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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the church, function room for 100 people, sports hall for 100 people, children's centre room for 30, meeting rooms, a boardroom, foyer and a cafe area.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include garden.
• Related link St Mark's Anglican Church Community.
• Http://[email protected]
• Related link St Mark's Catholic Church Community.
• Http://www.catholicparishoftheroyaldocks.co.uk/

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  • St Marks is a combined church and community centre.
  • The church space is shared between Catholic and Anglican communities.
  • Please see their websites for contact details and service times.
  • The community centre includes halls for hire and offices that are let to community groups.
  • The part of the building known as the children's centre hosts an after-school club.
  • There is also a programme of weekly activities such as sports and dance classes.
  • Please contact the centre for details.

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Location

• This venue is situated in Beckton.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is West Ham.
• The nearest underground station is Canning Town.

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  • The venue is also close to Beckton DLR station.

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Opening Times

• Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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  • Please check the timetable on the centre website.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is at the back of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 270cm x 400cm (8ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 53m (57yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Tollgate Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm (4ft 11in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• The desk is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Nursery Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading from the car park.
• 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(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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  • Access to the nursery is by request only.

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Level Change (Nursery Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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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 varied.

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  • The pictures show the sports hall and the foyer.
  • The cafe was closed at the time of our visit (September 2014).
  • The cafe counter is used by community and church groups to serve refreshments.

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Church

• The church and side chapel can be opened up to make one larger space.
• The seating is flexible.
• Seats can be removed as required to make space for wheelchair users.
• The font can be moved to reveal a baptism pool.
• In the main space there is one medium, marked step up to the altar area.
• A hearing loop is installed in the church.

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Outside Access (Access to Garden)

• This information is for the entrance located from the foyer into the garden.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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  • There are several sets of doors from the foyer and seating area.
  • There are also sliding doors 130cm wide from the children's centre.

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Level Change (Access to Garden)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located from the doors down to the garden.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe No 43)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The cafe is located at the rear of the entrance foyer.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• 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 not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is light meals and snacks.

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  • The staff running the café use BSL and hope to encourage all customers to learn some simple signs when placing an order.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ 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 levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite the reception desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The highest button is 140cm.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Level Change (First Floor Office)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down to the office.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are low.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing rooms are located off the far end of the sports hall.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located off the changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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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 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right after the reception.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 185cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are 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 both sides.
  • 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 46cm (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 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 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
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  • There are further accessible toilets on the first floor and within the sports hall changing rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right after reception.
  • The female and male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the baby care room.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • The baby change bench is fixed at 84cm.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 1.