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TBR Imprint, 2020
ISBN 978 191 314 8041
Original authors: Lorraine Gradwell, GMCDP; Tony Baldwinson GMCVS
First Printed 19S7
Print, Design & Typesetting by GM CVS Print Service
Published jointly by:
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People and Greater Manchester Council for Voluntary Service
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Districts:
Bolton 9 Bury 14 Manchester 15 Oldham 27 Rochdale 32 Salford 37 Stockport 40 Tameside 42 Trafford 45 Wigan (and Leigh) 50
Questionnaire 58 INTRODUCTION
This guide was first planned in 1986 when various organisations were having great difficulties in finding a conference venue with good access for disabled people.
A single-sheet questionnaire was posted to:
(1) all venues suggested by groups of disabled people (2) all venues suggested by district CVSs (3) all libraries in the GM area shown in the telephone books (4) all conference venues shown in the GMC conference guide (5) all district town halls and former town halls
A copy of the questionnaire is shewn at the back of this guide.
Some months later, after posting around 500 questionnaires and processing the replies (five pounds in weight!) this guide confirms those difficulties. However, while there is no single, perfect venue this guide does highlight some of the better buildings and indicate where improvements still need to be made. Above all, this guide is based on current provision and any inclusion in this guide does not mean the venue has the uncritical support of the publishers.
Inclusion in this guide is also based on self-definition: the people running each venue have written back to us with their own entry. Notes and diagrams were provided to help them do this but their own assessment is not necessarily accurate; for example, toilets described as accessible may not be, and vice versa.
Where possible their answers have been circulated to organisations of disabled people based nearby for their comments. Any corrections or deletions from such groups have been completely followed. Even so, there will still be some mistakes and you should find a freepost ENVELOPE inside this guide for your comments and further changes.
This guide is not intended as an hotel guide nor as an access guide. Access guides usually cover public and commercial facilities within a locality, such as a town centre, and are particularly useful for visitors. Within the Greater Manchester area there are access guides for some districts, although there is no complete hotel guide for the area with details for disabled guests. Hotels are mentioned here only if meetings can be held in them, maybe with some disabled participants staying overnight, but this is not a complete guide to accessible hotel bedrooms nor are prices shown. There is a danger that guides such as this one dwell only on "ramps and toilets". It 'is clearly important to get these right, but they are not enough. We also need to ask, has a meeting or conference been planned so as to be truly accessible to people, no matter what their impairment? Have disabled people been consulted? Have the needs of sensory-impaired people been considered? Is there a willingness to learn, to make changes and to accept alternatives?
It is the policy of GMCDP not to meet in day centres because this reinforces the concept of providing segregated facilities for disabled people, and therefore day centres are not listed here. However, the use of day centres for general community use (that is, meetings not primarily about disability issues) is to be encouraged as opening up to the general public those segregated facilities currently in existence, and also as a means of further reducing the segregation of disabled people. Room bookings for council-run day centres are usually handled by recreation and arts, or social services departments.
The words accessible and access are sometimes used loosely. For example, some venue managers may consider that assisted access (that is, access only with help from someone else) is sufficient, and call their premises accessible. Some disabled people will find this acceptable, others certainly will not. It is important that meeting organisers check with the venue managers just what - in detail - are the access arrangements and make these details clear to all potential participants in any publicity material prepared. A contact telephone number is also useful.
If you decide not to use a venue because access simply is not good enough, it would be good practice to tell the venue manager exactly why you are not booking that facility, thereby spreading awareness about access issues. It is the intention of the publishers to regularly update and reprint this guide, so feedback is most welcome, and indeed necessary.
Amendments are especially welcome from organisations of disabled people, and if there are any differences of opinion concerning a venue, the views of such groups will be followed.
General thanks are due to all those whose help made the Venue Guide a reality. Particular thanks go to Bolton Access Group, Rochdale Voluntary Action, Trafford Federation of Clubs for the Disabled, and Wigan Access Committee.
