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The official profile for the International Discworld Convention
 • 7th - 10th August 2026 • Leonardo Hotel, Hinckley Island • 
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 19h
Terry's first agent and publisher, Colin Smythe, has lots of interesting information about the #Discworld translations on his website: colinsmythe.co.uk/tr... Let us know which you've read! #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #InternationalDay #InternationalTranslationDay #EqualRites
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Translations re-translated - Colin Smythe
This page is the result of a questionnaire that I sent out to translators of Terry's books in about 2000. Translating Terry’s books into other languages
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 19h
Happy #InternationalTranslationDay! Did you know that Sir #TerryPratchett's books have been translated into more than 30 languages worldwide -- with lots more still to come! Many translated editions have their own bespoke cover art. Which is your favourite? #Discworld #DiscworldConvention
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The text reads "International Translation Day" above three Discworld book covers: Equal Rites translated into Catalan, Simplified Chinese, and Russian.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 27/09/2026
It's World Tourism Day! Who was the Discworld's very first tourist, and which books do they appear in? #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #InternationalDay #WorldTourismDay
Black text on a pale yellow background with a black Art Nouveau border. The text reads "World Tourism Day" above a digital graphic of a signpost pointing to four different Discworld cities: Ankh-Morpork, Lancre, Pseudopolis, and Überwald.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 24/09/2026
Two Discworld birthdays on the same day! Wishing many happy returns to Ian Stewart - co-author of the Science of the Discworld series and long-time Convention guest! #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldBirthday #TerryPratchett
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The text reads "Happy birthday Ian Stewart!" above a black single-line drawing of a birthday cake with candles.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 24/09/2026
Wishing a very happy birthday to Rob Wilkins (@terryandrob.bsky.social) - Sir Terry Pratchett's assistant, business manager, (official) biographer, and friend. We hope you have a wonderful day! #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldBirthday #TerryPratchett
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The text reads "Happy birthday Rob Wilkins!" above a black single-line drawing of a birthday cake with candles.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 21/09/2026
Wishing a very happy birthday to the specQUACKular Pat Harkin (@dwauctioneer.bsky.social), our long-suffering Auctioneer and Maskerade MC! #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldBirthday #TerryPratchett #QUACK
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The text reads "Happy birthday Pat Harkin!" above a black single-line drawing of a birthday cake with candles.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 19/09/2026
Arrrr, it be Talk Like A Pirate Day, me hearties! Which #TheColourOfMagic actor played an iconic fictional pirate in a 1996 Muppet movie? And who was the pirate in question? #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #InternationalDay #TalkLikeAPirateDay #HimToo
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The text reads "Talk Like A Pirate Day" above a monochrome image of a tattered black skull-and-crossbones flag.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 14/09/2026
Wishing a very happy birthday to Ian Mitchell (@DiscworldShoppe) - long-time Convention guest and enterprising Emporium proprietor! We were sorry not to see you at this year's #DiscworldConvention. Two Emporium birthdays in a row! #Discworld #TerryPratchett #DiscworldBirthday
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The text reads "Happy Birthday Ian Mitchell!" above a digital black single-line drawing of a birthday cake.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 13/09/2026
Wishing a very happy birthday to Bernard Pearson - long time friend of STP, official "piss off" announcer, and beloved Convention guest for many years! We missed you very much at this year's Convention. #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldBirthday #TerryPratchett
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The text reads "Happy birthday Bernard Pearson!" above a digital single-line drawing of a birthday cake.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 12/09/2026
Convention-goers! Yesterday's newsletter had some important updates from us, including the Safeguarding feedback survey and the iconography consent form. If you can, please fill both out! dwcon.org/311 #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #News
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The Show Must Go On... and so must news from us!

- Did you feel safe at the Convention? Fill out our safeguarding survey to let us know!

