With lockdown restrictions easing, a Devonport-based group is looking forward to brightening up local events again with a selection of brilliant games.
The group, called Games Galore, provide the games to local clubs and community groups for their events, helping to keep all ages happy, laughing, entertained and engaged.
Games Galore is a small local group which makes large traditional wooden games from around the world and are happy to take them, totally free of charge, to any local clubs or community groups for a fundraising or social event.
All they need is space – indoor or outdoor – and they can have as many games as they can fit in. Games Galore have a selection of around 30 table top games to choose from that are suitable for the whole family.
One of the parents at a recent event said:
“It’s good to see my children enjoying these old-fashioned games instead of computer games and realising they are even more fun.”
The games are great icebreakers for people who don’t know each other well and perfect for lifelong friends. The Games Galore team will deliver, set up the games and will then stay to supervise and show participants how to play.
Devonport resident, Rob Preston came up with the idea for Games Galore in 2019 after being inspired by seeing something similar in a town square in France.
Rob said that he started by making a few large games and then tested them out at a games night for the local Plymouth Petanque Club at the Devonport Live Cafe. He was so encouraged by everyone’s involvement and enjoyment that he made more games from small table games to some as large as eight feet long.
Wherever possible Rob makes the games from recycled or repurposed timber.
Other retired folk became interested and Rob gathered a small team of like-minded friends who love to play games and they started taking the games to other clubs and events. Sandie, one of the helpers and a retired SEN teacher, said:
“It is so rewarding to see young and old playing the games together as a family. I always like to ask which one is their favourite.”
Rob said:
“We could always do with a few more volunteers to help take the games out to the community so if playing games and meeting new people is your thing do please get in touch.”
He also appealed for help with creating a website for the group.
“As soon as lockdown restrictions are lifted and people can meet in groups again, the Games Galore team look forward to hosting your event. If you want to see some of these games in action check out our video on YouTube…just search for Games Galore 2019.”
For further information contact Rob on 07772 730098.
