Getting to Staffordshire University
- Parking is free on the day of the event and any car park can be used. Information on how to get to Staffs Uni can be found here. The pdf map also shows accessible parking
- The address of the venue is The Catalyst Building, Staffordshire University, Leek Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF
Access Information
- There are a number of accessible toilets which can be found on the ground floor of the Catalyst building. These include baby changing facilities. All toilets are clearly signposted on site, however please ask one of our stewards on sight if you need help locating them
- On our main event page there are some audio descriptions that audience members can listen to now about the performances here
- BSL interpretation will be available for various performances and activities during the day. Our BSL interpreter will be at:
– Poetry Corner, outside the Catalyst building (look out for the Poetry Takeaway Van) at 10am to 11am & 2.30pm to 3.30pm
– Ladybird Su, outside the Catalyst building (look out for the Ladybird Caravan) at 11.30am to 12.30pm & 3.30pm to 4pm
– Ian Mood, inside the Catalyst building at 11am to 11.30am & 1.45pm to 2.30pm
An Appetite Volunteer will always be around the Catalyst entrance and will help you find the act you are looking for if you cannot see them.
- Easy Read information is available for POWER by 2Faced Dance Company, Litte Miss Majorettes by Kitch n Sync, Robot Selfie and Out of the Deep Blue. Additional Easy Reads for the other events will follow as soon as we receive them.
- Audio Description will be available for the following performances on the day:
– POWER by 2Faced Dance Company at 11am to 11.25am & 1.35pm to 2pm
– Little Miss Majorettes by Kitsch n Sync at 11.45am to 12pm & 2.15pm to 2.30pm
– OUT OF THE DEEP BLUE by Autin Dance Theatre at 3pm to 3.25pm
– Canapé Art by Levantes Dance Theatre at 3.30pm to 4pm
– Robot Selfie at 12pm to 12.30pm
Audio Description equipment can be collected from the Appetite HQ, located just outside the entrance of the Catalyst Building. Appetite volunteers will always be around to offer any help and support you may need.
- Rachael Lines and her team at FRONTLINEdance who will be providing support at the event use basic Makaton for anyone who needs it. Any requirement you need that we haven’t listed please get in touch at askus@appetite.org.uk
Hosted visits
Great News! Rachael from FRONTLINEdance will be hosting two visits during Appetite’s Community Spectacular at the Catalyst Building on the Saturday 5 March at Staffordshire University.
The hosted visits will be starting at 10am and 1pm and we will meet at the entrance to the Catalyst Building.
For those needing sight guidance around the event Rachael and her team can support you. She and some of her team have been training with Guide Dogs UK to do this. The entrance to the Catalyst Building is where you can pick up head set’s for audio description.
The hosted visit will include a tour touch and opportunity to meet Autin Dance’s Eko the sea giant, ahead of their walkabout performance.
Everyone is welcome to join either of the two hosted visits. But you need to book with us first to ensure we have capacity. They exist to support anyone who wants to come but doesn’t have anyone to attend with, single parents who need an extra pair of hands, anyone feeling anxious, and those who need access support.
To book, email us at askus@appetite.org.uk
If you want to talk to Rachael in advance please either email or call (between 9am-5pm): rachael@frontlinedance.co.uk | 07484 874335
