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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a gym, a dance studio, a swimming pool, a sauna and sports halls. There is a bowling centre in a separate facility.

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in April 2021.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 18:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Sydenham.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Lower Sydenham.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • There are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 410cm (11ft 6in x 13ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the main accessible entrance.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 243cm (7ft 12in).

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Reception

• The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 20m (22yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 138cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Cafe Bar)

• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is drinks and snacks.

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Swimming Pool (Main Pool)

• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• The ladder does not have handrails.

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  • There is also a small pool that has 4 medium steps, with handrails on both sides.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located near to the standard changing rooms.
• The accessible changing room is 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
• The accessible changing room is 30m (33yd) from the swimming pool.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet lobby.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 196cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are not available.
  • Accessible toilets are also available in the swimming pool area.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the toilet lobby.
  • The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • There are baby change facilities in the swimming pool area.