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The official profile for the International Discworld Convention
 • 7th - 10th August 2026 • Leonardo Hotel, Hinckley Island • 
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It's National Bean Day!

Magic beans feature heavily across fiction, but which bean belongs to this quote:

"We are silly and weak sometimes, but together we are strong. You have plans for rats. Well I have dreams for them."

#DWCon #NationalBeanDay #OnThisDay
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January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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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?

#DWCon2026 #ReadaNewBookMonth #DiscworldConvention
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January 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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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.

#DWCon2026 #DiscworldConvention #HappyNewYear!
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January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Happy birthday to the Big Wee Hag herself, the wonderful Rhianna Pratchett! Wishing you a wonderful day!

#DWCon2026 #DiscworldBirthdays #DiscworldGuests
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December 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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HO HO HO.

We hope all of you are enjoying the festive break, and are doing all things ending in -olly! From all of us here on the Committee, Happy Hogswatch!

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#DWCon #DiscworldConvention #HappyHogswatch!
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December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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“The Eater of Socks,’ moaned the Senior Wrangler, with his eyes shut. ‘How many tentacles would you expect it to have?’ said the Lecturer in Recent Runes. ‘I mean, roughly speaking?”

How often do YOUR socks get munched by the Eater of Socks?

#NationalSockDay #OnThisDay #DWCon
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Posting Update!

The Pre-Convention t-shirts have begun winging their way to you. Please have some patience as these are being sent in batches, some might take up to 2 weeks to arrive.

Email info@dwcon.org with any concerns/queries!
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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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!

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#DWCon2026 #DiscworldConvention
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November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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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

#DWConMerch #DWCon2026 #DWCon #Discworld
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October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Esteemed Opera Guests,

Please form a disorderly queue at the Kiosk to purchase your ice cream and Pre-Convention t-shirt. Available to all membership holders in the audience!

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#DWConMerch #DWCon #DWConNewsletter
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October 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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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!

#Discworld #DWCon2026 #DWConNews #DWConMerch
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October 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Hey 2026 Members, did you get an email from us? We're starting to send out exclusive mail to our Membership. If you missed the latest showing, you can read it here: https://dwcon.org/194/

No shiny clacks from us? Check here for solutions: https://dwcon.org/193/

#Discworld #DWCon26 #DWConNews
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September 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Many happy returns to this pair of illustrious gentlemen! We hope you both have a wonderful day.

#DWCon #DWBirthday #DWGuests
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September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Happy birthday to the specQUACKular Pat Harkin, our long-suffering Auctioneer and Maskerade MC!

#DWCon #DWConBirthday #DWCon2026 #DWConGuest
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September 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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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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September 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Although he is no longer with us, we would still like to wish the ineffable Jack Cohen a happy birthday, and thank him for sharing his knowledge and love for science with us.

#DWCon #DiscworldBirthday #GNU
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September 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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:

https://dwcon.org/193/

#DWCon2026 #DWConNews
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September 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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?

#DWCon #DWCon2026 #DiscworldQuote
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September 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Happy Birthday to Ian Mitchell, of Discworld Emporium fame. We hope you have a wonderful day!

#DWCon #DWConBirthday #InternationalDiscworldCon #Discworld
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September 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Happy Birthday to the one and only Cunning Artificer, Bernard Pearson! We hope you have a wonderful day!

#DWCon #DWConBirthday #InternationalDiscworldCon #Discworld
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September 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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This International Day of Charity, we want to give the spotlight to the charities the Convention will be supporting:

- The Orangutan Foundation
- @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
- @transactualuk.bsky.social

Want to find out more? Take a look over here: dwcon.org/useful-inf...

#DWCon2026 #DWCharity
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September 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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?

#DWCon2026 #DWCon #WorldLetterWritingDay #GoingPostal
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September 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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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?

#DWCon2026 #Discworld #NationalBaconDay
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August 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Happy birthday to the wonderful Isobel Pearson, we hope that Bernard spoils you as you so rightfully deserve!

#DWCon2026 #Discworld #DiscworldBirthday
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August 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM