Hogswatch 2013

[Who's Wee Dug]

For anyone thinking of going, I will see you there.

Here we are folks, it's official! Hogswatch will be on 29th Nov - 1st December, and we'll be doing our very best to celebrate Discworld's 30th birthday, so delve into the Discworld canon and get thinking about those costumes!
http://www.discworldemporium.com/inform ... tion_id=16

 

[Catch-up]

I've always wanted to go to a Hogswatch! Does anyone in town rent cottages?

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Susanne Best person to ask would be Vikki aka Rentawitch, but I believe there is some to rent outside of town as it's not a very big place. it will be the 30th Anniversary of Discworld event it would be great to see you there.

 

[Catch-up]

Would love to try to make it over for something! Once we get back from our trip and the girls are settled into school (how can we be thinking about school already?! ) then I should be able to figure out when/if I can make it work.

 

[YoungSam]

I wish I could join you guys :-( I went to my first ever discworld related convention earlier this year (NAIV in Melb, Aust) and had a fantastic weekend. It was kind of 'otherworldly' or 'alternate realityesque' if you get my feeling. I met a great bunch of people and am visiting some of them in Adelaide in October (im based in Brissie). Sadly Hogswatch and UK con in 2014 are out for me as Im saving up for NAV in Sydney in 2015.

 

[Bickaxe]

I'll be there

Its about now attendees think 'Oh, its only 11 weeks til Hogs watch, I've plenty of time to sort a costume' (not a requirement but it does add to the fun)

And in 9 weeks time, eBay records bigger sales.....

 

[Jason]

I'm planning to be there

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Just booked my flight.

 

[BillDoor]

Hey all!

I'm very much looking forward to joining in the festivities this year - I'm curious as to how it'll work between the planned events. If we stayed in WIncanton, would the day consist of fans getting together in town? I'm just trying to picture how it'll work in between any events going on!Obviously, the more people around, the merrier

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

It all takes place in town, at the Bear and the Dolphin and visiting the shop, check the link below.

http://www.discworldemporium.com/Hogswatch%202013

 

[Katblossom]

I've just booked a room, got time off - looking forward to this. What can I expect though? I know what the Emporium says will be going on but what happened last year?

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Good do last year, some people went on a minivan coach trip with Pterry.

 

[Jason]

I've just booked a room, got time off - looking forward to this. What can I expect though? I know what the Emporium says will be going on but what happened last year?

There is usually entrainment on the Friday night. Usually ghost stories by Harry in one of the pubs. There is usually quite a lot of quaffing going on. Quite a few of us bring board games along to play. The will be a market place where you can purchase Discworld and other items. There is usually various activities during the day on Saturday such as games, sometimes a sport event of some type. Some people will dress up. There is a sausage supper on the Saturday night and usually some kind of entertainment either a live band or something more amateur.

There will be a charity auction - probably on the Sunday morning. I can't remember what else happened it was nearly a year ago. You could look at my review of Wincanton Hogswatch events over at http://www.discworldmonthly.co.uk/

 

[Katblossom]

Thanks for that, yes I will have a look. The new witches board game looks good doesn't it? Looking forward to this event.

 

[Tonyblack]

Margi from this site is going as she lives in Wincanton. It would be great if some of the regulars on here could introduce themselves to each other. Oh and PHOTOS please!

 

[Margi]

Yep! Thanks Tony. I will be going (or is that staying?). I'd love to put faces to forum names this year. Last year I was too shy to ask anyone.

I'm going to have to juggle what I do though as I have to collect my son from Yeovil (about 17 miles away) on Friday and Saturday evenings. He has a part in a play and it's his first ever. D**n them stopping the evening buses. Can't get home now after 5 to 6. Used to be a bus at 10.05. Oh dear! I feel a political rant coming on... I'm off before I get started. :x

 

[steeljam]

Here are my photos for the weekend.

 

[Katblossom]

Fantastic. I would love to (and I'm sure others would too), see more pics from others who were there. It was a great weekend, nice atmosphere, friendly people, funny stories.
Here's a few pics from me too.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/110459665@N07/

 

[Tonyblack]

Thanks for sharing! Looks like a great time was had by all.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Really good photos Steve.