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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a main hall, meeting rooms and a dining area.

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• Comments View
  • The building is not staffed or open to the general public. Access is for booked groups only.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Huddersfield.

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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Parking (Right of Building with Blue Badge Bays)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the right of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 343cm x 491cm (11ft 3in x 16ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Left of Building - No Blue Badge Bays)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the left of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 87cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left and right of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • The steps have tactile paving at the top only.

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Reception (Main)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played during some activities.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Area)

• The following information is for the dining room.
• The dining room is located on the ground floor half way along the main corridor, on the right.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the serving area.
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Main Hall

• The main hall is on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the building.
• There is step free access to the main hall.
• The main hall is 5m from the main entrance.
• There are double doors to enter.
• The doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors may be difficult to open.
• The doors are 162cm wide.
• The flooring is stone.
• There are shiny surfaces that could be mistaken as wet.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Tables are not fixed and are 68cm high to the underside.
• Chairs are not fixed and do not have armrests.
• There is a stage.
• The stage is accessed via 3 deep 24cm high steps.

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Meeting Room 1

• There are 3 meeting rooms on the ground floor, at the rear left of the building, accessed via the rear left corridor.
• The meeting room surveyed was meeting room 1, which is the larger of the 3 rooms.
• There is step free access to meeting room 1.
• There is a single door.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 81cm high.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a TV screen and whiteboards.
• There are tables which are not fixed.
• The height to the underside of the tables is 69cm.
• There are chairs.
• No chairs are fixed.
• Chairs do not have armrests.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 139cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Meeting Room 4

• There are 5 similar meeting rooms on the first floor.
• The room surveyed was meeting room 4.
• Meeting room 4 has step free access via the lift.
• Meeting room 4 is accessed by turning right out of the lift and then is on the right approximately 3m away.
• There is a door.
• The door is single width.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 85cm wide.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are tables.
• Tables are not fixed.
• The height to the underside of the tables is 64cm.
• There is a wall mounted TV screen.
• There is a wall mounted whiteboard and a freestanding whiteboard.
• There are chairs.
• Chairs do not have armrests.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Rear Left Corridor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, in the rear left corridor.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 131cm x 210cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is not 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • 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 not 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot 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 good.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Front of Building - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 190cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is not 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 good.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor in the front left corridor, on the left.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the female standard toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas to the left of the building.
• Home visits / services are not available.