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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: standard changing rooms, showers, standard and accessible toilets, cycle studio, fitness suite, gym, golf driving range, and squash courts.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Mossley West.
  • The nearest bus station is Mossley West.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the main entrance, squash courts 1 and 2, and the entrance to the cycle studio and fitness suite.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and automatic doors.
  • The ground floor, first floor and mezzanine level can be accessed via a platform lift.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located along the corridor to the left of reception.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • One of the toilets with adaptations is located within the standard female toilets.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located along the corridor to the left of the reception.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the corridor to the left of the reception, with the male changing room straight ahead, and the female changing room to the right once you get to the lift.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the accessible cubicle located in the standard female toilets.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing facilities.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 239cm (width) x 412cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 88cm.
• The width of the opening is 91cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 94cm.
• The width of the opening is 92cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead after the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• The tables are fixed.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the main entrance, squash courts 1 and 2, and the entrance to the cycle studio and fitness suite.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and automatic doors.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: sofas.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Driving Range)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the reception.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the reception is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The ground floor and driving range on the mezzanine level are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 98cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 146cm (width) x 112cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located down the corridor to the left of reception and past the toilet facilities.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the reception is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has manual doors, step-free level access and automatic doors.
• The ground floor and first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 96cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 113cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located down the corridor to the left of reception, past the toilets and to the left after the door at the end of the corridor.
• The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 17 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Access To (Driving Range)

• The distance from the reception is 10m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the entrance.
• There is step-free level access via lift to enter the driving range.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps are overcome by the use of the lift.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the first floor, straight ahead as you exit the lift on the first floor.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a push button at a height of 115cm to exit the gym.

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Room (Squash Courts)

• The room is located down the corridor to the left of reception, then to the left as you meet the lift.
• The distance from the reception is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: courts 1 and 2.
• The following areas have stepped access: all the bench seating other than the front row.
• Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: benches.
• The seating is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Announcements are audible and in person.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• After the door to enter this room there is a very short but steep ramp to go down. A similar ramp gives access to courts 1 and 2, going up. There are individual doors to courts 1 and 2 with a width of 69cm. Court 3 has no ramps for access and no seating.

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Room (Cycle Studio)

• The room is located along the corridor the left of the reception, turn left as you meet the lift, the door is on the far end of the corridor on the right.
• The distance from the reception is 70m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The ramp is very short and situated right at the door's threshold.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 94cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Announcements are audible and in person.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Fitness Suite)

• The room is located along the corridor to the left of reception, then along the corridor to the left once you meet the lift.
• The distance from the reception is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 94cm.
• The ramp is very short and situated right at the door's threshold.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Announcements are audible and in person.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• This room in sometimes used as a meeting room and tables and chairs are brought in on such occasions.

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Standard Changing Room

• The changing room surveyed is located down the corridor to the left of reception, then down the corridor to the right as you meet the lift, with the door on the right.
• The distance from the reception is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has manual doors, step-free level access and automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing, a changing table/bench, a wheel-in shower, a wash basin and a locker.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks, a shelf and a paper towel dispenser.
• The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
• The changing room has a waste bin.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are push.
• There is no shower seat.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are similar men's facilities to the left of the lift, at ground floor level.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the reception.
  • The distance from the reception is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has automatic doors, manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 203cm (width) x 213cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 132cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 62cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 135cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the female standard toilets, down the corridor to the left of reception.
  • The distance from the reception is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, automatic doors and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 182cm (width) x 153cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a towel dispenser outside the cubicle at a height of 121cm and a mirror which is not full length or angled.