Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Martinstown Cricket Club is a friendly, popular, progressive cricket club located between Dorchester and Weymouth.
- Facilities available in the venue include: a bar, changing facilities, toilets, artificial nets, a cricket pitch.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Dorchester South.
- 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 level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the toilet with adaptations, the main entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: the Away Team changing area and the rear patio.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Safeguarding.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the right hand side of the Club.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the changing rooms and to the right hand side of the Club.
- Standard changing facilities are located to the left and right hand sides of the club.
- Standard shower facilities are located within the changing rooms.
Parking
- The car park is located to the right hand side of the Club.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the pavilion.
- There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The ramp bypasses the step.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 186cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the main entrance door to the Club, the grass bank and viewing area to the rear.
- The following areas have stepped access: the changing area.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and automatic doors.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
The Bar
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Location and Service
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- The bar is located immediately upon entrance to the club.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has designated seating, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left hand side as you enter the bar.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 104cm.
- 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 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: chairs without armrests, sofas, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right hand side of the Club entrance.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 99cm.
- The door has a 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 right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 96cm (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 wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror.
Changing Area (Away Team)
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Changing Area
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- The shared changing area was surveyed.
- The changing area is located to the right hand side of the door to the Club.
- The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
- There is stepped access into the changing area.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers and a changing bench.
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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, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn 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 push.
Seating Area (Patio)
- The seating area is located on the patio outside the bar.
- Some of the seating area is covered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- 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: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
Outdoor Spaces
- The following is available in this area: a sports pitch, woodland and a toilet block.
- Additional facilities in this area include: practice nets.
- Outdoor areas consist of grass and paving slabs.
- There are no footpaths.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the grass bank and some viewing benches.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Sports Ground
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- The following information is for the cricket ground/pitch.
- There are no footpaths around the pitch.
- Spectator seating available includes: benches.
