With over 700 fans - a lot of them newcomers - attending, Sir Terry was on fine form and said how lovely it was to see so many people enjoying themselves at Hogswatch! He also gave us a little insight into his next book - always a treat when you attend these events! The last weekend in November was no exception - Bernard Pearson and his team, who run the Discworld Emporium in Wincanton High Street, unveiled their newly restored shop front ( restored to its original 1907 glory) and Sir Terry took time out from turning on the Christmas lights at Burnham-on-Sea to visit and spend the weekend with fans old and new - this year was the busiest yet!Ī poster from the Discworld Emporium website Local resident Periwinkle gets her gift fromĪs some of you may or may not be aware Wincanton is twinned with Ankh Morpork - the fictional main city of the Discworld created by Sir Terry Pratchett - and once a year the fans come from far afield to celebrate Hogswatch Weekend, which is our version of Christmas! We sit on the Hogfather's knee and get presents we partake in a delicious sausage supper in the local hostelries of The Bear, The Dolphin and The Nog and all weekend our town is buzzing with Watchmen, Barbarians, Witches, Vampires, Igors, Elves and other strange sights but all in the name of charity and fun!

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