Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a hall, main bar, back bar, and changing rooms.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include rugby pitches, and a grandstand.
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Comments
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- The Old Colfeians Rugby Football Club is based at Horn Park Sports and Social Club.
- The club has strong links with Colfe's School and former pupils but membership is open to all.
- There are junior teams for ages 5 - 18 and senior teams.
- Please see the club website for the full list of teams and contact details for each.
- The building facilities are shared with other sports clubs and are also available to social members and to hire.
- Within the building, there is level access to the hall, main bar and female toilets.
- There is level access to the male changing rooms from the outside.
- The accessible toilet is located in a separate building.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Lee.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Lee.
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 in 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 300cm x 450cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Old Bowls Club Building)
- This information is for the entrance located at the pavilion.
- There is level access into the venue.
- 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.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
Inside Access
- There is not 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 varied.
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Comments
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- In the main building, there is level access to the main hall, main bar and standard female toilets.
Eating and Drinking (Main Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
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Comments
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- The main bar has dining style furniture plus some bar height tables.
- The rear of the bar area has lounge furniture.
- Catering is provided for functions.
Opening Times (Bar Opening Times - Winter (Summer Times May Vary))
- Monday 19:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 19:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 19:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 19:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 19:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 12:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 12:00 - 15:00.
Level Change (Steps to Male Changing Room and Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance foyer.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
Level Change (Internal Route to Squash Courts and Changing Rooms)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance foyer.
- There is/are 12 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- 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 both sides.
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Comments
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- There is an alternative external route to the squash courts avoiding the steps.
- These stairs lead to female and male changing rooms and to the viewing gallery overlooking the squash courts.
- From the gallery there is an internal staircase down to the court entrances.
- There is an alternative external route to the squash courts avoiding the steps.
Standard Changing Room (Standard Male and Female Changing Rooms)
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the upper level, near to the squash courts.
- There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a medium step.
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Comments
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- Within the female changing rooms there are 2 standard shower cubicles.
- Within the male changing room there is a communal shower area.
Sports Ground (Grandstand)
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is not level access to the designated seating area.
- Wheelchair seating is located at the centre front of the grandstand.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 100m (109yd 1ft).
- The accessible toilet is located in the old Bowls Club pavilion.
- There is not an audio description service.
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Comments
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- There is a level route from the car park around the side of the building to the playing fields.
- The path has an uneven surface in some areas.
- There is a level route from the car park around the side of the building to the playing fields.
Level Change (Grandstand)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the area.
- 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 not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the tiered seating.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The general grandstand seating is tiered.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Old Bowls Club entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right after the entrance door.
- 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 locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 172cm (4ft 5in x 5ft 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 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 not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 136cm from the floor.
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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 48cm (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 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- 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 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 the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The pavilion where the toilet is located is not often used and may be locked.
- The key may be obtained from staff.
- Access to the accessible toilet from the pavilion is narrow at 60cm (photograph 5). Alternative access is via an external door to which staff have the key (photograph 6).
- The pavilion where the toilet is located is not often used and may be locked.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in large print.