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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a community centre with a hall, meeting room, public computers and pottery studio.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a rear garden with children's play equipment.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
• The nearest Metro Station is Pelaw.

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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Manor Road Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Manor Road.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• 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 building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the door.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the Coffee and Co café.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Coffee and Co)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located through the main door to the left.
• Full table service is available.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Main Hall

• The main hall is located to the right of the main entrance, past a low dividing wall.
• There is a single door that opens away from you (push).
• The opening width is 71cm.
• Inside there is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is vinyl and shiny. It may appear to be wet.
• Lighting levels are good.
• There are chairs with and without armrests available.
• There is a sink with a height of 91cm, and a lowered section of 64cm.

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Entrance (Right Hand Garden Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main hall.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances to the garden in the meeting room, pop-up library and pottery studio.

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Right Hand Garden

• The right-hand garden is located to the right of the building.
• It can be accessed via the Right Hand Garden entrance.
• There are slight slopes throughout the garden.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The surface is a mixture of tarmac, concrete and grass.
• There are seats without armrests available.

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Seating Lobby

• The seating lobby is located ahead of the main entrance.
• There is a single door to enter that may be difficult to open.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The opening width of the door is 94cm.
• Inside there is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is vinyl and not shiny. Lighting levels are good.
• There are 2 seating booths with fixed seating without armrests.
• The tables have an underside height of 72cm, but have legs that obstruct the underneath space.
• There are additional chairs with armrests available.

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Computer Snug

• The computer snug is located to the right of the seating lobby.
• There is a narrowing of 68cm to enter.
• Inside the flooring is carpet and lighting levels are good.
• There are office chairs with armrests available.
• There is a desk with an underside height of 72cm.
• There are 3 gaming computers set up.

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Meeting Room

• The meeting room is located to the right of the seating lobby.
• There is a single door that opens away from you (push).
• The opening width is 73cm.
• Inside wheelchair users may find it difficult to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is vinyl and shiny. It may appear to be wet.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There are chairs without armrests available.
• There is a central desk with a height of 72cm.
• There is a counter at a height of 74cm. There is a lowered section with a sink at a height of 63cm.

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Pop-Up Library

• The pop-up library is located to the rear left of the seating lobby.
• This room can be used for multiple purposes, but is currently a pop-up library.
• There is a single door that opens away from you (push).
• The opening width is 73cm.
• Inside there is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is vinyl and shiny. It may appear to be wet.
• Lighting levels are good.
• There is a chair with armrests available.
• Children's play equipment is available.
• There is a counter with a sink at a height of 92cm.

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Pottery Studio

• The pottery studio is located at the rear of the seating lobby, to the right of the small dividing wall, then to the left.
• There is a single door that opens away from you (push).
• The opening width is 76cm.
• Inside wheelchair users may find it difficult to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is vinyl and is not shiny. Lighting levels are good.
• There are chairs without armrests available.
• There is a central table at a height of 70cm.
• There is a counter with a sink at a height of 92cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead of the main entrance and to the right, past the dividing wall and then second door to the right.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 258cm x 259cm (8ft 6in x 8ft 6in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 144cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located to the left, inside the accessible cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).
• Comments View
  • There is a lowered toilet to the left of the standard toilet.
  • The height of the seat is 34cm.

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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 Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left of the seating lobby.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.