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Stepps Pavilion 1

Strathclyde University Playing Fields, 15 Avenue End Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G33 6ND

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include changing rooms, teaching room.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include sports pitches.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 13:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.
  • Comments View
    • The venue may be open longer and at weekends when required by sporting arrangements.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in Glasgow.
  • The nearest mainline station is Stepps.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 255cm x 500cm (8ft 4in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 47m (51yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 50m (54yd 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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 main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
  • Second set of doors View
    • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
    • The doors are double width.
    • The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
    • The doors are double width.
    • The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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 permanent.

Outside Access (Pitches Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the 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 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.
  • 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 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.

Level Change (Pitches 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 permanent.

Reception (Entrance Foyer)

  • The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The reception desk is high (110cm+).
  • The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.

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

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are a teaching room and first floor toilets.

Teaching Room - 205

  • This room is located on the level 1 of the building.
  • There is not level access to this room.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 12m from the stairs.

Teaching Room 213

  • This room is located on the level 1 of the building.
  • There is not level access to this room.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 31m from the stairs.

Teaching Room 212

  • This room is located on the level 1 of the building.
  • There is not level access to this room.
  • No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
  • The room does not contain a lectern.
  • There is level access to the AV controls.
  • The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
  • The room is 31m from the stairs.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located towards the rear, on 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 sliding bolt.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 220cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
    • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
    • 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.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
    • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Standard Changing Room

  • There are standard changing rooms available.
  • The standard changing rooms are located to the right of the building.
  • The standard changing room is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the pitches entrance.
  • There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
  • Comments View
    • The female changing rooms are similar distances but to the left of the building.

Level Change (Grass Pitches)

  • There are some easy and moderate slopes leading to the pitches.
  • Assistance may be required as some paths have an uneven gravel surface.

Level Change (Bridge Step)

  • There is a deep step either side of the bridge.
  • The bridge leads to further pitches but may be bypassed if the barrier on the road path is lifted or by taking the further route through the astroturf pitch and around.

Level Change (Blaze Pitch)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading from the road.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • This path can be used if the barrier is open instead of crossing the bridge to the Blaze Pitch.

Additional Info

  • Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.
  • Staff are not Text Relay aware.