Astronomy Centre Hire
Lawrence House Astronomy and Space Science Centre is available for hire as a conference/event facility to corporate businesses.There are three key areas within the Centre:
Lecture Theatre
Our tiered lecture theatre seats 60 delegates and includes a computer and an overhead LCD projector and screen.
Classroom
The Classroom is fully equipped with internet broadband connection points for delegate use. The classroom may be set out as requested and can hold up to 30 delegates.
Planetarium
Our housed Starlab Planetarium is available for use if you choose to incorporate an astronomy presentation within your event proceedings. Up to 38 adults may enter the Planetarium at any one time.
Food and Refreshments
Tea/coffee and biscuits can be provided throughout the day or during specific breaks in your event schedule at a cost of £1.20 per head per serving.
Choose from either a buffet meal or various hot meal options for lunch and/or dinner. Menus can be arranged to suit your needs but some typical menus and prices are listed below:
Sample Buffet Menu 1
Finger Buffet £5 per head
Sandwiches
Crisps
Selection of canapés including vol-au-vents, cheese and onion on sticks and sausages on stick,
Cucumber and cherry tomato salad
Bread rolls
Sausage rolls
Tea/coffee/water/orange juice
Sample Buffet Menu 2
Fork Buffet £8 per head
Selection of cold meats including ham, beef and chicken
Coleslaw
Two pasta salads
Tomato and cucumber rounds
Green leaf salad
Vegetarian quiche
Savoury rice salad
Oriental noodles
Spring rolls
Individual sweets (chocolate mousse or crème brulee)
Tea/coffee/water/orange juice
Sample Hot Meal 1
£5 per head self serve
Soup
Roast chicken, potato and vegetables
Apple pie and cream/custard/ice cream or fruit salad
Tea/coffee/water/orange juice
Sample Hot Meal 2
£7 per head with waitress service
Cold starter
Chicken curry and rice or chili con carne and rice
Hot or cold sweet
Tea/coffee/water/soft drinks
Dependent on the number of delegates attending, buffet meals can be served within the Centre. Hot meals and buffets for a large number of delegates will be served in the Dining Hall.
Accommodation
As the Centre is situated on a boarding school campus, accommodation is available but only during the following periods:
Please ring for details 01253 772974
Accommodation is within one of the School’s boarding houses which are housed in beautiful historic buildings around a central square. Rooms comprise of a bed, wardrobe, desk and drawers. Bathroom facilities are available on each floor along with a small kitchenette with microwave, small two ring hob, fridge, kettle and toaster where delegates may make drinks and snacks. A number of en-suite rooms are also available.
Centre Hire + Presentation
In addition to hiring the Lawrence House facilities, you may wish to incorporate a special presentation by our resident astronomer Dr. Nick Lister.
Astronomy based presentations can be linked in with your own business messages for the day or you may just wish to enjoy a non-business related presentation in our Starlab planetarium to break the day up.
Some possible themes linking astronomy and business messages may be:
1. Think Big
2. Space Travel: The Importance of Teamwork
3. The Earth As a Small Cog in a Big Wheel (an analogy for a team environment)
Dates and Prices
Centre Hire Only
Date: On Request Duration: TBC Time: TBC Cost: £250.00*
Centre Hire + Standard Presentation
Date: On Request Duration: TBC
Time: TBC Cost: £500.00*
Centre Hire + Tailored Presentation
Date: On Request Duration: TBC Time: TBC Cost: £750.00*
* This price does not include costs for food and refreshments. Quotations provided on request.
Need Further Information?
If you are interested in hiring the Centre, or would like a chat before making a booking please contact Dr Nick Lister on 01253 772974 or by email at nick@astronomyforall.co.uk.
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