Discworld ConventionThe waiting list form for the Convention Hotel is now open! Please have a wee look at our FAQs if you've not already. Any hotel related questions? Please email [email protected]
Newsletter: www.dwcon.org/246
FAQs: www.dwcon.org/245
Even though he is no longer here to share it, we wish a happy birthday to the Creator of the Discworld - the one and only Sir Terry Pratchett. "Mud in your bottom!" As Nanny would say.
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
Ooooook ook ook-ook eeeek! (Which, we're reliably informed, is orangutang for "It's National Librarian Day!")
What was the Discworld Librarian's original name, and what is now his favourite snack?
Today is the International Day for Street Children, which raises awareness of the humanity, dignity and defiance of street-connected children around the world.
In Night Watch, which future member of the Watch is introduced as a young street urchin?
It's International Safety Pin Day! What is name of the pin-themed magazine of which Stanley Howler is the editor?
"See a pin and pick it up, and all day long you’ll have a pin."
“I thought unicorns were more … fluffy."
"See clear! Don’t let the glamour get you! See what’s in front of your eyes! It’s a damn great horse with a horn on the end!"
Today is Unicorn Day! In which Witches book does a unicorn make an appearance?
Today's Guest Spotlight is Dr. Terri Simpkin!
Dr. Simpkin is an international educator and researcher who has lectured on topics such as leadership, diversity and inclusion in the #Discworld. We're delighted to welcome her to the 2026 Convention!
I feel this approach also applies to boxes...and beds, and chairs...
What is your favourite cat anecdote? Share a picture of your cat in the comments!
"And *then* he went out on to the streets, untarnished and unafraid."
It's International Carrot Day! In which Discworld book does our beloved Captain Carrot Ironfoundersson first appear?
