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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, fitness suite, sports hall, indoor bowls, cafe, squash courts, and a meeting room.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 13:00.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Penistone.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The name of the nearest tram stop is Middlewood.

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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 in front and to the left of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 228cm x 470cm (7ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 44m (48yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 68m (74yd 1ft) 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • 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 a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the front right of the building.
• Comments View
  • Some of the dropped kerbs have tactile paving.

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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.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 157cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is 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 both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is a slight to steep slope leading to the steps with a width of 1m.
  • There is level access to the steps from the right hand side of the pavement (shown in photographs 11 and 12).

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Outside Access (Swimming Pool Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 3cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • Cars can pull round to the bottom of the slope and a member of staff can open the doors for the customer.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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 in the gym.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There are vending machines in the wet side area (shown in photographs 9 and 10).

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• 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.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 55cm (1ft 10in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 111cm (3ft 8in).
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • There is additional outdoor seating which is only open at certain times.

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Level Change (Wet Side)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the left hand corridor of the building, leading from reception to the wet side area.
• There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are 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 left going up the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Wet Side)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the left hand corridor of the building, leading from reception to the wet side area.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 79cm x 125cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 1in).
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift is operated by a member of staff.

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Swimming Pool (Training Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 6 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Swimming Pool (Main Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Level Change (Dry Side)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the right hand corridor of the building, leading from reception to the dry side area.
• There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are 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).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Dry Side)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the right hand corridor of the building, leading from reception to the dry side area.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 79cm x 125cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 1in).
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift is operated by a member of staff.

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Other Floors

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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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the fitness suite.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are shown in photographs 1 - 4.
  • There are similar stairs in the wet side area leading to the swimming viewing gallery which have hand rail on the right only for the first 9 steps (shown in photographs 5 - 8).

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Fitness Suite (First Floor)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 2m (2yd 7in) from the top of the stairs.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 69cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes a crossover pulley, hand bike and free weights.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • The door is double with one door locked.
  • Additional equipment is located along the corridor to the right as you exit the stairs (shown in photograph 6).

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Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located ahead as you enter via the swimming pool entrance.
• The facility is 1m (3ft 3in) from the swimming pool entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 178cm x 255cm (5ft 10in x 8ft 4in).
• The toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is not a lateral transfer space.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 43cm (1ft 5in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The tap type is twist/turn.
• There is not a mixer tap.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a shower chair.

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• Comments View
  • The accessible changing room is located to the rear left of the building as you enter via the main entrance, through the standard wet side changing rooms.
  • The swimming pool entrance is used to give direct access to this changing room.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the wet side lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear left of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via an easy slope / ramp.

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• Comments View
  • There are a number of baby change tables throughout the changing room with heights between 75cm and 98cm.
  • There are some family cubicles which contain a baby change table.
  • There is a gutter throughout the changing room which may create a trip hazard.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side - Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the wet side lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear left of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are some larger cubicles in the changing room.
  • There are a number of baby change tables in the changing room with heights between 72cm and 95cm.
  • There is a gutter running through the changing room which may create a trip hazard.

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Accessible Changing Room (Dry Side)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located at the right hand side of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
• The facility is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the dry side lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 230cm x 289cm (7ft 7in x 9ft 6in).
• The toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).

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• Comments View
  • There are fixed bench seats in the changing room.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the shower.
  • There is a fully functional emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The toilet is contained within its own cubicle in the changing room, the door to the cubicle is the same as the door to the changing room.
  • There is a baby change within the changing room.
  • The height of the baby change when extended is 93cm.

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the dry side lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the right hand side of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side - Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the dry side lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the right hand side of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
• There is 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 deep step.

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• Comments View
  • There is a baby change table in the toilet of this changing room.
  • The height of the baby change table when extended is 97cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception)

• 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 on the ground floor of the building, to the right as you enter via the main entrance, in the reception area.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 217cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 66cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste 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 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 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).
• 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 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter via the main entrance, in the reception area.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There are also standard toilets in the dry side female and male changing rooms.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassed areas around the building.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.