Return of the Bash on April 7th in London's Canary Wharf.
RADIO 1138: Episode 92 – Futures Festival at Pinewood Studios with Gary Hailes, UK Garrison
Join James Burns with Gary Hailes, Commanding Office of the 501st UK Garrison, as they discuss this past weekend's Futures Festival event at Pinewood Studios, with the UK Garrison, Rebel Legion and R2 Droidbuilders UK.
501st UK Garrison Commanding Officer Gary Hailes Returns to BBC’s EastEnders
Gary Hailes, Commanding Officer of the 501st UK Garrison, will make a triumphant return to BBC's EastEnders as Barry next month, to pay tribute to the character Dot Cotton, almost 30 years after he left the soap.
Gary Hailes, CO of the 501st UK Garrison, Talks with Star Wars Fans at MCM Comic Con
Hear Gary Hailes, Commanding Officer of the 501st UK Garrison, talk to Star Wars fans at last month's MCM Comic Con in London.
501st UK Garrison’s Gary Hailes Talks Gaffa Tape, Stormtroopers and Charity at MCM Comic Con
Hear Gary Hailes, Commanding Officer of the 501st UK Garrison, talk about Gaffa Tape, Stormtroopers and Charity from the live stage of last weekend's MCM Comic Con in London.
‘Heroes of the Empire’ featuring the UK Garrison Coming Soon to Netflix
The awesome film Heroes of the Empire created by Speechless Films about the charity work of the UK Garrison is coming soon to Netflix.
Warwick Davis Attending Return of the Garrison at the National Space Centre
Warwick Davis, along with his daughter Annabel, will be attending Return of the Garrison (Saturday only) at the National Space Centre in Leicester on September 17- 18, along with the UK Garrison, Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercenaries and R2 Builders.