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BYGL's Summer to Winter Program of Fun joined: GLL Community Foundation 5 years ago
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By Paul Allen
We aim to provide a social community venue for console gamer workshops, events, tournaments and parties and run a program of daily activities including tech training and game "walk-throughs”.
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We provide a programme of activities centred around console gaming. We house: 32 consoles on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and Nintendo, 350 game titles, 1000 game disks and high tech game equipment infrastructure at our permanent location. Our Project covers three aspects: 1) Affordable Memberships: £30 per month 2) On-site activities: game-play, parties, social events, tournament preparation training for young people and adults who require work experience & CV references. 3) Bringing the community together in a comfy, tech-efficient space for people to experience the fun and challenges of console game event hosting and business.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
Bring Your Game London is unique! - We are the only shop transforming the High Road combining high tech, internet access, fun console gaming experiences, great coffee, volunteer opportunities & work experience and child-friendly (we do not sell alcohol). We offer solutions to issues of isolation in our open shared and friendly space, encouraging social interaction and dealing with issues of addiction to playing games through regulated game-play time. Visitors can unwind, problem solve and develop skills, socially and intellectually. BYGL is a home-from-home where children have a 'safe haven' off the streets and can meet new friends. We host a programme of daily activities so our community's youth can get involved with event management, learn technical & business skills, prep for events and assist in running tournaments. BYGL aims to bring the community together so that everyone can be a part of its success and benefit from our services & future goal of running trips & excursions.
Steps to get it done:
Our website customer reviews demonstrate our dedication in making this a success and since launch in January 2018, we are becoming a focal point and want to remain a hub of entertainment that people of all ages in the community can access and enjoy. Young people need a place to go, that allows them to be creative and feel encouraged to develop positive social skills and interact with each other in a safe environment. Adults likewise enjoy our venue because they can unwind, de-stress, share quality time and engage with their children, compete against each other and 'have a game' before they hit the town! BYGL can transform a part of the high street that lacks any form of entertainment for young people. We need financial assistance in order to drive a marketing campaign to encourage local schools, colleges, youth centres, work places, etc. to see us, find us and use us. We are available for off-site hire for private events, functions, parties & presentations, e.g. TheMall-E17.
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Location Waltham Forest
About the space
Bring Your Game London is located on the one-way system of High Road Leyton, London Borough of Waltham Forest. We are obliquely opposite Mr Clutch.
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London Borough of Waltham Forest
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VolunteerMy name is Paul Allen and I manage BYGL with Debra Allen, my wife and co-founder. BYGL was borne from a realisation of the disconnect between people and the ever-increasing access to new technology, combined with a desire to create a social space where we could deal with these issues.
Bring Your Game London is a focused attempt to engage the community in positive ways, encourage social interaction with console-gaming and provide an accessible place for people of all ages to enjoy affordable local entertainment in a comfortable environment.
Having been a console gamer for many years and through conversations with others, I realised that physical presence and the social aspect of game-play needed to be implemented in duality, at a fixed location and accessible to all. Our customers vary in age and skill, with some being high functioning individuals. Several are on the autistic spectrum and we realise that all seem to communicate more vocally when experiencing game-play with others in a group setting.
BYGL believe that there is a need for more diverse high street activities and entertainment.
Funding will allow us to employ staff to assist in everyday running of the business, boost social marketing/advertising campaigns, upgrade our laptops and encourage regular custom. Our place exists for everyone to come together get social & have fun.
We have a clear vision and remain dedicated to offering positive and happy experiences but we need your help to continue to do so.
Project Owner: Paul Allen The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
