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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the theatre, bar and two multi purpose rooms for hire.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is March.

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Opening Times

• Opening times do vary depending on performances and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Church Terrace.
  • The car park is located off Alexandra Road.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point 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(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 64cm (2ft 1in).

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Level Change

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception (Box Office)

• The desk/counter is 9m (9yd 2ft) 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 medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played during performances.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Auditorium)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the box office and auditorium.
• The ramp/slope is portable.
• Please contact a member of staff.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located between the box office and auditorium.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are 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 ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • At the time of survey it was not possible to access the portable ramp.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located the front of the auditorium.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• It is 15m (16yd 1ft) 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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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located to the right of 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.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.

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Studio 2

• This studio is located on the ground floor, at the end of the corridor on the right from the main entrance.
• Ther is level access to this studio from the main entrance.
• The door to the studio is heavy, single, 75cm wide and opens away from you.
• This studio is used as an occasional changing room for the dancing school and performances.

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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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are studio 1.

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Studio 1

• This studio is located on the first floor.
• The studio has a set of heavy double doors that are 108cm wide and open away from you.
• Studio 1 is used as a dance studio or bookable hall and occasionally as a changing room for performances.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter, in the corridor between the box office and theatre.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 310cm (5ft 9in x 10ft 2in).
  • There is 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 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 and sanitary 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within 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 between the box office and theatre.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.