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Today's Guest Spotlight is Professor David Lloyd! A long-time friend of Sir #TerryPratchett, David co-wrote the introduction and annotations to the Penguin Modern Classic edition of Night Watch along with Dr. Darryl Jones.
Sadly, David is unable to attend this year's #DiscworldConvention due to living in Fourecks, but will deliver a virtual session nonetheless.
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Today's Guest Spotlight is Professor David Lloyd! A long-time friend of Sir #TerryPratchett, David co-wrote the introduction and annotations to the Penguin Modern Classic edition of Night Watch along with Dr. Darryl Jones.
Sadly, David is unable to attend this year's #DiscworldConvention due to living in Fourecks, but will deliver a virtual session nonetheless.
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Today is our last Charity Spotlight! The third charity we will be raising money for at the #DiscworldConvention is... @transactualuk!
Run by trans people, for trans people, TransActual works for a UK (and a world) where all trans people can live safely, in dignity and with access to the healthcare they need.
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Today is our last Charity Spotlight! The third charity we will be raising money for at the #DiscworldConvention is... @transactualuk!
Run by trans people, for trans people, TransActual works for a UK (and a world) where all trans people can live safely, in dignity and with access to the healthcare they need.
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Who else is going to #DiscworldConvention in a couple of weeks?
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Who else is going to #DiscworldConvention in a couple of weeks?
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Yes folks, it's that time you've all been waiting for... The #DiscworldConvention Programme and App are now LIVE!
(No-one is more pleased or astounded by this than our tireless Programme team.)
Also in today's #Newsletter:
- How to volunteer
- Unofficial events
- Signing sessions
- What the heck IS a Hedgehog Party, anyway?dwcon.org/301
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Yes folks, it's that time you've all been waiting for... The #DiscworldConvention Programme and App are now LIVE!
(No-one is more pleased or astounded by this than our tireless Programme team.)
Also in today's #Newsletter:
- How to volunteer
- Unofficial events
- Signing sessions
- What the heck IS a Hedgehog Party, anyway?dwcon.org/301
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It's National Wine and Cheese Day!
What is the name of the sentient cheese accidentally created by Tiffany Aching, who first appears in #Wintersmith?
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #Wintersmith #InternationalDay #NationalWineAndCheeseDay
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It's National Wine and Cheese Day!
What is the name of the sentient cheese accidentally created by Tiffany Aching, who first appears in #Wintersmith?
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #Wintersmith #InternationalDay #NationalWineAndCheeseDay
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Just two weeks today, the #DiscworldConvention will be in FULL SWING! :O
As such, today's #Newsletter is full of guidance for a safe and fun Convention (which doesn't get hotel furniture covered in body paint). Give it a read!
dwcon.org/299
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Oook ook ook? Oooook ook? Oook ook eeek!
Er, that is: Want to help save the orangutans? Got something you'd like to donate to our Charity Auction? Let us know at [email protected] or fill out our form: https://forms.gle/YdFhTxyGNR847RY88
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #Charity #Ook
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Oook ook ook? Oooook ook? Oook ook eeek!
Er, that is: Want to help save the orangutans? Got something you'd like to donate to our Charity Auction? Let us know at [email protected] or fill out our form: https://forms.gle/YdFhTxyGNR847RY88
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #Charity #Ook
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Our second Charity Spotlight for this year's #DiscworldConvention is... the Orangutan Foundation!
Another cause close to our hearts (and our Librarians), the Foundation has been helping to protect orangutans and their forest habitats since 1990. Find out more about their fantastic work at the Convention!
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Our second Charity Spotlight for this year's #DiscworldConvention is... the Orangutan Foundation!
Another cause close to our hearts (and our Librarians), the Foundation has been helping to protect orangutans and their forest habitats since 1990. Find out more about their fantastic work at the Convention!
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Today's Guest Spotlight is another long-time friend of the Convention, Ian Stewart!
Ian is an internationally-renowned mathematician and writer, as well as the co-author of the Science of Discworld series alongside Jack Cohen and of course Sir Terry Pratchett. Welcome back for 2026, Ian!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #News #ScienceOfDiscworld
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Today's Guest Spotlight is another long-time friend of the Convention, Ian Stewart!
Ian is an internationally-renowned mathematician and writer, as well as the co-author of the Science of Discworld series alongside Jack Cohen and of course Sir Terry Pratchett. Welcome back for 2026, Ian!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #News #ScienceOfDiscworld
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Also, if you are staying alone but would like to find a roommate, let us know and we'll see what we can do!
Email us with the details and your room reservation info at [email protected]
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Can't make the Convention after all? :( Got a hotel reservation you can't use? :( Let us know and we'll try to help!
Lots of people are currently looking for hotel rooms. If you won't be using yours, tell us by 23:59 on Thursday 23 July!
Email our team at [email protected] with the details.
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An author, journalist and award-winning video game writer, Rhianna Pratchett is also co-director of #Narrativia Ltd. Alongside another of our guests, Gabrielle Kent, she co-wrote 'Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch'... and, of course, she's the daughter of our beloved Sir Terry Pratchett.
