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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a changing places, Folk Hall Café and Eatery, a post office, New Earswick Parish Council office, main hall, meeting rooms and New Earswick library.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include New Earswick swimming pool, Quaker Meeting Room, children's play area and various Joseph Rowntree Foundation housing.
• Related link New Earswick Library.
• AccessAble.

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• Comments View
  • The venue is used by various community groups including, a weekly help yourself food shelf, Nelli (New Earswick Less Loneliness Initiative), War Gaming Club, Over 50's Keep Fit, My Baby Can Dance and Baby Massage.
  • The venue is also used for Accessible Arts and Media.

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Location

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

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Opening Times (Folk Hall - Post Office)

• Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 13:30.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • The venue is available for hire outside of the published opening times.

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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 New Earswick Village Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the venue off Elm Tree Mews.
  • There is a/are 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 (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Village Car Park at the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • 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 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 182cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the Entrance.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is a slight slope on the approach from the right of the building, as seen in photographs 4,5, and 6.
  • This slope can be avoided by approaching from the front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Front 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 131cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front 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.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left and right of the Entrance.
  • There is/are 3 on each side step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
• Comments View
  • There is a push pad to exit the building, as seen in photograph 9.
  • The height of the push pad is 100cm.

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Outside Access (Eatery entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free 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 door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 188cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 29/07/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 29/07/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 8 and 9 show the library self-serve point and library bookcase opposite reception.
  • The height to the top of the screen is 138cm.
  • The height to the scanner is 75cm.
  • There are also several portable hearing loops for the meeting rooms that do not have a fixed hearing loop.

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Post Office Counter

• The Post Office is immediately beyond the Car Park Entrance.
• The height of the counter is 109cm.
• There is a working fixed hearing loop at the counter.
• There are various items on shelfs within the Folk Hall reception area that can be paid for at the post office counter, as seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Level Change (Main Hall)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to, and as you enter the main hall to the left of reception.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 146cm (4ft 9in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located within the main hall.
• 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 deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are two identical sets of steps on either side of the main hall ramp.

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Eating and Drinking (Folk Hall Café & Eatery)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the left as you enter the building through the car park entrance.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the car park entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are 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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• Comments View
  • Photographs 3, 4, 5 and 6 show the seating in the foyer of the Folk Hall.
  • There is additional seating in the Eatery.
    
  • The takeaway window to the left of the car park window is 96cm high, as seen in photograph 14.
    
  • Photographs 15,16 and 17 show the outdoor seating to the left of the car park entrance.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located ahead and to the right as you enter from the car park entrance.
  • The facility is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall .
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 300cm x 340cm.
  • The ceiling height is not at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 125cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 170cm from the floor.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The height of the ceiling is 2.2 metres.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - 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 18m (19yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the left as you enter from the car park entrance.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 295cm (4ft 8in x 9ft 8in).
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 170cm 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 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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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 ahead and to the right as you enter from the Car Park Entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located ahead and to the left as you enter from the Car Park Entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 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 both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 4 shows the similar steps from the mezzanine to the first floor.

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead and to the left as you enter from the Car Park Entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, M, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 149cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is an information board on the inside door of the lift, as seen in photograph 6.

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Level Change (Mezzanine)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right as you exit the lift.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • This ramp leads to the additional Explore Library computers and Lambourne and Pippin meeting rooms.

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Accessible Toilet (Mezzanine)

• 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 16m (17yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you exit the lift on the mezzanine level.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 166cm x 310cm (5ft 5in x 10ft 2in).
  • 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 right.
  • 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, clinical waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 102cm and 172cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 122cm.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

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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 as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the shared standard toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • This is by lift.
• Comments View
  • This toilet is only for people who are using the Bramley room.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas outside of the building.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.