Level Up Arcade in Barrow to host a 24-hour charity gaming marathon
Level Up Arcade in Barrow town centre is to host a 24-hour gaming marathon less than one month after opening, with the aim of raising more than £2,000 for the Tigerlily Trust, the North West Ambulance Charity, and Andy’s Man Club.
Game Nation recognised at CHIPS Golf Day as industry charity edges closer to 800th wheelchair presentation
High Street gaming operator Game Nation was recognised for its outstanding support at the annual CHIPS Charity Golf Day held at the prestigious Woburn Club. The event raised over £37,000, edging the industry charity ever closer to the historic milestone of presenting its 800th powered wheelchair.
Grand Pier surprises patients at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children with dino visit
The Grand Pier surprised patients at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children this week with a visit from Danny the Triceratops, who helped staff hand out more than 170 gifts to children receiving treatment.
125 Up: Silcocks celebrates Golden Gallopers anniversary
Silcock Leisure Group celebrated the 125th anniversary of its carousel last week by holding a heritage talk at the Pier Restaurant featuring operations director Serena Silcock-Prince, signpainter Graham Booth, and vehicle historian Justin Prescott.
Players Sports Bar opens in Hastings
A new sports bar has opened on the ground floor of the former Owens building in Hastings, offering customers snooker and pool, darts, shuffleboard, and an arcade area.
More than a stop-gap: MERKUR UK employment data demonstrates how gaming is becoming a career of choice
New employment data from MERKUR UK illustrates how the gaming entertainment sector is shifting the emphasis from job to career path, with over 20 percent of its 3,000-strong workforce celebrating five or more years of service.
EAG360 rallies ‘Smile Economy’ to support Little Lifts breast cancer charity partner
EAG360 is inviting the industry to support its official charity partner, Little Lifts, during Breast Cancer Awareness month this October. Exhibitors, visitors, suppliers and supporters are invited to take part in a challenge to keep moving for 10-minutes a day throughout the month and in the process raise vital funds to provide support for people undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Liberty Bell team raises nearly £6,000 for Bacta Charitable Trust after Rat Run success
Kevin Birch, Nigel Botelho, David Parris, and Brent Millman have raised nearly £6,000 for the Bacta Charitable Trust after completing the Rat Run road challenge, which saw them drive 1,300 miles from Dover to Benidorm in a £350 “banger” named the Liberty Bell.
MERKUR launches Leeds community programme as part of its city-wide support
MERKUR UK has strengthened its commitment to Leeds providing support to two local non-profit groups through its Community scheme. The funding will directly support People Matters’ social enterprise project for learning-disabled adults and Community Empowerment Leeds’ youth music therapy programme.
Clacton Pier launches first Blue Light weekend
Clacton Pier is offering half-price attraction wristbands to Blue Light Card holders as part of its first dedicated weekend for eligible workers.