PACT Gamers Cage 16+yrs - 7pm-8pm- Monday

Over 16's Neurodiverse session at the Gamers cage

Allies eg., Parents, Partner or support eg p.a are welcome to attend alongside you.

(if under 18 years you must have an adult/ Allie with you )

About this Event at Gamers Cage

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

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

Please book your ticket to reserve your place for each person attending these are £3.50 per person , which includes booking fee. Allies / support tickets are free.

The Gamers cage

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

Our Gamers Session for Autistic young people / adults over 16 years to attend.

If under 18 then an adult / Parent / Ally must attend the session with you and remain in the venue at all times.

If over 18 then if needed/ wanted another adult is welcome for free alongside you be that a Parent / Carer /P.a or Ally

Staff from PACT will be available to talk to.

A space for Parents / Carers/P.a's to get a cuppa and chat to each other and our team while the Gamers enjoy their session.

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 others.

You can find full details for the event below:

TIME:

7:00pm - 8:00pm

PRICE:

£3.50 per gamer. Siblings over 16 years are welcome A ticket must be purchased for each person Gaming.

INFO:

This event is for Families/People registered with PACT .

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

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 7pm - 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 7pm - 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 7pm - 8pm and a staff member from Gamers Cage is avaliable to support you with the consoles or understanding the game if you wish.
• If under 18 or if needed a responsible adult must remain on site for the duration of the session. .
• 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 8pm - Please leave the Gaming area at this time , you are welcome to settle into the venue ahead of this time .PACT FOR AUTISM

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

You can arrive at the venue and access the cafe and arcade area from 6pm , but you will not be able to begin Gaming until 7pm as there will a younger group gaming from 6pm - 7pm.

If you wish to play pool or any of the arcade machine you will need some £1 coins.

PACT staff will be there to welcome you and facilitate the change over between the sessions. If you have any questions or if this is your first time - please contact us on info@pactforautism.org.uk

If you would like to visit the Gamers cage for a look around ahead of the event to familiarise yourself 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

Take a look at their website www.thegamerscage.com

PACT staff team will be avaliable to connect with, however if you have support needs please attend with a P.A / relevent support for the duration of the session.

A ticket must be booked for each person attending, allies tickets are free.

(You do not need a formal diagnosis to attend this event)

FAQs

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

16 for PACT (with no younger siblings at this event)

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. Limited number of free blue badge bays near Harlow playhouse.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

email info@pactforautism.org.uk

We are a small charity who connect a Neurodiverse community of Parents, Carers, Autistic Individuals and families along with the wider community, organisations and services

We are based in West Essex but you can contact us from anywhere.

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We Listen, Explore, Explain, Plan, Signpost & Connect you with organisations, services and others .

We link with and inform local and national services and organisations.

www.pactforautism.org.uk