Attending a community event like Batch Bunch for the first time can feel daunting. All sorts of doubts can cloud your mind and convince you to skip it and stay at home. I hope to convince you otherwise.

In 2026, giving Batch Bunch a small opportunity to delight you by showing up to our next event could be a decision you look back on with fondness. Here’s why:

• Sharing your excitement is infectious.
  Sharing your excitement for the project you’re working on is infectious. And if you don’t feel inspired, or you’re searching for a hobby or idea, others’ excitement can become the first step on your own staircase.

• Conversations are candid and real.
  Folks in a social setting are, inevitably, candid about the hurdles they’re facing or any downtime they’re experiencing. We’re all trying our best relative to our everyday circumstances. Conversations at Batch Bunch are candid and real.

• Mixing mediums is good.
  Drawing on paper, coding on a laptop, tinkering with hardware—whatever the inputs, there’s so much to learn from sharing a table with someone not entirely similar to you.

• Local community matters.
  A local community like Batch Bunch highlights the joys and peculiarities of the place you live. Nottingham is made more Nottingham by your participation. And if you have a remote or hybrid job, setting aside dedicated time to socialise locally at a Batch Bunch event is the easiest, non-cringe way to “network” IRL.

• The venue is a win.
  Batch Bunch is held at a board game café! Even if you doubt the ROI of attending Batch Bunch, the venue won’t disappoint. Bonus: you won’t want to miss our upcoming, one-year anniversary special event (boardgames version).

I hope I’ve managed to convince you! I’m only a message away if you still have any concerns or worries.

With gratitude,

Riz