A new £130,000 multi-sensory room at Spennymoor Leisure Centre has been unveiled to the public.
The exciting state-of-the-art facility, which is believed to be one of the largest of its kind in the North East, features all the latest technology and equipment to benefit users thanks to the investment from Durham County Council.
Pre-school children and adults and children with special educational needs or disabilities will be able to take advantage of the room.
The facility has been designed to stimulate all the senses, including touch, sound, vision, movement and even smell, to enhance users’ awareness of their environment. There is also a ceiling track hoist – making all areas accessible.
It is completely interactive so users can relax or interact and control all the elements – making it a unique experience each time they visit.
As well as bubble tubes, the room includes one of only three sound light floors in the country, a vibration water bed – and an ultra violet dark room.
One of the key elements of the room is lighting and there are projectors, moving light scanners and colour changing LEDs.
Users can also interact with every day household items such as an Apple TV, Nintendo Wii and an iPad to create their own unique experience.
Mark Lee, Spennymoor Leisure Centre manager, said: “In creating this new facility we have consulted with users of the previous facility at Deerness Leisure Centre and the council’s sensory support team. Their input was vital and we included their feedback in the plans.
“Information was also gathered from other facilities in Sunderland, Sheffield and Manchester to make sure we can offer the best possible service to the residents of County Durham.”
Councillor John Robinson, chairman of Durham County Council, officially opened the new multi-sensory room on Wednesday 25th June.
For more information about the multi-sensory room and the various sessions available contact Spennymoor Leisure Centre on 03000 261 161 or email leisure-spennymoor@durham.gov.uk
