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Newry Campus - West Building Refectory

Southern Regional College, Patrick Street, Newry, County Down, BT35 8DN

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The refectory is located on the ground floor of the West Building.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 11 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 450cm x 520cm (14ft 9in x 17ft 1in).
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 128m (139yd 2ft) 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 tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
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    • There are 3 designated bays at the front of the building that are the closest to the main entrance, as shown in pictures 1, 2 and 3.
    • There are further 8 designated bays located to the side and rear of the building.

Outside Access (Refectory Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on the right of the lobby.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
  • Second set of doors View
    • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
    • The doors are double width.
    • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • This venue does not play background music/noise.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Eating and Drinking

  • The following information is for the refectory.
  • 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the refectory entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The standard height for tables is 75cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The main refrectory is accessed via the coffee dock, as shown in pictures 1, 2 and 3.
    • There is a hight adjustable table available within the main refectory, as shown in picture 8.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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    • The nearest toilets are located on the left of the ground floor of the West Main Building.
    • Please see the relevant guide for details.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.