Teacher launches pop-up board game nights across Lake District

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 07:01 · Archive

Paul Ruston, a secondary school history teacher, is launching The Wandering Dice, a series of pop-up board game nights at pubs and cafes.

Paul Ruston, a secondary school history teacher from Ulverston, has launched The Wandering Dice to bring pop-up board game nights to pubs and cafes across Furness and the Lake District. The initiative aims to encourage people to spend time away from their phones.

The first event is confirmed for Tuesday, October 20 at The Sun Inn in Ulverston, running between 6pm and 9pm. Further sessions are scheduled for Crofters in Barrow on Tuesday, November 3 and the Nook Bar and Kitchen in Staveley on Wednesday, November 18, both running 6pm to 9pm.

Ruston will bring a selection of modern board games ranging from quick party games to more strategic titles. Entry is priced at £5 for those aged 17 and over, £3 for children aged 12 to 16, and free for under-12s. Ruston said the events welcome experienced board gamers and newcomers alike, with staff on hand to explain rules and recommend games. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks from the host venues while playing.

How it is being reported

• First game night dates announced as teacher aims to get people off their phonesPaul Ruston has created The Wandering Dice, which is bringing pop-up board game nights to various spots in the local area.NW Evening Mail · 19 Oct, 06:00
• First game night dates announced as teacher aims to get people off their phonesPaul Ruston has created The Wandering Dice, which is bringing pop-up board game nights to various spots in the local area.Westmorland Gazette · 19 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Paul Ruston · The Wandering Dice · Ulverston · Barrow · Lake District · Staveley · Furness

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