- Fill out the Consent Form to let us know if we have permission to use any photos and videos with you in them!"
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 11/09/2026
Photography informed consent form: forms.gle/ksypPqkJCD... #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #News
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DWCon Informed Photo & Video Consent Form
Throughout the International Discworld Convention (DWCon), we would like to capture some of the magic – including photos and video footage of the Convention, the people, and the brilliant things that happen across the long weekend. Images or clips might be shared live during the event (for example, via social media like Bluesky or Instagram) to spread the joy in real time. How photographs and videos are used Photos and videos help us showcase the heart and soul of DWCon. They may be used to: Share what we’ve all been up to. Promote future Conventions. Celebrate community, creativity, and truly fabulous costumes. Thank supporters and attract new ones. Photos may be taken during panels, workshops, performances, cosplay moments, and more informal happenings as well. These are securely stored and used with care, always in line with what you’ve agreed to in this form. How your image might be used Examples of where your photo or video might appear include: On DWCon’s website, blog, or social media platforms. In newsletters or wrap-up reports. Shared with partners or funders to show the magic of the event. In fan press or local/national media (but only with further consent – see below). Your rights You can withdraw consent at any point – during the Convention or later – and we will respect that. Nothing will be used without your consent, and you’ll never be penalised or disadvantaged for opting out. DWCon’s responsibilities All media is stored and used in line with our GDPR policy. It’s important to us that everyone feels safe, included, and respected
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 11/09/2026
We know many of you have been looking forward to seeing the photos taken by our official #DiscworldConvention iconographers! However, lots of people still haven’t given us permission to use their photos. If that's you, please complete the form below! #Discworld #TerryPratchett #News
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The text reads: "We need your consent to share any Convention photos with you in! No form? No photos!"
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 05/09/2026
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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The text reads "International Bacon Day" above a digital graphic showing a bacon butty (a sandwich using bacon in the middle of a round white bun).
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 01/09/2026
You can read a blog post Sir Terry wrote about his experiences with dementia here - www.alzheimersresear... #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #WorldAlzheimersMonth #Alzheimers #PCA #TerryPratchett
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Sir Terry Pratchett - Dementia Blog, what’s the point of it all? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Sir Terry Pratchett's personal reflection on society’s response to dementia and his own experience of Alzheimer’s.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 01/09/2026
Today marks the beginning of World Alzheimer's Month. Sir #TerryPratchett was a patron of Alzheimer's Research UK and had a form of #Alzheimers himself. At this year's #DiscworldConvention, we raised over £30,000 for charities -- including Alzheimer's Society! #Discworld #WorldAlzheimersMonth
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The text reads "World Alzheimer's Month" above a digital illustration of three pale blue forget-me-not flowers -- the symbol for Alzheimer's Disease.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 31/08/2026
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 another year. #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #UffingtonWhiteHorse #TerryPratchett
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The text reads "Uffington White Horse Scouring Weekend" above line art of the white horse -- a prehistoric figure carved into the chalk slopes of a hill.

"T'aint what a horse look like, it's what a horse be"
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 28/08/2026
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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The text reads "Happy Birthday Isobel Pearson!" above a black single-line drawing of a birthday cake with candles.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 26/08/2026
Just 24 hours after our last post, everyone at the #DiscworldConvention is extremely saddened by the loss of Tim Curry. Tim played Trymon in the 2008 Sky One TV adaptation of Sir #TerryPratchett's #TheColourOfMagic - while in 2010 the Convention staged the Rocky Horror #Discworld Show! #GNUTimCurry
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The text reads "GNU Tim Curry" above a glittery oval photo frame. Inside the frame is a colour photo of Tim Curry as Trymon the wizard in The Colour Of Magic, wearing red velvet robes and a giant red pointy hat with yellow stars on it. He also sports a frankly magnificently villainous black moustache/beard combo.
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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton would have wanted you to read a book. Go make her proud today. Go read a book Consider donating to imagination library: imaginationlibrary.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTiu...
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@DollyParton 's Imagination Library
YouTube video by Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 25/08/2026
Everyone at the #DiscworldConvention 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. #GNUDollyParton
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The text reads "GNU Dolly Parton" above a black-and-white photo of a young Dolly in a glittery golden oval frame. Dolly is wearing a denim shirt and giant hooped earrings, looking dreamily over her shoulder, and looks (as always) utterly beautiful.

We will always love you, Dolly!
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 17/08/2026
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! dwcon.org/310 #Discworld #TerryPratchett #News
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Mind how you go...

