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John Roan Club

Kidbrooke Park Road, Greenwich, London, SE3 9NF

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a bar and function room (in the pavilion building), and a separate building with additional changing rooms.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include sports pitches.
  • Comments View
    • The John Roan Club is linked to the John Roan School but membership is available to all. As such, it is only open at weekends and some weekday evenings.
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    • The lounge bar is open to members and, along with the function room is available to hire for private events.
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    • The sports facilities are also available to hire by outside groups when not in use by the school.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Kidbrooke.

Opening Times

  • Please contact the venue for details of opening times and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
  • Comments View
    • The bar is normally open from 18:00 - 22:30 on Thursdays and Fridays; 12:00 - 22:30 on Saturdays, and 12:00 - 20:30 on Sundays. The venue may also be open at other times depending on events/functions taking place.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in the grounds, between the Pavilion and the New Block.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 248cm x 502cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 6in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the bar accessible entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the bar accessible entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Bar Accessible Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the North West of the Pavilion.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Outside Access (Bar Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the West of the pavilion.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located on the door's threshold.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.

Outside Access (Pavilion Function Room)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the North West of the pavilion, facing the playing field.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played at certain times in the bar and function room.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Eating and Drinking (Bar)

  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located straight ahead as you enter through the bar main entrance.
  • The bar does serve food.
  • 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.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 69cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Children are welcomed in the bar area.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • 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 alcoholic and soft drinks and snacks.
  • Comments View
    • Normally, the bar will only serve alcoholic and soft drinks and snacks; but there is a kitchen area which can be used to prepare a wide range of food and drink depending on the event taking place, if the venue is being hired out.

Counter (Bar)

  • The counter is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • The height of the counter is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Comments View
    • There are two sections of the bar counter - one in the main bar seating area, and one in the function room (each pictured). Both have the same specifications.

Level Change (Bar Toilets)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located after the doorway to the right of the bar.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Standard Toilet(s) (Bar)

Outside Access (New Block Changing Rooms)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the north of the New Block, facing the northern playing fields.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the first set of doors.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Standard Changing Room (New Block Changing Rooms)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the New Block Changing Rooms entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the sports pitches.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the New Block, to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
  • There is not level access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via 2 medium steps.
  • Comments View
    • When mixed sports are taking place this building is usually reserved for female changing.
    • From the changing room there are 2 medium ummarked steps to access the shower and toilet areas.

Accessible Toilet (New Block External - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Blue Badge bay.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the south of the New Block, facing the car park.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared 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 is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 355cm x 231cm (11ft 8in x 7ft 7in).
    • 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 293cm (9ft 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 fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 154cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 163cm.
    • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
    • 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 not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
    • 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 low colour 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is an accessible shower within this facility - please see separate Accessible Shower section.

Accessible Shower (New Block External Accessible Toilet)

  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the New Block External Accessible Toilet.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • Other facilities available include; a curtain for privacy.
  • There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • The flip down seat is located next to the shower and not inside it. A height-adjustable portable shower chair is available as an alternative.

Level Change (New Block External Accessible Toilet)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the toilet door.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located on the sports fields.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.