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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include badminton courts, bar, changing facilities, dance studio, fitness room, function rooms for hire, grass pitches, lounge bar and sports hall.

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Opening Times

• Monday 16:00 - 22:30.
• Tuesday 16:00 - 22:30.
• Wednesday 16:00 - 22:30.
• Thursday 16:00 - 22:30.
• Friday 16:00 - 22:30.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Great Barr.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Hamstead Rail.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park is at the front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest designated bay is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main 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 a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are shallow.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).

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Reception

• The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the centre of the venue.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 98cm (4ft 9in x 3ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located inside the changing room at the rear of the venue.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 195cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the centre of the venue on the first floor.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 14m (15yd) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located in the standard changing room.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
  • The female toilets are 17m (19yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are low.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
  • The male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are low.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located on the first floor at the rear of the venue.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • This is by lift.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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 outside the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.