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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Eastern Angles Theatre Company.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Ipswich.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Ipswich.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 14:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 14:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 14:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 14:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 14:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 420cm x 410cm (13ft 9in x 13ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 45m (49yd 8in) 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is standard on street parking available along Gatacre Road (photograph 6).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along Bramford Road.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline in front of the entrance (photograph 4).
  • There is also a gate between Bramford Road and the entrance (photograph 5). The gate is permanently held open and is 162cm wide.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 18/01/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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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 not trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 18/01/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played within the office area besides the reception.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in at the front of the auditorium.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit beside you.
• It is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is infrared.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow a wheelchair, please ask at reception.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 5 shows the wheelchair seating area in the theatre.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located along the main corridor and beside the Theatre Entrance.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is 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.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the bar entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 107cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.

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• Comments View
  • Only drinks are served at this bar.
  • There are no tables or seating within the bar.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the main corridor that leads from the Main Entrance to the Theatre.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 300cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 10in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet (No Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 235cm (4ft 3in x 7ft 9in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 108cm 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 the right.
  • 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 44cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along the corridor that is to the right as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
• Home visits / services are not available.