Dawnstar Gaming CIC

25/02/2026

It's and we're showing off how Dawnstar Gaming's Chaos Space Marines are coming along!

We're applying our final highlights to:
1) Dark Apostle
2) Helbrute
3) Legionaires

Then it's on to the Havocs!
We've got some good ideas for our basing too! 😀

Got some models in progress? Let us know what you're working on!

Our next Warhammer Hobby Evening at Hazlehurst Studios is Wednesday 4th March, message us for more details!

25/02/2026

It's and we're showing off how Dawnstar Gaming's Chaos Space Marines are coming along!

We're applying our final highlights to:
1) Dark Apostle
2) Helbrute
3) Legionaires

Then it's on to the Havocs!
We've got some good ideas for our basing too! 😀

Got some models in progress? Let us know what you're working on!

Our next Warhammer Hobby Evening at Hazlehurst Studios is Wednesday 4th March, message us for more details!

25/02/2026

Check out Hazlehurst Studios and their Small Sustainability Festival on 07/03/26!

Hazlehurst Studios Small Sustainability Festival
All Saints Church, Runcorn All Saints with Holy Trinity, Runcorn
Saturday 7 March | 10am – 3pm
Free | Drop in anytime

Join us for a day of hands-on sustainable creativity in Runcorn.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hazlehurst-studios-small-sustainability-festival-tickets-1983107062608?

Throughout the day you can:
– Explore upcycling, repair skills and creative reuse
– Contribute fabric towards a new community banner
– Meet artists from Hazlehurst Studios and beyond
– Pick up ideas for reducing waste in everyday life

Featured workshops (free but booking required):

Solitary Bee Hotel Workshop (16+) with Build Your Confidence Liverpool
Build your own bee hotel and support local pollinators. Two sessions: 10–12 and 1–3pm. Limited spaces.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainability-festival-bee-hotel-workshop-tickets-1983675164817?

Tinkerbot Workshop (Young People) with Gizmobots
Design and build a quirky robot from reclaimed materials. 10.30–12.30pm. Limited spaces.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tinkerbot-workshop-with-mark-from-gizmobots-tickets-1983676591083?

The festival itself is free and open to everyone — just drop in.
Workshops must be booked via their individual Eventbrite pages.

Funded by the Zero Waste Community Fund, Delivered in Partnership by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority and Veolia.

23/02/2026

WARHAMMER HOBBY EVENING – LAST WEDNESDAY 🖌️🎲

A brilliant night at our Warhammer Hobby Evening last Wednesday — a proper mix of painting, relaxed games, and friendly support, all in a space that’s about community, inclusivity, and keeping things positive.

For a lot of people, hobby time is more than miniatures — it’s a confidence builder, and a chance to connect with others in a calm, welcoming environment. We’re proud to be building a community where everyone can feel comfortable showing up, having a go, and enjoying the hobby at their own pace.

On the tables we had:

Combat Patrol action on packed boards

Some cracking armies out (Aeldari vs Chaos Space Marines, Astra Militarum vs Tyranids, and Ultramarines just hanging out 👀)

A busy hobby table with paints out, brushes moving, and loads of progress made

📸 Photos from the night are in the album below!
✅ If you spot your miniatures in the pics, drop a comment with what you’re working on next.
✅ Message us to join the next Hobby Evening (04/03/26) — whether you’re brand new or already playing, you’ll be welcomed in.

18/02/2026

✨Fully booked✨

🎲 Tickets Are Selling Fast! 🎲

Our Beginner’s Dungeons & Dragons Sessions are nearly full!

If you’ve been thinking about giving D&D a try, now’s the time to grab your place. These sessions are specifically designed for complete beginners — no experience needed, just bring your imagination.

✔ Learn how to play step-by-step
✔ Friendly, supportive environment
✔ All materials provided
✔ Perfect introduction before being signposted to our long-term campaigns

Spaces are limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Secure your ticket here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dawnstar-gaming-events-4816878?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

New to D&D — or ready to give it a try?

With the popularity of our long-running D&D community sessions, Dawnstar Gaming is running two beginner-friendly Intro to D&D tasters:

🎲 Ages 11–17 — supportive, SEN-aware sessions designed for young people trying D&D for the first time.
⚔️ Ages 18+ — a relaxed adult-friendly taster where you’ll learn as you play.

Both are 3-hour one-shot adventures — everything is provided, no experience needed, and you’ll leave knowing how to join our regular Dawnstar community sessions.

🎟️ Tickets are limited (small tables so everyone gets support), so book early:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dawnstar-gaming-events-4816878?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

12/02/2026

New to D&D — or ready to give it a try?

With the popularity of our long-running D&D community sessions, Dawnstar Gaming is running two beginner-friendly Intro to D&D tasters:

🎲 Ages 11–17 — supportive, SEN-aware sessions designed for young people trying D&D for the first time.
⚔️ Ages 18+ — a relaxed adult-friendly taster where you’ll learn as you play.

Both are 3-hour one-shot adventures — everything is provided, no experience needed, and you’ll leave knowing how to join our regular Dawnstar community sessions.