20 May 1987 Practical points to look for:
Car Parking - located close to accessible entrance - desirably under cover - no more than 50 m from destination - bays one-third wider than standard - designated for disabled drivers, signposted from entrance
Kerbs - to be dropped to road level at intersections - to be dropped opposite main entrances - textured surfaces can help blind people
Paths - to be firm, non-slip, and well laid - avoid cobbles, tiles, gravel - edges to be defined - railings to have a low rail for detection by blind people using canes - handrails to extend beyond changes in level - colour contrast can assist partially sighted people - stable seats at regular intervals, choice of heights
Doors . - should be easy to open and close - minimum clear opening of 750 mm, 800 mm prefered (21 7") - unobstructed approach - light rising butts (hinges) preferred to prevent doors standing half open - clear indications on glass doors/high' contrast markings Ramps and Steps - to use a non-slip surface on all ramps and steps - the principal entrance to level or gently ramped - preferred ramp gradient 1 in 20, no more than 1 in 12 - where ramps are steep (over 1 in 20) steps also to be available - level platform in front of entrance door - handrails on both sides of steps and ramps - handrails to be easy to grasp - hardwood or nylon coated - all steps to be at least 280 mm deep, no more than 150 mm high - weather protection and strong lighting
handrails at 1000mm above ramp to both sides
50mm hi^h kerb to exposed side of ramp NB Not to Scale gradient not to exceed 1:12 preferred 1:20
6 Signs - to be clear and legible, thorough and consistent - strong colour contrasts (especially black on yellow) - tactile signs and plans for blind people
Lifts - to fit large wheelchairs with footplates attached (electric wheelchairs are often larger than self-propelled) - controls within reach inside and outside - audible floor indications inside, lift ready indications outside - all controls to be easily manipulated, with raised symbols and lights - always have a lift for use instead of an escalator
Telephones - to be under 1300 mm from the floor
Induction Loops - to be installed in all meeting rooms and public areas - for details of installation engineers contact GMCDP
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8 Albert Halls Complex Bolton
Civic Halls Manager 0204 22311
Albert Hall for 675 people, 200 wheelchairs, 182 fixed seats, induction loop Festival Hall for 375 people, 150 wheelchairs Lancaster Suite for 200 people, 100 wheelchairs smaller rooms also available
suitable creche rooms
accessible toilets on each floor
ramped entrance
internal lift to both levels of split-level ground floor
two public phones, under 1.3 m from the floor
Bolton Town Hall
Mrs D Sandlan 0204 391548 meals with any diet by prior arrangement entrance is ramped, with two steps and handrail beside, and two sets of swing doors parking for 9 cars in reserved places outside the town hall multi-storey car park 200 m from entrance Friends Meeting House 50 Silverwell Street Bolton BL1 1PP
Barbara Humphry 0204 28616
1 room for 100 people, ground floor 1 room for 80 people, ground floor 1 room for 40 people, ground floor 1 room for 30 people, upstairs 1 room for 20 people, upstairs no accessible toilets kitchen for self-catering entrance is level with swing doors
"small" car park
Bolton Sports and Exhibition Centre Silverwell Street Bolton
Mr Coleman, Manager 0204 33122
1 large hall 1401 by 80' for any event 1 room for 30 people, no wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 40 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits
1 accessible toilet meals for up to 300 people including salt free and vegetarian suitable creche room parking for 200 cars 100 m from entrance parking for 300 cars' 300 m from entrance parking for 600 cars 500 m from entrance
10 entrance is level access
public phones are under 1.3 m from the floor
no lift
Lecture Theatre The Central Library Le Mans Crescent Bolton BL1 ISA
Mrs Holding, Community Librarian, 0204 22311 or 391591 ext 2176
1 room, 260 people, maximum 6 wheelchairs, fixed seats
1 accessible toilet padlocked, key from snack bar, not easy to open if on crutches
no meals, no creche
access is up a steep ramp (1 in 7) or 10 steps
on-street reserved parking for 3 cars just outside the entrance
lift with 750 mm width doors
Horwich Leisure Centre Victoria Road Horwich Bolton
Duty Manager 0204 692211
1 sports hall for 300 people in fixed seating, 100 in movable seats, 50 wheelchairs, movable seats, 4 exits 1 room for 150 people, 100 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits
11 two accessible toilets, 1 male 1 female, not well designed meals for up to 400 people by arrangement committee rooms suitable for creche use parking for 50 cars 30 metres from entrance parking for 250 cars over 30 metres from entrance plus steps entrance is ramped level with swing doors entrance to the sports hall on the lower level is by steps or by leaving the building and re entering at the back small lift climbs 5 steps to swimming pool, must be operated by staff
Mercury Motel Manchester Road Westhoughton Bolton
Mr Latham 0942 814366, 813270
1 room for 50 people, 30 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits (this room will soon be enlarged for 120 people) one accessible toilet catering for 75 people, soon to be 120 people suitable creche room/s available parking for 55 cars immediately in front of the building parking for 25 cars at rear of building
entrance is level with swing doors
phones can be arranged at any height
12 5 single, 3 double, 1 family bedroom full access to bars plans for more building work to place a canopy over the front entrance, and to add another accessible toilet; very helpful manager
13 Longfield Suite Longfield Centre Prestwich M25
PJ Cassidy, 061 773 3769
1 room for 70 people, 50 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 400 people, movable seats, 3 exits
2 accessible toilets (1 male, 1 female)
meals for 375 people
no creche room
parking for 280 cars 20 metres frpm entrance parking for 150 cars 100 metres from entrance goods lift and passenger lift
Bolholt Hotel Walshaw Road Bury BL8 IPS
061 764 5239
4 rooms, movable seats, 2 exits
2 toilets are accessible
meals for 250 people, not vegan
no creche room
parking for 50 cars 30 metres from the entrance parking for 150 cars 50 metres from the entrance ramp access with a 3" step in the foyer, which can be ramped by prior arrangement full a.jcss to games room and bar L>r ii.id floor rooms can be made available
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Cross Street Chapel Cross Street Manchester M2 1NL
Chapel Keeper, 061 834 5706
1 room, 200 people, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room, 60 people, movable seats 1 room, 40 people, movable seats
1 accessible toilet no meals, no creche room parking for 4 cars adjacent to entrance steps at entrance
Royals Hotel Altrincham Road Wythenshawe Manchester
Mr Mukadam, 061 998 9011
1 room for 120 people, fixed seats, 3 exits 1 room for 50 people, fixed seats, 2 exits
2 accessible toilets meals for 90 people, not diabetic pr sajt-free room/s can be used for a creche parking for 100 cars 10 metres from entrance entrance is swing doors no lift
15 13 single rooms, 7 twin rooms, 10 double rooms, 1 family room - all bedrooms are upstairs
New Century Hall
Mr Simmonds 061 834 1212
1 room for 700.people, movable seats, 4 exits 1 room for 200 people, movable seats, 3 exits
2 accessible toilets on ground floor meals for 400 people no creche room parking for 500 cars 50 to 100 metres from entrance lift doors width is 900 mm depth is 1 m entrance is swing doors and level, steps at the front and a ramp at the side of the steps
Manchester Town Hall Albert Square Manchester M60 2LA
Tony Turner 061 234 3074
There is only full access to the Town Hall Extension, not to the Old Town Hall, even though the larger meeting rooms are in the older building. Work is in progress to improve access. Currently (May 87) there is level nou access and automatic doors at the St Peters -(ofl Square entrance to the extension building, and a access. ramp at the Lloyd Street entrance with swing doors.
