Our Facilities
The Main Hall has a ceiling mounted projector and screen, audio visual system and stage lighting at the Church end. There is seating for 88, standing room for 120 and folding tables to seat around 60 and lower tables for children. WiFi is now available in the main hall with the password in the covered notice board. Downstairs are separate Ladies and Gents Toilets, a small meeting room and a store room. There is a fully fitted kitchen with cooker, semi-professional dishwasher, sink, microwave, fridge and coffee/tea making equipment.
Access
Kingston Reading Room has been made as safely accessible as possible for all users including those with physical and sensory disabilities. However wheelchair users should be accompanied in case a rapid evacuation is required. Reading Room has:-
- An Access Ramp with handrails either side
- A Safety Gate at the top of the steps to main entrance door to minimise accidents
- A Handrail on both sides of the steps to the main entrance door
- The Edges of Steps to both main and fire exit doors painted in bright yellow
- A full length toughened glass visibility panel in the main door to minimise accidents
- A Disabled Toilet on the same floor as the hall
- A lightweight folding Wheelchair available to assist entry/exit if needed
The ramp and steps are regularly cleaned and maintained. Vehicles can park for a few minutes to drop off/pick up outside the main door and at the base of the ramp, but NB very little parking is available as the Reading Room has no car park of its own.
A full Access Statement & Evacuation Plan are on display in the Reading Room. The Reading Room Management Committee welcomes any advice and/or comments on improving accessibility.
Safeguarding
Our policy in relation for the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults at risk can be found here.
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