Doctor Who Appreciation Society

The Doctor Who Appreciation Society or DWAS was a non-profit making body formed in 1976 with 70 members. By 1982 it had some 1,700 members.

It was the only BBC-officially recognised Doctor Who fanclub. The BBC's support was largely a way of channelling much of the fan interest that was around at the time that even required John Nathan-Turner the then producer to have two secretaries (Jane Judge and Fiona ?). A 12-member executive committee governed the society which had a Co-ordinator.

Writers David Saunders and David J. Howe have both been Co-ordinators for the Society.

Membership
For an annual fee members received a membership card and a monthly newsletter entitled The Celestial Toyroom.

Other Publications
The Society also produced a bi-monthly magazine called "Tardis" that featured articles and photographs as well as "Cosmic Masque" that contained fan fiction