- How was the show? Fill out our feedback form to let us know!
- Fancy joining the Committee?
- Charity update -- find out how much we raised!
- The Case of the Mysterious Missing Posters...
- Lost and found
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 16/08/2026
Lost property from DWCon2026! See something that’s yours? Email membership@dwcon.org to discuss how we can get it to you. Items not claimed by 31 August will be donated to charity or chucked.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 15/08/2026
When we started planning for the 2026 Con, the chairs asked the Committee to suggest names for the third charity. They then put all the suggestions to a vote, again within ConCom, and Transactual took the lead by a mile. The chairs felt it should be a group decision and ConCom proved them right.
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Diane Duane @diane.dianeduane.com · 14/08/2026
Gods bless this thing, it was up there on the stage shimmering, and I was staring at that going "...what *is* that? *Wait...* is that what I *think* it is??!" Ah cripes. 🙂#GNUTerryPratchett #GNUTerrysDrive
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Diane Duane @diane.dianeduane.com · 14/08/2026
Look at this lovely piece of work! 🙂 www.tumblr.com/dduane/82466... #GNUTerryPratchett
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💬 0  🔁 102  ❤️ 286 · My absolute favorite of the many fabulous pieces of Discworld opera poster art appearing on the corridor walls at the International Discworld Convention this past weekend. (ET…
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Heather Wallace @burntcopper.eurosky.social · 13/08/2026
Huey as the tooth Fairy, esme, magrat and nanny,, the prettiest feegle (amazing hair), Huey's latest iteration of Twoflower, complete with hogswatch'd camera.
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Heather Wallace @burntcopper.eurosky.social · 13/08/2026
Discworld con. As ever, Huey the knitted hall token accumulator gets his own posts (ratcatcher from the Amazing Maurice) he even has remy and roland the rat and finger mouse in there.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 14/08/2026
What is sleep?
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Rob (the ergonomist) Cotterill @robcotterill.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
The mortal remains of Terry Pratchett's hard drive, encased in a block of resin. #DWCon2026
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 14/08/2026
There was one on Wednesday before the last few Committee members left the hotel. Cue us mustering outside for a bit before being told it was a false alarm & we could go back in. Other than the time of day & thus people wearing clothes rather than pjs, it was very reminiscent of the 2014 Convention.
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President Weesey of A.R.S.E HQ/BildaddyMyBeloved/GOJail she/her @baddie48ofarse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
#ARSE #DiscworldCon2026 HOW have I only just discovered that the official Discworld Con have an account on here?! @dwcon.org Thank you to all of you for a fantabulous weekend. It was my first Discworld con and I very much want to attend again! It was a pleasure seeing @terryandrob.bsky.social ++
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 14/08/2026
It keeps doing that and I don’t know why. Every time I go into the settings to remind it that the record exists, the handle shows correctly again but only for a few months. I shall have to get the web team to see if there’s anything they can do (after they’ve had their well earned rest).
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Dr Naomi Jacobs @ladylark.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
It's #DWCon time again! As Terry used to say, Discworld Convention time is it's own bubble so we all just restart our conversations where we left off last time. 30 years ago seems just like last week...
Mounted behind a bar, next to cabinets of bottled beer, is a Triumph motorcycle. Astride it, looking like he is having a great time, is a grinning skeleton wearing a black cape and a leather jacket.A metal pin badge, in a plastic packet. The backing card says 'Terry Pratchett's Discworld' at the top, and 'Discworld Convention 30th Anniversary' at the bottom. The badge itself is a tricornered shield surrounding a circle, surrounding a turtle in the centre. The circle has text reading 'Discworld Convention' and two ribbons, 1996 - 2026. The turtle has 30 written on its back. In the corners of the shield are three small icons: a book, a beer tankard, and a duck. (what duck?)
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Ailbhe @ailbhe.ossifrage.net · 08/08/2026
#DWCon2026 I've been learning to crochet a rose! If this worked, the next bit should be easy.
A piece of crochet, essentially a long scalloped ribbon, in red sparkly yarn. There's also a green metallic crochet hook and a bookmark with the Discworld Convention 2026 logo.
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David Wake @davidwake.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Here. Dawn and I at the #Discworld Convention, this weekend. I'm expressing my inner Tintin. A Dragon in the Title is going down well. #booksky.
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Adrian Ogden @ade-on-drums.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Feegles at #DWCon #DWCon2026
Three chaps and one lady dressed as Feegles, ie. tiny blue folk with red hair and tartans. To preserve the illusion of size they carry a large scroll and a 6ft pencil with which they were having other con-goers sign it.
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DannaLB Golan's Mom @dannalb.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
He is missed, many stories are told this weekend at the @dwcon.org GNU Sir Terry #discworld
Terry Pratchett's black hat on a red cushion with lilac bloom at the discworld convention
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Alisdair Calder McGregor @acmcgregor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Closing Ceremony at @dwcon.org announces we raised over £30,000 for the charities #dwcon #dwcon2026
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DannaLB Golan's Mom @dannalb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Do you find yourself wanting to "Quack!" at odd silent moments of a meeting? Are you quoting "Tradition !" at your kids asking "Why?" Do you want to hug an Orangutan? These may be sign that you came back from the amazing @dwcon.org #discworld #TerryPratchett #GNUSTP
Orangutan plush toy sitting on a covered badge of the discworld convention with a discworld convention lanyard and pin, a round pin  that says "yes I ballet sponsored Stephen" and badge banners of many colors including 
a red "Ahahahaha! Ahahahaha! BEWARE!!!!!" 
Purple "went to ops" 
yellow green blue with " Ecce! An agro ubi nascuntur mei furnicati Ecce! Sterilis est"
Purple "Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! I like to drink lots of beer!
White "CMOT Dibbler Catering - on your own risk"
Brown I do this on two continents with a robot and discworld turtle and map (with the same images in the black Guild of Fans: Farpoint chapter)
And red "Truth! Justice ! Volunteering! And a hard boiled egg!"