16 Induction loops are available in committee rooms 1, 5, 9 and the Industry Room.
There are accessible toilets on the ground and third floors of the Extension, check arrangements for evening meetings to ensure connecting doors are not locked downstairs.
Parking is restricted and can be hard to find, although there are a few reserved places in St Peters Square near the automatic doors entrance. Further spaces can sometimes be reserved with cones and parking meter hoods a document outlining the charging policy is available from Vernon Cressey 061 234 3031
Harpurhey Health Centre 1 Church Lane Harpurhey Manchester
General Administrator 061 205 5063
1 room for 20 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit 1 room for 20 people, 5 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit 3 rooms for 10 people, 3 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit one accessible toilet meals for up to 10 people suitable creche room parking for 12 cars 5 to 10 m from the entrance parking for 20 cars 10 to 20 m from the entrance access is by ramp and swing doors public phones are within 1.3 m from the floor
17 Clayton Health Centre 89 North Road Clayton Manchester Ml 1 4EJ
Ray Malone 061 231 1151
1 room for 30 people, fixed seats, 1 exit 1 room for 20 people, fixed seats; 1 exit 1 room for 10 people, fixed seats, 1 exit rooms are available only outside surgery hours one accessible toilet buffet meals for up to 30 people suitable creche room parking is on-street 10 m from the entrance, or in a rear car park without full access to the building entrance is ramped with swing doors public phone is within 1.3 m from the floor
UMIST P O Box 88 Sackville Street Manchester M60 1QD
Ms KL Farrar 061 236 3311 ext 2812
1 room for 500 people, 10 wheelchairs, fixed seats, 6 exits 1 room for 300 people, 5 wheelchairs, fixed seats, 4 exits 1 room for 300 people, no wheelchairs, fixed seats, 4 exits 2 rooms for 140 people, no wheelchairs, fixed seats, 2 exits 4 rooms for 60 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits
18 1 accessible toilet
meals for 550 people
room/s suitable for creche parking for 700 cars 30 metres from entrance parking for 10 cars 3 metres from entrance
entrance is by ramp and swing doors
lift doors are 1.8 m wide, depth is 1.5 m, controls within 1.3 m from floor
1200 single rooms, 36 twin rooms switches are within 1.3 m from floor, bathrooms are "sufficient for wheelchair users", tea/coffee making facilities are within 0.8 m from floor long distances from conference rooms to bedrooms and dining rooms
full access to bar
recent changes include full access to the dining area with a new toilet, one accessible bathroom, and access to "almost all" conference rooms being level or by lift
Hotel Piccadilly PO Box 107 Manchester M60 1QR
Banqueting Office 061 236 8414
10 rooms for meetings, movable seats
1 accessible toilet
meals for 800 people no creche rooms
19 parking for 80 cars 30 metres from entrance
entrance is swing doors on level ground
phones are within 1.3 m from ground
lift doors are 1.1 m wide, depth is 1.2 m
159 single rooms, 34 twin rooms, 42 double rooms, 11 family rooms switches are within 1.3 m from floor internal doors are wider than 0.77 m bathrooms are suitable for wheelchair users tea/coffee making facilities are within 0.8 m from floor no distances greater than 50 m between rooms all public catering is on the third floor, with a lift from the ground floor
Gordon Thomas Suite Manchester Airport Wythenshawe Manchester M22 5NT
Elaine Brown 061 489 3106
1 room for 450 people, movable seats, 4 exits
1 accessible toilet meals for 350 people no creche rooms entrance is by swing doors and one step this suite is to be refurbished by December 1986, details not yet finalised
Dalton Hall (of residence for students)
20 Conyngham Road Manchester M14 5RL
Hall Secretary or Domestic Bursar 061 224 3211
1 room for 100 people, 50 wheelchairs, movable seats, 4 exits 1 room for 30 people, no wheelchairs, first floor
no accessible toilets
catering for up to 80 people
no suitable creche room
level entrance to main meeting room
100 single, 5 twin bedrooms
parking for 6 cars 25 metres from entrance parking for 20 cars 100 metres from entrance
apart from the meeting room, all facilities are on the first floor
St Gabriels Hall (of residence for students) Oxford Place Manchester Ml4 5RP
061 224 7061
1 room for 100 people, movable s'eats,'3 exits 1 room for 50 people, movable seats, 1 exit 7 rooms for 25 people, movable seats, 1 exit no accessible toilets catering for up to 150 people suitable creche room/s available parking for 10 cars outside front entrance parking for 10 cars outside side entrance
21 entrance is by steps (eight to one building, two 2" steps to the other) and swing doors
81 single, 16 twin bedrooms
"We have two buildings with access to one much better than the other. Arrangements can be made for family flats to be booked."
