Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Sandy Village Hall.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/sandy-village-hall
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Comments
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- Sandy Town Bowling Club forms part of Sandy Village Hall.
- The club use the annexe which is also used as a small funtion room and can be hired.
- Please contact the club for details of opening times.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Sandy.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Sandy.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 350cm (15ft 9in x 11ft 6in).
- The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the function room entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the function room 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 tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Level Change (Access From Jenkins Pavilion)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the bowling green.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to the bowling green.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- This route gives access to the bowling green from the pavilion and sports field.
Outside Access (Functon Room Entrance )
- This information is for the entrance located next to the bowling green.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Function Room Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in the doorway.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are shallow.
Inside Access
- 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 bright.
Level Change (Bowling Green)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading onto the bowling area.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- It was not possible to view the ramp at the time of the survey.
- The ramp is used to overcome the step.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the room.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 216cm x 195cm (7ft 1in 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do not 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.