Railway Interest 25/26


Group Description :
A group for any member of Congleton U3A with an interest in railways, real and models, of any period, location or gauge. We meet on the 1st Thursday of each month (except in January, when we meet on the 2nd Thursday) at the Chappell Centre. Each meeting begins with a talk by one or more members on a railway-related topic, followed by informal discussion. Instead of talks in July and August, and at other times when something interesting happens, the group also arranges excursions to heritage railways, model railway exhibitions, transport museums and other sites of interest.
Group Contact and Session Information : CW12 3LJ

Group Status : Vacancies
Venue : Chappell Centre , Leek Road, Mossley, CW12 3LJ      Show Map
Venue Information


Physical Access

a) The entrance has 3x 12cm(5inches) deep steps up to it.

There is a handrail on one side.

There are no contrast strips at the step edge. 

b) There is a 6m(20ft) long ramp with a handrails on both sides and a flat space at the top. 

c) The entrance door is not automatic opening.

There is no alternative accessible entrance. 

The internal doors are easy to open. 


Toilet Facilities

a) There are accessible toilets identified.

b) There is sufficient space adjacent to the toilet for a wheelchair user to slide across. 

c) There are grab rails.

d) The washbasins etc. are at a suitable height. 

e) There is an alarm cord that reaches the floor.


Bus Route / Accessible Parking

a) There is public transport within 50m (164ft). 

b) The venue has car parking or there is parking within 50m (164ft).

There is one disabled space, approx. 8m(26ft) to the entrance.

There is sufficient room in a disabled parking space to open a door widely for a wheelchair.


Room Details

a) The room does not have a hearing loop installed.

b) The room is well lit. 

c) There are chairs with arms.


Kitchen

a) Café on site


Fire safety

Yes

Security

Yes

Frequency : First Thursdays of each Month for 24 sessions until 31st August 2026
Time of Session : 14:00 to 16:00
Group Meeting Dates :
Thursday 4th June 2026 Thursday 2nd July 2026 Thursday 6th August 2026