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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include meeting rooms.

Comments View
- This venue is run by Spires Venues. They provide rooms for meetings, training and exhibitions. .
- The venue is used by local community groups.

Opening Times

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 not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 240cm x 460cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Wellgate Road.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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 building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are single.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

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There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Comments View
- There is a small kitchen.
- The kitchen is located in the main hall.
- The kitchen is 12m from the main entrance.
- The height of the kitchen units are 89cm (2ft 9in).

Standard Toilet(s)

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 at the rear of the venue.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are medium.

Accessible Toilet

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Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of 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.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 203cm (5ft x 6ft 8in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 sanitary and 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 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 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 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.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- 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 in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 103cm (3ft 5in).