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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 2 halls and kitchens for hire, a learning centre, a small meeting room, and various clubs and events.

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Location

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

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

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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 located on Roselee Avenue, to the right of the centre.

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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 access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
  • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
• Comments View
  • The door is push pad activated to enter and automatic to exit.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right rear of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • If the reception desk is not in use, please knock on the door to the right.

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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 activities.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • Some corridors including the ground floor right hand corridor are narrow with widths of 100cm or less. There are no corridors under 75cm in width.

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Large Hall and Kitchen - Ground Floor

• The large hall and kitchen is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  
• The large hall and kitchen is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  
• There is step free access to the large hall and kitchen.
  
• The door to enter is double width.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is heavy.
  
• The door is 136cm wide.
  
• There is a threshold at the door to exit.
  
• There are 2 other similar doors in the hall.
  
• The flooring in the large hall and kitchen is vinyl
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• The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• There are chairs without armrests.
  
• There are tables, which vary in height from 72cm in height (to the underside) of the highest table to 50cm (to the top) of the lowest table.
  
• The tables are stored in the cupboard at the right side before the kitchen and are available on request.
  
• There is a kitchen at the rear left of the large hall.
  
• There is a door to enter the kitchen.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is a stable door with 2 sections and is light.
  
• The door is 71cm wide.
  
• The counter is 92cm high.
  
• There are worksurfaces at a height of 93cm.
  
• There is a sink at a height of 93cm.
  
• The sink has lever mixer taps.
  
• There is a built in hob at a height of 96cm to the top of the controls.
  
• There is a built in oven with a built in microwave above.
  
• The highest control of the built in oven is 104cm.
  
• The highest control of the built in microwave is 135cm.

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Ryhope Learning Centre

• The Ryhope Learning Centre is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  
• There is step free access to the Ryhope learning centre.
  
• The Ryhope learning centre is approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  
• There is a door to enter.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is single.
  
• The door is light.
  
• The door is 74cm wide.
  
• The flooring is carpet.
  
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• There are desks.
  
• The desks are 67cm high (to the underside).
  
• The chairs are height adjustable but do not have armrests.
  
• The height to the top of the computer screens is 127cm.

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Small Meeting Room - Ground Floor

• The small meeting room is located on the ground floor, at the very end of the right corridor, on the left.
  
• There is step free access to the small meeting room.
  
• The door to enter is double width.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is heavy.
  
• The door is 124cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the small meeting room is a mixture of carpet and vinyl.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• The height of the worktop is 93cm.
  
• There are 2 sinks at a height of 93cm.
  
• The sink to the left has separate hot and cold lever taps.
  
• The sink to the right has separate hot and cold twist/turn taps.
  
• There are tables with a height of 65cm (to the underside).
  
• There are chairs without armrests.
  
• There is an adjoining door to the ground floor large hall and kitchen.
  
• The door opens towards you (pull), if exiting from the small meeting room.
  
• The door is heavy.
  
• The door is 64cm wide.

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Level Change (Small Meeting Room)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located just past the double entry doors.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Other Floors (Front Left Staircase)

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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 right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are accessed through the far door of the ground floor large hall and kitchen.

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Other Floors (Rear Right Staircase)

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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 deep (18cm+).
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a single, heavy door to enter the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The door is 73cm wide.

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Lift (Rear Right Staircase Chair Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear right staircase.
• The lift is a chair stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are 141cm high.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Large Hall and Kitchen - First Floor

• The large hall and kitchen are located on the first floor, at the end of the corridor as you exit the chair lift for the rear right staircase.
  
• The large hall and kitchen are 5m approximately from the chair lift.
  
• There is a door to enter.
  
• The door is single.
  
• The door is heavy.
  
• The door is 70cm wide.
  
• The flooring of The large hall and kitchen is wood and vinyl.
  
• The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• There are chairs without armrests.
  
• There is a counter for the kitchen area.
  
• The counter is 110cm high.
  
• The width of the space to access behind the counter is 50cm.
  
• There is a lift up flap to enter this area, which is heavy.
  
• The door to the kitchen is single.
  
• The door is heavy.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is 72cm wide.
  
• There is a second separate door to enter the kitchen, located on the landing as you exit the chair lift.
  
• The door is 2m from the chair lift.
  
• The door is single.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is heavy.
  
• The door is 72cm wide.
  
• The kitchen has worksurfaces at a height of 84cm.
  
• There is a double sink at a height of 84cm.
  
• The sink has separate hot and cold taps operated with a lever.
  
• There is a freestanding oven.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Rear Right Corridor - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located towards the end of the right corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • This is a female accessible toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 213cm x 183cm (6ft 12in x 6ft).
  • 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 163cm (5ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • 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 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 81cm.
  • 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 49cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There are 2 taps.
  • The cold tap is push button.
  • The hot tap is twist turn.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Front Left of Building - Female - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilet cubicle, at the front left of the building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • This is a female accessible toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 136cm x 247cm (4ft 6in x 8ft 1in).
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 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 right.
  • 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• 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 low to moderate.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Front Left of Building)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, at the front left of the building, accessed through the large hall.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the male standard toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There is step free access to the female standard toilet cubicles.
  • There is a step to access the male standard toilets and the baby change.

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Level Change (Male Standard Toilet - Ground Floor - Front Left of Building)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located just past the entrance door to the male standard toilets on the ground floor.
• There is/are 1 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).