Moss Side Pastoral Centre Great Western Street Manchester M14 4SX
Pam Schwarz 061 226 4211 evenings only- 1 room for 60 people, 3 exits 1 room for 30 people, 2 exits 1 room for 15 people, 2 exits 2 rooms for 10 people, 2 exits each all toilets are accessible no meals no creche room parking for 15 cars 15 metres from entrance
Newton Heath Cultural Centre Old Church Street Newton Heath M10
Linda Dawes 061 688 8513
1 room for 120 people, 60 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits (this room is only available when ' the library is closed) 2 rooms for 20 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats. 2 exits each
22 2 accessible toilets no meals
Room no. 3 suitable for creche parking for 25 cars around 15 metres from entrance entrance is level with swing doors
Miles Platting Library Varley Street Miles Platting Manchester
Debra Bassnett 061 205 8956
1 room for 100 people, 30 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits one accessible toilet no meals suitable creche room/s entrance is by ramp
Levenshulme Library Cromwell Grove Levenshulme Manchester Ml9
Alain Kahan, Susan Moores 061 224 2775
1 room for 70 people, over 30 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits
2 accessible toilets, 1 male 1 female
9.9 suitable creche room (activity room) except for food heating parking for 3 cars 50 metres from the entrance front entrance has a step and swing doors ramp at the side of library with a bell at side entrance
Longsight Library 519 Stockport Road Longsight Manchester M12 4NE
Jane Spellman 061 224 1411
1 room for 200 people, 50 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 50 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 30 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit
2 accessible toilets meals for up to 150, groups must self-cater suitable creche room parking for 20 cars 30 metres from entrance parking for 200 cars 100 metres from entrance phone is under 1.3 metres from the floor level entrance with swing doors lift doors are 31.5" wide, depth is 55", attendant can help if needed
St Thomas Centre Ardwick Green North Manchester M12 6FZ
24 John O'Shaughnessy 061 273 3837
1 room for 150 people approx, 60 wheelchairs, movable seats, induction loop and PA system, 3 exits 1 room for 25 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits 1 room for 12 people, 4 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit flexible use of other areas by arrangement
toilets have 3' wide doors opening outwards, wc are 19" from floor, sideways transfer is not possible (improvement planned)
buffet meals for up to 200
suitable creche rooms, park with swings nearby
car parking on adjacent streets is unrestricted, with curb-drops at corners in the pavement
access to the front entrance from Ardwick Green North is a long path with bumps and a slight incline and heavy swing doors, access to the front entrance from Niven Street is a short level path with two steps, access to the rear entrance from Niven Street is a short, steep, smooth path and lighter swing doors public phone is above 1.3 m from the floor (to be lowered) - desktop phones currently available lift to first floor offices (to be widened to accommodate regular and larger wheelchairs inc footplates)
Crawford House Booth Street East Manchester Ml3 9GH
061 273 3415
25 1 large hall 1 medium size bar lounge 1 kitchen
Accessible toilets
This venue has good access but bad parking arrangements at present. Check with the centre organisers about arrangements when booking.
Cornerhouse 70 Oxford Street Manchester Ml 5NH
Neil Murray 061 228 7621
1 room for 300 people, 8 wheelchairs, fixed seats, 3 exits 1 room for 170 people, 4 wheelchairs, fixed seats, 1 exit 1 room for 59 people, no 'wheelchairs, fixed seats, 1 exit 1 room for 30 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit one accessible toilet meals for up to 60 people suitable creche room available parking is nearby car parks, and on-street in the evening entrance is level with swing doors phones are within 1.3 metres from the floor lift doors are 31.5" wide, depth is 65", controls are 1.2 to 1.48 m from floor
26 Clayton Arms Furtherwood Road Oldham
Brian Hewson 061 624 1051
1 room for 300 people, 200 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits meals for 150 people suitable room/s for creche parking for 150 cars 10 to 20 metres from entrance parking for 500 cars 50 to 100 metres from entrance entrance is by swing doors, ramp at side entrance
Grange Arts Centre Rochdale Road Oldham OL9 6EA
Hamilton Drayton 061 624 8012
1 room for 336 people, 40 wheelchairs approx, movable seats, 2 exits, induction loop built in one accessible toilet no meals no creche room entrance is by ramp and swing doors phones are above 1.3 m from floor
27 more of an auditorium than a meeting room, but is adaptable
Belgrade Hotel Manchester Street Oldham OL8 1UZ
David Mercer 061 624 0555
1 room for 350 people, 150 wheelchairs, movable seats, 5 exits 1 room for 60 people, 30 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits 1 room for 40 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats. 1 exit 1 room for 30 people, 15 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit 4 rooms for 10 people, 8 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit no fully accessible toilets meals for 300 people no creche room parking for 300 cars up to 60 metres from entrance entrance by steps and swing doors, also ramped fire exit to ballroom lift doors are 800 mm wide, depth is 1.4 m, controls within 1.3 m
52 single rooms, 62 twin rooms, 13 double rooms, 3 family rooms switches are higher than 1.3 m internal doors are at least 0.77 mm wide bathrooms are fully accessible tea/coffee making facilities are within 0.8 m from floor
28 long distances from bedrooms to dining and conference rooms full access to bar accommodates wheelchair basketball teams regularly hotel is built on a sloping site
