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The Old Rectory

402B Handsworth Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S13 9BZ

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Overview

  • About View
    • The venue is a grade two listed building with a variety of function rooms for hire for functions, conferences or weddings.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: function rooms of various sizes, on-site parking.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor, lower level toilets to the left of the stage in the main hall.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The ground and the first floor can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Inclusion and Diversity Training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear of the venue, on the left hand side after the reception area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located to the rear of the venue, on the left hand side after the reception area.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located to the rear of the venue, on the right hand side after the reception area.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located to the left hand side of the stage in the main hall.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations at the rear of the venue, to the left hand side after the reception.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue, through the archway.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • There is an archway leading to the main car park, but for other vehicles and overflow parking there are further, shared spaces outside of the venue.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue, opposite the garden.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a bell at a height of 150cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Area (Reception Area)

  • The area is located immediately upon entering the building.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Bramley)

  • The room is located to the right hand side of the reception area.
  • The distance from the reception area is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are internal, manual doors leading from the rear hallway with a width of 77cm to Bramley, also to Ballifield with a width of 87cm.

Room (Ballifield)

  • The room is located to the right hand side of the reception area.
  • The distance from the reception area is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a second, internal manual door leading from Bramley with an opening width of 87cm.

Room (Orgreave)

  • The room is located to the right hand side of the reception area.
  • The distance from the reception area is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Main Hall)

  • The room is located to the left hand side, after the reception area.
  • The distance from the reception area is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lower level toilets and the stage.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are 2 sets of external, double doors that can be used to access the room from the side, with an opening width of 165cm.

Counter (Main Hall Bar)

  • The counter is located to the right hand side of the main hall.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 103cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the venue, to the right hand side after the reception area.
    • The distance from the reception area is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 294cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 125cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 157cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the rear hallway.
  • The ground and the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Richmond)

  • The room is located on the left hand side, at the top of the stairs.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces (Gardens)

  • The following is available in this area: formal gardens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass, loose stones and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the grassed area leading to the seating and pagoda.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the pathway leading to the seating and pagoda.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.