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Every gamer has a story to tell, and we'd love to hear yours! 🗣 🕹 We’re excited that SPARK!’s new youth-led gaming event...
17/10/2026

Every gamer has a story to tell, and we'd love to hear yours! 🗣

🕹 We’re excited that SPARK!’s new youth-led gaming events series, Playable Worlds, part of Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford Science Festival, is now loading! ⏳

In celebration, SPARK! is inviting gamers of all backgrounds and skill levels to submit a blog about their gaming experiences, such as:

🎮 Your favourite gaming memories
🎮 The people you've met through gaming
🎮 What gaming means to you
🎮 Lessons you've learned
🎮 Tips for new players
🎮 Anything else that’s important to you about gaming

TO TAKE PART, SEND US...

📧 Your blog as text, a drawing or a video to [email protected]
👩‍💻 A short bio and profile image
📆 By midnight on Sunday 31st October

There are no right or wrong stories—just real experiences from real players. So, whether you're a casual gamer, a dedicated enthusiast, an esports competitor, or a seasoned professional, we'd love to hear your story!

It could inspire someone to try a new game, help another player feel less alone, or just remind us why we all love gaming! 🤩

🔗Find out more: https://www.culturechelmsford.org.uk/gaming-blog-series

Playable Worlds is produced by Culture Chelmsford and SPARK!, in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University and Chelmsford College, funded by Arts Council England, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford City Council, Chelmsford College, Chelmsford For You and Essex County Council via the Cultural Development Project Fund

📢 Fun gaming events happening on your doorstep this month! 🎮🗣 Alongside SPARK!’s new youth-led gaming events series, Pla...
16/10/2026

📢 Fun gaming events happening on your doorstep this month! 🎮

🗣 Alongside SPARK!’s new youth-led gaming events series, Playable Worlds, part of Chelmsford Science Festival 2026, this October is packed with opportunities to play, create, learn and connect within the local gaming community. 💯

📍 From tabletop and classic games to retro gaming, tournaments, game development and opportunities to hear from local gaming businesses, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Chelmsford, Maldon, Witham and Brentwood.

🤩 Visit our blog to find out What’s On and connect with a local gaming community near you: https://www.culturechelmsford.org.uk/blogs/explore-the-world-of-gaming-opportunities-on-your-doorstep

📸 Pic taken at the Ignite Social in Jan 2025 at Patch Places, featuring members of SPARK! with the local gaming and creative community.

🤖 Ready for a weekend of science, tech, creativity and more? 👾🕹️We’re excited that SPARK!’s new youth-led gaming events ...
15/10/2026

🤖 Ready for a weekend of science, tech, creativity and more? 👾

🕹️We’re excited that SPARK!’s new youth-led gaming events series, Playable Worlds, part of Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford Science Festival, is now loading! ⏳

We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society again to bring you a weekend packed full of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) activities!

SPARK! invite all families to…

🎮 Create their own Playable World in Minecraft
🎨 Enter our Design a Video Game Character Competition for the chance to win a £50 voucher
♟️Have fun playing tabletop games and oversized ones like Jenga
🗣 Write, draw or record a blog all about your experiences of Gaming
🫟 And more...

✨ Family Science Days
📅 Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October 2026
📍 Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford
⏰10:30am - 16:00pm
🎟️ FREE

🔗 See the link in our bio to find out more 👆

Save the date and get ready to share and discover something new about gaming! 🤩

15/10/2026

Ignite Chelmsford are proud to present the Playable Worlds blog series! 🎮

Uncover a series of blogs based around video games, from game design and development, to industry advice, the wider reaching creative impact of the hobby and more!

We're starting things off with Adam Barnard, co-designer of Lima and non-academic lead of ASPbelong. He's taking us through his circular game design journey, from gaming, to theatre, and back again! 🔄

Read it now at the link in our bio. 🔗

Could gaming be your future career? 👾🎮 We’re excited that SPARK!’s new youth-led gaming events series, Playable Worlds, ...
14/10/2026

Could gaming be your future career? 👾

🎮 We’re excited that SPARK!’s new youth-led gaming events series, Playable Worlds, part of Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford Science Festival, is now loading! ⏳

Ever wondered if your love of games could lead to a career in coding, design, music, storytelling, digital art, technology and so much more? 🚀

