The Devonshire Society

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The Devonshire Society is a Melbourne based, women only board gaming social group for women, by women. Our social group welcomes people from the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to create a supportive and safe space for women to enjoy board games.

Our vision is to create regular warm and welcoming social events to play board games in Melbourne. With a relaxed friendly atmosphere (plus tea and scones!) we hope to be a place where both current board gamers and those who are curious to discover this amazing pastime can come along and feel welcome.

What do we play?

There will be a range of games available, from beginner to more experienced.

We play modern board games that are fun and relatively easy to learn. We’re more than happy for new people of all experience levels to come and we’re always eager to teach.

How about Food and Drinks?

Could it be a Devonshire Society event without scones? So, there will be scones with tea and coffee, and other snacks.

If you prefer to BYO, Northcote Meeting/Community Room’s Kitchenette has a small fridge and hot water facilities.

For more options, High street has plenty of cafes and restaurants, all within walking distance.

When do we play?


Do I have to be a Melbourne Meeples Inc. Member to attend?

No, though if you are not a member, entry fee is $10 to help cover the cost of the scones, snacks, games library and the general administrative tasks.

For members, fee is $5 (become a member)

How to get there?

Address: 32-38 Separation Street, Northcote 3070.

  • Driving : If you’re driving there is a parking lot on the other side of the library as part of Northcote Plaza. There’s also street parking on High Street.
  • Bus: Northcote Library is easily accessible by bus line – 508 that stop at the train station
  • Tram: Arthurton Rd/High St (Stop# 33) is the closest for 86 Line & Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd for 11 line is about 11 minutes walk
  • Train: Northcote Station is 8 minute walk away . It’s on the Mernda Line

Accessibility 

Northcote Library is an accessible space and has access friendly bathrooms.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all our guests. If you have any questions or feedback, please get in touch with us.

RSVP

RSVP and discuss on facebook/meetup.