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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a community centre with 2 halls, a meeting room, 2 kitchens and various clubs and activities.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a garden.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Standard unmarked parking bays are available on Galway Road.

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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.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 141cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 127cm.
  • 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 134cm.
  • 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 on the path in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • The first set of doors are held open with planters.
  • The planters reduce the with of the slope and doors to 82cm.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path before the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • 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 79cm (2ft 7in).

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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 during some events and activities.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There are steps to the left of the main entrance leading to the Upper Hall.
  • Level access to the upper hall can be achieved by using the side entrance.
  • There are steps in the rear corridor.
  • Step free access to anything to the left of the steps can be achieved by using the side entrance.
  • Step free access to anything to the right of the steps can be achieved by using the main entrance.

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Level Change (Front Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located over the steps.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is portable.
• Please contact a member of staff. for use of the portable ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the front corridor, just before the upper hall.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Level Change (Rear Corridor)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the rear corridor.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Sanctuary Hall

• Sanctuary Hall is located to the left as you enter the building.
  
• Sanctuary Hall is approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  
• There is step free access to Sanctuary Hall.
  
• There is a double door.
  
• The door opens towards you (pull).
  
• The door is 118cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the hall is vinyl.
  
• The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• Some chairs have armrests.
  
• The highest table is 67cm high to the underside.
  
• The lowest table is 51cm high to the top.

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Sanctuary Hall Kitchen

• Sanctuary Hall Kitchen is located in the rear corridor of the building and is accessed via a door at the rear left of Sanctuary Hall.
  
• Sanctuary Hall Kitchen is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  
• There is step free to the kitchen via Sanctuary Hall.
  
• There is a single door.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is light.
  
• The door is 79cm wide.
  
• The flooring is vinyl.
  
• There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• The height of the worktops is 92cm.
  
• The height of the sink is 93cm.
  
• The sink taps are lever mixer.
  
• There is an oven and hob.
  
• The lowest control for the oven and hob is 44cm.
  
• The height to the hob is 92cm.
  
• There is a cooker hood at a height of 162cm.
  
• There is a fridge on the worksurface.
  
• The fridge is 141cm high to the handle.

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Upper Hall

• Upper Hall is located to the left as you enter.
  
• Upper Hall is 3m from the main entrance.
  
• There are steps or a portable ramp to gain access to Upper Hall.
  
• Step free access can be achieved by using the side entrance.
  
• There are doors to enter the Upper Hall via the ramped/stepped entrance.
  
• The doors open towards you (pull).
  
• The doors are heavy.
  
• The doors are 128cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the Upper Hall is vinyl.
  
• The flooring is shiny and may be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  
• There is step free access throughout the hall.
  
• Some of the chairs have armrests.
  
• The height of the tables varies from 70cm to 73cm to the underside.
  
• There is a serving hatch at a height of 98cm.

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Upper Hall Kitchen

• Upper Hall kitchen is located at the rear left of the building, at the rear of Upper Hall.
  
• There is step free access to the kitchen via the side entrance.
  
• There is a door.
  
• The door is single.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is light.
  
• The door is 87cm wide.
  
• There are worktops at a height of 91cm.
  
• There is a lower worktop housing a built in hob.
  
• The lower worktop is 79cm high.
  
• The height top the hob controls is 82cm.
  
• There is a sink at a height of 92cm.
  
• The sink has separate hot and cold taps operated by a lever.
  
• There is a lower sink at a height of 79cm.
  
• The lower sink has a cold tap operated with a lever and a hot water heater.
  
• The handle for the hot water heater is 85cm high.
  
• There is a fridge freezer.
  
• The handle heights for the fridge freezer vary from 60cm to 124cm.
  
• There is a built in oven.
  
• The height of the oven controls is 80cm.

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Meeting Room

• The meeting room is located at the rear of the building in the rear corridor.
  
• There is step free access to the meeting room via the side entrance.
  
• The meeting room is approximately 15m from the side entrance.
  
• There is a door to enter the meeting room.
  
• The door is single.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is heavy.
  
• The door is 70cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the meeting room is carpet.
  
• There is no fixed furniture.
  
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre, but furniture can be moved to create this space.
  
• There are 2 armchairs and a sofa in the meeting room.
  
• There is a coffee table at a height of 50cm.
  
• There is a TV in the room.

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Entrance (Rear Exit to Garden)

• This information is for the entrance located within the Upper Hall accessible toilet cubicle.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 86cm.
  • 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 just beyond the exit.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).

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Garden

• The garden is located at the rear of the building and is accessed through the entrance in the Upper Hall accessible toilet cubicle.
  
• The surfaces in the garden are tarmac, concrete and grass.
  
• Some paths are less than 150cm in width.
  
• There are some steep slopes on some paths.
  
• There is an interactive children's play area.
  
• There are greenhouses and potting areas.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Rear of Upper Hall - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear left of the building, in the corridor at the rear of Upper Hall.
  • 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 190cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste 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 left.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 126cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low 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 within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm (3ft 2in).

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Entrance (Sanctuary Hall Toilets)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of Sanctuary 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) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Rear of Sanctuary Hall - Transfer Both Sides)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear right of the building, through the door at the rear right of Sanctuary Hall.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 290cm x 240cm (9ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 77cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 118cm.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, general domestic 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low 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 within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a hand towel located on the horizontal wall rail.

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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 in the rear left corridor, just behind the Upper Hall.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.