19/01/2026
Hey everyone,
This is a big one for me.
I’m working to open The Vault a creative, reptile friendly, neurodivergent safe space right here in Dover. A place where you can play tabletop games, open TCG packs, paint minis, read a comic, or just chill out around reptiles and exotic animals in a calm, friendly environment with no judgment and no negativity.
Some of you know my story.
Four years ago, I tried to open a shop. I was only weeks away from launching when I was attacked. I lost the hearing in my right ear, my confidence collapsed, and the business I had worked so hard to build slipped away.
But I don’t believe in giving up.
I’ve spent the last few years rebuilding myself, learning, growing, and creating something new from my spare room. Now I’ve found the perfect small shop space affordable, central, and with all bills included and I’m ready to try again.
This time, I’m building something even bigger:
A safe, inclusive space for neurodivergent people, hobbyists, families, and anyone who just wants somewhere welcoming to be themselves.
If you’d like to support the journey, I’ve set up a GoFundMe to help with the shop deposit, setup, and initial stock. Every donation, share, or kind word genuinely means the world to me.
👉 Donate or share here:
https://gofund.me/320d8a9a1
Thank you for believing in me and helping bring The Vault to life.
Let’s build something amazing together. 💛🦎🎲📚
Hi, I’m Andrew the creator behind R&R Exotics UK and The Mythic Va… Andrew Gibson needs your support for Support The Vault: A Family‑Run Reptile & Gaming Shop