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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Sheldon.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Olton.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 460cm x 360cm (15ft 1in x 11ft 10in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 15m (16yd 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 / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the corner of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are light.
  • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There are doors on either side of this corner from the car park.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Reception

• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the building.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located over both floors.
  • The fitness suite is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes weight lifting equipment.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.

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Level Change (Fitness Suite)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up then down to the right of the venue.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the left beside the creche.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the steps.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the refectory.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrace.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic cups are available.
• Plastic cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not available on request.
• The type of food served here is self service protein snacks, energy and hot drinks.

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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 clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the venue, opposite to the staircase.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 93cm x 150cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 14m (15yd 11in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 3m (3yd 10in) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing rooms are located to the rear of the venue.
• There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.

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• Comments View
  • The changing rooms are beyond the fitness suite ramps.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is 1 deep step leading into the showers.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 60cm (1ft 12in).
• Other facilities available are accessible toilet and lockers.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right of the building, beyond the lift.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 250cm (5ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The toilet is also used as a changing facility with a wheel-in shower.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located adjacent to the staircase.
  • The female toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the male changing rooms.
  • The male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available 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.

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• Comments View
  • Children are welcome in the creche area shown.