Dawnstar Gaming CIC

04/02/2026

Tonight’s Warhammer Hobby Evening is all about getting games on the table! 🙌

We’ve got two fully painted Combat Patrol forces ready to go — Strike Force Octavius and The Vardenghast Swarm (check out the photos!). We’ll be using these armies to guide players through the basics of Combat Patrol, including movement, shooting, objectives, and scoring — perfect if you’re new or want a refresher.

Prefer painting (or want to do both)? Painting resources are available, so you can paint instead, or paint and play.

📍 Hazlehurst Studios, Runcorn
🕕 18:00–21:00
💷 £5 for the evening
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents can attend for free to support younger players

See you tonight! 🛡️🪲

02/02/2026

⚔️ Warhammer Hobby Evening – this week! ⚔️

Freshly painted minis, dice rolling, and plenty of hobby chat — Dawnstar Gaming CIC is back at Hazlehurst Studios for another relaxed night of building, painting, and wargaming!

🕕 18:00–21:00
💷 £5 for the evening
🎨 Paints & hobby basics available to use
🛡️ Combat Patrols available for games
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents attend free to support younger players

Bring what you’re working on (or jump in with one of ours) and come get some progress done with a good crowd. Drop a comment if you’re coming! In the mean time, check out these awesome models painted up by our latest attendees!

02/02/2026

Check out the latest upcoming events and activities at Hazlehurst Studios!

What’s On at Hazlehurst – February 2026

Get creative, meet new people, and try something new this month!

Sunday 1st – Hazlehurst Snap & Social
Walk, talk, and capture the world around you. Bring your camera and meet us at Victoria Park, Widnes

Sunday 8th – Valentine’s Cyanotype Workshop with Clare Williams The Glad Satsuma
Create beautiful blue artworks using leaves, lace, hearts, and more at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH

Tuesday 10th – Weekly Jewellery Classes with Gail Coxon (6-week course) Gail Louise Jewellery
Learn jewellery-making techniques and craft your own stunning pieces at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH

Wednesday 11th – Hazlehurst Book Club with Woolyback Crafts
February’s book: The Hotel Avocado by Bob Mortimer. Join the discussion at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH.

Thursday 12th – Cross Stitch with Rosie Roo- Get stitching with Rosie at The Bake House, Runcorn.

Thursday 12th – Hazlehurst Camera Collective
Monthly meetup for analogue & digital photography enthusiasts at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH.

Friday 13th – Hazlehurst Urban Sketchers- Sketch and explore urban spaces with us at Warrington Museum.

Wednesday 18th – Cross Stitch with Rosie Roo -Join another stitching session at HalfSpace, Liverpool

Saturday 21st – Animal Teach Monthly Zoology Club
Fun for ages 4–15 with Naomi from Animal Teach at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH

Weekly & Fortnightly – Dawnstar Gaming CIC
D&D sessions for adults & young people, plus miniature painting & volunteering at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH.

Looking ahead to March:
* Sat 7th March – Small Festival of Sustainability, All Saints Church
* Sun 8th March – Lino Printing for Beginners with Cos & Phoebe, Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH

For full details and to book, visit: https://www.hazlehurststudios.co.uk/events

16/01/2026

Throwing it back to October, when we ran our Stranger Things event across several days — and it was an absolute blast! 🔥🎲

Now that Stranger Things has wrapped up on TV, it feels like the perfect time to look back at the chaos, the laughs, the tension at the table, and the full-tilt Hellfire Club energy everyone brought. The costumes were incredible, the vibe was spot on, and the roleplay moments were amazing!

And as we roll into January… we’re not slowing down. We’re proud to have secured Aspire funding through Culture 26: Made in Halton, and we’ve got something exciting in the works. Watch this space — more details soon. 👀✨

Want to be first to hear what’s coming next? Drop us a message or email info@dawnstargaming.co.uk

📸 Photo 1: The inspiration (and the mood we were chasing!)
📸 Photo 2: One of our Hellfire Club crews

15/01/2026

⚔️ WARHAMMER HOBBY NIGHTS – NOW EVERY TWO WEEKS! ⚔️

Dawnstar Gaming CIC’s Warhammer Hobby Nights at Hazlehurst Studios are going fortnightly!
Come for the painting, stay for the games, and enjoy a friendly hobby space with other Warhammer fans.

✅ £5 for the evening
🎲 Combat Patrols available to use for games
🎨 Paints available to use on your models
🕕 18:00–21:00
📍 Hazlehurst Studios
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents attend FREE to help support younger players

Starting: Wednesday 21/01/26
Dates:

21/01/26
04/02/26
18/02/26
04/03/26
18/03/26
01/04/26
15/04/26
29/04/26

Bring a project, bring a mate, or just bring yourself — beginners welcome. ⚔️

12/01/2026

We’re so excited to be included in Halton Borough Council’s announcement of the Culture 26: Made In Halton Aspire Grant recipients!

A huge thank you to Halton Borough Council, the Liverpool City Region panel, and everyone who’s supported Dawnstar Gaming CIC along the way — this support means a lot, and we can’t wait to share what we’re working on.

