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Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Comments View
- The centre may also be open outside of these times for special events.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Sydenham.
The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Sydenham.

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 not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- There is unrestricted on-street parking in surrounding roads.
- Please note that there is a barrier at the end of Kelvin Grove which may be closed at school arrival/ departure times.

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 intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 78cm (2ft) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 77cm (2ft) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down from the pavement to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Inside Access

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

Comments View
- On the ground floor is a meeting room - with level access to a small garden space - which can be used for stay and play or training events such as Job Club and ESOL lessons.
- There is a small kitchen (picture right).
- On the first floor are a further meeting room, a counselling room (picture left) and staff offices.
- The centre has been converted from a former house - the circulation spaces would be too small for a motorised scooter to be taken indoors.

Other Floors (First Floor)

Steps View
- There are 13 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is medium.
Other View
- The services on the floors which are not accessible are a meeting room and counselling room.
Comments View
- Events can be scheduled to take place on the ground floor if participants are unable to access the first floor.

Accessible Toilet

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

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.
- The accessible toilet is 5m (5yd 18in) from the the Main Entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the right of the entrance corridor.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 200cm (4ft x 6ft).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft).
- 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.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 48cm (18in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot 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 3").
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change bench when extended is 84cm ( 2ft 9in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The unisex toilets are located on the ground floor, off the main corridor.
- Unisex toilets are 6m (6yd 22in) from the the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.