Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Ansty Cricket Club is an inclusive cricket club for all ages and abilities, which dates back to the 19th century.
- Facilities available in the venue include: cricket pitch, clubroom, meeting and activity rooms, snooker room and a platform lift.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Haywards Heath.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via a platform lift.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and first floor.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and first floor.
- Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
- The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations on the ground floor and first floor.
Parking
- The car park is located to the front of the venue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the left, after entering.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 17 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
Platform Lift
- The lift surveyed is located on the left side, next to the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The ground floor and the first floor are accessed by this lift.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 104cm.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
The Meeting Room
- The room is located opposite the lift, on the first floor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a platform lift.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- 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.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There may be background noise in this room.
The Clubroom
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Location and Service
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- This is multi-function room with bar facilities, located on the first floor of the venue.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a platform lift.
- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
Upper Terrace Seating Area
- The seating area is located outside the clubroom on the first floor.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and a platform lift.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- There are 2 sets of double, manual doors to access the terrace, both with an opening width of 166cm.
Snooker Room
- The room is located next to the clubroom, on the first floor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a platform lift.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 166cm.
- 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.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located on the first floor.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer and a dishwasher.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a platform lift.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille and tactile signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 66cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a full length mirror and a baby changing table.
Changing Area
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Changing Area
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- The shared changing area was surveyed.
- The changing area is located is located on the ground floor.
- The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the changing area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers and a changing bench.
- There are not lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
- There is a wash basin available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
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Shower Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower has a fixed shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.
Lower Terrace Seating Area
- The seating area is located on the lower level, facing the cricket pitch.
- The seating area is covered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
Cricket Pitch and Outdoor Areas
- The following is available in this area: a sports pitch.
- Outdoor areas consist of grass and compact earth.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces.
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Sports Ground
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- The following information is for the cricket ground/pitch.
- There are some footpaths around the pitch.
- The paths have uneven surfaces.
- The paths consist of grass and compact earth.
