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Welcome to the VoNCon news and blog page. Dive into our world of tabletop gaming, where every post is an adventure. Whether you're a seasoned player, just starting out, or looking to connect with a vibrant community, you'll find stories, tips, and discussions that matter. Join us as we explore tabletop gaming and its power to bring us all closer together.
VoNCon news and events
Stay up-to-date with all the latest happenings at VoNCon! From exciting new game nights to important community announcements, this section is your go-to.
Join us for breakfast and board games
VoNCon is excited to announce their latest partnership with Memories Cafe Bar in Resolven: Breakfast & Board Games, a relaxed monthly drop-in where you can enjoy a quick game with one of our volunteers over your morning coffee. Arguably the best partnership since coffee and cake!
The votes are in and VoNCon is celebrating!
We have some brilliant news to share. VoNCon has been awarded £500 through the Tesco Stronger Starts grant - and we came in third place. Third!
We've been out and about in Bryncoch
Last week we headed out to the streets of Bryncoch to spread the word about our upcoming event.
Strengthening partnerships through joint flyers
VoNCon is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Social Counselling Collective, resulting in the creation of joint information flyers designed to help more people access friendship, community activities and support services.
VoNCon announces new venue for Saturday gaming sessions
VoNCon is set to roll the dice on an exciting new chapter, announcing the move of its Saturday gaming sessions to the larger and more versatile Bryncoch Community Centre.
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Combating loneliness through play
At VoNCon, we believe in the power of play to bring people together. Discover how tabletop gaming provides a welcoming environment to build friendships, share experiences, and combat feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Where have all the third spaces gone?
Max Gawryla, Trustee and Demogod at VoNCon, talks about third spaces and how VoNCon fills an ever increasing gap in our community where third spaces used to be.
RPGs: the only place adults can play pretend?
Max Gawryla, Trustee and Demogod at VoNCon, introduces role playing games and invites you to join us for free RPG day later this month.
What makes a game a game? (Part 1)
In the first of a series of posts exploring "what makes a game a game", Max Gawryla discusses why people often disagree using his own three pillars of gaming.
Why your brain hates uncertainty
Sophie Gawryla, Trustee and Demogod at VoNCon, explores the difficult relationship we have with uncertainty, and how board games can be the perfect antidote.
The magic of coming together to game
Max Gawryla, Trustee and Demogod at VoNCon, discusses the magic of gaming: what is the magic circle and why does it draw people in?
Fostering friendships through gaming
Sophie Gawryla, Trustee and Demogod at VoNCon, explores how board games create space for real connections and how coming together in social spaces can positively impact both physical and mental health.
Your guide to gaming
New to tabletop gaming or looking to master a new challenge? Discover our "how to play" guides and explore our conversations about board games.
Budget gaming: games that won't break the bank
How to play: The Mind
The Mind is a cooperative game designed by Wolfgang Warsch and originally published in 2018 by Nurnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag, or NSV.
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