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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, squash courts, community centre, studios and a sports hall.
• Related link Jenkins Pavilion.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/central-bedfordshire-council/jenkins-pavilion

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Sandy.
• 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 Sandy.

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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 type is open air/surface.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 6.4m x 2.35m (20ft 11in x 7ft 8in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on the access road.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The Blue Badge bays on the access road are closer to the entrance than the main school car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the school building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 162cm (5ft) 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 on the paved surface in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the gym.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed 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 bright.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are a bar.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
  • The fitness suite is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 164cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Accessible Toilet (Fitness Suite)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the fitness suite.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 250cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 mirrors.
  • 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 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 towel dispenser is 112cm (3ft 8in) high.
  • 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 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.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet in the gym.
  • 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.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the accessible toilet in the fitness suite.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room

• The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 1m (3ft 3in) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing rooms are located in the fitness suite.
• 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 rooms.
• 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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

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