PACT Gamers Cage 8+ 6pm-7pm - Monday evening

Over 8's session at the Gamers cage , with space for Parents to get a cuppa and chat to each other and our team.

About this Event at Gamers Cage (siblings over the age of 8 years only may also be booked onto the event)

This will be a session at The Gamers Cage near Harlow Town Library, PACT for Autism registered families may attend only, this is due to restricted spaces and insurance purposes.

A Parent or Responsible adult must remain at the venue for the duration of the session .

Our Parent Support team will be there for a chat and signposting over a cuppa.

Please book your ticket to reserve your place for each young person attending these are £3.50 per person , including booking fee. Adult tickets are free.

The Gamers cage

1-5 Harvey Centre Approach, Harlow, England, CM20 1HF

Our Gamers Session, give parents and carers a chance to meet and chat in a friendly environment, while the young people are Gaming.

Parents are responsible for their children at all times.

Staff from PACT will be available to talk to.

A space for Parents to get a cuppa and chat to each other and our team while the young people are gaming.

If you are new to PACT, these sessions are the perfect way to get what you need and find out what we’re about or to connect with other people of similar age groups.

You can find full details for the event below:

TIME:

6.00pm – 7.00pm

PRICE:

£3.50 per gamer. Siblings over 8 years are welcome A ticket must be purchased for each young person gaming.

INFO:

This event is for Families registered with PACT .

There is a cafe in the venue where snacks and drinks can be purchased.

There are arcade games and a pool table also avaliable at the venue that take £1 coins

Lego is also avaliable to use

VENUE / PARKING

The Gamers cage

1-5 Harvey Centre Approach, Harlow, England, CM20 1HF

Gamers cage is located in the same building as Q Entertainment - Quasar Harlow, next to Harlow Library.

Nearest parking - Water gardens or Harvey Centre , there are also some additional free blue badge bays near Harlow Playhouse.

More information about the venue:

Go in the entrance and then up the stairs.

There are toilets in the venue , including a disabled toilet.

If you would like to visit the Gamers cage, for a look around ahead of the event, to familiarise yourself and your young person with the environment, or if you need to arrange wheelchair access/level access due to difficulty using stairs then please contact them directly on 01279 445444

What Happens

We have a download for you to print for your Young person on what happens at Gamers, this includes photos of the venue.

• Session opens at 6pm - If you arrive before this time, PACT staff may not be avaliable but you are welcome to use the venue facilities for example - pool table and various machines, most of which take £1 coins.
• PACT Team will be waiting to check you in at 6pm - we will have a list of names people booked on so no need to bring proof of booking.
• PACT team are available to chat to and will move around the venue.
• There are tables and chairs for you to choose a base.
• The Gaming space will be open for you from 6pm - 7pm and a staff member from Gamers Cage is avaliable to support you with the consoles or understanding the game if you wish.
• Parents and Carers must remain on site for the duration of the session and remain responsible for your young person.
• A table of Lego is also avaliable
• We will give a five minute warning before the session ends. Please leave the Gaming area at this time , you are welcome to remain in the venue.
  
  
• Session ends at 7pm - Please leave the Gaming area at this time , you are welcome to remain in the venue and use the Lego

Up to 12 Children/young people can game at any one time, with flexibility. There is a café with relaxed seating area selling hot and cold drinks and light snacks.

If you would like to visit the Gamers cage for a look around ahead of the event to familiarise yourself and your child/young person with the environment, or if you need to arrange wheelchair access/level access due to difficulty using stairs then please contact the Gamers Cage directly on 01279 445444 or 01279 453478 Take a look at their website www.thegamerscage.com

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

8 for PACT young person 8 for siblings minimum

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Asda or Harvey centre Car parks are nearest, the Taxi rank and bus terminal are within 5 minutes walk.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

email info@pactforautism.org.uk

Organiser PACT For Autism

Organiser of PACT for Autism Gamers Cage with Parent Support.

PACT for Autism supports families and individuals with Autism and other disabilities. By working in partnership with education and health professionals, we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our families. We aim to develop long term strategies with local communities that will improve living, working and social opportunities for autistic people and similar disorders.

www.pactforautism.org.uk