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First time? Nullus Anxietas!

Some advice for your first Discworld Convention

Over on the Nullus Anxietas Facebook Group, we posed this question: "What is the one piece of information or advice you would have wished to know before attending your first Australian Discworld Convention?"

Our community responded with some great advice:

There is a packed programme:

  • "Accept that you won't get to see every event that you would like - but have a good look at the program and join in to your comfort level."
  • "You will try to see ALL THE THINGS! You will not succeed - but you will have fun …

The 'Cheery Littlebottom' News

... because it's short and sweet.

Hello, everyone, and welcome to September! Not a lot of brand new things to share this month, but we would still like to bring a few things to your attention.

Nullus Anxietas 9 - July 12-14, 2024

Rina, the Nullus Anxietas 9 mascot

Our mascot, Rina, would like to invite you to Come Alive in Uberwald! Nullus Anxietas 9 - The Australian Discworld Convention - is only 10 months away! That may seem like a long time, but the committee is hard at work devising a programme, designing merchandise, inviting guests and coming up with as many ideas as …

One Year To Go

One Year To Go

Gosh, is it that time already? By this time next year, we should all be settling in to the hotel, meeting old friends, making new ones, and starting to have one of the most fun weekends you have whilst still alive (or even undead). Nullus Anxietas 9 starts on 12 July 2024, at around midday.

Make a PLN

With twelve months remaining, now is the time to start thinking about all those things you need to do:

  • What costume will you wear? Is it time to start making it yet? (yes, yes it is)
  • Who are …

One Turtle, One Vote

Vote for your favourite name

We got over 40 entries to the Name Our Mascot competition, and the committee has shortened the list down to three. Now it’s your turn to choose your favourite!

Nullus Anxietas 9 Turtle Mascot

Go here to vote – you’ve got until July 7th, and we’ll announce the winner in the next newsletter.

Chatting with Pratchat

Pratchat Podcast logo

Ben McKenzie from the Pratchat Podcast invited Australian Discworld Convention Vice Chair Danny Sag on for a special bonus episode released in early June.

We talked about what the convention is, how it’s run behind the scenes, and the sorts of things you can …

Happy Glorious 25th of May!

Happy Glorious 25th of May!

Lilac and a hard boild egg

How do they rise up? Happy Glorious 25th of May, Towel Day, Geek Day, Lilac Day, etc. Hope it's a good one for you. (If you have no idea of the significance of May 25th, may I suggest you read Night Watch?)

Please give me a name!

The competition to name our mascot closes on May 31st – that’s next week!

Turtle mascot image with reminder text

You can enter here with your suggested name, and the lucky winner gets lauded with adoration, and a mystery prize pack too!

Can you handle The Truth... twice?

Discworld is coming back to the …