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Lochgelly Centre

Bank Street, Lochgelly, KY5 9RD

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Lochgelly Centre is a cultural hub that brings creative learning, performance, entertainment, community projects and the modern Jennie Lee Library together under one roof. Offering books, free digital services and a Musical Instrument Library, alongside a café bar, flexible studio theatre, craft rooms, community gallery, sports hall and spaces to meet, create and connect.
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  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the path from the car park, the main auditorium, and the meeting rooms.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the auditorium.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There are accessible and standard toilets available.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: Ear defenders are available and free to use.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Health & Safety, First Aid (Management only).

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the front foyer and the other is at the back of the auditorium.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the front foyer, close to the box office.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located along the corridor on the left of the box office with male and female changing rooms.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations in the front foyer.
    • The mobile hoist is located in the toilet with adaptations near the auditorium.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard washroom facilities are located near the sports hall.
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the toilet with adaptations near the auditorium.

Parking (Shared)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Lochgelly Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 241cm (width) x 434cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 65cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 107cm.
  • The entry system is only for after hours events in the evening to activate the automatic door.
  • There is clear signage to show this by the buzzer on entry and exit.
  • The accessible entrance is located to the left of the revolving door.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 87cm.

Box Office Counter

  • The counter is located straight ahead upon entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 94cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
  • The counter has a television.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Jennie Lee Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The opening into the library is 131cm.
  • The lighting is movement sensored.
  • The self service kiosk is located at the library entrance/exit.
  • The touchscreen allows users to borrow, return, renew or view their account.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 156cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
  • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 156cm from the floor.
  • The desk is height adjustable.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: headsets.

Lochgelly Centre Café

  • Location and Access View
    • The café is located on the left side, 3m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The width of the opening is 208cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a self service counter and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Allergy information can also be requested.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The self-service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right once inside the opening.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 86cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • The height of the tray rail is 80cm.
  • 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.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Main Auditorium

  • Theatre Information View
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Concessions are available.
    • Concessions are dependant on the show.
    • Captioned performances are not available.
    • Signed performances are not available.
    • Audio described performances are not available.
    • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are not available.
    • Sensory friendly performances are not available.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access to a row of seating.
    • The following rows have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Row A.
    • The following rows have stepped access: All other rows in the theatre.
    • The manual doors are opened by staff members positioned at the doors during performances.
    • The manual doors opening width is 133cm.
    • Those who wish to transfer into aisle seats are advised to bring a companion.
    • The venue can store wheelchairs for the duration of the performance.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available includes: flip-down seats with armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located through the gallery corridor on the left of the box office counter.
    • The distance from the box office is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy slope and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • 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 252cm (width) x 325cm (depth) and 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 182cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 126cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 83cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Art Room 1 / Meeting Room

  • The room is located at the far end of the corridor behind the box office counter.
  • The distance from the box office counter is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a television with subtitles.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.