🎟️ Tickets are limited (small tables so everyone gets support), so book early:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dawnstar-gaming-events-4816878?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

11/02/2026

Check out Dice Dragons, one of our earliest supporters! It's been amazing to see them grow, just as we have! :D

Our guardians of the hoard 🐉🎲 Which Dice Dragon are you backing? Comment YOUR favourite colour!

👉 Browse our range: https://www.dicedragons.co.uk/

04/02/2026

Tonight’s Warhammer Hobby Evening is all about getting games on the table! 🙌

We’ve got two fully painted Combat Patrol forces ready to go — Strike Force Octavius and The Vardenghast Swarm (check out the photos!). We’ll be using these armies to guide players through the basics of Combat Patrol, including movement, shooting, objectives, and scoring — perfect if you’re new or want a refresher.

Prefer painting (or want to do both)? Painting resources are available, so you can paint instead, or paint and play.

📍 Hazlehurst Studios, Runcorn
🕕 18:00–21:00
💷 £5 for the evening
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents can attend for free to support younger players

See you tonight! 🛡️🪲

02/02/2026

⚔️ Warhammer Hobby Evening – this week! ⚔️

Freshly painted minis, dice rolling, and plenty of hobby chat — Dawnstar Gaming CIC is back at Hazlehurst Studios for another relaxed night of building, painting, and wargaming!

🕕 18:00–21:00
💷 £5 for the evening
🎨 Paints & hobby basics available to use
🛡️ Combat Patrols available for games
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents attend free to support younger players

Bring what you’re working on (or jump in with one of ours) and come get some progress done with a good crowd. Drop a comment if you’re coming! In the mean time, check out these awesome models painted up by our latest attendees!

02/02/2026

Check out the latest upcoming events and activities at Hazlehurst Studios!

What’s On at Hazlehurst – February 2026

Get creative, meet new people, and try something new this month!

Sunday 1st – Hazlehurst Snap & Social
Walk, talk, and capture the world around you. Bring your camera and meet us at Victoria Park, Widnes

Sunday 8th – Valentine’s Cyanotype Workshop with Clare Williams The Glad Satsuma
Create beautiful blue artworks using leaves, lace, hearts, and more at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH

Tuesday 10th – Weekly Jewellery Classes with Gail Coxon (6-week course) Gail Louise Jewellery
Learn jewellery-making techniques and craft your own stunning pieces at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH

Wednesday 11th – Hazlehurst Book Club with Woolyback Crafts
February’s book: The Hotel Avocado by Bob Mortimer. Join the discussion at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH.

Thursday 12th – Cross Stitch with Rosie Roo- Get stitching with Rosie at The Bake House, Runcorn.

Thursday 12th – Hazlehurst Camera Collective
Monthly meetup for analogue & digital photography enthusiasts at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH.

Friday 13th – Hazlehurst Urban Sketchers- Sketch and explore urban spaces with us at Warrington Museum.

Wednesday 18th – Cross Stitch with Rosie Roo -Join another stitching session at HalfSpace, Liverpool

Saturday 21st – Animal Teach Monthly Zoology Club
Fun for ages 4–15 with Naomi from Animal Teach at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH

Weekly & Fortnightly – Dawnstar Gaming CIC
D&D sessions for adults & young people, plus miniature painting & volunteering at Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH.

Looking ahead to March:
* Sat 7th March – Small Festival of Sustainability, All Saints Church
* Sun 8th March – Lino Printing for Beginners with Cos & Phoebe, Hazlehurst Studios, 71 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AH

For full details and to book, visit: https://www.hazlehurststudios.co.uk/events

16/01/2026

Throwing it back to October, when we ran our Stranger Things event across several days — and it was an absolute blast! 🔥🎲

Now that Stranger Things has wrapped up on TV, it feels like the perfect time to look back at the chaos, the laughs, the tension at the table, and the full-tilt Hellfire Club energy everyone brought. The costumes were incredible, the vibe was spot on, and the roleplay moments were amazing!

And as we roll into January… we’re not slowing down. We’re proud to have secured Aspire funding through Culture 26: Made in Halton, and we’ve got something exciting in the works. Watch this space — more details soon. 👀✨

Want to be first to hear what’s coming next? Drop us a message or email info@dawnstargaming.co.uk

📸 Photo 1: The inspiration (and the mood we were chasing!)
📸 Photo 2: One of our Hellfire Club crews

15/01/2026

⚔️ WARHAMMER HOBBY NIGHTS – NOW EVERY TWO WEEKS! ⚔️

Dawnstar Gaming CIC’s Warhammer Hobby Nights at Hazlehurst Studios are going fortnightly!
Come for the painting, stay for the games, and enjoy a friendly hobby space with other Warhammer fans.

✅ £5 for the evening
🎲 Combat Patrols available to use for games
🎨 Paints available to use on your models
🕕 18:00–21:00
📍 Hazlehurst Studios
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents attend FREE to help support younger players

Starting: Wednesday 21/01/26
Dates:

21/01/26
04/02/26
18/02/26
04/03/26
18/03/26
01/04/26
15/04/26
29/04/26

Bring a project, bring a mate, or just bring yourself — beginners welcome. ⚔️