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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a Methodist Church, meeting rooms and a café.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is South Wigston.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is East Street car park.
  • The car park is located on East Street.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Opening Times (Church Reception)

• Monday 10:30 - 15:30.
• Tuesday 10:30 - 15:30.
• Wednesday 10:30 - 15:30.
• Thursday 10:30 - 15:30.
• Friday 10:30 - 15:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Sunday 09:30 - 13:00.

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Opening Times (Zephs Cafe)

• Monday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Saturday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access (Church Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the church, leading from East Street car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the ramp.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • The ramp is long, approximately 8m.
    
  • There are 2 resting areas but they do not have the required 150cm by 150cm turning space.
    
  • The ramp at the rear of the building leading to the rear entrance can be used as an alternative as it is slight and following the left path, it does lead to the church entrance and Zephs café.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Reception (Church Enquiry Desk)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the church entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are seats without armrests at the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 03/01/2024.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played during some services and events.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Entrance (Chapel)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left, at the end of the main foyer as you enter via the church entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm.

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Chapel

• The chapel is located to the left as you enter via the church entrance.
  
• The chapel is 5m from the church entrance.
  
• There is level access to the main seating area from the church entrance.
  
• The flooring is carpet.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• The seating does not have armrests.
  
• Seating can be moved to allow space for a wheelchair user.
  
• There are 2 shallow steps at the front left leading to additional seating.
  
• The steps have handrails on both sides.
  
• There are 4 medium height steps to access the church organ and some additional seating.
  
• The steps have handrails on both sides.
  
• There is 1 deep step to access the altar.
  
• The step does not have hand rails.
  
• There is a lectern in the altar area.
  
• The height of the lectern is 110 cm.
  
• There is a fixed loop hearing system in the chapel.
  
• There is a children's activity area at the rear of the chapel.
  
• The lighting levels are good.

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Entrance (Main Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located in the main foyer, to the left of the church reception desk.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 139cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Main Hall

• The main hall is located in the main foyer, ahead as you enter via the church entrance.
  
• The main hall is approximately 5m from the church entrance.
  
• The flooring in the hall is wood.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• At the time of the survey the hall was set up as a dining area but the layout can be changed, depending on the activity it is required for.
  
• There are collapsible tables.
  
• The tables are 64cm high to the underside.
  
• The chairs are stackable and do not have arm rests.
  
• Lighting levels are good.
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Meeting Room

• The meeting room is located at the rear right of the building.
  
• The meeting room is ahead as you enter via the rear entrance.
  
• The meeting room is approximately 3m from the rear entrance.
  
• There is level access to the meeting room from the rear entrance.
  
• There is a door.
  
• The door is single.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door may be difficult to open.
  
• The door is 78cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the meeting room is carpet and vinyl.
  
• There are some shiny surfaces that could be mistaken as wet.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• There are coffee tables.
  
• The coffee tables have a surface height of 53cm.
  
• There are chairs.
  
• The chairs do not have arm rests.
  
• There is a kitchen area.
  
• The height of the work surfaces is 91cm.
  
• There are some low level cupboards.
  
• There is a sink at a height of 91cm.
  
• The sink has twist/turn mixer taps.
  
• There is a fridge.
  
• The height of the fridge handle is 79cm.
  
• Lighting levels are good.
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Community Room

• The community room is located at the rear right of the main building.
  
• The community room is approximately 5m from the rear entrance.
  
• There is a door.
  
• The door is single.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door may be difficult to open.
  
• The door is 73cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the community room is vinyl with a carpet area to the rear.
  
• There is some flooring that is shiny and could be mistaken as wet.
  
• There are stackable chairs.
  
• The chairs do not have arm rests.
  
• Tables can be brought from other areas of the building if needed.
  
• The lighting levels are good.

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Outside Access (Zephs Cafe)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building leading from East Street car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • The ramp is long, approximately 8m.
    
  • There are 2 resting areas but they do not have the required 150cm by 150cm turning space.
    
  • The ramp at the rear of the building leading to the rear entrance can be used as an alternative as it is slight and following the left path, it does lead to the church entrance and Zephs café.

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Entrance (Internal Entrance to Zephs Cafe)

• This information is for the entrance located in the foyer of the main building, to the right.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Zephs Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located at the rear right of the building.
• 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the café entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Church Foyer - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the church entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the main foyer, in the corridor to the right of the entrance, facing the reception desk.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 190cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • 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 a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 151cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 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
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 81cm (2ft 8in).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Rear Entrance - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the rear entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter via the rear entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 210cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • 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).
  • The height of the coat hook is 123cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 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
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Church Foyer)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the main foyer, in the corridor to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the church entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are available.