26 Great Days Out, Summer 2012


Revamped laser experience at the MegaCentreinRayleigh


tainment package with the upgrade of its MegaZone lasertag centre. The new state of the art 46-player Nexus Generation system is the most sophisti- cated equipment available to date. The centrealso sees the transformation of its laser games arena which has been themed as ajourney back to Victorian London. Both adults and children


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HE MegaCentrein Rayleigh has revamped its all ages, family enter-


from approximately six- years-old can join in the fun with the excite- ment and experience of the Megazone Laser game, which is set in atwo story, 6,000 squarefoot, arena. The new lasertag equipment gives it the capacity to run three laser games an hour and increase the number of parties it can host in aday. Players wear specially designed packs


that recordindividual scores based on how many times they shoot other players and how many times they get shot themselves. Registered charity ACT (Active Christian


Trust) owns the mega range of facilities at the site. It is anon-profit organisation that uses the funds to develop the centreasa community resource and provide outreach services with astrong emphasis on youth. The MegaCentrefeatures apopular soft- play area known as MegaPlay and alarge café with plenty of seating for parents. The play area offers three levels of fun for children aged up to 11 and includes aDrop Slide, Astra Slide, Ball Cannons, aTraverse Climbing Wall, Rope Bridges, Gliders and Targets, while thereisaseparate area for children under the age of three. The MegaCentreRayleigh can also host parties in both its laser arena and its soft play area, making it the ideal location for special occasions. Alongside these the centrealso has an array of other facilities that benefit the


community.Ithas avast programme for the over 50's sessions, summer holiday fun for children with The Ministry of Mayhem and two music rooms for hire, as well as a recording studio. Its theatreoffers 192 theatreseats and a spacious facility for training and develop- ment, and boasts aPAsystem, ahigh defi- nition projects, afive metrehigh cinema screen, and asix foot tall mirror wall with ballet bar,making it ideal for anything from meetings and events, to drama and danc- ing clubs. The theatreisalready used regu- larly for Table Tennis and Karate lessons as well as regular dance and drama groups such as Star Struck, Jo Jingles, CGC Rayleigh, Harmony Wind Band, RODS Amateur TheatreGroup and the NHS. Its two conference rooms, one with a kitchen area, arealso ideal for meetings and groups, and the party room can seat up to 70 people. For further information about the centre,


or its diverse set of laser and soft play party options, contact reception.


Address: The Megacentre Rayleigh, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7UT. Phone: 01268 779100. Web: www.megacentrerayleigh.co.uk


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