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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Take 2 Performance Arts Academy, dance studios, a play group and Chatterbox Nursery.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Lisa Wood School of Dance.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Elsecar.

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Opening Times (Box Office)

• Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 14:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge Bay is clearly signed by not clearly marked.
  • The car park surface is also made up of concrete and loose chippings.

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Outside Access (Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There are three dance studios off the main corridor.
  • Photograph 8 shows the narrow slope at the threshold of each of the dance studios.

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Level Change (Stage Door Café and Restaurant - Theatre)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading from reception to the Stage door Café and Restaurant and the theatre.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading from reception to the Stage door Café and Restaurant and the theatre.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The slope continues beyond the reception area and into the Stage Door Café and Restaurant, as seen in photograph 3.

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Eating and Drinking (Stage Door Café and Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The bar is located to the right of the box office.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 111cm (3ft 8in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in at the front of the theatre.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit behind you.
• It is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • Concessions depend on the organisers of each show.
  • There are15+ shallow clearly marked steps at the centre aisle leading to the tiered seating.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are a drinks area and the rear auditorium seating.

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Level Change (Chatterbox Nursery)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the building.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 126cm x 280cm (4ft 2in x 9ft 2in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby changing mat available in the accessible toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a lowered urinal in the male standard toilet.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the car park area.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.