Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a community hall, Kiveton Park Advice, Thurcroft Spiritualist Group and Thurcroft Early Years.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a bowling green.
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Comments
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- The venue is used by local community groups and businesses including Rachael Downs Makaton Class, Jets Dance School and Rotherham Borough Council Arts Group.
Opening Times (Office)
- Monday 09:00 - 11:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 11:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 11:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 11:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (Community Hall)
- Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Rotherham Central.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- 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 79cm.
- 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 door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of 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 left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played depending on events taking place.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There are 5 deep steps with handrails to both sides to access the stage in the hall.
- These steps are moveable.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
Kitchen
- There is a kitchen available for hire.
- The kitchen is fitted with standard base units, two sinks with lever and twist and turn taps.
- There is also an electric cooker fridge and microwave.
Thurcroft Early Years
- The children's centre is located at the rear of the building.
- The children's centre is for children up to the age of 5.
- There is level access throughout the children's centre.
- There is a range of activities, books and toys in the children's centre.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is push pad activated.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 290cm (4ft 9in x 9ft 6in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 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 sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the venue.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
Level Change (Standard Female Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in the corridor leading to the standard female toilets.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.