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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a church and community centre, with a main hall and meeting rooms.
• 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 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 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 car parking is available on Side Cliff 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 right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
  • 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) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in the doorway.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • Please contact a member of staff for use of the portable ramp.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.

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Outside Access (Garden Entrance Gate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • Please contact a member of staff for use of the portable ramp.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the gateway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.

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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 in the lower garden area.
  • There is stepped 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located just before the first set of doors.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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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
  • The standard toilet is accessed via the main stairs.

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Main Hall and Chapel

• The main entrance to the building leads directly to the main hall and chapel.
  
• The flooring in the main hall and chapel is wood.
  
• The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  
• There is step free access throughout the main hall and chapel.
  
• There are tables.
  
• The tables are 75cm high to the underside.
  
• There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  
• There are 2 deep (19cm) steps to enter the altar area at the front.

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Small Meeting Room

• The small meeting room is located at the front left of the building.
  
• The small meeting room is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  
• There is step free access to the small meeting room.
  
• There are doors.
  
• The doors are double.
  
• The doors open both ways.
  
• The doors are light.
  
• The doors are 122cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the room is wood.
  
• The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  
• There is a worktop and sink in the room.
  
• The height of the worktop and sink is 94cm.
  
• The sink has twist/turn mixer taps.
  
• The tables are 68cm high to the underside.
  
• There are chairs without armrests in the room.

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Entrance (Garden)

• This information is for the entrance located in the rear left corridor.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Garden

• The garden is located through the garden entrance at the rear left of the building.
  
• The garden is on 2 levels.
  
• The garden entrance gives access to the upper level.
  
• Step free access can be gained to the lower level by using the garden entrance gate at the front left of the building.
  
• The paths in the garden are concrete tiles.
  
• All paths are over 75cm wide.
  
• There are some slight slopes on the path.
  
• There are 2 medium height (18cm) steps to access the lower level of the garden.
  
• The steps do not have a handrail.
  
• The surface of the garden area is concrete tiles and grass.
  
• There is bench seating with armrests.

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Other Floors (Rear Left Corridor)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard toilets.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left 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 main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor at the rear left of the building, at the end of the corridor next to the stairs.
  • 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 135cm x 231cm (4ft 5in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
• 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 low 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • This accessible toilet is also used as the female standard toilet.

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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 on the half landing of the stairs.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the stairs.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.