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Durham Road Community Rooms

Under 32-43 Bolton Walk, 94 Durham Road , London, N7 7DT

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a hall, kitchen, accessible and standard toilets.

Opening Times

  • Access is by appointment only.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • 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 available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Durham Road.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The standard parking bays on Durham Road are for residential permit holders only but Blue Badge holders can also parking in these bays.
    • The width of the standard parking bays are 190cm.
    • Blue Badge holders are not allowed to park in bays that are numbered.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the corner of Durham Road and Thistlewood Close.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slight slope on the approach from Thistlewood Close to this entrance as shown in photograph 4.
    • There is a steep slope on the approach from Durham Road to this entrance as shown in photograph 5.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are not trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Hall

  • The hall is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The doors to access the hall are double, heavy and open towards you (pull).
  • The width of the doors are 155cm.
  • There are chairs with and without armrests.
  • There are height adjustable tables available.
  • The height of the standard tables are 66cm.
  • There is an overhead projector and screen.
  • The floor surface is vinyl.
  • The kitchen is located off the hall on the right hand side.
  • The door is single, heavy and opens away from you (push).
  • The width of the door is 75cm.
  • The height of the kitchen top is 92cm.
  • The height of the table is 66cm.
  • There are chairs without armrests.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the hall entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the hall.
    • 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 outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 228cm x 206cm (7ft 6in x 6ft 9in).
    • 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 60cm (1ft 12in).
    • 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 sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • 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 the left.
    • There is not 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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 123cm (4ft).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot 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
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • Comments View
    • The transfer space to the right of the toilet when the baby changing table is not there is 110cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the hall.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the hall entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the hall.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the hall entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.

Additional Info

  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.