Queen Elizabeth Hall Civic Centre West Street Oldham
Mr PH Stringfellow 061 678 4076
Chadderton Suite, Failsworth Suite, Green Room room for 1400 people in full complex, "a few hundred" disabled people, movable seats Chadderton Suite seats 220 cabaret style, 300 theatre style Queen Elizabeth (the main hall) can be used with Chadderton Suite
4 accessible toilets meals for 400 people seated, 600 juffe: creche room but with no rings for hem.:i/> food parking for 200 to 300 ecus ^0 metres from entrance entrance is level with swing do:- j, or by lift from car park to all levels of hall full access to bar full access to stage via lift
Royton Assembly Hall room for 350 to 600 people
29 1 accessible toilet entrance is level
Werneth Park Music Room room for 200 to 300 people no accessible toilets entrance is level
Whitekirk Hall room for 50 to 100 people no accessible toilets level entrance
Bower Hotel Hollinwood Ave Chadderton Oldham OL9 8DE
Liz Wray 061 682 7254
1 room for 200 people, 100 wheelchairs, movable seats, 4 exits 1 room for 100 people, 50 wheelchairs, movable seats, 4 exits 1 room for 20 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit
2 accessible toilets plus those in bedrooms meals for 120 people no creche room
30 parking for 4 cars 5 metres from entrance parking for 20 cars 20 metres from entrance parking for 80 cars over 30 metres from entrance entrance is by swing doors on level entrance phones are higher than 1.3 m from ground
5 single rooms, 17 twin rooms, 44 double rooms switches are higher than 1.3 m from floor internal doors are at least 0.77 m wide bathrooms are fully accessible tea/coffee making facilities are within 0.8 m from floor no long distances between rooms full access to bars, lounge and restaurant
31 Demesne Community Association Bowness Road Middleton M24 4NU
Barbara Thornley 061 653 2902 new extension being built for June 1987: 1 room, with a movable partition to dining area, 50 people 1 room, 50 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats
2 accessible toilets off dining area coffee bar, kitchen and buffet meals available level access at front car park at rear for 10 cars, possibly more further away by arrangement in the school car park
Castleton Community Centre Manchester Road Castleton Rochdale
Caretaker, Booking Secretary 0706 31585, 33495
1 room for 50 people, 30 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit induction loop fitted
1 accessible toilet parking for 50 cars from 1 metre from entrance
Steps at front door, level entrance at back door
Littleborough Coach House Trust
32 The Coach House Lodge Street Littleborough OL15 8BA
Keith Parry, Anne Sykes 0706 78481
This building is currently being renovated, with building works planned until 1988. Available now is a room for 40 people, 12 wheelchairs, movable seats and 2 exits. From March 1987 a room for 50 to 60 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits will be open along with kitchen and inaccessible toilet. By mid 1987 an upstairs hall will be ready for 150 people. From early 1988 a lift will be available to the upstairs hall, along with one accessible toilet, plus other facilities (bar, shop ....). Entrances are level. Parking for 9 cars adjacent to the entrance, and other places available on-street. No suitable creche room recommended. "It is the policy of the Coach House Trust to make the building as accessible as possible to and encourage the Centre's use by disabled people."
Rochdale Voluntary Action 158 Drake Street Rochdale OL16 IPX
Betty Hope, Betty Mitchell 0706 31291
1 room for 15 people, 8 to 10 wheelchairs, fixed seats, 2 exits 1 room for 30 people, 20 ,wheelchairs, fixed seats, 2 exits, after 4.30 pm The large meeting room is created by opening a sliding partition to include the smaller daytime meeting room.
1 accessible toilet with Radar lock, also coffee making facilities
parking is on-street 2 metres from entrance
33 rear entrance is ramped and parking spaces are available after 6.30 pm using an alley from Drake Street stannah wheelchair lift is to first floor offices only no suitable creche room
Hind Hill Centre Hind Hill Street Heywood OLIO 1AH
Mr CJ Meek 0706 67590
8 rooms for 150 to 20 people, no wheelchairs except 10 in 1 room because of steps entrance by steps and swing doors, with level access to one room from the car park (20 people, 10 wheelchairs)
parking for 55 cars 10 to 50 metres from entrance
Shawfield Norden Community School Shawfield Lane Norden Rochdale OL12 7RQ
Clive Wilson 0706 57485
1 room for 50 people, movable seats, 1 exit 1 room for 100 people, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 20 people, movable seats 1 room for 25 people, 1 exit all rooms are wheelchair accessible
2 accessible toilets catering for up to 120 people creche room/s available
34 parking for 20 cars up to 20 metres from the entrance both entrances are ramped
Rochdale Town Hall Rochdale OL16 1AB
Mrs P Sheehan 0706 47474 ext 468
1 room for 50 people, 5 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit (Room No. 2) 1 room for 100 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits (Reception Room) 1 room for 400 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats, 5 exits (1 for wheelchairs) (Large Hall) one accessible toilet hirer would have to provide own catering no suitable creche rooms pay and display car park 50 metres from entrance free car park 300 metres from entrance lift doors are 30" wide, depth is 42"
Langley Community School Windermere Road Langley Middleton
Kath Bainbridge 061 653 6661
1 room for 300 people, 300 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 50 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit various classrooms for 30 people, 15 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit each 1 room for 60 people, first floor upstairs,
