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St Francis of Assisi Church

Nostell Place, West Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 7JA

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The hall and kitchen are used by a variety of community groups including Knit and Natter, a bridge club, Brownies, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. .
    • Cafe Theo is used by the Church to hold a monthly meet and eat session and a monthly soup lunch.
    • The cafe is also used for breakfast on Sunday mornings for people attending morning services.

Opening Times

  • Monday Closed.
  • Tuesday Closed.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 13:30.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 13:30.
  • Friday 10:00 - 13:30.
  • Saturday 09:30 - 12:30.
  • Sunday Closed.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of and immediately beyond 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • The front part of the hall is the church and can be screened off when the hall is hired.

Kitchen

  • If required the kitchen is available to hire along with the cafe or St Francis of Assisi church hall.
  • The height of the units are 93cm.
  • The height of the serving hatch from both inside Cafe Theo and the church hall is 93cm.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are available 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 grassed areas around the venue.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Home visits / services are available.