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#dwcon2026 raised at least £30,000 for its 3 chosen charities.
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#dwcon2026 raised at least £30,000 for its 3 chosen charities.
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We are home from our first ever con!
I’m going to miss rolling past this guy every morning.
We had such an amazing time. Thank you to everyone who worked so, so hard.
Farewell @dwcon
#dwcon2026.
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We are home from our first ever con!
I’m going to miss rolling past this guy every morning.
We had such an amazing time. Thank you to everyone who worked so, so hard.
Farewell @dwcon
#dwcon2026.
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Final hotel breakfast (which has been mediocre at best) then heading home in a bit.
Convention ended yesterday evening. I managed to go to the party for a bit this time, which was nice.
There are bunch of non-convention-goers in the hotel now and the atmosphere is so different. Very boring clothes. No rats.
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Final hotel breakfast (which has been mediocre at best) then heading home in a bit.
Convention ended yesterday evening. I managed to go to the party for a bit this time, which was nice.
There are bunch of non-convention-goers in the hotel now and the atmosphere is so different. Very boring clothes. No rats.
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Finally back at the room after a much longer Out than anticipated due to the crazy long queue for @rhipratchett signing.
Mr Rob Wilkins defaced my bag.
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Finally back at the room after a much longer Out than anticipated due to the crazy long queue for @rhipratchett signing.
Mr Rob Wilkins defaced my bag.
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I’m being brave and queuing to get @rhipratchett ‘s new book signed all by myself.
The book is a thing of beauty.The outstanding thought put into accessibility here means I have a view of the proceedings in a nice quiet (ish) corner while in a virtual queue so I can people watch.
I’m still feeling a bit raw so there’s basically a permanent lump in my throat as I witness sights like
- a tiny assistance dog dressed as a dragon
- a giant rat wearing tap shoes
- a small boy dressed as the Grim Squeaker timidly and respectfully ask The Goddess Anoia if he can take her picture
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I recovered enough today to go listen to Stephen Briggs read excerpts from Maskerade. He did it dressed in a pink tutu. For charity reasons of course.
Afterwards, I got to chat briefly and tell him I’ve fallen asleep to his voice every single night for at least the last ten years. Unsurprisingly he had heard this before. I think multiple times.
Then he signed my tote.Bucket list item ✅
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I recovered enough today to go listen to Stephen Briggs read excerpts from Maskerade. He did it dressed in a pink tutu. For charity reasons of course.
Afterwards, I got to chat briefly and tell him I’ve fallen asleep to his voice every single night for at least the last ten years. Unsurprisingly he had heard this before. I think multiple times.
Then he signed my tote.Bucket list item ✅
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CW: Long self-involved post about finding my tribe and having a meltdown
Lovely day yesterday cut short a fair bit more promptly than I intended after only a few minutes at the party.
I suddenly felt so very, very… overwhelmed and ended up speeding back to the room and having a meltdown.I haven’t had a meltdown in a good while since my life is so small and it’s still lingering with me today while I process.
I could easily blame tiredness as I haven’t slept well since we got here, but it felt like there was something else on top of that and it was confusing and frustrating me. It took me an hour or so after calming down for me to make any sense of what was going on in my head.I’d had an excellent day. I meant what I posted about feeling like I was among “my tribe”.
The talk about masking and the discworld was essentially a large room full of neurospicy folk having a group therapy and venting session.Everyone here is lovely. The organisation and logistics is epic levels of attention to detail. The kindness and inclusivity. The thought put into accessibility for disabled people of all flavours is genuinely mind blowing.
I have never been anywhere, ever, where I feel more at home around a large group of people than here.Then it hit me. The reason this meltdown felt so different: it wasn’t because I felt unsafe, it was the exact opposite.
Usually my meltdowns revolve around sensory overload and masking. While the party was a lot at the end of a busy day with many people, bright lights and loud music - it didn’t feel like the sole or even the main reason for the overwhelm.
I feel completely surrounded by people who view the world very similarly to me and I don’t think I fully understood what that would feel like before now. I haven’t made any new friends because I’m very bad at it, even with an awesome group like this. But over the past few days I have had a growing sense of feeling like I belonged.
And that was unexpectedly and very suddenly TERRIFYING.
