Caption Small Press & Comics Festival

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Parking

Limited reservable on site parking (6)
Please email with your car registration number as shown on your number plate.

Parking lot (paid, long term) with disabled parking less than 5 minutes away.

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Building Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Level Access (no lifts etc; everything is one level)

Events Access: One Level

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Toilet Facilities

Four toilets plus wheelchair accessible toilets inside the venue, plus public toilets right outside which also have a wheelchair accessible toilet.

These are seperate, gender-neutral cubicles.

Baby Changing Facilities on-site.

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Refreshments

Kitchen with drink facilities (help yourself to tea and coffee), nearest cafe is the Missing Bean (wheelchair accessible seating and toilet).

🍕 ‘Pizza Saturday’ is a Caption regular. Bring a tenner to get pizza on Saturday evening during the entertainment.

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Quiet Space

Large quiet space at the Baptist Church on Saturday and Sunday.

Thie Quiet Space is equipped Stim Toys, legos, puzzles and colouring books. Free ear plugs available.

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Assistance

Assistance dogs allowed
Carers go free
Friendly, supportive staff trained in safeguarding

On-site first aiders

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Air Quality

Rooms will be aired out between sessions to improve air quality and reduce infection risk.

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Masks

We support and encourage the wearing of masks without judgement (unless it’s “Hey, your mask is awesome!)

Medical Masks are available for free at the reception desk.

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Testing

Testing is encouraged before attending the event.

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Light Sensitivity

We are working on improving the harsh lights at the venue using a combination of Light Dims, Diffuser tape and freestanding soft lights.

If in doubt please bring sunglasses 🕶️ and take breaks when needed.

There a NO strobing / flashing lights

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Hearing / Sound

We are using a sound system to make speakers easier to hear.

Please inform us if you need a hearing loop.

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Visual

Areas are signed using a large, clear font paired with an image.

Please inform us is you need a Large Print version of the Caption booklet.

We are endervoring to provide key information in Easy Read – watch this space!