Dawnstar Gaming CIC

23/03/2026

REMINDER TO REGISTER!
Dawnstar Gaming CIC is EXTREMELY proud to present Made in Halton, Forged in Adventure! A year long (almost) story telling celebration of the borough's culture and history.
We are partnering with various venues around Halton, allowing you to check out these wonderful locations whilst joining Dawnstar Gaming in an exciting session of D&D. Players will be able to join us, no matter what experience level you are, and then will be invited to watch a live epic finale at the Brindley Theatre in October!
If you would like to register your interest for the chance to play in one of these sessions, spread out across the year, then please follow the link below to fill in the form.
https://forms.gle/eiqU4nnMb7du8FEeA
Our introductory session will be taking place March 26th, 18:00-21:00 at the Heath Conference Centre.

11/03/2026

SPOTTED! Spearhead magazine #1!

Dawnstar Gaming CIC, in our mission to make gaming as accessible and inclusive as possible, have subscribed to the new Spearhead magazine, just as we did to the Combat Patrol one, to put together table-top armies for our community to use at our sessions.

Spearhead is the fantasy version of Combat Patrol and this magazine run will include TWELVE forces, up from Combat Patrol's NINE!

We're super excited to be able to provide this for our players, but if any of you would like to collect the magazine alongside us, or to just pick up certain issues that you are interested in, it is now widely available in stores. These were spotted in Widnes Tesco, where there are still about seven left.

10/03/2026

Dawnstar Gaming CIC is EXTREMELY proud to present Made in Halton, Forged in Adventure! A year long (almost) story telling celebration of the borough's culture and history.

We are partnering with various venues around Halton, allowing you to check out these wonderful locations whilst joining Dawnstar Gaming in an exciting session of D&D. Players will be able to join us, no matter what experience level you are, and then will be invited to watch a live epic finale at the Brindley Theatre in October!

If you would like to register your interest for the chance to play in one of these sessions, spread out across the year, then please follow the link below to fill in the form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpH1ODq9ENYAngVD4VH954rxITbiFD20m4lsRk3ro8nfqSgA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101427839383712572158

Our introductory session will be taking place March 26th, 18:00-21:00 at the Heath Conference Centre.

25/02/2026

It's and we're showing off how Dawnstar Gaming's Chaos Space Marines are coming along!

We're applying our final highlights to:
1) Dark Apostle
2) Helbrute
3) Legionaires

Then it's on to the Havocs!
We've got some good ideas for our basing too! 😀

Got some models in progress? Let us know what you're working on!

Our next Warhammer Hobby Evening at Hazlehurst Studios is Wednesday 4th March, message us for more details!

25/02/2026

It's and we're showing off how Dawnstar Gaming's Chaos Space Marines are coming along!

We're applying our final highlights to:
1) Dark Apostle
2) Helbrute
3) Legionaires

Then it's on to the Havocs!
We've got some good ideas for our basing too! 😀

Got some models in progress? Let us know what you're working on!

Our next Warhammer Hobby Evening at Hazlehurst Studios is Wednesday 4th March, message us for more details!

25/02/2026

Check out Hazlehurst Studios and their Small Sustainability Festival on 07/03/26!

Hazlehurst Studios Small Sustainability Festival
All Saints Church, Runcorn All Saints with Holy Trinity, Runcorn
Saturday 7 March | 10am – 3pm
Free | Drop in anytime

Join us for a day of hands-on sustainable creativity in Runcorn.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hazlehurst-studios-small-sustainability-festival-tickets-1983107062608?

Throughout the day you can:
– Explore upcycling, repair skills and creative reuse
– Contribute fabric towards a new community banner
– Meet artists from Hazlehurst Studios and beyond
– Pick up ideas for reducing waste in everyday life

Featured workshops (free but booking required):

Solitary Bee Hotel Workshop (16+) with Build Your Confidence Liverpool
Build your own bee hotel and support local pollinators. Two sessions: 10–12 and 1–3pm. Limited spaces.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainability-festival-bee-hotel-workshop-tickets-1983675164817?

Tinkerbot Workshop (Young People) with Gizmobots
Design and build a quirky robot from reclaimed materials. 10.30–12.30pm. Limited spaces.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tinkerbot-workshop-with-mark-from-gizmobots-tickets-1983676591083?

The festival itself is free and open to everyone — just drop in.
Workshops must be booked via their individual Eventbrite pages.

Funded by the Zero Waste Community Fund, Delivered in Partnership by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority and Veolia.

23/02/2026

WARHAMMER HOBBY EVENING – LAST WEDNESDAY 🖌️🎲

A brilliant night at our Warhammer Hobby Evening last Wednesday — a proper mix of painting, relaxed games, and friendly support, all in a space that’s about community, inclusivity, and keeping things positive.

For a lot of people, hobby time is more than miniatures — it’s a confidence builder, and a chance to connect with others in a calm, welcoming environment. We’re proud to be building a community where everyone can feel comfortable showing up, having a go, and enjoying the hobby at their own pace.

On the tables we had:

Combat Patrol action on packed boards

Some cracking armies out (Aeldari vs Chaos Space Marines, Astra Militarum vs Tyranids, and Ultramarines just hanging out 👀)

A busy hobby table with paints out, brushes moving, and loads of progress made

📸 Photos from the night are in the album below!
✅ If you spot your miniatures in the pics, drop a comment with what you’re working on next.
✅ Message us to join the next Hobby Evening (04/03/26) — whether you’re brand new or already playing, you’ll be welcomed in.

18/02/2026

✨Fully booked✨

🎲 Tickets Are Selling Fast! 🎲

Our Beginner’s Dungeons & Dragons Sessions are nearly full!

If you’ve been thinking about giving D&D a try, now’s the time to grab your place. These sessions are specifically designed for complete beginners — no experience needed, just bring your imagination.

✔ Learn how to play step-by-step
✔ Friendly, supportive environment
✔ All materials provided
✔ Perfect introduction before being signposted to our long-term campaigns

Spaces are limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Secure your ticket here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dawnstar-gaming-events-4816878?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

New to D&D — or ready to give it a try?

With the popularity of our long-running D&D community sessions, Dawnstar Gaming is running two beginner-friendly Intro to D&D tasters:

🎲 Ages 11–17 — supportive, SEN-aware sessions designed for young people trying D&D for the first time.
⚔️ Ages 18+ — a relaxed adult-friendly taster where you’ll learn as you play.

Both are 3-hour one-shot adventures — everything is provided, no experience needed, and you’ll leave knowing how to join our regular Dawnstar community sessions.

🎟️ Tickets are limited (small tables so everyone gets support), so book early:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dawnstar-gaming-events-4816878?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

12/02/2026

New to D&D — or ready to give it a try?

With the popularity of our long-running D&D community sessions, Dawnstar Gaming is running two beginner-friendly Intro to D&D tasters:

🎲 Ages 11–17 — supportive, SEN-aware sessions designed for young people trying D&D for the first time.
⚔️ Ages 18+ — a relaxed adult-friendly taster where you’ll learn as you play.

Both are 3-hour one-shot adventures — everything is provided, no experience needed, and you’ll leave knowing how to join our regular Dawnstar community sessions.

🎟️ Tickets are limited (small tables so everyone gets support), so book early:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dawnstar-gaming-events-4816878?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

11/02/2026

Check out Dice Dragons, one of our earliest supporters! It's been amazing to see them grow, just as we have! :D

Our guardians of the hoard 🐉🎲 Which Dice Dragon are you backing? Comment YOUR favourite colour!

👉 Browse our range: https://www.dicedragons.co.uk/

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!