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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include large hall with kitchen facilities.

Comments View
- There is a regular programme of community activities taking place at the hall.
- The hall is also available to hire 9.00 - 23.00.
- The hall is not staffed and is open only when in use.

Location

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

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

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 available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on the street in front of the main entrance.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Anstridge Road.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- There are 3 Blue Badge bays in front of the main entrance.
- There is unrestricted on street parking in the area around the venue.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 139cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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 126cm (4ft 2in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the doors.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (Back Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the back of the building.
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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Back Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front and to the left of the door.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are varied.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the entrance lobby on the left.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 182cm (5ft 10in x 5ft 12in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 114cm (3ft 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.
- 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilets are located to the left as you enter.
- The female toilets are 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
- The male toilets are 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- The photographs show the male standard toilets.