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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a community education centre offering a gym hall, rooms, a kitchen and café area.
  • Services available in the venue include: Milngavie Library.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Milngavie.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lower ground floor .
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Ground, upper ground and lower ground floors can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: equality training.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on Milngavie Library (opens new tab) .

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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 - 17:00.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the upper ground floor, through to the rear from the main entrance foyer lift.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the upper ground floor, through to the rear from the main entrance foyer lift.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located off the gym hall, to the right as you enter.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from main entrance .
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 3 hours.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance - Ground Floor)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 118cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Rear Entrance - Lower Floor)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the building, near the pond.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The step is unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 65cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• There are double, manual 152cm wide gates to access this area. The approach to the lower pond side level from the car park has an easy slope which bypasses 5-12 steps without handrails.

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Lift (Main Entrance Foyer)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Ground and Upper Ground floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 79cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 77cm (width) x 98cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The lift was awaiting repair at the time of survey in July 2025.

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Reception (Enquiries Office - Upper Ground Floor)

• The reception is located on the upper ground floor, to the left from the main entrance foyer lift.
• The distance from main entrance foyer lift is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: the lower ground floor.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow openings.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Eating and Drinking (Café - Upper Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
• Service View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the left as you enter the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 95cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the sternal balcony.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The café is for hire use.

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Kitchen (Upper Ground Floor)

• The kitchen is located on the upper ground floor, through to the left from the main entrance foyer lift.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 69cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a toaster, a dishwasher, a fridge, a kettle, a microwave and a freezer.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Quiet Room - Upper Ground Floor)

• The room is located through to the left from the main entrance foyer lift.
• The distance from the main entrance foyer lift is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text, Braille and tactile signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 70cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• This room adjoins the Girls Room which offers wash basins and can be separated via partition. There are several rooms available on the upper ground floor.

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Stairs (Lower Ground Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located through to the rear of the upper ground floor.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• Upper ground and lower ground floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the upper ground floor, through to the rear from the main entrance foyer lift.
  • The distance from main entrance foyer lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 233cm (width) x 219cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 165cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 159cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Outdoor Spaces (Rear Entrance Play Area)

• The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment.
• Outdoor areas consist of paving slabs.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Playground View
  • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
  • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: sensory (visual, audible, or tactile), social play and viewing.