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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a community centre including, a wood working club, arts and crafts groups, gentle movement classes, a pre school, a play school and youth group.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 22:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 21:00.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is South Wigston.

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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 on the drive in front of the main entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There are no Blue Badge bays but there is space for 3 cars on the driveway. Blue Badge holders are given priority to use the parking bays on the driveway.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is standard unmarked parking available on Albion Street.

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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, to the rear of the parking area.
  • 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Outside Access (Front Right Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 177cm (5ft 10in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • 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 portable.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Please contact a member of staff for use of the portable ramp.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located just beyond the door.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played during some events.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Ground Floor Hall

• The ground floor hall is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The hall is 1m from the main entrance.
• There is a single manual door to enter the hall.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is heavy.
• The door is 85cm wide.
• There is level access throughout the hall.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are collapsible tables.
• The tables are 69cm high to the underside.
• There are chairs with and without armrest.
• There is a worksurface at a height of 91cm.
• There is a sink at a height of 92cm.
• The sink has twist/turn mixer taps.
• There is a fridge.
• The height of the fridge handle is 78cm.
• There are some low level cupboards.

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Ground Floor Quiet Area

• The ground floor quiet area is located at the end of the main corridor, on the right.
• The quiet area is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
• There is a door to enter.
• The door is single.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is 75cm wide.
• The flooring in the room is laminate.
• There is step free access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a coffee table at a height of 47cm.
• There is a table which is 69cm high to the underside.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• There is a sofa and an armchair.

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Outside Access (Wood Work Area)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Wood Work Area

• There is step free access throughout the wood work area.
• The flooring is a mixture of stone and wood.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is equipment of varying heights.
• There is no low level equipment.

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Other Floors (Front Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Front Staircase - Stair Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front staircase.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Other Floors (Rear Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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First Floor Hall

• The first floor hall is located ahead as you exit the stairlift.
• The hall is approximately 1m from the stair lift.
• There is a door to enter the hall.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The door is single.
• The door is easy to open.
• The door is 78cm wide.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the hall.
• The flooring in the room is wood.
• There is a seating area with sofas and armchairs.
• The seating area is carpet.
• There is a coffee table in the seating area with a surface height of 41cm.
• There is a serving hatch for the tuck shop at a height of 90cm.
• There is a table in front of the serving hatch at a height of 72cm to the underside.
• Other seating does not have armrests.

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Toilet with Adaptations (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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the end of the main corridor, on the left.
  • 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 by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 131cm x 130cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 3in).
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • 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 open waste paper bin 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 not 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are 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 92cm (3ft).
• Comments View
  • Free standing grab rails are available on both sides of the toilet.

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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 on the ground floor at the end of the main corridor, on the left.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 low to moderate.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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.