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Introduction

For hiring of the hall please contact Mr David Holloway on 07944 422 098.

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.

Opening Times

Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 550cm (12ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
- The nearest designated 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does not have handrails.
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.

Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Alternative Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to and in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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 bright.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 3m (3yd 10in) from the alternative entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the venue from the alternative entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a hook.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 400cm (8ft 2in x 13ft 1in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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 100cm (3ft 3in).

Standard Toilet(s)

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 to the left as you enter the venue.
- The female and male toilets are 3m (3yd 10in) from the alternative entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.