Students in Years 9–11 are invited to discover how a passion for gaming can lead to careers across science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) at the:

✨ Careers Experience Day
📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026
📍 Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford
🎟️ FREE

Meet gaming professionals, try hands-on tech, explore creative careers and discover where your skills could take you. 🌍

🔗 Find out more:
https://cses.org.uk/events?task=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=643

🏫 Schools can register their groups now:
https://forms.microsoft.com/e/r6HQT8wGBh

🙏 Huge thanks to our collaborators and their amazing teams at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford College, Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society, Dlala Studios and Game Designer Magdalena Mojsiejuk, for bringing this opportunity to life! 🤩

Design a Video Game Character for a chance to win a £50 voucher! 👾🎮 We’re excited that SPARK!’s new youth-led gaming eve...
14/10/2026

Design a Video Game Character for a chance to win a £50 voucher! 👾

🎮 We’re excited that SPARK!’s new youth-led gaming events series, Playable Worlds, part of Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford Science Festival, is now loading!⏳

🗣 Everyone aged 5-25 is invited to get their creative hats on and design a Video Game Character for the chance to win one of five £50 vouchers.

🎨 Check out some of the amazing entries created during the previous drop-ins at Chelmsford Library.

The competition is open to five age categories: 5–7yrs, 8–11yrs, 12–15yrs, 16–20yrs and 21–25yrs, until October 31st.

🔍 Judges are looking for originality and wow factor. One winner per age group. Winners will be announced on 13th November. 🥳

🔗 Download your entry form:
https://www.culturechelmsford.org.uk/character-competition

We look forward to seeing your awesome designs! 🤩

🎮 Ready to design your ultimate park? Book your FREE half-term spot now!More lights, chill zones, skate spots… or someth...
13/10/2026

🎮 Ready to design your ultimate park? Book your FREE half-term spot now!

More lights, chill zones, skate spots… or something totally original? 🌟

Join us and in the Gaming Suite for an awesome hands-on design workshop! Using Minecraft + Roblox, you’ll help redesign real public spaces- creating places built for young people, especially girls and young women.

📅 Tue 27 Oct

⏰ 10:30–12:30

📍 Chelmergate Youth Centre, Chelmsford

🎟️ FREE | Half-Term Event | No experience needed

Let’s build a park where everyone actually wants to hang out. Spaces in the Gaming Suite are limited—click the link in our bio to book now!

SWF Character competition and mobile gaming unit:🎮 Gaming + creativity = the ultimate combo.Join us 31 Oct, 1–3pm at Sou...
13/10/2026

SWF Character competition and mobile gaming unit:

🎮 Gaming + creativity = the ultimate combo.
Join us 31 Oct, 1–3pm at South Woodham Ferrers Library for a workshop AND console gaming in the Mobile Gaming Unit!

Enter the Design a Video Game Character Competition (ages 5–25) for your chance to win a £50 voucher.

One winner per age group- wow us with your originality.

Show us what you can create. Drop in, no registration necessary.

Unleash your inner game designer! A session aimed at young women and girls!Join us for Playable Worlds: Video Game Anima...
12/10/2026

Unleash your inner game designer! A session aimed at young women and girls!

Join us for Playable Worlds: Video Game Animation Workshop with - where young creators design, draw, and ANIMATE their very own gaming hero.

Think turbo attacks, mid‑air jumps, and lightning‑fast moves… all brought to life with stop‑motion magic ⚡🎬

📅 Fri 30 Oct | ⏰ 15:00–17:00

📍 Bubus Cafe

🎮 FREE | Age 7+ | No experience needed

Ready to power up your creativity? Sign up now- link in bio!

Curious about gaming, online safety, or how to support young people in the digital world?Join us for part of Playable Wo...
12/10/2026

Curious about gaming, online safety, or how to support young people in the digital world?

Join us for part of Playable Worlds for Gaming Q&A: For Parents, Carers & Guardians, an interactive session shaped entirely by your questions.

Hosted by , a national charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harms through education and awareness.

📅 Wed 28 Oct 2026

⏰ 6:30–7:30pm

📍 Microsoft Teams

🎟️ Free | Adults 18+

Link in bio to register and bring your questions — parental controls, in‑game purchases, online safety and more.

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