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It's the first day of October and the beginning of the spookiest month of the calendar! To mark it, today's Discworld quote is from #TheFifthElephant and is about werewolves. Which particular werewolf is being discussed here?

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October 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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!

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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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September 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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?

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September 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
It's World Tourism Day! Who was the Discworld's very first tourist, and which books do they appear in?

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September 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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!

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September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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!

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September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Wishing a very happy birthday to the specQUACKular Pat Harkin (@dwauctioneer.bsky.social), our long-suffering Auctioneer and Maskerade MC!

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September 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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?

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September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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!

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September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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.

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September 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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!

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September 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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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September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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!

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September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
September 11, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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"?

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September 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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!

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September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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.

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August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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!

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August 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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!

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August 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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.

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August 25, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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!

http://dwcon.org/310

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August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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!

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August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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!

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August 7, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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

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August 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM