Hand Limit 2025 Event: Canterbury Pride Board Game Club Update

With only a few days to go, we are all very excited to host our first ever Hand Limit event. Everything now has been pretty much organised and we're confident that it's going to be a fun day for all.  We've had an incredible response to our marketing campaign with many people telling us that they will be along on the day to play some of the games on offer. On the day we will have seating for about 50 people, which we originally thought would be plenty, but considering the feedback we have received we are now looking at options for overflow seating. However the day turns out, what we consider most important is that everyone who comes has a great time.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own games or make use of our library. We are working on compiling the list of games that will be available on the day and so far have reached about 90 options. These range from fun party games, games for children, and more advanced games for adults who are more familiar with gaming as a hobby. Dice & Destiny will also be demoing games on the day if you fancy giving something new a try and would benefit from being lead through the rules. Our volunteers  will also be happy to recommend games and help get you settled.

Canterbury Pride is a great event every year with the whole community getting together to celebrate LGBTQ+ people and support each other. It feels like now more than ever it is important to be able to be proud of who you are and recognise the struggle of LGBTQ+ people all over the world. It is our aim to compliment the main Pride event by offering a calm, welcoming, and relaxing space for people who need a break from the sights and sounds of the day. Board games are an incredibly powerful tool for building and strengthening community bonds, and we hope that everyone who attends will feel the benefit to this and their mental wellbeing.

We've had some terrific contributions to our tombola ranging from tickets to an immersive Grease show in London, a voucher for a tattoo at Drawn and Quartered in Canterbury, vouchers for Inspire Fitness, plus board games and some Warhammer models for the miniatures enthusiasts among us. All money raised from this tombola and from donations throughout the day will go to supporting the BeYou Project, which supports LGBTQ+ youth in the Kent area.

We have also confirmed accessibility arrangements for the venue. There is a fairly steep step up to the coffee shop, which some people may find difficult. If this is the case, our guests are advised to ring the doorbell and a member of staff will come and deploy the access ramp.

If you are unable to make it on the day, but still wish to show your support, our Just Giving page is now live and accepting donations.

We are very excited to see you there on the day but if you have any questions beforehand, please get in touch with us in the comments below or by filling out the Contact Us form on our website.