The Sons of the Desert inspired chapters in other United States cities, and then in the United Kingdom and other countries. In keeping with the tongue-in-cheek “desert” theme, each local chapter of the society is called a “tent,” and each is named after a different Laurel and Hardy film. There are more than 100 active "tents" worldwide, mostly in the United States and United Kingdom. Members meet up regularly to enjoy Laurel and Hardy movies in an informal atmosphere. Many chapters formed in the 1960s are still active today. In addition to local and regional meetings, the Sons of the Desert holds international conventions every
Doctor Who Appreciation Society sold a second collection of "Doctor Who" audio adventures entitled "Cosmic Fugue 2" with profits being donated to the charities HOPE for Romanian Orphans and The Meningitis Trust. The collection was presented by Louise Jameson and the individual stories were read by former "Doctor Who" stars with additional voices being provided by Nicola Quinn and Steven Wickham. Doctor Who Appreciation Society The "Doctor Who" Appreciation Society (DWAS) is a society for fans of the television series "Doctor Who". It was founded in May 1976, emerging from the Westfield College "Doctor Who" Appreciation Society and the editors and readers of the