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Rolleston Community Centre

General Information

94 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 7614

03 347 2882

Opening Times - Check before visiting as might change

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Overview
Rolleston Community Centre is a community hub for the Selwyn District, offering a range of activities delivered by local community groups. The Centre has affordable venue spaces for hire and hosts recreation classes, markets and events. Tables and chairs are included with venue hire. Stadium seating consists of two-tier bleachers, with individual chairs available on request.
Notes for Cardholders

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Standing and Queuing
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Chairs are available near the service desk for visitors who need to sit while waiting. Staff can provide additional seating if needed. The foyer and corridors are tiled and wide enough to accommodate people using walking frames.
Level Access
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The main car park is across a 30 km/h side street from the Centre’s entrance. Please take care when crossing, as pedestrians do not have priority at the crossing. Two marked mobility parking spaces are located in the front row facing the Centre, one on either side of the central walkway. A drop-off bay is available on the approach to the main entrance, to the left of the Centre and opposite the car park. This is for dropping off passengers only; parking is not permitted. Sloped curbs provide access between the car park and the entrance. Entry to the foyer is at ground level through two sets of glass doors. All public facilities are on the ground floor. The tiled foyer and corridors provide room for wheelchair maneuvering, and the service desk has a lowered section. There are two unisex accessible toilets, with signs showing their locations: One in the main part of the building, with a floor-level shower and grab rails. One within the Community Room, without a shower. The Stadium, Lounge and Community Room have double doors with easy-to-grip handles. These can be held open using the available wedges or hooks. Distances The main car park is across the road from the Centre, with two mobility parking spaces in the front row facing the entrance. A drop-off bay is also available near the main entrance. The service desk is in the foyer, with seating nearby. All public facilities are on the ground floor. Usually, only one staff member is on duty. If possible, please phone ahead to discuss any assistance you may need so staff can plan to support your visit.
Distances
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There is plenty of car parking available just outside of the Centre and 3 marked mobility car parks near the entrance. Entry to the foyer from the car park is at ground level through two sets of glass doors. All public facilities in the building are at ground level. The service desk is in the foyer with a chair available nearby if you wish to sit down. Please note: we are one person on duty most times. If practically possible, it would be helpful to phone us in advance and let us know what assistance you require.
Urgent Toilet Access
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Centre staff will orientate you with the location of the facilities when you arrive. There are women’s and men’s toilets and one accessible toilet (with shower) in the main part of the building. We will enable urgent access to any toilet with no questions asked. The accessible toilet is lockable from inside and releasable from outside in case of emergency.
Disability Assist Dogs
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We welcome registered assistance dogs to accompany their owner into our facility. There is a grassed reserve next to the centre where the assistance dog can go to the toilet. If your dog gets thirsty, a water fountain with a built-in dog bowl is near the main entrance.
Essential Companions
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There is no entry fee into The Rolleston Community Centre, everyone is welcome. If you are attending our enrollment-based and paid workshop, class or program, your +1 is permitted to attend with you to assist you. Please ensure to let us know about your +1 during enrollment.
Difficulty Accessing Visual Information
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Our staff will be happy to assist by orienting you to the signs in the building and helping you understand written material such as the brochures about our programs, classes and events. If the reception are is too busy for you to concentrate let us know and we will find somewhere quieter.
Difficulty Accessing Audible Information
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Please make yourself known to our staff on arrival, and we will do what we can to assist you. Room names are signposted and there are directional signs for toilets and emergency exits. When we talk to you, we will look at you and speak at a pace that you are comfortable with. We can offer you pen and paper and communicate with you through writing and reading if required. Brochures about our programs, classes and events are available at the service desk.
Hidden Disabilities
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The Rolleston Community Centre is a place for all. We endeavour to create a welcoming and safe environment for our disabled customers, to make you feel included in our community and the activities we offer. Please let us know what are your needs with a hidden disability and we will follow your lead.
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