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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include rooms for hire, kitchens, a library for Institute members accessible and standard toilets.
• Shopping Area Guide Leatherhead - High Street link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times (Institute)

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

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Leatherhead.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is The Swan Centre Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Leret Way.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 490cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located at the front of the building.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The two Blue Badge on-street parking bays immediately outside the front entrance of the Institute are shown in photograph 3.
  • Parking here is free for Blue Badge holders for 3 hours, with no return within 1 hour.
  • The Institute can make its own parking available to hall hirers, so they can unload any equipment they are using (photographs 4 and 5).
  • This parking is located at the rear of the building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on High Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Rear Ground Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Outside Access (Rear First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 133cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the building leading up to the entrance.
  • There is/are 15+ 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 16cm.
  • 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 not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is a central handrail that is easy to grip and extends beyond the end of the stairs.

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Reception (Leatherhead Community Association Office)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The office is accessed through the library, the first door on the left from the main entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 06/06/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There are hearing assistance systems in the Larkin Room on the ground floor, and in the large hall on the first floor.

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Kirby Library

• The Institute has its own library on the ground floor for members.
• The door to the library opens away from you (push), is usually held open and is 91cm wide.
• The library room has tables and chairs with and without armrests available.
• None of the tables and chairs are permanently fixed.

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Rooms for Hire

• The Institute has rooms available for hire of different sizes on both the ground and first floors.
• The large hall with a stage is on the first floor.

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Kitchens

• There are kitchen facilities on both the ground and first floors, for users of the Institute's rooms.
• Photograph 1 shows the kitchen on the ground floor.
• Photographs 2 and 3 show the kitchen on the first floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1A, 1B.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead and to the right from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1A, 1B.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 146cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • The side door on the lift is for floor 1B.

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Level Change (Floor 1A to 1B)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does not bypass the step(s).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right from 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the right after you exit the lift, past the kitchen.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a low colour 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional standard male toilet on the first floor, opposite the female toilets (photographs 9, 10 and 11).

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.