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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an indoor bowling green and a cafe/bar.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include an outdoor bowling green.

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  • The outdoor bowling green is located at the rear of the building.
  • It belongs to Britannic House Bowls Club.
  • It is available for members only.
  • New members are welcome.
  • The club also holds private indoor bowling sessions outside of the public opening times.
  • The venue hosts a range of indoor bowling sessions including groups for people with disabilities and visual impairment.
  • Please contact the venue for details.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Lower Sydenham.
• The nearest underground station is Clapham South.
• The nearest DLR station is Beckenham Road Tramlink.

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  • The venue is approximately 60m from Platform 1 (London bound) of Lower Sydenham Station.
  • Access to platform 2 is by bridge and steps only.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 21:30.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 21:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 21:30.
• Thursday 10:00 - 21:30.
• Friday 10:00 - 21:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 18:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 18:30.

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Parking

• 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 in front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 450cm (11ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a level footpath directly from the car park to the outdoor bowling green, to the left of the building.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
  • 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 automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • 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 slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a code reader at the entrance door for members to access the building.
    
  • The height of the reader is between 110-120cm.
    
  • The code reader for the second set of doors is between 103-115cm high.
    
  • There is a push button to exit both doors which is 100cm high.

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Level Change (Access to Outdoor Bowling Green)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in front of the bowling green.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are shallow.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are in the centre.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).

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  • The ramp and steps lead to the level path around the outdoor bowling green.
  • From this path there is a very deep step down and across the gulley around the edge of the bowling green.
  • This is overcome by a portable ramp which is brought out of the main building.
  • The ramp is 100cm wide.
  • It does not have handrails.

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Reception

• 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 moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 21/06/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • There is also a low level desk for signing in after the second set of doors.

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Counter

• The counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is not a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • This counter is used for players to sign in upon entry.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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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  • There is a slightly raised threshold at the access points from the surrounding walkways onto the bowling rinks.
    
  • There are seats without armrests and bench seating around the bowling area.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The café/bar is located at the rear of the venue, behind the indoor bowls green.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.

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• Comments View
  • The cafe serves hot and cold drinks and, at certain times, alcoholic drinks.
  • The seating area has windows to view both the indoor and outdoor bowls.
  • The café counter was closed at the time of survey (June 2023).

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Standard Changing Room (Male and Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left and right immediately after the reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

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  • There are lockers at all heights near to the changing rooms and on the walkway around the rink.
    
  • The changing room door is single, opens away from you and is 75cm wide.

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Accessible Toilet (Café - 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 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located beyond the bowling green, to the left as you enter the café/bar.
  • 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 is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 210cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is 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 110cm (3ft 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • 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 the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey (June 2023), the light wasn't working.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Café - Male and Female)

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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 to the left as you enter the café/bar.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard toilets within the male and female changing rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Rooms - Male and Female)

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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 within the male and female changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a diagonal grab rail to the right of the female toilet which has poor contrast with the wall.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.