All on a tablecloth of sunflowers
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 10/08/2026
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! #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #GNUSTP
Black text on a white background with a black Art Nouveau border. The text reads: "The Discworld Convention is now closed! Thank you to everyone who joined us." At the end is a red heart emoji.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 07/08/2026
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! #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #News
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The text reads: "The Discworld Convention is now open! Have a quack-tastic weekend!"
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 05/08/2026
Our final Guest Spotlight is in loving memory of Peter Morwood. Peter was a fan, nerd, author and long-time #DiscworldConvention Guest along with his wife, Diane Duane He will be very much missed. Please share your memories of Peter in the replies <3 #Discworld #TerryPratchett #GNU
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The text reads: "Guest Spotlight: GNU Peter Morwood".

In the centre is a colour photo of Peter in a golden oval frame, 'lit' by two cartoon spotlights. He is shown in profile, resting his chin on his hand and looking out into the distance.

Rest in Peace, Peter.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 04/08/2026
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 #Discworld #TerryPratchett #News
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The text reads: "Don't forget your toothbrush! And other final reminders from our Committee"

In the background is a very faint drawing of a pink toothbrush
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 03/08/2026
As stated on our profile and on our website, the Discworld convention is taking place from 7-10 August 2026 at the Leonardo Hotel, Hinckley Island, Leicestershire, UK.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 03/08/2026
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! 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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The text reads, "Important Update: If you're checking in online, do NOT add on extra breakfast! Breakfast is included in your standard Convention hotel rate."

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 02/08/2026
Will you be arriving at the #DiscworldConvention hotel on Thursday? If so, please check out today's Newsletter to find out everything you can get up to the night before the Convention! dwcon.org/302 #Discworld #TerryPratchett #News
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The text reads "Arriving on Thursday? Check out today's newsletter for information on the Extremely Unofficial Thursday night quiz -- and everything else you can get up to!"

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 02/08/2026
Don’t give the hotel any more ideas please!!! Thiugh ot may be an idea to pack an umbrella and your waders 🫣. There’s always the ‘lake’ in the grounds if you feel a need to use them…
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 01/08/2026
It's #WorldWideWebDay! Did you know that August 2026 marks 35 years since the launch of the very first website? WWW Day celebrates the impact of the internet on the lives of people around the world. What is the #Discworld's 'internet' and who were its first hackers? #DiscworldConvention #GNUSTP
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The text reads "World Wide Web Day", above a navy blue image of the Globe. Around overlaid are lighter blue lines and dots to symbolise the interconnectivity of the world wide web.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 28/07/2026
Today's Guest Spotlight is Professor David Lloyd! A good friend of Sir #TerryPratchett, David co-wrote the introduction to the Penguin Modern Classic Night Watch. David is unable to attend this year's #DiscworldConvention, but will deliver a virtual session nonetheless. #Discworld #ConventionGuest
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The text reads "Guest Spotlight: David Lloyd"

In the centre is a golden oval frame 'lit' by two cartoon spotlights. In the frame is a colour head-and-shoulders photograph of David Lloyd, smiling at the camera.
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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 27/07/2026
Today is our last Charity Spotlight! The third charity we will be raising money for at the #DiscworldConvention is... TransActual! Run by trans people for trans people, TransActual works for a UK where all trans people can live safely and in dignity. #Discworld #TerryPratchett #News
Black text on a pale red background with a black Art Nouveau border. In the centre is a square golden picture frame 'lit' by two cartoon spotlights. In the frame is the TransActual logo, a circle with the stripes of the trans flag (pale blue, pale pink and white). Underneath is the word 'TransActual'.
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