We're thrilled to welcome her to the 2026 #DiscworldConvention!
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An author, journalist and award-winning video game writer, Rhianna Pratchett is also co-director of #Narrativia Ltd. Alongside another of our guests, Gabrielle Kent, she co-wrote 'Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch'... and, of course, she's the daughter of our beloved Sir Terry Pratchett.
We're thrilled to welcome her to the 2026 #DiscworldConvention!
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Today's #DiscworldConvention newsletter has updates on this year's Programme and a very special guest: @rhipratchett!
Rhianna and her co-author, Gabrielle Kent, will be signing 'Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch' at the Convention, so we have a special offer available through the newsletter if you pre-order a copy by 30 July!
dwcon.org/298
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Today's #DiscworldConvention newsletter has updates on this year's Programme and a very special guest: @rhipratchett!
Rhianna and her co-author, @gabriellekent, will both be signing 'Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch' at the Convention, so we have a special offer available through the newsletter if you pre-order a copy by 30 July!
dwcon.org/298
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Our first 2026 Charity Spotlight is... Alzheimer's Society. This is a deeply personal charity for all of us, as our beloved Sir #TerryPratchett was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in 2007. AS funds research, campaigning, and support for those living with 'the Embuggerance'.
Find out more about their amazing work at #DiscworldConvention!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #Charity #AlzheimersSociety
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Our first 2026 Charity Spotlight is... Alzheimer's Society. This is a deeply personal charity for all of us, as our beloved Sir #TerryPratchett was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in 2007. AS funds research, campaigning, and support for those living with 'the Embuggerance'.
Find out more about their amazing work at #DiscworldConvention!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #Charity #AlzheimersSociety
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At this year's #DiscworldConvention we are proud to be supporting three fantastic charities: Alzheimer's Society, Orangutan Foundation and TransActual.
All will have stalls and presentation slots at the Convention where you can meet their reps and ask questions about the great work they do. We will also be supporting them with our Charity Auction!
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At this year's #DiscworldConvention we are proud to be supporting three fantastic charities: Alzheimer's Society, Orangutan Foundation and TransActual.
All will have stalls and presentation slots at the Convention where you can meet their reps and ask questions about the great work they do. We will also be supporting them with our Charity Auction!
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Still choosing the name that will go on your #DiscworldConvention badge? You have just over 24 hours left to make your choice!
To update your badge name, go to your Profile at DWCon.org and click on Edit Membership. You have until 23:59 on Monday 20 July to make your final decision!
Choose wisely: some people have found that their badge names become their nicknames for many Conventions to come...
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Happy National Daiquiri Day! What was famously Sir Terry Pratchett's favourite daiquiri flavour -- and in which book did he use the 'About the Author' page to ask fans to buy them for him?
What will you be drinking at the #DiscworldConvention?
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #NationalDaiquiriDay
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Happy National Daiquiri Day! What was famously Sir Terry Pratchett's favourite daiquiri flavour -- and in which book did he use the 'About the Author' page to ask fans to buy them for him?
What will you be drinking at the #DiscworldConvention?
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #NationalDaiquiriDay
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Don't have your Membership for the #DiscworldConvention yet? Want to bring a last-minute new convert? Don't panic! Join the waiting list now -- we've got some last-minute spares for you!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #Memberships #TerryPratchett #News
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An important update for everyone staying at the Convention hotel: You will *not* need photographic ID in order to check in.
Following the concerns raised by Members, we have been in touch with the hotel and have received written assurance that photo ID will not be required at check-in.
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An important update for everyone staying at the Convention hotel: You will *not* need photographic ID in order to check in.
Following the concerns raised by Members, we have been in touch with the hotel and have received written assurance that photo ID will not be required at check-in.
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Today's newsletter post is all about safeguarding at the #DiscworldConvention!
The aim of safeguarding is to protect the health and well-being of everyone at the Convention. Check out the latest newsletter to find out more!
dwcon.org/293
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Today's Guest Spotlight is Colin Smythe -- long-time #DiscworldConvention Guest and favourite among attendees as Sir Terry Pratchett's friend, former agent, and 'Discoverer' (er, first publisher). We're delighted to welcome him back for 2026!
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Are you bringing a child (aged 5 - 15) to the #DiscworldConvention? Please check your emails now for an important update from our Committee!
If you'll be accompanied by a child and have not yet received our email, please contact [email protected]
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Today's Guest Spotlight is someone whose dream job came true as illustrator of the cover artwork for the #Discworld Collector's Library: Joe McLaren!
Joe's been a fan of #TerryPratchett since childhood and we are thrilled he's joining us at the #DiscworldConvention this year.
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Today's Guest Spotlight is someone whose dream job came true as illustrator of the cover artwork for the #Discworld Collector's Library: Joe McLaren!
Joe's been a fan of #TerryPratchett since childhood and we are thrilled he's joining us at the #DiscworldConvention this year.
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It's International Rock Day! Trolls on the Discworld are made of metamorphical rock and their culture and diet mostly revolves around rocks. Which rocks (or minerals) do trolls avoid eating and why?
Bonus: Who is your favourite troll and why?
