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Introduction

Related link Allander Leisure Centre.
Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/east-dunbartonshire-council/allander-leisure-centre

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Bearsden.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Hillfoot.

COVID-19 Information

The external queuing points are clearly marked/signed.
There are separate doors for entering and exiting.
There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
The hand sanitisers are hand held.
There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
There is a one-way system throughout.
The one-way system is clearly marked/signed.
There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
There are protective clear screens located at tills/counters.
Toilets are available.
The venue is not certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.

Opening Times

Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

Comments View
- For detailed opening times please check the venue's website.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 13 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- There is standard parking behind the sportsdrome, which may be closer to the venue as these bays are shared with the Allander Leisure Centre.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.

Level Change (Raised Seating)

There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located leading up to raised spectator seating areas.
There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.

Comments View
- There are level access seating areas beside these raised stands.

Standard Changing Room

There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing room is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the pitches.
The standard changing rooms are located ahead as you enter.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Comments View
- There are separate male and female changing rooms, with the female changing to the left as you enter.

Standard Shower

There are standard level access shower facilities available.
The showers are located to the rear of the standard changing rooms.
There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Comments View
- There is 1 clearly marked medium step leading down into the showers.

Accessible Shower

Accessible shower facilities are available.
The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet.
The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails.
Other facilities available include; accessible toilet and a baby changing table.
There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

Comments View
- An emergency alarm cord is available in the accessible shower.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located along to the left 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 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 178cm x 195cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 5in).
- There is 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilets are located in the female changing rooms.
- The female toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilets are located in the male changing rooms.
- The male toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.