Ramkin Residence
All items for Ramkin Residence are listed below, in order of start time
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Friday
Pebble Painting
Ramkin Residence : 13:30 - 14:30 (1.0 hour)
The Sunshine Sanctuary for Sick Dragons is requesting assistance to paint non-flammable “pebble pets” for baby dragons who find it hard to sleep in the current hot and humid weather.
Paints, brushes and pebbles will be provided, and artists are requested to wear suitable clothing. All young artists should be under parental supervision.
Balloon modelling workshop with a twist
Ramkin Residence : 15:00 - 17:00 (2.0 hours)
Here is your opportunity to learn some basic balloon modelling techniques and to take those to the next level. You may start by twisting a dachshund, but why stop there? Build yourself a dragon! Your enemies will find their carefully crafted balloon sword will not help against your dragons. Though, to be fair, there may be a million to one chance that a bit of archery with hatpins might just cause your dragon to perform a loud disappearance act…
Admission Fee: helping for at least an (extra) hour (post workshop), building balloon decorations for the “Not The Gala” event.
Once more with feeling
Ramkin Residence : 23:00 - 00:00 (1.0 hour)
Somehow Nobby Nobbs has managed to get both the Peeled Nuts and the Ankh-Morpork Folk Dance and Song Society to work together[1] to recreate a legend of young woman who kept Ankh-Morpork safe from vampires and the like before they became civilised. So come along we will have words so you can sing-a-long/screech-a-long/caterwaul-a-long[2] and have a laugh[3].
[1] He belongs to both and that's all we want to find out
[2] No speaking the singing parts though
[3] Please do not laugh too hard and make a mess
Saturday
Stephen Briggs reads the telephone book
Ramkin Residence : 09:00 - 10:00 (1.0 hour)
Stephen’s read many of Terry’s books - often in a tiny, tiny room in Oxford. Here’s your chance to hear him live, performing some of his favourite extracts from the Discworld books.
Meet Your Brotherhoods: Q.U.A.C.K.
Ramkin Residence : 10:00 - 11:00 (1.0 hour)
So you have signed up to a Brotherhood. Hurrah!
Now come along and learn the secret passphrase, handshake, plannings and plottings that your
Grand Masters shall impart to you.
What do you mean your thumb doesn’t bend that way?
*sigh* I’m sure the Brotherhoods will accommodate people of all thumb mobility.
Gopher & Watch Briefing
Ramkin Residence : 11:00 - 11:30 (0.5 hour)
Want to be more than a tourist and actually make things happen?
If you’ve been a seasoned Gopher or Watchmen, a beginner or just curious to the kind duties might be occurring, come along to the no-obligation Gopher & Watch Briefing to meet the Head Gopher and the Captain of the Watch.
Find out what it’s all about, how we are running things and how it’s working for you. Its all very well to say “I was there!”, but so much better to be able to say “I was there and helped make things happen!”
First Aid Briefing
Ramkin Residence : 11:30 - 12:00 (0.5 hour)
Are you a qualified First Aider who's willing to give a bit of help and support to fellow con attendees? If so please come to this session, with a copy of your first aid certificate, and we'll let you know how it works! Please note: You do need to have a first aid qualification to be an official DW Convention First Aider.
Creating Characters for the Discworld RPG
Ramkin Residence : 12:00 - 13:00 (1.0 hour)
Phil Masters, author of the Discworld Roleplaying Game, introduces the game to beginners and discusses how to create interesting characters using the rules. Dream up new characters living on the Disc, make sure that they’re suitable for the game that your GM is offering, and turn them into a complete, ready-to-play character sheet. This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced roleplaying gamers. Bring your ideas and questions!
Back to the Drawing Board
Ramkin Residence : 13:00 - 14:00 (1.0 hour)
Pick up a pencil and create your own portrait of a dragon (or if you like you could have a go at drawing any other Discworld character you choose).
Back to the Drawing Board takes you through the basics showing you how to create the initial shapes, develop the drawing and start to add expression, character and solidity using techniques which can be applied to anything you draw. No previous experience needed!
Divination on the Disc, a witches guide (including CAROC)
Ramkin Residence : 15:00 - 16:00 (1.0 hour)
Elaine Perkins, a hereditary witch from a long line of mad old bats, ahem, well respected ladies, usually reads runes but have turned her hand to a variety of divination methods. For the Convention she will discuss Caroc, Recent Runes and Oggish, comparing round world and discworld method and will include a demo of each.
Balloon modelling workshop with a twist
Ramkin Residence : 16:00 - 17:30 (1.5 hours)
Here is your opportunity to learn some basic balloon modelling techniques and to take those to the next level. You may start by twisting a dachshund, but why stop there? Build yourself a dragon! Your enemies will find their carefully crafted balloon sword will not help against your dragons. Though, to be fair, there may be a million to one chance that a bit of archery with hatpins might just cause your dragon to perform a loud disappearance act…
Admission Fee: helping for at least an (extra) hour (post workshop), building balloon decorations for the “Not The Gala” event.
Maskerade & Weapons photo shoot
Ramkin Residence : 22:00 - 23:00 (1.0 hour)
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a rough time estimate. The item will not start until the Maskerade is over.
You’ve seen them perform... now it’s your chance to grab iconographs of our Maskerade stars. An opportunity for iconographers to get some great shots, and for Maskerade entrants to be painted by a variety of imps.
