Additional requirements for Graduation
It is very important that you let us know if you or any of your guests have any additional requirements. We can then discuss any support or adjustments that can be made to enable you and your guests to enjoy the ceremony.
These requirements may include:
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Mobility requirement (including wheelchair users)
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Visual impairment
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Hearing impairment
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Pregnancy
Please indicate on the online booking registration form whether you or a guest have any additional requirements.
You will then need to call us on 01524 384237 or email us at ceremonies@cumbria.ac.uk with a brief explanation of your requirements so that we can make any necessary arrangements.
Please do this as soon as possible to give us time to make arrangements. At the very latest we need to know details by:
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Friday 30 March 2012 for July 2012 ceremonies.
Accessibility information
Please note the following points regarding our venues:
Carlisle Cathedral
The Graduation Ceremony will take place in Carlisle Cathedral.
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There are two disabled parking spaces in the Cathedral grounds and more in the The Lanes Shopping Centre. The Directgov website has more details of disabled (blue badge) parking in Carlisle.
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There is no other parking in the cathedral grounds so we would advise that any guests who are unable to walk far are dropped off at the cathedral by a taxi or other driver.
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The majority of the cathedral is accessible in a wheelchair, although we do ask that you notify us by the dates given above if you or your guests are wheelchair users so that we can reserve suitable seats and make any other adjustments that you may require.
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There is a disabled toilet within the Cathedral grounds which is accessible using a RADAR key.
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There are more toilets, down a small number of steps, at the Prior's Kitchen (opposite the Cathedral).
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The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop system.
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Guests can gain access to the Cathedral approximately 1 hour prior to the ceremony. In advance of this, guests queue outside the Cathedral. Guests with mobility issues who are unable to stand in the queue should report to the marshals on the Cathedral door.
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First aiders will be in attendance in the Cathedral.
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For more information about the Cathedral, visit the Carlisle Cathedral website.
Tithe Barn
Gown collection and lining up takes place in the Tithe Barn.
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There is one small step into the Tithe Barn but it is accessible in a wheelchair and a portable ramp is available
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There is one accessible toilet on the ground floor.
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More toilets are available upstairs.
Crown & Mitre Hotel
Photography, gown return and the celebratory reception take place at the Crown & Mitre Hotel.
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The hotel has full disabled access with the exception of the Supper Room where the photography sales desk and studios are located. If this causes you any difficulties please go directly to the Edwardian Room for your photographs.
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There are accessible toilets in the hotel.
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For more information about the Crown & Mitre Hotel, visit their website.
Are you ready to graduate?
Print out the full checklist for July 2012 ceremonies and tick off the items as you complete them so you can relax and enjoy your day knowing everything will run smoothly.