SHYNNE Neurodiverse Weekly Gaming Club

Inclusive sensory-friendly gaming space in Finchley

🎲 Barnet Weekly - Saturdays Beginner-friendly Social

Step into a wonderfully supportive, inclusive, and relaxed environment with the SHYNNE Neurodiverse Weekly Gaming Club.

Run in partnership with the National Lottery, this club meets weekly on Saturdays at Finchley Church End Library. It is specifically designed as a sensory-friendly space where neurodivergent gamers can connect, play, and truly be themselves in a supportive, quiet environment. They offer a diverse selection of board games, card games, tabletop RPGs, and casual video games in a structured, low-pressure setting.

Knowledgeable, friendly facilitators are always on hand to help guide play and support communication. Carers and support workers attend completely free.

Barnet, London
Weekly - Saturdays

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