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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a sports club with bar, changing rooms, large hall/function room, small hall/function room, and offices.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a sports ground - home of local non-league football team Meridian VP FC, as well as several grass football pitches and an all-weather 3G pitch.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Charlton.
• The nearest underground station is North Greenwich.
• The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal.

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Opening Times (Venue and Sports Pitches)

• Monday 09:00 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 23:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 23:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 23:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 23:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 22:30.

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Opening Times (Bar)

• Monday 11:00 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 12:00 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 12:00 - 23:00.
• Thursday 12:00 - 23:00.
• Friday 12:00 - 23:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 23:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 22:30.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is chargeable at all times. The tariff is £5.20 until 15:30, and £1 after 15:30, Monday to Friday (including Bank Holidays). It is £1 all day at weekends. Payment is by telephone or the PayByPhone app only - see signage for details.
  • The car park is located behind the main club building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue, leading in from the car park.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a door release button to exit through the first set of doors at a height of 116cm.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the bar, and in the sports ground, main and small halls depending on the function taking place.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Eating and Drinking (Café/Bar)

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The café/bar is located straight ahead as you enter the building.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is alcoholic and soft drinks, plus hot and cold snacks.

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• Comments View
  • There are separate counters serving food and drinks.
    
  • Children are not allowed in the bar area unless accompanied by an adult.

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Counter (Bar)

• The counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• There is not a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Counter (Food)

• The counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• There is not a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the pitches.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the corridor off the bar area.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar standard changing rooms in both the east and west wings of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the Main Hall, Small Hall and offices.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 sets of stairs, one to the east and one to the west of the building, with very similar specifications.
  • There are double, manual, heavy doors which open towards you (pull) to enter and exit the stairwell on the Ground Floor.

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Main Hall

• The Main Hall is located in the centre of the building on the First Floor. It is accessed by 4 clearly marked medium-height steps, with handrails on both sides. There are then double, manual, heavy doors to enter the room, with an opening width of 129cm.

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Small Hall

• The Small Hall is located at the far eastern end of the corridor on the First Floor. It is accessed by 4 clearly marked medium-height steps, with a handrail on the right going up. There is a single, manual, light door to access the room, with an opening width of 82cm.

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Changing Places (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located to the right as you enter the building.
  • The facility is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall .
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the bar.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 292cm x 243cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 222cm (7ft 3in).
  • Dropdown rails are not provided.
  • There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the toilet.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 151cm (4ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The soap dispenser is handheld and placed on the sink.
    
  • There is a wall-mounted baby change table, 76cm high.
    
  • There are two sets of doors to enter the changing place. They have similar specifications. The only difference is that signage is only located on the first set of doors, and the radar key lock is only located on the second set of doors.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities, although the Changing Place can be used as a substitute.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the bar.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along the corridors leading from the left and right of the bar.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the changing place.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Outside Access (Meridian VP FC Sports Ground Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the west of the car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 55cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) by revolving.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 44cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located after the turnstiles, leading down towards the Clive Smith stand to the left of the pitch.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 131cm (4ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • The doors would be permanently held open whenever a match is taking place.
    
  • There is also a ramp with a very easy incline in front of the entrance, leading up from the car park. This has a width of 83cm.

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Outside Access (Meridian VP FC Sports Ground Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you face the entrance to the main building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading from this entrance to the Clive Smith Stand, up and over where the main turnstiles are situated.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 131cm (4ft 4in).

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Sports Ground (Meridian VP FC)

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is not level access to the designated seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located at the front of The Clive Smith Stand, in the centre.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are not available.
  • There is not an audio description service.
  • There is no specific designated seating, but the front 3 rows are accessed via 1, 2 or 3 medium-height steps, so are suitable for mobility-impaired walkers. The stand only has 4 rows, so the vast majority is accessible to mobility-impaired walkers.
• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet is the Changing Place located in the Meridian Sports and Social Club Main Building.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on any of the grassed areas or in the car park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.