Maskerade entrants and iconographers are invited to attend as soon as the Maskerade is finished. Official iconographs will be available for free download at www.pmdwcon.weebly.com shortly after the convention.
Sunday
Dancing with the Nac Mac Feegle
Ramkin Residence : 09:00 - 10:00 (1.0 hour)
The Ankh Morpork Folk Dance and Song Society are ready to get you on your feet with a selection of jigs and reels learned at great personal risk from the Nac Mac Feegle. Follow in the footsteps of Cpl. Nobby Nobbs (hopefully not too literally) with the flyin’ o’ the kilts and the flexin’ o’ the knees in dances that are guaranteed legal to perform within Ankh Morpork.
Go/Fence
Ramkin Residence : 10:00 - 11:00 (1.0 hour)
The Ankh Morpork City Watch training grounds are being opened up for a limited time to civilians!
Sergeant Colon and Corporal Nobbs will teach you the noble art of prodding using the mostly latest training equipment!
Stab your enemies, stab your friends, stab your dragons, in a safe[1] and cost-effective[2] environment!
Suitable for ages 12 and up.
[1] Did we pay the doctor the retainer? - Colon
[2] Nobby - Give them their money back. - Vimes.
Live Guards! Guards!
Ramkin Residence : 11:00 - 12:00 (1.0 hour)
A live version of the Guards! Guards! game that was created by Backspindle
Go/Fence
Ramkin Residence : 12:00 - 13:00 (1.0 hour)
The Ankh Morpork City Watch training grounds are being opened up for a limited time to civilians!
Sergeant Colon and Corporal Nobbs will teach you the noble art of prodding using the mostly latest training equipment!
Stab your enemies, stab your friends, stab your dragons, in a safe[1] and cost-effective[2] environment!
Suitable for ages 12 and up.
[1] Did we pay the doctor the retainer? - Colon
[2] Nobby - Give them their money back. - Vimes.
Great Balls of (Dragon) Fire
Ramkin Residence : 13:00 - 14:00 (1.0 hour)
Beware of Dragons – for they are terrible and Watchmen are small and very prone to falling down….
Help a dragon defeat the watch in a game of skill that anybody can play – all you need is the balls to play – Fireballs!
The Orangutan Foundation
Ramkin Residence : 15:00 - 16:00 (1.0 hour)
Orangutan Foundation saves The Librarian’s critically endangered wild cousins and their tropical forest home. The charity’s staff actively protect vast areas of orangutan habitat and rescues orangutans, which are at risk, or are being kept as pets. These apes are released into a protected wildlife reserve. Apes too young for release are cared for until old enough to survive. The charity is delighted to be at the convention once again to talk about their work. They will also be running orangutan mask workshops. Visit their stall and support their work by buying orangutan soft toys, T-shirts, and palm-oil free soaps.
Running a Discworld RPG Campaign
Ramkin Residence : 16:00 - 17:00 (1.0 hour)
Phil Masters, author of the Discworld Roleplaying Game, is your guide to setting up an ongoing campaign using this game. Where on the Disc will it be set? What kind of characters do you want players to create, and how do you help them do so? What sort of stories do you want to help make happen? How do you prepare for games, deal with the unexpected, and keep things moving along? This workshop is suited to anyone looking to run the game, or just curious about how to make it work. Bring your ideas and questions!
The Friendship Project for Children
Ramkin Residence : 17:00 - 18:00 (1.0 hour)
Friendship Project for children, established in 1986, is a local Coventry & Warwickshire befriending charity for disadvantaged children age 6 -16, referred by either local schools or children's services. Our volunteers (Older Friends) provide approx 3 hours a week, for an average period of 2.5/3 years, of 1-on-1 attention with the child (Younger Friend) helping them to improve their confidence, self esteem and at the same time have some fun. The charity has helped over 1,000 local children. They are currently supporting 65 children and have a similar number on their waiting list. Funds and additional volunteers are welcome.
Demystifying Prunes - Annotating the Discworld I
Ramkin Residence : 18:00 - 19:00 (1.0 hour)
If you've ever read a Discworld novel and gone: “I’m sure this is a joke or a reference to *something*, but to what?”, this programme item is for you. Over the years, Terry Pratchett's Internet fans have annotated thousands of obscure Roundworld references in his work. In this talk we share some of the best examples.
NOTE: this stand-alone companion to the ELUCIDATING BRETHREN talk is a repeat of a 2016 DW Convention programme item.
Dr Horrible's sing-along blog
Ramkin Residence : 23:00 - 00:00 (1.0 hour)
Another dragon has escaped from where they lay dormant to a universe where dragons do not exist. In order to survive it became a horse bent on taking over the world[1]. Here is the story of 1 man trying to join its league, through chaos and destruction[2] whilst singing. So come and join us to sing along, shudder when a henchman is named[3] and be traumatised by the ending.
[1] Yes I know it doesn't make sense but I didn't write it
[2] And failing most of the time
[3] Unless you like the word MOIST AHAHAHAHA!!!!! [4]
[4] *Coughs* Sorry carried away but dried frog pill taken
Monday
Luggage Storage
Ramkin Residence : 08:00 - 17:00 (9.0 hours)
Luggage Retrieval
Ramkin Residence : 18:00 - 18:30 (0.5 hour)