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St Michaels Community Centre

Stannington Grove, Sunderland, SR2 9JT

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a hall, kitchen, and digital hub.
    This venue is available to hire outside of the listed opening hours, when not in use.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • Monday Closed.
  • Tuesday 09:30 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday Closed.
  • Thursday 09:30 - 12:00.
  • Friday 09:30 - 12:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Entrance)

  • 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.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • 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 double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
    • 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 to the right of 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 8 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • Comments View
    • There is an entrance gate at the beginning of the ramp.
    • The gate opens away from you (push) but is permanently held open.
    • The gate width is 102cm.
    • There is a second gate approximately 5m along the ramp.
    • The second gate opens towards you (pull) but is permanently held open.
    • The width of the second gate is 103cm.
    • The ramp is long however it does have resting areas. The resting areas do not have a a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
    • There is a gate just before the steps.
    • The gate opens away from you (push) but is permanently held open
    • The gate is 120cm wide.
    • After the 7 steps there is a second gate.
    • The second gate opens away from you (push) but is permanently held open.
    • The second gate is 140cm wide.
    • After the second gate there is one more step.
    • This step does not have a handrail.

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.
  • Comments View
    • The main corridor running along the front of the building is only 90cm wide.

Main Hall

  • The main hall is ahead as you enter.
  • The main hall is approximately 3m from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the main hall.
  • There are double doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are light.
  • The doors are 128cm wide.
  • The threshold of the door consists of a steep short ramp.
  • The flooring in the main hall is wood.
  • The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a serving hatch for the kitchen.
  • The serving hatch is 80cm high.
  • There are stored tables for the hall at a height of 67cm.
  • There is bench seating and chairs without armrests in the main hall.

Meeting Room

  • The meeting room is located at the end of the front left corridor, on the right.
  • The meeting room is approximately 10m from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the meeting room.
  • The door to enter is single.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is light.
  • The door is 69cm wide.
  • The flooring in the room is 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.
  • The tables are 67cm high to the underside.
  • There is a TV screen.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter.
  • The kitchen is approximately 2m from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the kitchen from the entrance.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is 69cm wide.
  • The flooring in the kitchen is vinyl.
  • The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  • The height of the worksurfaces is 94cm.
  • The height of the sink is 94cm.
  • The taps are lever mixer taps.
  • The dishwasher controls are 80cm high.
  • The height of the oven controls is 84cm.
  • The height of the controls for the hob is 98cm.
  • The height of the cooker hood controls is 162cm.
  • The height of the fridge handle is 79cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the entrance lobby, to the left as you enter.
    • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 226cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
    • 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 the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 141cm (4ft 8in).
    • 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 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 138cm from the floor.
  • 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 not a mirror.
    • 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
    • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).

Standard Toilet(s)