Games days return to Gillett Square for the summer

Games days are returning to Gillett Square for the summer, offering residents an opportunity to sample board games from around the world.

Every Saturday afternoon throughout June, you can play chess on a giant board, take part in chess master classes, enjoy ping-pong, and try a range of new and traditional games, from Oware, the national game of Ghana, to magnetic football. Experts from Universal Board Games will be on hand to help out.

Cllr Jonathan McShane, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “Gillett Square is a great hub for cultural activity, and the Total Play Days in June are an ideal opportunity to come along and find out first-hand about some of the interesting events taking place at this venue.”

The afternoon sessions follow on from a successful play-themed event held last year in Gillett Square, enjoyed by over 600 people when local children tried out the play equipment and gave it an enthusiastic thumbs up.

There will also be an event on 4 August in Gillett Square, to mark National Play Day - further details will follow.

Total Play Days take place on 5, 12, 19 and 26 June at Gillett Square, N16. For info call: 020 8806 4654; or e-mail: info@universalboardgames.co.uk