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Disabled Access Guide for Refectory
Tameside College
Beaufort Road
Ashton-under-Lyne
Lincolnshire
OL6 6NX
Tel: 0161 908 6600
Fax: 0161 908 6611
Textphone: 0161 908 6610
Web: http://www.tameside.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Refectory, Patisserie Xpress, Xpress 2 go and the Courtyard Theatre.
Related link The Courtyard Theatre.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Ashton-under-Lyne.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Ashton-under-Lyne.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5.5m (11ft 5in x 18ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the Refectory main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 21m (23yd) from the Refectory 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 a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There are also 5 bays of the same size, outside Elysium and Ryecroft buildings, which are near to the rear entrance of Portland Building
Outside Access (Refectory Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located next to the Victoria Building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
This is also the main entrance to access the Bistro and the Bakery.
Level Change (Refectory Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of and inside the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Refectory Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located next to the Elysium Centre.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
There is a similar entrance, except with a narrower door, 148 cm wide, leading from the Sports Centre.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Restaurant / Bar
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 service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 15m (16yd) from the Refectory main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 101cm (3ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
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 main meals, sandwiches and snacks.
The main counter sells main meals and drinks, and the Patisserie Xpress deli bar sells sandwiches and snacks. Patisserie Xpress is open 09.00-14.00 Monday to Thursday, and 10.00-13.30 on Fridays.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 25m (27yd) from the Refectory main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the corridor on the far side of the refectory, next to the Courtyard Theatre entrance.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 210cm x 200cm (6ft 10in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 165cm (5ft 4in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 49cm (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.
The hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 6in) high.
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.
The toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 102cm (3ft 4in).
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located just past the adapted toilet.
The female and male toilets are 29m (32yd) from the Refectory main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
