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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an activity hall, upper hall (also used for church services), foyer coffee bar and basement meeting rooms with kitchen.

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  • There is level access to the activity hall (ground floor) and the upper hall (first floor - by lift).
  • The basement rooms are accessed by stairs only.
  • The various meeting rooms are used for regular events such as fitness sessions, a playgroup and for tutoring.
  • They are also available to hire by outside groups. .
  • The building is open according to the event programme.
  • There is a contact form for bookings and other enquiries on the venue website.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Greenwich.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Greenwich.

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  • Greenwich Station also serves the DLR.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Ashburnham Place.
• Comments View
  • The area is in a residents' controlled parking zone every day except directly outside the church entrance where parking is allowed Saturday and Sunday.
  • There is room for 2 - 3 cars to park on the church forecourt.
  • The spaces are not marked.

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Outside Access (Church Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Greenwich South Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.

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  • These doors are only used when church services are taking place.

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Level Change (Church Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the doors.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Entrance To Community Rooms)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right side of the building on Ashburnham Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open both ways.
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The door described is from the ramp.
  • There is a separate door 62cm wide from the stairs into the lobby.
  • The intercom is to the right of the second door, inside the lobby.

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Level Change (Entrance To Community Rooms)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located up to the accessible entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the right of the ramp.
• There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Basement Direct Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located towards the rear of the building, on Ashburnham Place.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in) wide.

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  • This door opens onto one of the landings on the rear stairs.

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Level Change (Basement Direct Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • There is a hearing loop in the upper hall.
  • The coffee bar counter can be used by event organisers to provide refreshments.

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Activity and Upper Halls

• The Activity Hall is located on the ground floor, off the side entrance foyer.
• The Upper Hall, which is also used for church services, is a large multi-purpose carpeted room.

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Basement Rooms

• There are a series of interconnecting meeting rooms plus a kitchen at basement level.
• When these rooms are hired, access is usually by the direct side door which opens onto the rear stairs.
• There are standard male and female toilets at the basement level.

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Other Floors (Foyer Stairs)

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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 medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift (Foyer Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the church entrance foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the church entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not 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 lift controls are 135cm high.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • The lift has a heavy outwards opening door with a concertina door behind.

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Other Floors (Rear Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are basement meeting rooms.
• Comments View
  • From the main basement level, there are a further 4 medium steps down to one of the meeting rooms and the kitchen.

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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 8m (8yd 2ft) from the meeting room entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the side entrance foyer.
  • 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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 180cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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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 off the side entrance foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located on the first floor landing.
  • Unisex toilets are 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard male and female toilets on the basement level.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.