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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a cafe, conference facilities, HIS@thegrange shop, a community library and allotments.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include One Stop Store and Hbs Pharmacy.

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  • The venue is run by Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside who are a charitable trust and a social enterprise.
  • The venue is used by The Prince's Trust, The National Citizens Service Programme (NCS), The Graduate Volunteer Project Assistant Programme (VPA), and school groups.
  • The venue runs various courses and classes for adults and children including computer skills, general gardening art and dance classes.

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Opening Times (@thegrange)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Layton.

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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 at the front and side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 450cm (11ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 not a designated drop off point.

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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 venue.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 79cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the foyer.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Reception (Library)

• The desk/counter is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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  • The library is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The library is to the left of the café.
  • There is a self serve machine within the library.
  • The highest function on this machine is 133cm.
  • The lowest function is 66cm.
  • The reception desk has a clear screen which.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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• Comments View
  • The computer desks within the library are 69cm high.
  • There are chairs with armrests available.
  • Computer desks are partitioned with clear screens.

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Eating and Drinking (Café@the Grange)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located opposite the main entrance to the right.
• 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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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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  • There is fixed bench seating outside the venue at the rear.
  • The café has been extended into a side room to the right from the front entrance.
  • The room has a mixture of bench seating and standard chairs and tables with a sofa.

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Entrance (Side room Café@the Grange)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.

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Grow@the Grange

• The allotments are at the rear of the venue.
  
• There are two poly tunnels and these tunnels are approximately 100m from the main entrance.
  
• One of the tunnels has a pathed surface and the other has a compact earth surface.
  
• The allotments are tended by volunteers and The volunteers also work with schools, local community groups and individuals who take general gardening courses.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• 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 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor to the left.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 196cm x 196cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste 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 the left.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 3in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main corridor to the left.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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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.