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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a sports hall and an I.T. room.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a climbing wall, archery, high ropes, crate stacking, team building, raft building, volleyball, 5-a-side football, badminton, bushcraft, kayaking, canoe polo, orienteering, abseiling, nature expeditions, scavenger hunting.
• Related link Guernsey Scouts Association - Hostel.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/guernsey/access-guides/guernsey-scout-association-hostel

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Opening Times (Centre)

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Opening Times (Office)

• Monday 09:00 - 13:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 13:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 13:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 13:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 13:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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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 of and to the side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 loose chippings.
  • 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 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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is portable.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Please contact the Main Office staff.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in) wide.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are several ramps and slopes created by the uneven surface.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance to First Floor)

• This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 151cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance can be used to gain access to the upper floor of the building avoiding the stairs.

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Level Change (Side Entrance to First Floor)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up from the car park and down from the Youth Hostel.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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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 occasionally during some events.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are 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 bright.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are the I.T. room.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The accessible shower is housed within the accessible toilet cubicle.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the male and female standard toilet area.
• 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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Toilet with Adaptations

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor facing the main entrance.
  • 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 205cm x 263cm (6ft 9in x 8ft 8in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 185cm (6ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 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 good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails 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 bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located in the main foyer on the ground floor.
  • The female toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the main foyer on the ground floor.
  • The male toilets are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Both the female and male standard toilets contain multiple standard showers.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in many locations surrounding the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.