A GAMING shop in Rhyl supporting people of all ages with social disorders is to re-open for the first time in four months.

“Spectrum Gaming”, on Water Street, was forced to temporarily closed after owner Lee Sadler was sadly diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Though Lee has not yet been given the all-clear, he is thankfully on the mend, and is in a position to re-open the shop on May 22.

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There will be new additions to the shop, too, including the option for people to try out virtual reality games, a computer to help children with homework, and a free-of-charge printer.

Lee said: “I’m not cancer-free yet – it’s going to be about two years before I can get the all-clear.

“But I’m on the road to recovery, and I’m in a position to get the store back open now. The first clubs are restarting this week, which is the Junior Adventure League.

“We’re there for everyone. Everything we do there costs £1. We’re not in it for money, we’re in it for the kids. We just want it up and running again for them.”

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Initially set up in 2019, Lee sees the shop as a “safe place” for those with conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Asperger’s syndrome, and autism.

Lee aims to bring different community backgrounds together through a shared passion for any game that may make them feel happy and special.

You can find out more about Spectrum Gaming by visiting: www.facebook.com/SpectrumRhyl.

He added: “We’re set up so we can teach them public speaking, communication, numeracy, working with others, eye contact, but we’re not just there for children with ADHD, Asperger’s and autism.

“People can come in and play educational board games, so they’re learning while they’re playing. We do ‘Slime Time’, Lego, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and it’s open to all ages.

“We’ve now got virtual reality games to try, a PC which we’ve set up now, and a printer which people can use, free of charge. I’ve just bought a candy floss machine, as well.

“Anyone in the local community can come; it’s a safe place for you to come and not be judged, and where you can be you.”