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Olney Town Cricket Club

The Recreation Ground, East Street, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4DH

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Overview

Parking (Rugby and Cricket Club)

  • The car park is located in the shared car park, approximately 250 metres in 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 is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • To access the cricket club from the shared car park, follow the path on the right hand side of the rugby club building, through the wide gap next to the gate.
    At the end of the building, veer right and then left to stay on the path, along the right hand side of the play park.
    Continue straight on, across the grass pitch. The cricket pavilion is the building directly ahead.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front right of the cricket pavilion.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a raised threshold at this entrance.

Eating and Drinking (Hammer's Bar)

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located directly ahead of you as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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: high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Hammer's Bar.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula 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, a wall mounted towel dispenser, a hand towel 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 no emergency alarm.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.

Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The shared changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to the front left of the pavilion building.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has a ramp or slope.
    • There is stepped access into the changing area.
    • There is 1 step which is clearly marked with no handrails.
    • The step at the threshold of the internal shutter door is 3.5cm high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers and a changing bench.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • The shower has a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • The home side changing area was surveyed.
      There is a similar, but opposite, changing area for the visitor side.

Outdoor Spaces (Cricket Pitch)

  • The following is available in this area: a sports pitch.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass.
  • There are bench seats available to the front of the pavilion building for spectators.