A very deep and usually highly guarded part of my psyche felt super exposed and I didn’t know what to do with that. So my brain did what I’ve trained it to do my whole life - run away, hide and explode.I’m trying to put this into words for my own benefit but does anyone else know what I’m on about? Perhaps it was amplified by how long it’s been since I’ve been out in meat space actually interacting with people, especially for several days in a row. But it felt so different to the panic I usually experience around large groups. I’m still trying to get my head around it.
Today will be a low energy day I think.
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CW: Long self-involved post about finding my tribe and having a meltdown
Lovely day yesterday cut short a fair bit more promptly than I intended after only a few minutes at the party.
I suddenly felt so very, very… overwhelmed and ended up speeding back to the room and having a meltdown.I haven’t had a meltdown in a good while since my life is so small and it’s still lingering with me today while I process.
I could easily blame tiredness as I haven’t slept well since we got here, but it felt like there was something else on top of that and it was confusing and frustrating me. It took me an hour or so after calming down for me to make any sense of what was going on in my head.I’d had an excellent day. I meant what I posted about feeling like I was among “my tribe”.
The talk about masking and the discworld was essentially a large room full of neurospicy folk having a group therapy and venting session.Everyone here is lovely. The organisation and logistics is epic levels of attention to detail. The kindness and inclusivity. The thought put into accessibility for disabled people of all flavours is genuinely mind blowing.
I have never been anywhere, ever, where I feel more at home around a large group of people than here.Then it hit me. The reason this meltdown felt so different: it wasn’t because I felt unsafe, it was the exact opposite.
Usually my meltdowns revolve around sensory overload and masking. While the party was a lot at the end of a busy day with many people, bright lights and loud music - it didn’t feel like the sole or even the main reason for the overwhelm.
I feel completely surrounded by people who view the world very similarly to me and I don’t think I fully understood what that would feel like before now. I haven’t made any new friends because I’m very bad at it, even with an awesome group like this. But over the past few days I have had a growing sense of feeling like I belonged.
And that was unexpectedly and very suddenly TERRIFYING.
A very deep and usually highly guarded part of my psyche felt super exposed and I didn’t know what to do with that. So my brain did what I’ve trained it to do my whole life - run away, hide and explode.I’m trying to put this into words for my own benefit but does anyone else know what I’m on about? Perhaps it was amplified by how long it’s been since I’ve been out in meat space actually interacting with people, especially for several days in a row. But it felt so different to the panic I usually experience around large groups. I’m still trying to get my head around it.
Today will be a low energy day I think.
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Today is my birthday.
I started the day learning to morris dance, which was great fun.
Then I attended a talk about autistic masking through the lens of Discworld.I have never in my life felt more that I am with my tribe. I am having an excellent time.
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Today is my birthday.
I started the day learning to morris dance, which was great fun.
Then I attended a talk about autistic masking through the lens of Discworld.I have never in my life felt more that I am with my tribe. I am having an excellent time.
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After registration, today seems to have mostly involved venturing out to investigate a thing and coming back to the room to decompress. Rinse, repeat.
Lots of decompressing.But I’ve had the energy to put on my first cosplay in plenty of time for the opening ceremony: gender swap Greebo. #dwcon2026
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After registration, today seems to have mostly involved venturing out to investigate a thing and coming back to the room to decompress. Rinse, repeat.
Lots of decompressing.But I’ve had the energy to put on my first cosplay in plenty of time for the opening ceremony: gender swap Greebo. #dwcon2026
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Hiding in the corner of the bar while D queues. A lot of people seem to know a lot of other people and are doing Catching Up.
Everyone seems friendly but I think I’ll wait for the ice breaking type activities tomorrow as I try to remember how to People.
I was worried we brought too much stuff lol. Not judging by the trolleys in reception.
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It's a new year, which is the perfect time to pick up a new book! Are you choosing one of Terry's or something else? What's on your TBR pile?
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Happy New Year!
We welcome in the Year of the Curious Squid!
Here's hoping that it doesn't go the way of the curious cat. May it be filled with good things, and no one lives in Interesting Times.
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Happy New Year!
We welcome in the Year of the Curious Squid!
Here's hoping that it doesn't go the way of the curious cat. May it be filled with good things, and no one lives in Interesting Times.
