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Costume Group Profile - Dorset Troopers  15/08/2017
Welcome to another profile in our Star Wars Costuming Groups series.
Thanks to Terry for chatting to us about Dorset Troopers.
 
Star Wars Dorset Troopers Character Picture
 

Who are you and what do you do?
Dorset Troopers are a voluntary non-profit Star Wars costume group raising money for Julia's House Children's Hospice.

Where are you located?
Bournemouth, Dorset UK.

How long has the group been going?
10yrs.

How did you start?
We decided to form our own group with like minded friends with the intention to keep it more personal. Each of our members are picked and treated as people and an integral part of the group; not just a number and suit.

How many members do you have and are you looking for more?
25 and yes.

How many events do you roughly attend a year?
30-40.

Is there a particular charity that your group supports?
Julia's House Children's Hospice.

Julias House Charity

What characters are in your group?
Mainly Empire but with the occasional Rebel.
Character list includes: Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, Sandtroopers, Scout Troopers, Clone Troopers, Kashyyyk Scout, Havoc Trooper, Shadowtrooper, Boba Fett, Chewbacca, Imperial officers, Tusken Raiders , Gnk droid, Rebel Endor Trooper and many more in the pipeline - including 6 The Force A Awakens First Order Stormtroopers and a Rogue One Shoretrooper.

Do you have any non-canon (Legends) characters?
Mainly canon but we are open to all considerations.

Dorset Troopers Star Wars Costuming Group at Jedi-Robe.com


What entry requirements do you have? 
Members have to be over 18 due to insurance reasons. Clearance is done in person in armour/ costume. New members must complete 3 events as crew before trooping as character and are on probation for 6 mths and then assessed before becoming a full member.

What do you love about Star Wars and cosplay?
Interaction between a child's dream and reality

What’s the best thing about cosplaying for charity?
Putting a hobby to good use to help achieve goals.

What advice can you give for people looking to join a costuming group?
Do your homework, go to events where your chosen group attend, talk to them, ask questions, see how they work.

Darth Vader Dorset Troopers Garrison Profile


Where can people contact you to join or request an appearance?
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the website.
Our main contact form is on the webpage - dorsettroopers.weebly.com

Twitter: @dorsettroopers
FB: DORSET TROOPERS
Instagram: @dorsettroopers

 

Dorset Troopers Logo

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