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Introduction

• Free monthly relaxed performances are available .
• The venue also hosts live performances, panto, organ concerts and dance competitions. .
• Please contact the venue for performance times.
• Staff welcome the opportunity to discuss specific requirements that assist people with disabilities to attend any of the events.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Penistone.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Penistone.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • 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 cobbled.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the car park at the rear of the venue for Blue Badge holders.
  • There is sufficient space for two Blue Badge holders.
  • The parking bays are not marked.
  • Please contact venue to discuss parking at the rear of the building which is located next to the Accessible Entrance.
  • Photographs 2 to 5 show the Shrewsbury Road Car Park to the left of the venue.
  • There are two Blue Badge parking spaces and electric charging points in this car park.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
• 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 portable.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 51cm (1ft 8in).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Front Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 127cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is a second entrance door to the left and right beyond the first door.

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Reception (Box Office)

• The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• There is not 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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• Comments View
  • Photograph 3 shows the service window to the right of the first entrance door.
  • The height of this window is 97cm
  • There is a microphone at this window.

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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.

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• Comments View
  • There is an easy slope from the front to the back of the auditorium.
  • There is room for 4 wheelchairs at the front of the seating and 2 at the rear of the seating.
  • There is access for motorised scooters into the venue.

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Cinema

• The cinema has 1 screens.
• All screens have level access.

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• Seating and additional access information View
  • Films are mainly mainstream.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • Designated spaces are situated at the front and at the back of the cinema.
  • Wheelchairs may be left with you.
  • A companion may sit near you.
  • Companions sit beside/behind you.
  • It is 12m (13yd 4in) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
  • It is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
  • This venue does have audio description.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
  • The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are E and F in the stalls.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • Subtitles are not available.
  • Concessions are available.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
  • There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 7 and 8 shows A, B and O that can be used as the accessible seating.
  • Photographs 9 to 12 show the seats and steps in the circle.
  • There are six clearly marked steps without handrails.
  • The height of the steps is 20cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located to the front left within the auditorium.
• The bar does not 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 42cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are wall 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.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)

• 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 28m (30yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the left rear of the auditorium.
  • There is not 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 250cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 88cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The baby change table is also used as a shelf.

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Level Change (Accessible and Female and Male Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the accessible and female standard toilet.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance to the male standard toilet.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear left of the auditorium.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you enter the accessible entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are additional female and male standard toilets on the first floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is 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 the circle and female and male standard toilets.

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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 at the rear of the building.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.