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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include a main hall.
Services / facilities within the grounds include a childrens play room located in the extention which is used predominently by the pre school children, however can be used as extra room when events and functions are taking place.

Comments View
- Tweed Way Hall is available to hire.

Location

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

Opening Times

Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 356cm x 500cm (11ft 8in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the accessible 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the office.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 267cm (4ft 6in x 8ft 9in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are 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 a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can 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 sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 79cm (2ft 7in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilets are located to the right as you enter.
- The female toilets are 9m (9yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilets are located immediatley beyond the entrance.
- The male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the children's toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Comments View
- Further standard toilets are situated in the extension part of the building.
- Children's toilets are also situated in the extension part of the building.