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #InternationalRockDay #TerryPratchett
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It's International Rock Day! Trolls on the Discworld are made of metamorphical rock and their culture and diet mostly revolves around rocks. Which rocks (or minerals) do trolls avoid eating and why?
Bonus: Who is your favourite troll and why?
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #InternationalRockDay #TerryPratchett
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To donate an item, please fill out our form at https://forms.gle/YdFhTxyGNR847RY88 or email [email protected]
For more information, please see our website: https://dwcon.org/whats-on/charity-auction/
#DiscworldConvention #Discworld #TerryPratchett #Charity #CharityAuction
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Got a donation for our charity auction? We want to hear from you!
This year's #DiscworldConvention auction will raise money for three charities:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Orangutan Foundation
- @transactualukIf you have anything to donate, please let us know as soon as possible!
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Gala Dinner attendees - you have just 1 day left to confirm your food, drink, accessibility needs and seating preferences for the inaugural Esme Awards! This includes your pre-dinner drink.
To make your choices, please use:
- The Google form we emailed to you (for the pre-dinner drink);
- [email protected] (for any accessibility requirements);
- Your website profile (for everything else)Before midnight on Friday 10 July!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #GalaDinner #TerryPratchett #News
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Gala Dinner attendees - you have just 1 day left to confirm your food, drink, accessibility needs and seating preferences for the inaugural Esme Awards! This includes your pre-dinner drink.
To make your choices, please use:
- The Google form we emailed to you (for the pre-dinner drink);
- [email protected] (for any accessibility requirements);
- Your website profile (for everything else)Before midnight on Friday 10 July!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #GalaDinner #TerryPratchett #News
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Today's Guest Spotlight is Phil Masters, creator of the Discworld GURPs game. Phil has led many enjoyable Discworld role-playing sessions at previous Conventions and we are looking forward to welcoming him back again.
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Happy World Chocolate Day! Who makes a Chocolate Delight with Special Secret Sauce, and what are (usually) its effects on those who eat it?
(Psst. If you have a #GalaDinner ticket, please make all your food and drink choices by Friday 10 July!)
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #WorldChocolateDay #Chocolate #TerryPratchett
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Happy World Chocolate Day! Who makes a Chocolate Delight with Special Secret Sauce, and what are (usually) its effects on those who eat it?
(Psst. If you have a #GalaDinner ticket, please make all your food and drink choices by Friday 10 July!)
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #WorldChocolateDay #Chocolate #TerryPratchett
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Today's quote is from #WitchesAbroad!
Who was Granny Weatherwax talking to when she said this -- and how did she end her speech?
#Discworld #GrannyWeatherwax #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldQuotes #TerryPratchett -
Today's quote is from #WitchesAbroad!
Who was Granny Weatherwax talking to when she said this -- and how did she end her speech?
#Discworld #GrannyWeatherwax #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldQuotes #TerryPratchett -
Tickets to the inaugural Esme Awards (aka the #GalaDinner) are now SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket.
If you missed out, don't worry! There will be a separate, free event held at the same time for you to enjoy.
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Diane Duane (@dianeduane) is a SF/F novelist & screenwriter, best known for her Young Wizards series. A friend of Sir Terry's, she has been a frequent guest at Conventions and we are delighted to welcome her back this August!
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Calling all #DiscworldConvention attendees! Do you have accessibility requirements of any kind? Big or small, we can help!
Please check your emails for an important update from our Accessibility Team.
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On this day in 1996, the very first International Discworld Convention was held in Manchester, UK! That makes this year the thirtieth anniversary of the #DiscworldConvention.
Were you there? What is your favourite memory of that convention?
If you were not at that first convention, when did you first attend?
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Did you know we have a WhatsApp channel?
Follow us on WhatsApp for all sorts of interesting and important updates, both in the run-up to the Convention and during your time with us.
To find us, go to your Updates tab in WhatsApp and search for "International Discworld Convention", then choose 'Follow'.
Or click here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBzopxGJP8BsQZlEG1V
Join today and vote in our poll for a very special surprise later!
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Happy Pride! As we enter the last full week of Pride Month, we hope you've all had a great month of celebrations. One of three charities we will be supporting at this year's #DiscworldConvention is @transactualuk, who work to build a UK (and a world) where all trans people can live safely, in dignity and with access to the healthcare that they need.
Happy Pride from us all at the #DiscworldConvention!
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Happy Solstice! Today is the first day of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and the first day of Winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
In #Wintersmith by #TerryPratchett, Tiffany Aching meets both the Summer Lady and the Wintersmith, the personifications of Summer and Winter respectively.
Are you doing anything to celebrate the longest/shortest day of the year?
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Merch onna stick! Merch onna stick! Merch onna stick coming 25 May!
Read all about it: dwcon.org/270
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #News #Merchandise
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*Are you getting members-only emails?*
Check your details on our website ASAP so you don’t miss the members-only email with important hotel booking info that we’ll be sending next week.
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Today's Guest Spotlight is Phil Masters, creator of the Discworld GURPs game. Phil has led many enjoyable Discworld role-playing sessions at previous Conventions and we are looking forward to welcoming him back for 2026!