35 movable seats one accessible toilet formal meals for up to 30 people, or through coffee bar committe3 suitable room/s for creche parking for 40 cars 10 to 50 metres from front entrance parking for 50 cars up to 20 metres from back entrance entrance is level with swing doors phone within 1.3 metres from the floor in Community Office a lift is currently being installed to give access to the first floor
36 There is an access guide to public buildings in Salford: copies are available from:
Salford Methodist Community Church Pendleton Way Salford M6 5JA
Denis Gardiner, Michael Neal, Bob Read 061 737 5895
1 room for 300 people, 40 wheelchairs, movable seats, 4 exits 1 room for 30 people, 4 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit 1 room for 20 people, 3 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit 1 room for 40 people, 3 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 30 people, no wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits two accessible toilets catering for 150 people suitable room/s for creche parking for 200 cars 50 metres from entrance parking for 30 cars 50 metres from entrance entrance is level with swing doors
phone is within 1.3m from the floor
Broadwalk Library Hankinson Way Salford M6 5AN
37 Rosemary Farnworth, Robin Culpin 061 737 5802 1 room for 70 people, 30 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits one accessible toilet catering for up to 50 people, no special diets no suitable creche room/s parking for 2 cars 2 metres from rear entrance parking for 200 cars 30 metres from front entrance entrance is level with swing doors
Emlyn Hall Emlyn Street Walkden
Harold Piatt
1 room for 200 people, 100 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits no accessible toilets catering for up to 100 people suitable room/s for creche parking for 100 cars 50 metres from entrance steps at front entrance, level side entrances phones are within 1.3 metres from the floor
Eccles Library Church Street Eccles M30 0EP
38 Mrs Kerrigan, Mrs Birkett 061 789 1430
1 room for 70 people, movable seats, 1 exit 1 room for 25 people, movable seats, 1 exit no accessible toilet no meals
Suitable room/s for creche public car parks around 50 metres from entrance parking for around 8 cars reserved for disabled people around 50 metres from entrance front entrance is by steps, ramp at side entrance
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Bramhall Moat House Hotel Bramhall Lane South Bramhall Stockport
Duty Manager 061 439 8116
1 room for 54 people, 35 wheelchairs (?), movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 48 people, 30 wheelchairs (?), movable seats, 3 exits 1 room for 24 people, 16 wheelchairs (?), movable seats, 2 exits only accessible toilets are attached to bedrooms meals for 70 people no creche room parking for 132 cars adjacent to front entrance entrance is level lift doors are 1.5 m wide, depth is 1.4 m
15 single bedrooms, 18 twin bedrooms, 7 double rooms switches are within 1.3 m from floor internal doors are at least 0.77 m wide two bathrooms are accessible, but no handrails tea/coffee making facilities are within 0.8 m from floor 20 bedrooms are on the ground floor telephones in all rooms full access to bars
Lyme Park Disley
40 Stockport SKI2 2NX
Mrs Christian 06632 2023
1 room for 100 people, 50 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits "steps to room" 1 room for 30 people, 15 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit meals for up to 100 people no creche room available parking for 20 cars 30 metres from entrance entrance is level to second room
Belgrade Hotel Dialstone Lane Stockport SK2 6AG
Ms KE Nicholson, Ms A Williamson 061 483 3851
1 room for 50 people, 30 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit 1 room for 300 people-, "variable number" wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit 1 room for 50 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit meals for up to 300 people no suitable creche room parking for 250 cars 10 metres from entrance entrance is level with swing doors phones are under 1.3 metres from the floor
19 single, 73 twin, 5 double, 12 family bedrooms internal door widths and bathrooms are narrow
41 TAMES1DE
West End Community Centre John Street East Ashton-under-Lyne
Arlene Lomax 061 339 2728 1 room for 70 people, 50 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits
two accessible toilets meals for up to 50' people, including diabetic, salt free, vegetarian and vegan
suitable creche rooms parking for 15 cars 5 metres from the entrance
access is level to double swing doors
phones are within 1.3 m from the floor
Ashton Town Hall Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DL
Civic Hall, 300 people seated concert-style, movable seats, PA system Medlock Suite, 75 people, movable seats, bar Etherow Lounge, 70 people, movable seats
front entrance has many steps, level access is by side door into basement and then up by lift side door on Wellington Road has a bell button
parking for 7 cars 20 m from entrance parking for 300 cars 100 m from entrance
Village Leisure Hotel
42 Captain Clarke Road Dukinfield Hyde
Martyn Cartledge 061 368 1456
Victoria room for 200 people Johnson room for 35 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits Newton room for 35 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits one accessible toilet plus two within single rooms meals for up to 130 people no suitable creche room large car park with two reserved places 10 m from entrance entrance is level with swing doors public phones are under 1.3 m from the floor lift doors are 800 mm wide, 1400 mm depth, controls are under 1.3m from the floor two single bedrooms are accessible to wheelchair users, 50 m distances to function rooms
New bedrooms and restaurant are being planned
Stalybridge Community Centre Waterloo Road Stalybridge
Caretaker 061 338 3804
1 room for 100 people, no wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 100 people, 25 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits
