Rooms
Fire Classroom
The Fire Classroom seats up to 65 people on comfortable chairs set out in theatre style, however the layout of the room can be changed to suit the event. The room is equipped with a Smartboard, Laptop with sound and a flipchart.
NHS Classroom
The NHS Classroom seats up to 16 people on comfortable chairs set out in a boardroom style. The room is equipped with a Smartboard, multiple screens, speakers, flipchart and Logitech ConferenceCam Connect.
Police Classroom
The Police Classroom seats up to 85 people on comfortable chairs set out in theatre style, however the layout of the room can be changed to suit the event. The room is equipped with a Smartboard, flipchart and Laptop with sound.
External A&E Area
On-set replica Accident & Emergency front entrance area, suitable for training and educational purposes.
On-set Park
Indoor replica 'local' park set, featuring artificial grass, swings and covered meeting pod. Ideal for all-year-round engagement for park set scenarios or sessions.
Magistrates Court
On-set Magistrates courtroom, (which leads to a mock prison cell), which allows for a range of different courtroom scenarios for educational purposes.
Police Custody Desk
Recreation of a Police station custody desk for training or educational purposes.
Police Cell
Mock Police cell, specially designed to convey the realities of a prison environment.
Fire Station Facade
Mock Fire Station to raise awareness of fire safety to visitors to the Centre.
On-set Bus
Real on-set bus, with working lights and bell, which can be used for a variety of scenario's, from passenger safety to large vehicle blind spots.
House Living Room
House living room set, which can be adapted for educational or training requirements, previous sessions have included electrical safety, bogus callers, etc.
Small Bedroom
On-set bedroom scenario, creating a realistic setting to discuss fire safety, from electrical items to staying safe in the home.
Arson Room
Arson bedroom, recreated using items from real life incidents, to convey the damage and potential danger of fire in a house setting.
Internet Cafe
Internet Cafe style setting, in which to hold presentations, training sessions, 'role play' or educational talks for all ages.
Street Scene & Road Crossing
On-set street scene, featuring a working Puffin Crossing, which allows for a variety of educational, road awareness or engagement sessions for all ages.
Community Hub
A Community Hub style setting, with wall edge seating and display screens, to create a versatile talk, presentation, education and awareness session area.
On-set Co-Op Shop
Realistic shop scenario, kindly donated by the Co-Op, suitable for a variety of training and awareness sessions.
The Set
The Set consists of twelve areas which can be used individually, as a whole set or in various combinations.
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Police Station with custody area and cell
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Fire Station
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Accident and Emergency
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Court Room
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Internet Café
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House with sitting room, kitchen diner, bedroom and garden
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House with living room and garden
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Shop
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Park with youth shelter and swings
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Community Hub dark alley behind
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Street with Puffin Crossing and car
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Single Decker Bus
Staffing
Each day, Lifewise Centre staff and a Duty Manager are available to assist with the general arrangements of an event. Additional staff can be provided to facilitate scenarios in the set, this may incur an additional cost.
Opening Hours
The Lifewise Centre is open daily, except for Bank Holidays
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Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 16:00
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Friday 08:30 – 15:30
The Centre may also open outside of these hours for pre-booked events
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Monday to Thursday 17:00 – 20:00
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Saturday 09:00 – 16:00
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Sundays 09:00 – 16:00