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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 2 halls, a shop, a café, kitchen, accessible toilets and standard toilets.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include gardens.

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Location

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

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Opening Times (Community Centre)

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Opening Times (Community Garden)

• Monday 10:00 - 15:00.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday Closed.
• Thursday 13:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 15:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• 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 in the middle of the centre, to the rear of Hall 1.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 440cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the the Hall 1 entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the the Hall 1 entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Hall 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrace.
  • 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.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Inside Access (Hall 1)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Hall 1

• The hall is accessed through one of the single doors at each end of the foyer.
• The doors are single (pull) and may be hard to open.
• One of the doors is permanently held open.
• The width of the doorway is 78cm.
• The contrast between the doors and the wall is good.
• There is seating without armrests within the room.
• There are tables within the room.
• The distance from the floor to the underside of the tables is 48cm.
• The floor surface is even and is wood.
• The contrast between the walls and the floor is good.
• Lighting levels are good.
• There is a stage at one end of the hall.
• The height is 91cm.

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Reception (Hall 1)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• 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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Foyer - Hall 1

• There is a foyer.
• There is not level access into the foyer.
• Access is via the outside access for Hall 1.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Obstructions can be moved.
• Seating in this area includes; chairs with armrests, chairs with no armrests and sofas.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The clear floor space beneath tables range between 43cm and 68cm.
• The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a television.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.

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Kitchen - Hall 1

• The kitchen is located off the foyer.
• Signage for the room is not available for the room.
• The corridor/walkway outside the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
• The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
• There is step-free access into the room.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door for the kitchen is not push pad activated.
• The door is single.
• The width of the door is 68cm.
• The door has a closer and may be hard to open.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen (150cm x 150cm).
• Facilities/features in the kitchen include; sinks, fridge freezers, ovens, hobs, microwaves and kettles.
• The area has a non-slip floor.
• The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is good.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The worktops/counters are at a height of 93cm.
• The counters/worktops have a good colour contrast to the wall, to the sink and to the hob.
• There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
• The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
• The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer handles have poor colour contrast.
• The sink tap type is lever.

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Entrance (Toilets - Hall 1)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hall.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Hall 1 - No Transfer Space)

• 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 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located through the double doors at the rear of the hall.
  • 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 not push pad activated.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 132cm x 240cm (4ft 4in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not 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 general domestic waste 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 the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 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 good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Hall 1)

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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 through the double doors at the rear of the hall.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is 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 through the double doors at the rear of the hall.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a second manual door to access the male toilets.

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Outside Access (Community Garden Gate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off of the car park.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 326cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Parks and Gardens (Community Garden)

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have loose wood chippings, tarmac and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • Some of the paths are paving slabs.
  • There are planters and raised beds.
  • The height of these is 74cm.

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The Shed - Community Garden

• There is step-free level access in to the shed.
• The entrance has no door and the width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is bench seating.
• The height of the bench seating is 49cm.
• There are hot drink making facilities.
• The height of the counter is 80cm.

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Tool Shed - Community Garden

• The entrance is stepped with a single door which opens outwards (pull).
• The door is easy to open but is permanently held open.
• The width of the doorway is 73cm.
• The flooring is uneven carpet.
• The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Lighting levels are poor.
• There are three steps.
• The highest step is 30cm and the smallest depth is 13cm.
• There is a handrail on the right going up which is easy to grip, covers the steps in their entirety but does not extend horizontally on the first and last step.

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Bee Mindful Education Hub - Community Garden

• There are double doors with one door locked to enter the building.
• The width of the opening is 65cm.
• The contrast between the doors and wall is poor.
• There is a step into the building.
• The height of the step is 9cm.
• The path to access the entrance is narrow and has uneven paving.
• The room has chairs without armrests.
• The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Lighting levels are poor.

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Forest School

• The gate to enter the Forest School is single (pull) and is easy to open.
• The width of the entrance is 142cm.
• There is a lip at the entrance.
• There is low stool seating at the firepit.
• The pathway surface is compacted mud and is over 150cm in most areas.

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Outside Access (Hall 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • 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) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located ahead of the first door.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Inside Access (Hall 2)

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Hall 2

• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests within the room.
• There are tables within the room.
• The distance from the floor to the underside of the low tables is 51cm.
• The distance from the floor to the underside of the high tables is 66cm.
• The floor surface is smooth and vinyl.
• The contrast between the walls and the floor is good.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Your Local Pantry - Hall 2

• The are double doors to access The Pantry.
• The doors are easy to open and permanently held open.
• The width if the doorway is 142cm.
• There is an unobstructed 150cm x 150cm turning space within the room.
• The floor surface is smooth and vinyl.
• There is a member of staff available to provide assistance.
• Contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Hall 2)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the left as you enter the venue.
• Full table service is available.
• Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 51cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• The standard height for tables is 68cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Picture menus are not available.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet (Hall 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • 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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 215cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 push.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste 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 the left.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 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 good.
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey, the transfer space was obstructed by a wheelchair.
  • A fold-up walking frame was also being stored in the accessible toilet at the time of survey.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Hall 2)

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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 to the left from the entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left from the entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
• Comments View
  • The male toilet could not be accessed at the time of survey.

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