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Scawthorpe Community Centre

Amersall Road, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, DN5 9PQ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Activities include dance sessions, martial arts, playschool, boxing, chair dancing, aerobics, singing groups, bingo.

Opening Times

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

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.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 245cm x 445cm (8ft x 14ft 7in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 82m (89yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 82m (89yd 2ft) from the main 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 dropped kerbs.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Comments View
    • The car park is shared with the Petersgate Medical Centre next door.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is step-free 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) is/are easy to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • There is a metal gate that allows pedestrian access from the road. The gate opens away from you, can be difficult to open and is 161cm wide.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played some events.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located towards the rear of the main hall.
  • The easy to open doors are double but one door is locked.
  • The door opens away from you and is 70cm wide.
  • There are numerous units in the kitchen with a microwave, toaster, oven and hob.
  • The counter top is 91cm high.
  • The flooring is vinyl and the lighting is moderate to good.
  • There is a 150cm x 150cm turning space in the kitchen.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
    • 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 lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 219cm x 169cm (7ft 2in x 5ft 7in).
    • There is not 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 218cm (7ft 2in).
    • 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 not a mixer tap.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • 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 the right.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 9in).
    • 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • 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 wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
    • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the female standard toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the female toilet(s).
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is not a lowered urinal.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.