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To mark World Teachers' Day, today's quote is from Mr. Ronald 'Teach' Saveloy in Interesting Times! #Discworld is full of teachers: Susan Sto Helit, Miss Tick, the wizards of Unseen University... Which is your favourite? #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldQuotes #TerryPratchett #WorldTeachersDay

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The text reads "But… well… surely… the privation, the terrible hazards, the daily risk of death…”

Mr. Saveloy brightened up. “Oh, you’ve been a teacher, have you?"
- Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

What's your "origin" video game? Most gamers have a lot of favourite games, sure, but there's always one that basically 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 you. I'm talking about the game that flipped a switch in your brain and made into a life-long gamer. So, which game is 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨?

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Mr. Spock 🖖 @spockresists.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Absolutely howling at the grifters trying to export American MAGA-style Christian Nationalism to the UK. Lads, please. You’re from Hampshire, not Houston. Sit down, have a cuppa, and stop embarrassing yourselves. Take Daniel Thomas; bless his cotton socks, who styles

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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Happy World Beard Day 🧔 We couldn’t let the day pass without celebrating one of the Library’s finest beards - accompanied, naturally, by four larks, a wren, two owls and a hen. A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear. Shelfmark: 12332.dd.1

An illustration of a man in a waistcoat with a large bushy beard, where four larks, a wren, two owls and a hen nest. The caption in this page from Edward Lear's A Book of Nonsense reads: 'There was an old man with a beard, who said, "It is just as I feared! - Two owls and a hen, four larks and a wren, have all built their nests in my beard!"'

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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 · 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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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 · 08/07/2026

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. #DWConGuests #PhilMasters #DiscworldConvention

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 03/07/2026

Diane Duane (Diane Duane) 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! #DWConGuests #DianeDuane #DiscworldConvention

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 27/06/2026

Gabrielle Kent is the co-author of "Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch" and it is our absolute pleasure to welcome her as a guest to the 2026 International Convention! #DWConNews #DWConGuests #GabrielleKent

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 24/06/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to longstanding Discworld artist, Paul Kidby! #DiscworldBirthdays #PaulKidby #DWCon

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 23/06/2026

As we enter the last week of Pride Month, we want to introduce one of 3 charities we are supporting this year! TransActual campaign for trans people's rights and healthcare in the UK. Happy Pride from all at #DiscworldConvention! #Discworld #TerryPratchett #Pride #LGBTQ #TransActual

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 15/06/2026

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights! If you fancy yourself in the spotlight or want to join a group of Likeminded Individuals, Maskerade and School sign-ups are open now! dwcon.org/284

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 25/05/2026

"Truth! Justice! Freedom! Reasonably priced love! And a hard-boiled egg!" Happy Lilac Day to you all. #DWCon #Glorious25thMay #LilacDay

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 17/04/2026

We're back, and this time we mean business. Hotel booking will be going live at 7pm BST this Sunday (19th April). Have a read of our FAQs whilst you wait: dwcon.org/229 #DWCon #DWConNews

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 11/04/2026

There has been a very last minute, unexpected issue on the hotel end with hotel bookings. In order to make sure that everything goes as it should, we are postponing the opening. Once everything is fixed we will announce a new date and time. Thank you for your patience.

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 29/03/2026

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! #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldGuests

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 02/03/2026

What better way to start the month than by wishing a very happy birthday to Colin Smythe - Sir Terry Pratchett's friend, 'discoverer', and first publisher. We hope you have a wonderful day and an amazing year to come! #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldBirthday #TerryPratchett

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The text reads "Happy Birthday Colin Smythe!" above line-art of a birthday cake with candles.

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 28/02/2026

Today's Guest Spotlight is another long-time friend of the convention! Jan Harkin is a retired physician and experienced auctioneer-wrangler who dipped her toes into literary research to find 'A Stroke of the Pen'. #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #ConventionGuest #GuestSpotlight #TerryPratchett

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The text reads, "Guest Spotlight: Jan Harkin"

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Get To Know Nature @gettoknownature.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We’re horseposting. Post your horses #invertebrates 🦀

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 18/02/2026

On this day in 2009, our favourite author became Sir Terry Pratchett! To mark the occasion, and because a knight ought to have a sword, he had his very own sword forged from Thunderbolt Iron. #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #SirTerryPratchett #Swords #OnThisDay #2009

Black text and swirly border on a pale yellow background. The text reads "On This Day... Arise, Sir Terry Pratchett!"

There is a photo of Terry Pratchett all in black (as usual), holding his newly-made sword of thunderbolt iron. In the background, a cat looks on suspiciously.

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 14/02/2026

It's International Book-Giving Day! (Featuring our lovely Convention Guest, Stephen Briggs.) Which book would you give to a friend or family member to get them started with the Discworld -- and why? #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #InternationalDay #Books

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 08/02/2026

Will you be attending #DiscworldConvention2026? Would you like to run a programme item? This can be a game, quiz, presentation, or (almost) anything else! To get involved, please fill out the form in January's newsletter by Sunday 15 February. #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #TerryPratchett #News

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 05/02/2026

Six months to go until the curtain rises on the start of #DiscworldConvention! Is Nanny Ogg right about the types of opera? Which opera is your favourite? #Discworld #DiscworldConvention #DiscworldQuotes #Maskerade #TerryPratchett

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The text reads: "Well, basically there are two sorts of opera,” said Nanny, who also had the true witch's ability to be confidently expert on the basis of no experience whatsoever. “There's your heavy opera, where basically people sing foreign and it goes like ‘Oh oh oh, I am dyin', oh I am dyin', oh oh oh, that's what I'm doin’’, and there's your light opera, where they sing in foreign and it basically goes ‘Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! I like to drink lots of beer!’, although sometimes they drink champagne instead. That's basically all of opera, reely."