More soon 👀✨

We are delighted to announce the successful applicants of the Culture 26; Made In Halton Aspire Grants.

Thanks to funding from the independent panel of creatives and programmers, 10 successful projects have been picked.

There is a wide variety of events from music, pottery, gaming and more.

To find out the full list click here: https://ow.ly/3GYh50XU9Fy

The Access grants of up to £500 for small events or match funding for activities within 2026 are available through the year whilst funds allow.

For an application form please contact Halton Borough Council Community Development on communitydevelopment@halton.gov.uk or the Culture Officer on louise.nulty@halton.gov.uk

Cultivate Halton Visit Halton

18/12/2025

Date: Sunday 21st December
Time : 2-5pm
Place: Victoria Park Bandstand, Widnes
From: Cultivate Halton Official Partner of Halton Borough Council

Cultivate Halton Members support the public launch of Culture 26; Made In Halton at Victoria Park, Widnes on Sunday 21st Dec 2-5pm.
Winter DeLight not only marks the darkest day in the calendar, the Winter Solstice but it also marks the start of our borough of culture year.
With music, singing, puppetry, lanterns and a last chance to buy from our market stall traders and support Espositos together we will shine a light on the creative community and bring everyone together to say Culture is Made In Halton.

18/12/2025

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15/12/2025

⚔️ WARHAMMER HOBBY EVENING AT DAWNSTAR GAMING ⚔️

Ready to roll dice, paint minis, and wage war across the battlefield?

Join Dawnstar Gaming for an action-packed Warhammer Hobby Evening at Hazlehurst Studios on
🗓 Wednesday 17th December
⏰ 18:00 – 21:00

🔥 What’s included?

Combat Patrol games – jump straight into fast, tactical battles

Paints provided – work on your models or start something new

A relaxed, welcoming hobby space for beginners and veterans alike

💷 Just £5 for the whole evening

Whether you’re here to play, paint, or just talk Warhammer, this is the perfect midweek hobby fix.

11/12/2025

We’re delighted to announce that Dawnstar Gaming, Animal Teach, and Hazlehurst Studios are once again teaming up to deliver an exciting Winter HAF programme this Christmas! 🎄
Across three action-packed days of Dungeons & Dragons adventures and creative artwork, plus one unforgettable day of animal encounters, we’re ready to make this festive season truly magical.

📢 FREE Winter Holiday Activity Club at Hazlehurst Studios! 🎨 🎲 🦎

We’re glad to announce our Winter Holiday Activity Club, part of the Halton Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme! ✨

This FREE programme is for young people aged 11-16 who receive Free School Meals or meet other eligibility criteria (SEND, Young Carers, NEET). Spaces will be prioritised for those most in need, but please share with anyone who may benefit.

Lunch is included at sessions 🥪

So what’s on? 💡

📌 22nd, 29th, 30th December 10am-2:30pm
🎲 Dungeons and Dragons gameplay with Chris from Dawnstar Gaming CIC and digital drawing activities with Toni from TLC Illustration ✏️

📌 23rd December 10am-2:30pm
🦎 Animal Teach takeover with Naomi from Animal Teach, a day of exciting animal encounters and chance to learn about their habitats and behaviours!

Young people can attend multiple
sessions but each requires a separate booking.

🔗 Booking for 11-16 year olds:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/hazlehurst-studios-holiday-club-11-16-year-olds-4161573

We’re looking forward to getting creative and having fun!!

25/10/2025

🎨⚔️ Warhammer Hobby Evening Recap! ⚔️🎨

Another fantastic evening at Hazlehurst Studios with the Dawnstar Gaming community! 💥

The night started with our Combat Patrols proudly on display — some fully painted, some still works in progress — alongside our stocked painting setup ready for action. 🖌️✨

From there, the brushes came out and creativity took over! Hobbyists worked on everything from Warhammer miniatures to D&D character models, showing off incredible focus and patience (and a few paint-splattered fingers 🎨).

Meanwhile, on the tabletop, the Aeldari clashed with the Tyranids in an epic battle that drew a crowd — tactical brilliance, cinematic dice rolls, and a few dramatic plot twists! 🧠🎲

And to finish off the night? A perfectly timed shot of a Basilisk tank seemingly blasting a player across the room — 10/10 for cinematic framing! 📸💀

Huge thank you to everyone who came along — whether painting, playing, or just soaking up the atmosphere. These evenings are all about creativity, connection, and community, and you’re what makes them special. 💛

📅 Next session: Wednesday 26th November, 18:00–21:00
📍 Hazlehurst Studios, Runcorn
💷 £5 entry

Come along, relax, and join our friendly, inclusive hobby community.
✨ Build. Paint. Play. Belong. ✨

22/10/2025

👀✨ Our “Something Stranger” posters are out in the wild! 🎲🕯️

Keep your eyes peeled around Runcorn and Widnes — you might just spot one lurking in the Upside Down (or, you know… your local community centre 👻).

If you see one of our posters, snap a photo and tag us — we’d love to see where they’ve been spotted! 📸
It’s all building up to our Stranger Things–themed D&D event at Hazlehurst Studios, and the excitement is definitely growing...

🕹️ Something Stranger is coming...