All fun and games at brand new Lochgelly LochCon event

LochCon made its debut at the Lochgelly Centre, featuring tabletop games, video game demonstrations, handmade crafts, game inspired art and stalls from local crafters and charities.

LochCon aimed to create a welcoming, low-pressure space for people of all ages and backgrounds, and ensured the event was both neurodivergent friendly and family friendly.

(Image: Cllr Darren Watt) Visitors could enjoy stalls of local artists, game designers, with many products on sale, from handmade soaps to replica swords.

Cllr Darren Watt, who represents the Cowdenbeath ward, attended the event and praised its community focus.

Taking to Facebook he said: “It was a genuine pleasure to meet Steve who organised the event, and hear first hand more about his hopes and aspirations for future projects and initiatives to help support and facilitate gamers and their community.

(Image: Cllr Darren Watt) “Coming soon is the D.I.C.E Project where they will bring together people through board games, role play, and card games, and help improve well-being and community connection.”

Mental health charity SAMH was also present, with Cllr Watt highlighting productive discussions around supporting families, young people, and wider community wellbeing.