North Lincolnshire Council has organised a whole range of gaming events to keep youngsters entertained during the school summer holidays. From Pokemon Masters 2012 to Lego Library Land and Dangerous Dungeons and Dragons - there’s something for everyone.
North Lincolnshire Library, Scunthorpe:
Game On! - Monday 30 July to Saturday 4 August 2012
For anyone aged eight years plus and interesting in gaming. No need to book, just turn up between 12 noon and 4pm. Each day will feature a different gaming activity and materials are provided on most days. There’s Trading Card Crazy, Nintendo DS Link ‘n’ Play, Danger Dungeons and Dragons, and Abi’s Art Attack, Lego Library Club, and Pokemon Club.
Various libraries - Ashby, Epworth, Barton, Winterton, Brigg, Crowle
Super Sonic! - Monday 13 August to Thursday 23 August
For anyone eight years plus and interested in Sonic games. Cost £2.50. Previous similar events have been fully subscribed so contact the venue to buy tickets in advance. A fun gaming tournament event in the usual style featuring mixed Sonic games on the Wii, Xbox and Gamecube. Prize - genuine anniversary edition Sonic fleece hat that is currently selling on Ebay for £29.99.
Ashby and Barton library
Pokemon Masters 2012 - Monday 20 August and Wednesday 22 August respectively
For anyone aged eight years plus and interested in Pokemon games. Cost £2.50. Previous similar events have been fully subscribed so contact the venue to buy tickets in advance. This was the first gaming activity held in libraries and a subsequent events and due to its success are holding another event. The event comprises a DS Black and white prize battle tournament, a card prize tournament, Super Smash Brawl on the Wii, a quiz and Pokemon board and console games. Pokeman gift bag for all attendees.
To find out more, contact your local library:
North Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe - 01724 860161
Ashby - 01724 296832
Epworth - 01427 872520
Barton - 01724 296808
Winterton - 01724 296875
Brigg - 01724 296776
Crowle - 01724 296850
Cllr Carl Sherwood, cabinet member for customer services, sport and leisure at North Lincolnshire Council, said:
“Don’t be bored this summer. Pop down to your local library and get involved in a whole range of gaming activities. We’ve organised some exciting tournaments for you to get your teeth in, so get down to your library and join in the games frenzy.”
For media enquiries please contact:
Sarah Howe, Senior Media Relations Officer
Tel: 01724 296353, Mobile: 07717586353
Email: sarah.howe@northlincs.gov.uk
