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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include a community cafe?, meeting room and main hall.

Comments View
- Rooms are available for hire, please contact the venue for more information.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Ilford.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Ilford.
The nearest underground station is East Ham.

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 10:00 - 23:00.
Sunday 09:00 - 13:00.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- There is a strip of Blue Badge parking for approximately 4 cars on Dershingham Street.
- Free standard on street parking is available on a first come first serve basis.

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 in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
- There is not a second set of doors.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are not steps to access this area / service.

Reception

The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Level Change (Inside Access)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located on entering the main entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are not steps to access this area / service.

Inside Access

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

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 Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is not by lift.
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 a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 274cm (7ft 9in x 8ft 12in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 179cm (5ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is 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 left.
- 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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 84cm (2ft 9in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
- The female and male toilets are 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.