Sci-fi characters to invade city for festival

Characters from Star Wars will be attending the Space Invasion event in Lichfield

"Beings" from a long time ago and a galaxy far, far away will be descending on Lichfield for a sci-fi extravaganza.

Stormtroopers and Daleks and other characters from the world of TV and film, including from Star Wars, will be wandering the streets of the Staffordshire city and dropping in at The Hub at St Mary's during the free Space Invasion Weekend on 20 and 21 September.

Organisers have promised photo opportunities with characters and Doctor Who's Tardis, as well as the chance to train as a Jedi knight.

There will also be face painting, galaxy-inspired sweet treats and drawing workshops with artist Lee Bradley.

Event organiser Simon Horton said: "May the force be with you all. As Stormtroopers and Daleks invade Lichfield, it's time to dig out your best sci-fi costume and join in the fun."

Space Invasion is being held in support of local charity The Stan Bowley Trust, which raises money to fund Cyberknife treatment - a non-invasive robotic radiosurgery system used to treat both cancerous and non-cancerous tumours.