Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the church and meeting room.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include the church hall and further rooms.
- St Columba's Parish Church Hall link (new tab) - click here.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Kirkintilloch.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Lenzie.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 375cm x 625480cm (12ft 4in x 20520ft 12in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a further car park to the rear of the church hall.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up from the car park, to the left as you face 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The first 2 steps from the car park do not offer handrails.
- The ramp from the car park can be used to bypass the first 2 steps.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- There is access to this entrance round from the main entrance, or from the secondary car park via a longer slope.
- These doors must be opened from inside, using a push bar.
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.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a wheelchair available to borrow located before the second set of doors at the main entrance.
- There are 3 medium steps without handrails leading up to the altar.
Level Change (Church Hall Link)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located up behind the altar and back down in the link crridor.
- There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
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Comments
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- Using the alternative entrance bypasses these steps.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- There is an accessible toilet and baby changing table located in the adjoining church hall.
- Please refer to the separate guide for details.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- Standard female and male toilets are available within the adjoining Church Hall building, please refer to the separate guide for details.
Additional Info
- 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 at the side of the car park.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- Home visits / services are available.