Access Guide
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.
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.
Opening Times
- Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
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- Please check the timetable on the centre website.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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
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- 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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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Position of Fixtures
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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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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.
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- The baby change bench is fixed at 84cm.
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.