After having missed out last year due to my Hen party, I watched all the videos and read all the comments and sighed. This year I was determined to to get to London and take part. Even if I had to go on my own and navigate London I was prepared to do it!

It was a new experience my first 'convention' and I really enjoyed myself. We were a little late getting started (11.15) and a white van pulled up next to the venue and started unloading a gigantic decapitated sonic head, feet, arms and legs which was a little worrying! ArchangelUK came out and tried to reassure the crowd that he would put Sonic back together again!

It was really great to see Elson Wong mingling with the crowds with his trusty camera - which he dropped (hope it's not broken Darkspeeds!) There was singing, impersonations and gold ring hysteria that made waiting in the queue a lot more fun. Someone even had a guitar and played some Sonic tunes, kudos to them!

The venue was a good call with plenty of space and 'air' which meant people weren't fighting to get around. I thought Never Mind the Buzzbombers was hilarious! Both the team captains and contestants were really good sports even if they were terrible during the music tune section (Sonic 3 Boss Act 1 or Sonic 06 intro, anyone?)

I spent a good hour at the drawing table chatting to other fans from all the world which was pretty cool. Alas, everyone that sat next to me put my questionable drawing skills in the shade! We listened to Bentley Jones playing alternative versions of Seven Rings and They call me Sonic which was a surprise!

I played Sonic Rush with a lass called Elizabeth Bathog on the wi-fi for the first time ever! Thanks to the bunch of lads outside who explained how to get it working and next year I promise I'll join your group, okay? It was really weird being surrounded by so many Sonic fans screaming and shouting whilst playing on their DS! There were a few SSMB members hanging around with a video camera tucked away outside, what were they up to?!

I had to leave about 5.00 to start my journey home as the tubes and trains were a little messed up. From what I saw it was a very cool event and I think all Sonic fans got a lot out of it.