43 1 room for 50 people, 15 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits one accessible toilet kitchen available for self-catering no suitable creche room parking for 25 cars 30 m from entrance entrance is ramped with swing doors
44 TRAFFQRD
Davyhulme Library Hayeswater Road Davyhulme
Mr Gaw 061 748 4949
1 room for 14 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit no accessible toilets no meals parking for 30 cars 35 to 40 metres from entrance entrance is by ramp
Hale Library Leigh Road Hale Altrincham
Miss Fox 061 941 2102
The reference library is occasionally used for meetings, seating ^ around 30 people, movable chairs no accessible toilets no meals, no creche room entrance is by swing doors on level ground parking at front of library, and for 9 cars 60 metres at back
45 Coppice Avenue Library Coppice Avenue Sale
Mrs Addie
1 room for 50 people, 30 wheelchairs (?), movable seats, 2 exits no accessible toilets no meals, no creche room parking for 30 cars 50 metres from entrance entrance is swing doors on ramped approach
Raglan Road Community Centre Raglan Road Sale
061 969 6161 ext 2722
1 room for 80 people, 40 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 20 people, 12 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit
one accessible toilet
no meals, no creche room
parking for a few cars 8 metres from entrance
entrance is by swing doors on a ramped approach
Sale West Community Centre Newbury Avenue Ashton-on-Mersey Sale
061 969 6161 ext 2722
46 1 room for 150 people, 75 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 40 people, 15 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit 1 room for 20 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit one accessible toilet meals for 80 people no creche room parking for 10 cars 4 metres from entrance entrance is by swing doors on level entrance
George H Carnell Sports Centre Kingsway Park Urmston M31 2FJ
G Atkinson 061 747 6958
1 room for 100 people, 60 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 20 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits one accessible toilet meals for up to 50 people, including salt free and vegetarian suitable creche room parking for 70 cars up to 30 m from the entrance access is ramped with swing doors and a turnstile inside (there is a gate beside it which can be unlocked) public phones are within 1.3 m from the floor
47 Bowden Hotel Langham Road Bowden Altrincham WA15 8B
B Kilcoyne, P Carroll 061 928 7121 no meeting rooms
meals for 150 people
no creche room
parking for 9 cars 20 metres from entrance parking for 20 cars 30 metres from entrance plus steep slope
entrance is by five steps
19 single rooms, 13 twin rooms, 9 double rooms narrow internal doors, unsuitable bathrooms switches are within 1.3 m of floor
access to bar is difficult
alterations within next 18 months will give some ground floor bedrooms and a ramped entrance
Old Trafford Community Centre Shrewsbury Street Old Trafford Ml6
061 969 6161 ext 2722
main hall for 250 people artistes room for 50 people general room for 50 people lounge for 50 people considered suitable by Trafford Federation of Clubs for the Disabled
48 Partington Community Centre Bucklow House Central Road Partington
061 969 6161 ext 2722 main hall for 120 people dining room for 50 people annexe room for 80 people lounge for 20 people committee room for 20 people considered suitable by Trafford Federation of Clubs for the Disabled
Stretford Sports Centre Great Stone Road Stretford
AG Harris 061 872 1037 large sports hall for exhibitions, fairs first floor bar lounge for 50 people first floor snack bar for 50 people accessible toilets lift with manual doors entrance is level with swing doors
49 Formby Hall Alder Street Atherton
Caretaker 0942 876496
1 room for 400 people, 90 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits 1 room for 150 people, 75 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit
2 accessible toilets meals, bar, snacks for up to 300 people suitable creche room entrance is by a small step and swing doors phones are under 1.3 metres from the floor parking for 200 cars 5 metres from entrance
"Although entrance is by a small step, the building is very suitable for concerts etc. and is a very spacious building." - Wigan Metro Access for Disabled Committee.
Leigh Library Civic Centre Market Street Leigh
The Manager 0942 604131, 679407
1 room for 150 people, 75 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 area for exhibitions, no seats, accessible, 2 exits
50 staff toilets are accessible and are available for use meals for up to 100 people, contact the manager no suitable creche room parking for 6 cars in reserved places 20 to 30 metres from entrance large public car park nearby entrance is ramped with swing doors phones are under 1.3 metres from the floor lift doors are 0.84 m wide, depth is 0.96 m, controls are over 1.3 m from the floor but will be altered soon to a lower height.
Leigh College Marshall Street Leigh
0942 608811
"Ring for details of rooms, many available for different facilities. All ground floor rooms are accessible."
2 accessible toilets self-service refectory and vending machines parking for 30 cars 5 metres from entrance large car park at rear of building entrance is level with swing doors
Hindley Green Library & Bethel Community Centre Atherton Road Hindley Gr::en
51 Wigan
Mr Brown 0942 55891
1 room for 100 people, 75 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits 1 room for 30 people, 20 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit 1 room for 20 people, 15 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits no accessible toilets meals for up to 80 people suitable creche room parking for 50 cars 10 metres from entrance both entrances are ramped
Wigan Metro Access for Disabled Committee are campaigning for the local authority to provide accessible toilets.
