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Grimdark Gamers is more than just a tabletop club—it’s a welcoming community for students and staff.

13/10/2026

Today we're heading to Warhammer World for another Warhammer Alliance CPD Day!

These events are a great chance to learn from educators and hobby leaders who are using the Warhammer hobby to create opportunities for creativity, confidence, friendship, and learning.

We're looking forward to gathering new ideas, sharing experiences from GrimDark Gamers of Galloway, and bringing back inspiration for future activities.

PLAY • PAINT • CONQUER ⚔️

29/09/2026

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SAVE THE DATE – DOONHAMER OPEN 2027 📅🎲

10th, 11th and 12th of September 2027 at the Loreburn Hall

We’re back – and we’re going bigger.

More players. More gaming. More money raised for charity.

The Doonhamer Open is lining up its third year in a row, with all the awesome things you’ve come to expect – great players, a packed hall, that famous atmosphere – and more besides.

What’s coming in 2027:

🏆 40K Super Major
🎯 Kill Team GT
⚔️ *New Friday 40K Doubles
🎨 *New ‘The Brushoff’s’ painting competition
🍻 And of course the unmissable Friday Night Social!

Early bird tickets on sale soon! 👀

Get it in the diary. You won’t want to miss this one! 💪

24/09/2026

🎲🎨 A busy night at Grimdark Gamers! 🐉⚔️

Both tables are in action at the College this evening.

On one side, brushes and paints are out as miniatures gradually come to life. On the other, dice are rolling and adventures are unfolding with a game of Dungeons & Dragons.

This is exactly what we love seeing at the club. Different parts of the tabletop hobby happening side by side, with people sharing a space, chatting, creating and gaming together.

Whether your thing is painting miniatures, rolling dice, building armies, telling stories or simply hanging out with other hobbyists, there’s always something going on.

Not a bad way to spend a Thursday evening! 🎲

21/09/2026

Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom.

At college, our students develop valuable knowledge and skills through experiences beyond their studies. Whether they're building teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking in our Grimdark Gaming Club, or learning sportsmanship, resilience and new physical skills through our Active Campus activities, every experience helps them grow.

This , we're celebrating the many ways people learn through hobbies, volunteering, work, community involvement and everyday life.

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Find out how life experience can be recognised and valued: scqf.org.uk/rpl-hub/

20/09/2026

Another £1,000 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support 💚

A huge thank you to everyone who donated prizes and bought raffle tickets at the Doonhamer Open 2026 👏

Because of your generosity, we have been able to donate £1,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support – even more than we raised last year. Let’s keep that trend going. 🙌

This is what the club is all about. We love putting on great events for friends across the country and beyond, and we love raising money for causes that matter. 💪

Thank you to every single person who chipped in. It all adds up, and it really does make a difference. ❤️

See you all again next year 😉

20/09/2026

🎲📚 What an incredible way to spend a Saturday.

Yesterday, we attended the Games Workshop Research and Play Convention 2026, finishing the day with a keynote from Tuomas Pirinen.

The convention was packed with fascinating talks exploring everything from gender representation and miniature painting culture to literary history, mythology, constitutional legitimacy, and the evolution of grimdark as a genre.

One of the things that makes this event so unique is seeing just how many different academic disciplines can engage with tabletop gaming; not simply as games, but as cultural artefacts, communities, stories, and shared experiences.

The opportunity to hear from researchers, hobbyists, and creators, before rounding off the day with one of the architects of the hobby itself, made for a truly memorable experience.

Safe to say we'll be returning home with plenty of ideas, lots to think about, and even more appreciation for the depth and breadth of this hobby and its community.

Not a bad way to spend a Saturday.

19/09/2026

📚🎲 Research, Community, and a Day of Inspiration

Today, the Grimdark Gamers of Galloway team is attending the Games Workshop Research and Play Convention 2026 in Manchester.

This annual event brings together educators, researchers, hobbyists, and community organisers to explore the role that tabletop gaming can play in learning, wellbeing, inclusion, creativity, and community building.

As a club, we're always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives that can help us create the best possible experience for our members. Events like this provide a fantastic opportunity to learn from others, share experiences, and discover innovative approaches from across the UK and beyond.

The day has started with the essentials...
💧 Hydration first.
☕ Coffee shortly afterwards.

We're looking forward to a fun, insightful day and can't wait to bring back new ideas to share with the Grimdark community at DGC.

17/09/2026

15/09/2026

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14/09/2026

Huge thanks to Dumfries Gamers for an incredible Doonhamer Open 2026.

We had a fantastic weekend running the Repair Station, hobbying, meeting players from all over the country (and beyond), fixing the occasional hobby emergency, and chatting with people of all ages who share a passion for the hobby.

Events like this remind us that the best part of Warhammer isn't the game; it's the community.

Looking forward to seeing what next year brings. 🎲⚔️

Address

Bankend Road
Dumfries

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.dumgal.ac.uk/

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