Access Guide
Introduction
- The centre is used by a variety of local community groups, including a Bridge Club and Antiques Group.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- Please contact the venue or see the venues website for individual group times.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bentley.
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.
- The car park is located at the front and to both sides of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 480cm (12ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 33m (36yd 3in) from the rear 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 uneven surfaces.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 143cm (4ft 8in).
- 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 65cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- If approaching the venue from the road there is a gate to pass through. This gate is 132cm wide and is followed by a slight but long ramp.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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 single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately before the entrance.
- 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.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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 not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- The height of the computer desks here are 67cm.
- The highest function on the vending machine is 163cm.
- The lowest function on the vending machine is 115cm.
The Hall
- There is a large hall available. The entrance is to the left after entering the building.
- The doors into the hall open towards you, are double doors with one door locked and can be difficult to open.
- The width of the doors is 79cm.
- The floor is the hall is wooden and is shiny.
- The lighting is moderate to good.
- There are moveable tables available. The height to the underside of the tables is 65cm.
- There is seating without armrests available.
Multi-purpose Room
- The single door into the room opens away from you, can be difficult to open and is 86cm wide.
- The flooring is carpet and the lighting is good.
- There are several moveable tables available. The height to the underside of the tables is 71cm.
- Seats without armrests are available.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right as you enter from the rear entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 320cm (4ft 9in x 10ft 6in).
- 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 a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- 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 48cm (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 114cm (3ft 9in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin 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 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 moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
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Comments
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- There is a dropdown rail located in the accessible toilet however there is no transfer space.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter the venue from the rear entrance.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the rear entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the venue from the rear entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the rear entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available 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.