Wigan & Leigh Council for Voluntary Service 53 Church Street Leigh
Clare Moore 0942 608525
1 room for 16 people, 7 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits access to photocopying and printing facilities portable induction loop available
1 accessible toilet suitable creche room parking for 4 cars 10 metres from rear entrance front entrance is steps, ramp at rear from car park
52 phones are under 1.3 m from the floor
Atherton Arms (public house) Tyldesley Road Atherton
Paul Waring 0942 882885
1 room for 100 people, 30 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits 1 room for 50 people, 15 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 exits 1 room for 130 people, 60 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits
1 accessible toilet meals for up to 50 people no suitable creche room parking for 30 cars 10 metres from entrance
3 entrances - steps, ramp, level
phones are under 1.3 m from the floor
New Lodge Day Centre Mealhouse Lane Atherton
Mrs B Henderson 0942 873932
1 room for 80 people, 40 wheelchairs, movable seats, 4 exits 1 room for 10 people, 10 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 30 people, 15 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 12 people, 4 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits
53 6 accessible toilets meals for up to 40 people, all diets; outside catering required for more suitable creche room
"extensive" parking 1 to 3 metres from entrance entrance is level with automatic doors phones are under 1.3 m from the floor
Howe Bridge Sports Centre Eckersley Fold Howe Bridge Atherton
Mr Cain, Mrs Gaskell 0942 870403, 870404, 827639
Banqueting Hall may be hired, also swimming pool, gymnasium and sauna
2 accessible toilets
meals for up to 80 people
suitable creche room
entrance is level with swing doors
phones are under 1.3 m from the floor
lift doors are 0.798 m wide, depth is 1.42 m, key at reception
Lowton Civic Hall Lowton
Mr Walker 0942 672971
54 1 room for 400 people, 200 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits 1 room for 150 people, 75 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit
1 accessible toilet meals for up to 400 people small creche room parking for 150 cars 5 to 30 metres from entrance, reserved places next to entrance larger parking area at rear entrance is by small step and swing doors phones are under 1.3 m from the floor
Trencherfield Mill Wigan Pier Complex Wallgate Wigan
Mr G Westhead, Peter Lewis 0942 322031
1 room for 500 people, 250 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits
2 accessible toilets (one in car park) meals for up to 50 people, snacks for more no suitable creche room parking for 6 cars reserved 5 metres from entrance large car parks 5 to 20 metres from entrance entrance is a small step and swing doors
55 Robin Park Sports Centre Robin Park Scott Lane Newton Wigan
Mr Eric Mills
1 room for 50 people, 35 wheelchairs, movable seats, 2 exits
2 accessible toilets suitable creche room • parking for 20 cars 2 metres from entrance, and large car park at rear entrance is level with swing doors phones are under 1.3 m from the floor
Sports and changing room facilities are also accessible
Shevington Library Gathurst Lane Shevington WN6 9AQ
Mrs Ince 02575 2618
1 room for 60 people, 30 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit no accessible toilets no meals, no creche room parking for 8 cars around 10 metres from entrance ramped entrance
56 Standish Library Cross Street Standish
Mrs J Spencer 0257 421755
1 room for 30 people, 8 wheelchairs, movable seats, 1 exit
2 accessible toilets, not specially designed as such no meals, no creche room parking for 8 cars 30 metres from entrance step at front entrance, ramp at side entrance
Leigh Town Hall Market Street Leigh
Mrs Oasgood 0942 44991
1 room for 72 people, 6 wheelchairs, 40 movable seats, 3 exits 2 rooms for 30 people, 6 wheelchairs, movable seats, 3 and 5 exits no accessible toilets no suitable creche room parking for 200 cars 10 metres from entrance steps at front entrance, ramp at basement entrance to rear of building lift doors are 0.81m wide, depth is 0.86m
57 Questions about your venue for MEETINGS and CONFERENCES
Venue Name
Address
Telephone Ask for
^ MEETING ROOMS Does this room have an induction loop7 max. number of max. no. of Are seats fixed or movable7 people, seated wheelchair users How many exits
I. Yes/No Fixed/Movable exits 2. Yes/No Fixed/Movable exits 3. Yes/No Fixed/Movable exits 4. Yes/No Fixed/Movable exits 5. Yes/No pjxeH /K^vof)le exits 6. Yes/No Fixed/Movable exits 7. Yes/No Fixed/Movable exits 8. Yes/No Fixed/Movable exits 9. Yes/No Fixed/Movable exits TOILETS How many of these are accessible to people using wheelchairs
MEALS Formal sittings for up to people buffets Yes/No diabetic/sugar free Yes/No salt free Yes/No vegetarian Yes/No vegan Yes/No
CRECHE Are any of the rooms suitable for children ? Yes/No (see notes on back page)
CAR c& PARKING 1. places which are metres from the entrance. 2. 3.
ACCESS at the front entrance is by - automatic doors/revolving doors/swing doors ? steps/ramp/level entrance ? is better at another entrance, details are PUBLIC PHONES are within 1.3 metres from the floor ? Yes/No
1 !FTS the width of the doors is the depth of the lift is the height of the controls is within 1.3 metres from the floor ? Yes/No is the lift operated by an attendant? Yes/No for RESIDENTIAL conferences only
BEDROOMS How many of each type ?
single, twin, double, family
For these questions, the diagrams overleaf give more details.
The height of switches in the rooms is within 1.3 metres ? Yes/No CD The width of internal doors is at least 0.77 metres clear space ? Yes/No O The size of the bathroom is sufficient for a wheelchair user ? Yes/No The height from the floor of the tea/coffee making facilites is within 0.8 metres ? Yes/No
DISTANCES Are any of the following distances over 50 metres ?
From bedrooms to the dining room Yes/No From bedrooms to the conference rooms Yes/No From the dining room to the conference rooms Yes/No From the main entrance to dining rooms Yes/No ACCESS TO OTHER FACILITIES
Such as bars, pool and changing rooms, games rooms....
facility is and access is unrestricted/difficult/impossible facility is and access is unrestricted/difficult/impossible facility is and access is unrestricted/difficult/impossible
ANY FURTHER COMMENTS
Especially any plans to change access at your premises CD
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