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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Pre school, community hall and meeting rooms.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Luton.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Leagrave.

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Opening Times

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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• Comments View
  • The centre is available for hire for social bookings on Saturday afternoons/evenings and Sundays.
  • Please contact the venue for details.

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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 at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 469cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The main car park is at the rear of the building.
    
  • A single Blue Badge bay is located to the right of the entrance at the front of the building.
    
  • There is standard strip parking at the front of the building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the venue.
  • 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) automatically.
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • 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) automatically.
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 125cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • 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 the right going up.
• Comments View
  • There is a defibrillator located to the left of the entrance door.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) 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 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 not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Community Room/Function room

• The community room is accessed via full width folding doors, with a lip on the threshold.
  
• The community room is utilised by venue users but can also be rented for public use.
  
• There are tables with top height of 77cm and chairs with no arms.
  
• There is a food/kitchen area that has counter height of 90cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Garden Room - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• The accessible toilet cubicle was being used for storage at the time of the survey.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building in the garden room.
  • 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 150cm x 300cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 10in).
  • 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 78cm (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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
• 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 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 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 moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The baby change facility is a standalone table.
    
  • There is a second accessible toilet next to this one.
    
  • It is currently being used for storage and is not in use.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the right hand corridor lobby as you enter the venue.
  • 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 (automatically).
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 220cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is push.
  • There is not 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 non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
• 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • 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 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 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 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 along the corridor to the right as you enter the venue.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Nursery Toilet)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter the venue.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The facilities in this toilet are suitable for children.
    
  • Toilets are 30cm high and the wash basin is 70cm high.
    
  • The doors have touch pad entry/exit buttons at 90cm high.

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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.