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TheIneptBirder @theineptbirder.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Your new screensaver 🪶

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 27/11/2025

World renowned artist and the man who brought so much of Sir Terry's books to life, Josh Kirby would be celebrating his birthday today! #DWCon #DWConBirthdays #Discworld #DiscworldArt #JoshKirby

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

📚I remembered I had backed up this graphic novel on Kickstarter (or something: I'm ageing), but I hadn't checked when it was due,so it was a lovely surprise to get it today. It's really wonderful, @colleendoran.bsky.social you did such an awesome job! @goodomensnews.bsky.social #pratchett #goodomens

The cover of the graphic novel of Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. A stained glass depicts some of the characters in the novel.

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

For my continuing series featuring #Critters in my #garden, here is our latest acquisition. I'm guessing it's a she because she's rather large, no less than 8cm. I've read that the presence of #prayingmantis means the garden is healthy and #biodiverse, is it true? I'd never seen one in over 50years!

A large green praying mantis perched on the side of a cactus plant in a terracotta vase. More succulent plants in another vase can be seen in the background. On the left, part of a solar garden decoration on a piece of tree trunk can be seen.

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Listening to Jeremy Vine's show on BBC2. Don't you just love how the first way Conservatives in the UK propose to save money is to cut help to people with depression and mental health issues? Robin Hood in reverse 🤢 #tories #conservativesUK #jeremyvine #BBC2

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Discworld Convention @dwcon.org · 21/09/2025

Today is World Alzheimer's Day, and we are proud to be supporting the Alzheimer's Society as one of our chosen charities, a cause that Sir Terry also endorsed. Take a look at their website here: www.alzheimers.org.uk/ #DWCon #DWConCharities #WorldAlzheimersDay @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Forgot to post this yesterday for the Rum thingy over at @dwcon.org - here's a nice little hot drink they have here in the Austrian mountains 🥃 I guess it might be Nanny Ogg's nightcap 😂 #discworld #nannyogg

A bottle of rum punch called Strong Rum Punch; on its left, a glass of punch prepared with it. Both things are on a blue chequered tablecloth with red fruits on it. In the background there are some trees and it is possible to make out the shapes of two caravans.

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

🧶 So today I pulled out a pattern I've had for years and never tried - and of course I had to make it in a *totally different yarn*. People, let me give you the Willendorf Venus! (I just slightly re-engineered the headdress and added a subtle physical detail) #crochet #willendorfvenus #neolithic

A crocheted figure of a naked woman, a reproduction of the famous Willendorf Venus, a Neolithic statuette. The photo shows the front view. It's standing on a blue chequered tablecloth; in the background there are some trees and a white house on the left.

A crocheted figure of a naked woman, a reproduction of the famous Willendorf Venus, a Neolithic statuette. In the photo it's slightly turned to the left. It's standing on a blue chequered tablecloth; in the background there are some trees and a white house on the left.

A crocheted figure of a naked woman, a reproduction of the famous Willendorf Venus, a Neolithic statuette. The photo shows the back view. It's standing on a blue chequered tablecloth; in the background there are some trees and a white house on the left.

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

💙📚 Really enjoying Dungeon Crawler Carl #1 by Matt Dinniman at the moment, it's good fun #summerreads #mattdinniman #dungeoncrawlercarl #books #morebooks #goodreads

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

In the light of recent events, it seems like a good choice for a re-read. 📚💙 #pratchett

The cover of the novel Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett. The title and author's name are on top in a yellow square. The cover features a wizard dressed in a red robe with golden stars, and a score of other creatures fighting.

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Latest #lego make! Love it 😍 Thought it would take me more time tbh. It's the Icons Kingfisher (10331)

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Che bellissimo, bellissimo libro. "La strada giovane", di Antonio Albanese. Preparate i fazzoletti, e andate a fare il pane 💙📚

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

My husband @ocramipp.bsky.social got our gecko on camera yesterday ❤️ Gecko's been living with us for three years, I love to see how much he's grown. Or she. Anyway, I call him Douglas and I love to see him around!

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

🧶 Today for the wonderful Crochet feed here I'd like to introduce you to my latest pattern mod - a cool Flying Cow! My son asked me for this for his friend's birthday (apparently it's based on a running joke they have) and I made the wings and sunglasses 😎. ⤵️

A crocheted cow wearing sunglasses among vases of succulents

A crocheted cow with sunglasses on her head, among vases of succulents

A crocheted cow wearing sunglasses among vases of succulents, side view. The cow has white wings

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

It's the weekend yay! New book. Hope it's as good as #TheExpanse ones ❤️📚📖 #booksky

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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 19/02/2025

We would like to find out from people in the US about any change in shopping habits in recent months to align with moral or political views. You can get in touch by filling out the form in the link below:

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People in the US: Have you changed your shopping habits due to politics?

A new poll has found that some Americans are changing their shopping habits to align more with their moral or political views. Share your views with us

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

"Whoever controls the past, controls the future." George Orwell, "1984" #USA #NationalArchives #Trump

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

If you had to up sticks and go, *where* would you go that would be safe? New Zealand? I'm starting to be really worried for my family

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TheProffa aka LaPam @profpam.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I'm listening to the American and German speakers on #BBC4 and feeling quietly ill 😞🤢

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