Intercon (UK Star Trek: TOS con)

Intercon is a Star Trek: TOS con, the fifth British Star Trek Convention. It was held in 1978.
The con chair was Sally A. Griffiths.
The name of the con is derived from "Inter-Continental" -- "... because we had Trek fans from Germany, Holland and even Australians present. Plus some Americans but
these were not new to British cons, whereas the fledgling groups from Europe certainly were." from IDIC #6
The con charity was Leukaemia Research Fund.
A programme of events were held over Saturday and Sunday including Trek episodes, sci-fi movies, a guest speaker (unamed), Fancy Dress, a disco at the Heathrow Hotel, an auction, an awards ceremony and a fashion show/cabaret.
The auction list included various zines, art work, Star Trek books and scripts, a Star Trek bed sheet set (pillowcase and a fitted bottom sheet in single-bed size), and Captain Kremmen audio tapes donated and signed by Kenny Everett. Kenny Everett donated the tapes for the auction on condition that the brand new "I Lost My Heart to a Starship Trooper" be broadcast every hour over the PA, which the con com did. Reports were that the fans "took it well to heart." For more about this, see 
A zine was printed for this con: Spock and the Angels.
For some other information, see Robin Edmond's Intercon site.reference link
==Flyers and Info==
 
Image:intercon78flyer.jpg|page one of a flyer
Image:intercon78flyer-1.jpg|page two of a flyer
Image:intercon78flyer-2.jpg|page three of a flyer
 
==Description==
==Lots of Amenities!==
From a flyer: "All rooms have private WC/bath, colour t.v., computerised drinks/snacks console, air conditioning & double glazing."
==The Caribbean Evening==
The Caribbean Evening was an alternative to the con disco.
==Some Photos==
File:intercon78photo-1.jpg|unidentified fans and action at the dealer's tables
File:intercon78photo-2.jpg|unidentified fans and action at the dealer's tables
File:intercon78photo-3.jpg|fan, Robin Edmonds, in costume
File:intercon78photo-4.jpg|fan, Robin Edmonds, in costume
File:intercon78photo-5.jpg|Robin Edmonds and unidentified costumed fans
File:intercon78photo-6.jpg|unidentified fans admire models
File:intercon78photo-7.jpg|unidentified costumed fans
File:intercon78photo-8.jpg|Dave Prowse is escorted onto the stage
File:intercon78photo-9.jpg|Robin Edmonds and Star Wars models
File:intercon78photo-10.jpg| Anthony Daniels with a model R2D2
File:intercon78photo-11.jpg|Intercon 78 committee, L to R -Robin, Jane, Margaret, Sallyann & Peter
==A Related Gathering==
There was a mini-con related to this larger one, held in the spring of 1978: 
==Open Letter==
There is an open letter addressed "to all Star Trek fans" regarding Intercon '78 and "certain allegations [that] were made at Terracon '77 regarding the organisation and funding of next year's proposed convention at Slough." The letter defended the costs of the hotel room and other fees, and it assured fans that no profit would be made. It was signed by Sallyann Griffin, Margaret Bertram, Peter Ree-Jones.
This letter was printed in STAG #26.
An excerpt: 
==Con Reports==
 
==References==
Category:Star Trek TOS Conventions
Category:1978 Conventions
Category:Conventions in United Kingdom
Category:Star Trek Conventions