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Happy International Bacon Day!
Sam Vimes is famously fond of a bacon butty or three -- much to Lady Sybil's disapproval. But what makes a sandwich a "Vimes BLT"?
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #InternationalDay #Bacon #InternationalBaconDay
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You can read a blog post Sir Terry wrote about his experiences with dementia here - https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/blog/terry-pratchett-on-dementia/
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #WorldAlzheimersMonth #Alzheimers #PCA #TerryPratchett
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Today marks the beginning of World Alzheimer's Month. Sir Terry Pratchett was a patron of Alzheimer's Research UK and had a form of Alzheimer's himself.
At this year's #DiscworldConvention, we raised over £30,000 for three charities -- including Alzheimer's Society!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #WorldAlzheimersMonth #Alzheimers #TerryPratchett
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Each year, on August bank holiday weekend, people gather to carry out an age-old task. With buckets of chalk, protective gloves, and hammers, they scour the hillside to keep this majestic horse showing its glory for future generations.
Will you be doing some scouring this year?
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #UffingtonWhiteHorse #Scouring #TerryPratchett
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Wishing a very happy birthday to the marvelous Isobel Pearson, from everyone at the International Discworld Convention!
We hope you're having a fantastic day!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldBirthday #TerryPratchett #DiscworldEmporium
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Just 24 hours after our last post, everyone at the Convention is extremely saddened by the loss of Tim Curry. Tim played Trymon in the 2008 Sky One TV adaptation of Sir Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic.
In a nod to one of Tim's most famous roles, in 2010 the #DiscworldConvention staged the (never to be forgotten) Rocky Horror Discworld Show!
Tim and his magnificent voice will be very much missed.
#DiscworldConvention #TimCurry #TheColourOfMagic #TerryPratchett #Discworld #GNUTimCurry
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Everyone at the Convention is deeply sorry to hear of the death of the wonderful Dolly Parton.
Not only one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, Dolly gave away over 332 million books to children around the world through her Imagination Library.
We will always love you, Dolly!
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The #DiscworldConvention may be over but the show must go on!
Check out today's #Newsletter to find out how to give us feedback, how to volunteer for 2028, lost and found at the convention... and a spectacular charity update!
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And so Agnes has finally sung... the International Discworld Convention 2026 is now (officially) closed!
We have loved seeing you all, and hope you've had just as much fun as we have.
Here's to 2028!
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We're delighted to announce that the #DiscworldConvention 2026 is OPEN!
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
Don't forget to check the app for the latest programme updates, and when in doubt: Go To Ops!
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Our final Guest Spotlight ahead of #DiscworldConvention is in loving memory of Peter Morwood. Peter was a fan, nerd, author and long-time Convention Guest along with his wife, @dianeduane. He will be very much missed by all at the Convention.
Please share your memories of Peter in the comments <3
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The #DiscworldConvention is just days away!
This morning's newsletter sees some last-minute reminders from the Committee, lots of useful information... and yes, when packing, please do remember your toothbrush!
dwcon.org/303
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If you’re staying at the Leonardo hotel for the #DiscworldConvention, you will soon be offered online check-in.
When checking in, DO NOT select extra breakfast!
Breakfast is already included in the Convention rate.
We cannot help you get the cost back if you select and pay for extra breakfast.
If you are unsure what to do or are confused about the online check-in, do NOT check in online. You can check in in person at the hotel.
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Will you be arriving at the #DiscworldConvention hotel on Thursday?
If so, please check out today's Newsletter for information on the Definitely Very Unofficial Thursday night quiz -- and other chances to meet your fellow Convention attendees the night before the Convention!
dwcon.org/302
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It's World Wide Web Day! Did you know that August 2026 marks 35 years since the launch of the very first website?
WWW Day celebrates the impact the internet has had on the lives of people all around the world. What is the #Discworld's 'internet' and who were its first hackers?
#DiscworldConvention #GNUSTP #InternationalDay #WorldWideWeb
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Today's Guest Spotlight is another long-time friend of the convention: it's Jan Harkin! Jan, also known as "that poor woman" (and, on one memorable occasion, as "Pat's carer") is a retired physician and experienced auctioneer wrangler who has dipped her toes in literary research to bring us 'A Stroke of the Pen'. Welcome back for 2026, Jan!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest #GuestSpotlight #TerryPratchett #JanHarkin
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Another Guest we are delighted to welcome back to the 2026 Convention is... Marc Burrows!
