As a member of the Inclusive Church Network, our parish strives to be accessible and welcoming to all. We are however aware of shortcomings which we continue to try to address. We would welcome feedback to help us in our endeavours. Thank you.
Holy Trinity Church
There is one direct pedestrian entrance into the church. This double-width front door faces north, opening onto West Street. For those needing wheelchair access, please use the double doors at the rear of church (accessed via a footpath leading around tower).
The double doors at the rear of the Church are those in the above picture.
In the small car park situated to the side of the Church is a slope, this allows easy access for all.
Directly inside these doors, there is an internal slope leading into the Church
Most seating in the Church is fixed pews so wheelchair and pushchair are limited for space, however there is plenty of room at the back of the Church with tables and chairs.
The Chapel area (pictured right) with prayer cross to the east end of the church is not accessible to wheelchair users. There are however more prayer candles towards the front of the main body of the church, without incurring steps.
- Large-print orders of service, song sheets and weekly news sheets are available.
- There is a sound amplification system with hearing loop.
- Hearing and Blind Assistance dogs are welcome.
The Parish Hall
The Parish Centre is accessed from West Street via side road, to small carpark to west side of Holy Trinity church. There are no steps to the double entrance doors.
A second set of internal double doors lead to male & female toilets and an equal access toilet with nappy-changing facility.
The main hall has double-width access doors, the Lounge a single door. Both halls have smooth carpet and no steps.
- There is a sound system in the main hall, allowing for a loop system to be used.
- There is no sound system in the lounge.
- Visitors to our parish facilities with assistance dogs are very welcome.
St Columba Church
St Columba church can be approached from the public pavement along a flat paved path, using the east-facing door. There are no steps.
The west-facing door is accessed from the public pavement down a tarmac path, or from the adjacent church car park. There are no steps but there is a small threshold to cross. A ramp is available to assist. A touch doorbell is available to call for help.
Inside the church there is a single level hard floor, apart from carpeted central aisle.
- There is a sound amplification system with hearing loop.
- Service and song words are usually shown on two screens at the front of the church and one at the rear but large-print paper versions are available.
- Seating is flexible, allowing for full choice of position for wheelchair users.
- Hearing and Blind Assistance dogs are welcome.
- There are toilets available in the old hall but no equal-access toilet.