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29 Zetland Street, Huddersfield , HD1 2RA

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Overview

  • About View
    • A Parish Events CIC Community Venue in Huddersfield. The venue is a cafe with working and seating areas and a performance space.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: standard and accessible toilets, cafe, bar and performance space.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is alternative entrance into the venue area when the cafe is closed. Contact the venue for further information.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the auditorium bar via the cafe and the toilet with adaptations.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the raised seating areas in the cafe and the main auditorium from the auditorium bar.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • The designated safe space is located in The Cave area.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Safeguarding, Inclusion and Disability Confidence Training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located off the cafe.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the cafe.
    • The male and female standard toilet facilities are located in the venue.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations, off the cafe.

Toilet with Adaptations (Cafe - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the main cafe area.
    • The distance from entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 173cm (width) x 171cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 109cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has varying visual contrasts.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Main Entrance (Cafe)

  • This entrance is located on Queensgate.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Cafe

  • Location and Access View
    • The cafe is located ahead after entering.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld, available on a board and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead after entering.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 93cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the raised seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches, stools and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

The Cave (Room and Additional Seating)

  • The room is located off the cafe.
  • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, high tables and booths.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Access To (Venue Auditorium Bar)

  • Depending on the event, the venue auditorium bar and main auditorium can be accessed internally, via the cafe.
  • The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope, doors permanently held open, shiny flooring and patterned flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp to access the venue auditorium bar, internally.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Venue Auditorium Bar

  • The counter is located on the level above the auditorium.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp to the counter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The height of the counter is 105cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Depending on the event, the venue auditorium bar and main auditorium can be accessed internally, via the cafe or externally.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
  • there is stepped access from the lower level auditorium.
  • Table service can be offered on request for selected events.
  • For some ticketed events the entrance is via steps.

Venue Auditorium

  • Theatre Information View
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Concessions are available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has a steep ramp or slope.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Seating available includes: benches.
    • Depending on the event, the layout and seating may change.
    • Some ticketed events use the stepped entrance.
    • Alternative entrance to the auditorium can be arranged by contacting the venue in advance.

Alternative Entrance (Venue Auditorium)

  • This entrance is located on Zetland Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • This entrance into the venue area can be used when the cafe is closed.
  • Contact the venue for further information.