Marc is an author, comic and musician who burst onto the Discworld fandom in 2020 when he published the award-winning biography The Magic of Terry Pratchett. Since then, he has written and performed a one-man show based on his love for Terry Pratchett, which he has since toured worldwide.
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest #GuestSpotlight #TerryPratchett #MarcBurrows
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What is a Cèilidh without music? Introducing Reel Rebels: Discworld enthusiasts, cèilidh aficionados, & our band for the Alt Gala! We can't wait to jig, jitter, jive, & boogie on the dance floor.
See more here - https://www.dwcon.org/the-convention/verra-important-persons/guests/
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Joanna & Francine are long-time Discworld nerds who co-host The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret podcast. We're not sure they know what they've let themselves in for but we look forward to seeing them next month!
See all our Guests here - https://www.dwcon.org/the-convention/verra-important-persons/guests/
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As a food & weapons enthusiast, as well as an SF/F author & screenwriter, Peter Morwood would be a natural addition to DWCon even if he hadn’t been a friend of Terry’s.
See our Guests here: https://www.dwcon.org/the-convention/verra-important-persons/guests/
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest
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Diane Duane - @dianeduane - is a SF/F novelist & screenwriter, best known for her Young Wizards series. A friend of STP’s, she has been a frequent guest at Conventions & we are delighted to welcome her back this August!
See all our Guests here - https://www.dwcon.org/the-convention/verra-important-persons/guests/
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest
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Jodi Taylor is a dedicated STP fan, known for her bestselling Chronicles of St Mary’s series. She attended her first DWCon in 2022 & enjoyed it so much she’s coming back for more!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest
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Ian Stewart is a mathematician, co-author of the Science of Discworld Series, and Honorary Wizard of the Unseen University. We are delighted to welcome him back to the Convention this August!
See all our Guests here - https://www.dwcon.org/the-convention/verra-important-persons/guests/
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest
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Colin Smythe is a long-time Guest and favourite among attendees as Sir Terry Pratchett's friend, former agent, and first publisher.
See all our Guests here - https://www.dwcon.org/the-convention/verra-important-persons/guests/
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest
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A fan of Terry Pratchett since childhood, Joe McLaren's dream job has been illustrating cover artwork for the Discworld Collector's Library & we are thrilled he's joining us at the Convention this year!
See all our Guests here - https://www.dwcon.org/the-convention/verra-important-persons/guests/
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest
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CK McDonnell is a best-selling author and lifelong Sir Terry Pratchett fan and we are delighted that he will be joining us at the Discworld Convention this year!
See all our Guests here - https://www.dwcon.org/the-convention/verra-important-persons/guests/
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest
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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.
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest
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A Convention staple, Pat Harkin is well known to previous attendees as our Ducktioneer and Maskerade MC. We're sure you're all delighted that he is returning to be tortured by us once more!
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Fondly known by DWCon attendees as “that poor, poor woman!“, our Guest Spotlight for today is Jan Harkin, a retired physician and experienced auctioneer wrangler who has dipped her toes in literary research to bring us “A Stroke of the Pen”.
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest
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The Guest spotlights continue! Today we welcome back Marc Burrows, an author & comedian who burst onto the Discworld scene in 2020 with the publication of his book "The Magic of Terry Pratchett". Since then, he has brought it to life on stage at the Edinburgh Fringe & is touring around the UK. We look forward to celebrating Sir Terry with Marc at the Convention!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest #GuestSpotlight #TerryPratchett #MarcBurrows
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Our Guest Spotlight for today needs no introduction to most of you! Stephen Briggs wears many hats* - author, audiobook narrator, amateur dramatist, playwright, Patrician, seasoned Convention Guest** - and we are sure you'll join us in welcoming him back to the 2024 Convention!
* and kilts?
** we could go on...#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest #GuestSpotlight #TerryPratchett #StephenBriggs
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It's International Lego Day & what better way to celebrate than to highlight one of our Convention Guests! Matt, aka Brick-Morpork, has spent years developing the characters & scenes from the Disc via the medium of Lego and shares his designs online with the world. We are delighted to welcome him back to the 2024 Convention as a Guest!
#Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest #GuestSpotlight #TerryPratchett #InternationalLegoDay #BrickMorpork