Imagine a setting steeped in history, surrounded by mist covered hills with legends burnt into the very ground on which you stand. Imagine stepping across a tranquil moat into a palace where the walls are adorned with coats of arms, ceremonial robes and priceless works of art. Imagine a roaring fire in a medieval inglenook welcoming you into an extra special venue. Imagine a fan event like no other you've ever attended. Imagine Avalon 2006 - in conversation with Richard Dean Anderson and Amanda Tapping.

Our Location: The Ancient Isle of Avalon with Glastonbury Tor towering in the distance over the tiny City of Wells in Somerset, England.

The Date: November 24-26, 2006.

The Venues: The Bishop's Palace at Wells, a setting straight from the annuls of history, and the adjacent majestic Town Hall.

The Event: An enchanted weekend where a maximum of 580 fans only, spread evenly in small groups, will for a moment in time, share the magic of Avalon with their two favorite stars from Stargate SG-1 within the walls of the Bishop's Palace. Attendees will enjoy a short Q&A introduction before joining Richard and Amanda for morning coffee or afternoon tea.

After an individual photo session, each attendee will be presented with a specially commissioned Chalice designed and made exclusively for this event by the Victoria and Albert Museum's featured artist Kevin de Choisy, a resident of Glastonbury who works within the shadow of the Tor.

Luxury coaches, visiting the historic sites of Glastonbury, Chalice Wells, Glastonbury Abbey, and Wells Cathedral, will be available morning and afternoon for any attendees wishing to sample the delights of the area.

Scenic Wells and Glastonbury in Somerset, England

Throughout the entire weekend Legends Memorabilia will be on hand in the Town Hall offering exclusive access to new and much prized Stargate collectables. Legends will also give attendees the opportunity to help the stars raise awareness and boost funds for their chosen charities by offering exclusive Sea Shepherd and Waterkeeper Alliance photos and goods throughout the weekend.

Each day will be rounded off with what should prove to be a highly entertaining auction held in the majestic Town Hall. While the major benefactor will be International Comic Relief, many of the lots will assist Richard, Amanda, and you in raising funds and awareness for The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and the Waterkeeper Alliance.

Tickets for this extra-ordinary event will be on sale for a limited time beginning June 17th via the GABIT events website at www.gabitevents.co.uk on a first come, first served non-refundable basis. Further information can be found at the Avalon 2006 website at www.avalon2006.co.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you to Avalon!

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