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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a restaurant and cafe bar.
• Related link Watermans Arts Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.info/AccessGuide.asp?VenueID=223289&TownID=2192

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• Comments View
  • Guru is located on Levels 1 and 2 of the Watermans Arts Centre.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Brentford.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Kew Bridge.
• The nearest underground station is Gunnersbury.

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Opening Times (Restaurant)

• Monday 17:30 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 17:30 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 17:30 - 23:00.
• Thursday 17:30 - 23:00.
• Friday 17:30 - 23:00.
• Saturday 17:30 - 23:00.
• Sunday 17:30 - 23:00.

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Opening Times (Cafe Bar)

• Monday 10:00 - 22:30..
• Tuesday 10:00 - 22:30..
• Wednesday 10:00 - 22:30..
• Thursday 10:00 - 22:30..
• Friday 10:00 - 22:30..
• Saturday 10:00 - 22:30..
• Sunday 10:00 - 22:30..

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park is Pay and Display.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 430cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 1in).
  • The car park type is part open air, part underground.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 56m (61yd) 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200.
• Drop off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Car park is free for the first hour, the £1 per hour there after.
  • The details above are for the 3 designated bays outside the main entrance.
  • There are a further 3 designated bays in the underground part of the car park, next to the car park entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the venue.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are in the centre.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading from the underground part of the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the venue.

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Level Change (Car Park Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located between the two sets of doors.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Levels 0-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the box office.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels 0-1-2.
• The lift is 14m (15yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 138cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the cafe and restaurant.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in the foyer area.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in the foyer area.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • The ramp and steps give access to the cafe bar seating and the raised seating area of the restaurant.

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe Bar)

• The bar does serve food.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 23m (25yd) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is sandwiches and Indian snacks.

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  • There is level access to the bar from the lift.

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)

• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 9m (29ft 6in) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is Indian cuisine.

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Accessible Toilet

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 57m (62yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the raised area of Level 0, just past the theatre.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the box office or a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 123cm x 145cm (4ft x 4ft 9in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 63cm (2ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft ).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• 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 next to the accessible toilet.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 57m (62yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the cinema.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is also a male toilet located next to the adapted and female toilets.

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Level Change (Toilets)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the raised area of the restaurant and cafe bar.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 121cm (3ft 12in).

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.