Greetings from the desk of Miss Perspicacia Tick.
Whether you're steeping herbs in the Ramtops, sidestepping curses in Ankh-Morpork, or simply trying not to wake the household spirits - welcome to another issue of Broomsticks and Cauldrons.
This compact conjuring of news and nonsense is for witches, wizards, and the less magically minded. Expect curious updates, a sprinkle of wisdom, and the occasional spell you didn't ask for but probably need.
So, grab your pointy hat, polish your boots, and try not to anger any eldritch entities - it's time to dive into the news that joins the realms!
In this issue:
The opportunity to buy your membership at the Early Bird price to Nullus Anxietas X closes August 9, 2025. The Australian Discworld Convention will take place in Sydney on April 10-12, 2026.
What's that you say? The Bursar has locked up your pennies and lost the key? No problem. If you buy your supporting membership by August 9, you are eligible to upgrade later to an attending membership at the Early Bird price! (Conditions apply)
For all membership options, please visit the shop and click here to find out more about membership types
Can't remember if you already bought your supporting or attending membership? You can check your order history via the menu at the top right of the website, by clicking on your user name next to the "head-and-shoulders" icon:
"Bee there orr bee a rectangular thyng."1
We want you! As a new recruit!
On behalf of the Watch, the Witches invite you to become our Safety, Health, and Security officer.
Are you able to:
If so, then we would love to hear from you. Please contact us via the volunteer form and tell us you're the Carrot3 or Angua, we've been waiting for.
What a fantastical night!
Hogswatch hilarity happened; Hogswatch songs were sung.
Presents were wrapped; much eating and quaffing done.
The Hogfather and his hogs were a welcoming sight.
Thank you to all who attended and made it a merry, merry night.
More Hogswatch iconographs can be found here.
Here are some more awesome workshops and events. They are free except for the Gala Dinner4.
Sign up for one, or as many as you like, while at the convention. Some events have limited places - to be advised.
There are too many activities to list in the here and now. Plenty more to come next time and the time after that.
Several events are happening across the nation, and the chilly weather brings thoughts of Hogswatch. As mentioned earlier, Sydney hosted a Hogswatch in July dinner, which was a load of fun. By the time you receive this newsletter, the South Australian fan club City of Small Gods will have also held a special Hogswatch in Grune dinner. And a little birdy5 whispered in my ear that the famous Quiz Long and Prosper Science Fiction and Fantasy quiz night will return in October 2025.
Details about other Discworld fan groups can be found here.
Earlier this year, Night Watch was re-released as a Penguin Modern Classics, complete with annotations. One of the annotators - Professor David Lloyd, Vice-Chancellor of UniSA - will be talking about the book with science communicator Robyn Williams, at UniSA on Wednesday 3rd September. The event is free - and also available as a live stream - but you will need to register in advance. Find out more and register here.
Memberships for Nullus Anxietas X - Australian Discworld Convention - 10-12 April 2026 in Sydney NSW, can be purchased here.
More news will be shared with you over the coming months when we reveal events and guests.
Do you have any news in the world of the Discworld? Know of an upcoming Discworld play, or a gathering of fans in your local area? If so, please share with us, and we will share it with everybody.
As always, if you'd like to volunteer at the convention, we'll need your help, no expertise required... Please, fill out the volunteer form.
Wait... This is your first convention and you have no idea wot's wot? Go to the Newcomer's ABC for everything you didn't know you wanted to know, including a special playlist of special videos for you special newcomers, made specially.
Until then, wotcha!
1 From Soul Music
2 Granny Aching says "much like sheep".
3 The 6-foot tall dwarf, not the edible orange stick... oh, never mind.
4 Gala Dinner details and ticket sales to be announced later. Stay subscribed to find out when that happens!
5 Not the Early bird, totally different species.
