15/01/2024
++++ VENUE UPDATE ++++
Good afternoon.
We’ve been a bit quiet recently whilst we sort of the ongoing issues surrounding the closure of the current venue and the legwork required to source a new venue.
We have now found a venue that we like and that are happy to work with us. That venue is the Valley Park Community Centre, in Chandlers Ford (SO53 4ST). It’s approximately 3 miles or so away from the current venue, for anyone that’s been to an event of ours before.
With this move things will change slightly from our usual offerings as we’ve had to be flexible in our requirements, however some things are better for sure.
Firstly, the compromises:
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The new venue is smaller. A fair bit smaller. So, with that in mind, events will be capped at 32 players (doubles will be more) from now on.
There is no bar at the venue. However, you may bring and consume your own alcohol on site.
Also, being out of the town centre limits your fast-food options. There is no Greggs close by. :/
Now, the bonuses:
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There is now plenty of on-site, free parking!!
There is an on-site kitchen, so bring a mug, we’ll bring the ‘brew kit’ and you will have access to free tea and coffee all weekend.
There is a Tesco Express and a Fish and Chip shop directly across the road, and there is also a pub next door that does pretty decent food.
The EO’s are not required to be at the venue until 11pm (like we currently are!) meaning if nobody wants to stay and play games in the evening, we can finally all join you for food/drinks etc.
A large Asda (with built in McDonalds) is a 2-3 minute drive away. As is the Village Hotel with an attached Starbucks.
If anyone has any questions about the venue, please drop us a DM. Otherwise, for anyone that is coming to the July event, we’ll see you there!
Cheers,
Reece & Neil