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Overview

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• About View
  • Services available in the venue include: a dance studio/committee room, fitness suite/cycle studio, outdoor football pitches, gym, accessible and standard toilets, accessible and standard changing room, indoor sports hall and a sensory room.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest bus station is Lisburn Bus and Coach Station.
  • The nearest train station is Mossley West.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor football pitches and play park.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located in the sensory room.
  • All documents that are provided are available online.
  • 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 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located down the main corridor, just before the outdoor pitches, and next to the dance studio.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located down the corridor to the right at reception.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located along the main corridor and also to the left as you reach the end of the main corridor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the dance studio toilet with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within all changing rooms and to the right of the reception.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within all changing rooms.

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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 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 225cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
  • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• 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, straight ahead from the car park.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 128cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 131cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• The gap between bollard is 2m wide.

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area.
• 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: armchairs.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor football pitches and the outdoor play park.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: armchairs.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

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Gym

• The gym is located to the left after reception.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 122cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The 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 and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Fitness Suite/Cycle Studio)

• The room is located to the right once you enter via the main entrance, directly opposite the reception desk.
• The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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 water dispenser.
• 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.

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Room (Sports Hall)

• The room is located straight down the main corridor, the door to the left.
• The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• 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.
• The flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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 (Dance Studio)

• The room is located along the corridor to the right as you reach reception, then right again at the end.
• The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
• 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.

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Room (Sensory)

• The room is located down the corridor to the right at the reception and then down to the very end.
• The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 72cm.
• 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.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: benches.
• Some seating is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Announcements are audible and in person.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There are bean bag chairs in this room. This room requires a member of staff to allow access.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Female Changing)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located straight down the corridor from the main entrance and on the right.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile 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 115cm.
  • The door has no lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail and a wheel-in shower.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 464cm (width) x 492cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • There are two coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 104cm and 139cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 8 other similar changing rooms within this building.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Dance Studio - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located just ahead of the reception and to the right.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm (width) x 240cm (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 125cm (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 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 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 140cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
  • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 76cm.
  • 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 (Main Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight down the corridor from the main entrance, past reception, and on the left after the first cluster of lockers.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 240cm (width) x 250cm (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 172cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the 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 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 141cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has 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.
  • There is also an adapted shower within this room.

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Shower with Adaptations

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the left hand transfer toilet with adaptations.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Football Pitch - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor from reception, to the end then to the right, just to the left of the football pitch doors.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 176cm (width) x 225cm (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 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the 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 47cm 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 140cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Access Point (Football Pitch)

• This access point is located at the back of the building.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• Assistance is not available at the access point.
• There is step-free level access.
• There are double manual doors.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 94cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double gates.
• The second set of gates are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 199cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of gates have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 14 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is another gate to the individual pitches with a width of 150cm, high contrast and opens towards you. This is usually held open when there are pitch bookings.

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Outdoor Spaces (Football Pitch)

• The following is available in this area: sports pitches.
• Outdoor areas consist of grass.
• There are no footpaths.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Outdoor Spaces (Play Park)

• The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment.
• Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac and block paving.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the entrance (via very slight slope).
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Playground View
  • There is a playground with an access point under 100cm wide.
  • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating and climbing.
  • The first gate is permanently held open and has a width of 120cm. The second gate is 93cm wide and opens towards you.