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Happy birthday to the Big Wee Hag herself, the wonderful Rhianna Pratchett! Wishing you a wonderful day!
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Dearest Audience Members,
This is your last chance to grab your pre-con tees, the kiosk will be closing at midnight, 5th November!
www.dwcon.org/218
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*Warning Klaxon*
Dear Theatre Patrons,
There are only 10 days left to purchase your Pre-Convention t-shirts. If you were hesitating, the time is now! www.dwcon.org/217
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*Warning Klaxon*
Dear Theatre Patrons,
There are only 10 days left to purchase your Pre-Convention t-shirts. If you were hesitating, the time is now! www.dwcon.org/217
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Merch Alert!
Our show-stopping Pre-Convention t-shirt will be going on sale soon! Take a look here for more details about sizing and how to purchase yours: https://dwcon.org/209
Please note these are available to membership holders only!
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Happy birthday to the specQUACKular Pat Harkin, our long-suffering Auctioneer and Maskerade MC!
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I've got a little list...
Of people who will not miss out on exclusive Member Only updates!
If you want access to all our shiny things, please make sure you're on the mailing list. Details below:
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It's International Democracy Day!
“I like the idea of democracy. You have to have someone everyone distrusts," said Brutha. "That way, everyone's happy.”
Ankh-Morpork in particular has a "One Man, One Vote" policy - who does it belong to?
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This International Day of Charity, we want to give the spotlight to the charities we will be supporting at the 2026 Convention:
- The Orangutan Foundation
- The Alzheimer's Society
- TransActual - @transactualukWant to find out more? Take a look over here: https://dwcon.org/useful-info/charities/
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It's World Letter Writing Day!
What is the famous saying of the postal service of Ankh-Morpork and what should you never ask them about?
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Happy National Bacon Day!
We all know how our favourite Watch Commander likes his done, but what's your preference? And if you don't want them, can I have your crispy bacon bits please?
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Happy National Bacon Day!
We all know how our favourite Watch Commander likes his done, but what's your preference? And if you don't want them, can I have your crispy bacon bits please?
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Happy birthday to the wonderful Isobel Pearson, we hope that Bernard spoils you as you so rightfully deserve!
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Happy National Rum Day!
What rum-based cocktail is somewhat infamous on the Disc? Who loves to drink it?
(And why is bananananananananana so hard to stop?)
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I've got a little list...
The waiting list! Missed out on a chance to get your Membership in the first two waves? Sign up here and our Membership Usher will guide you to an appropriate seat when one appears: https://2026.dwcon.org/useful-info/news/membership-waiting-list-open/
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The latest newsletter about Memberships: https://dwcon.org/useful-info/news/memberships-sold-out
The waiting list is NOT open yet. If you had any issues or have any queries about Membership purchases, please email [email protected]
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A whole year until #dwcon2026 and I’m already low key freaking out that there’s a non-zero chance I may even get to chat to the man who has literally read me to sleep every single night for 10 years.
Worried I might start yawning if we have a conversation 😆
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A whole year until #dwcon2026 and I’m already low key freaking out that there’s a non-zero chance I may even get to chat to the man who has literally read me to sleep every single night for 10 years.
Worried I might start yawning if we have a conversation 😆
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Please take your seats, the matinee performance of Wave 2 membership sales will begin shortly...
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After a heart racing countdown, of the like that is rarely seen outside of action movies, and pensive glances at clocks in westerns as noon approaches, I'm heading to my first ever (International*) Discworld convention in 2026!
@dwcon did a great job of organizing it :)
*Although I have it on good authority that it is in fact taking place in a particular nation.
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After a heart racing countdown, of the like that is rarely seen outside of action movies, and pensive glances at clocks in westerns as noon approaches, I'm heading to my first ever (International*) Discworld convention in 2026!
@dwcon did a great job of organizing it :)
*Although I have it on good authority that it is in fact taking place in a particular nation.
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Well, @Troggie has just scored us memberships for next year's #Discworld con! w00p!
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Announcing the 2026 Discworld Convention! Taking place from 7th - 10th August 2026 at the Leonardo Hotel, Hinckley Island, Leicestershire.
Stay tuned for more news coming soon!!
https://2024.dwcon.org/contact/stay-informed-about-the-2026-convention/#DWCon2026 #DiscworldConvention2026 #DWCon #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #News