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What is Pawsome?

Pawsome is an annual residential furry convention held in the South West, UK and It is first and foremost a furry convention, in the traditional sense. The difference here is that we have taken the standard USA furry con dress & costume code and imported it to the UK for the first time.

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Where is Pawsome?

Pawsome is held in a hotel-style environment, similar to other UK furry conventions, with on-site residential stays, around which central function spaces and events rooms will cater for events and panels, such as dances, informative panels, community-specific gatherings, etc. It is designed to be a self-contained furry convention in the traditional way, around a central location and currently that is Gloucester, UK at a hotel called Bowden Hall. We will have exclusive use of this venue and its grounds during the convention.

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When is Pawsome?

Our inaugural event is in October 2024, between the 4th and 7th. We are aiming to utilise the first weekend of October annually, as it sits nicely between the other UK furry events and the weather should still hold strong. 2025's event is slated to be between 3rd and 6th October currently.

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What can I expect my badge number to be?

We’re breaking with furry convention tradition and instead of you having a new badge number each year, you can apply at any time of the year for a membership number, which will be issued in sequential order and that number will remain with you. Use it whenever you need to contact us, register for an event, etc.

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Is Pawsome a ‘kink con’?

No! Pawsome is and will always remain a furry convention. What we are doing is simply adopting a liberal stance on dress code as already adopted by most US and Canadian furry conventions. Please refer to the Code of Conduct to find out more about what is and is not allowed to be worn. We're looking to replicate a very well-known and respected standard of furry convention which has not yet made it over to the UK or EU yet and we're the first to embrace the liberal costume code.

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Is Pawsome a safe-for-work con?

Yes, Pawsome is a SFW convention. It will follow the same decency rules as any other furry con in the UK, with the exception of the material and style of costuming. Please refer to the Code of Conduct to find out more about what is and is not allowed to be worn. What you would expect to be permitted in an LGBTIQA+ friendly venue, such as a pub, bar or other social event, would be expected here. There will be no places in the hotel or convention spaces where nudity or sexual conduct will be permitted, outside of personal bedrooms.

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When will registration open for 2024?

We are hoping to open registration on 15th March each year, please visit our dedicated page for the specific dates and times HERE

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Are you doing anything for early adopters?

We had a limited number of Founder Patron places for 2024 only, which entitled those founders to early bird access to spaces as they will be limited, along with special gifts from us to say thank you for supporting us. Go to the dedicated Founders Patron page to see the honours list!

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What charity will you be raising money for?

This will be disclosed when registration opens each year and we will invite them to be present at the convention and introduce themselves and their aims and goals. 2024's event will be raising money for Pawsome, which is a not-for-profit organisation, so that we can invest in equipment for future years and ensure we can provide the best annual convention possible.

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What is the age limit and ID requirements?

Just like all the other UK furry conventions, you must be 18 years or older to attend and government-issued photographic ID will be required to be shown when collecting your registration pack at the venue. If you’re not sure what counts as ID, Contact Us - you will also need to confirm your name and date of birth on your Membership application, and the details must match your physical ID when collecting your registration pack at any venue. For details on membership click HERE or to complete a membership form, click HERE

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How will room sharing be managed?

All rooms will have space for 2 people and each bedroom can be set up as a twin or double. You will need to have agreed your room share before applying for the room lottery, and you must have completed a membership and received your membership number. For details on how room allocations will work in more detail, click HERE

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Can I transfer or cancel my registration?

You cannot cancel a residential registration once you have paid any balance towards it but if you can find a replacement for your room, we can transfer the residential registration over but we cannot split room sharing allocations up, you both would need to find replacements. If we sell out of attending-only spaces and you wish to cancel, we will offer your space and if it is accepted, we will process a refund for you. No changes can take place within 30 days of the start of any event.

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Will disabled access be provided?

The venue is generally wheelchair friendly and there are 2 fully accessible bedrooms and the main function suite and ground floor rooms are accessible, however there will be 3 function spaces on the 2nd floor which are not accessible by wheelchair users. The building has a wheelchair lift to the first floor only. There is a small set of stairs to reach the upper rooms, if you need a wheelchair and are interested in attending, contact us to discuss it further and see if we can help with a solution Contact Us

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Will there be a fursuit lounge?

There will definitely be a fursuit lounge, being a furry convention, we would of course have a space with water, hangers and place to take your head off and chill before hitting the other events. We will be providing all the details and locations in your con pack at registration.

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Will there be a Dealers' Den?

Yes, there will be an area for dealers. It will be in a dedicated area but not in a locked room due to size of the venue so you would need to pack up your equipment at the end of the day.We would anticipate the dealers den running on the Saturday day-time period. As we grow we hope to have more and more dedicated space for events such as these. For more details click HERE

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When do non-residents have to leave?

If you do not have a room at the venue, will need to leave the venue and go to your own accommodation 1 hour after the last event has ended.

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Is there parking and public transport at the venue?

There is considerable parking at the venue but this will be restricted to residential attendees. The hotel is on the outskirts of town and not walkable from any train station, so we will aim to offer a period on the Friday and Monday using a minibus to take residential attendees to and from the station but this will need to be booked and paid for prior to the event so we can plan ahead. For more details on the venue, click HERE

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What can I wear at the convention?

Before 9pm we would expect that if you are wearing a costume or partial, it is animalistic in appearance/vibe regardless of the material, after 9pm it can be any costume or outfit in any material, as long as it complies with the dress code.
Although we have relaxed dress code, please refer to the Code of Conduct to find out more about what is and is not allowed to be worn.

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Will there be a dance night?

Of course! We have partnered with Club Animalz who will be coming ‘On Tour’ for the first time to put on and host our gala entertainment on the Saturday evening, turning the function suite into a critter nightclub until 2am and give you the space to dance your tails and paws off all night. Find out more about Club Animalz Here

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What events will you put on?

We are aiming to put on an opening ceremony, fursuit events, photoshoots, open mic sessions, introductions and panels for rubber, pup/pony play, fursuit making, etc. as well as specialist panels for activities such as VR, inflatables, motorfurs, plus many more. We will have a limited number of spaces for events in our first year but as we grow, we will of course invite suggestions from you to run events. Click HERE to find out more about our plans for 2024.

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