Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include :First Floor: reception, large gym hall, fitness gym, physiotherapy suite, changing rooms Second Floor: flexible meeting room/studio, café, changing rooms.
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- The venue is also home to private boxing and weight lifting clubs.
- The venue hosts a wide range of gym clubs and classes for all ages, including gymnastics and movement classes for people with special needs (GMPD).
- The hall and studio are also available to hire for meetings and children's parties.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Crayford.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 13:00.
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- The centre may also be open outside of these times for special events - please check with the centre for details..
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is in front of and under the building.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The car park type is at ground level, some under the building.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 13m (14yd) from the car park 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There are five Blue Badge spaces in the covered parking area, which are next to the car park entrance.
- There are two further large designated spaces outside, which are close to the main entrance.
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 doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the main entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located from the covered car park to the foyer.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Car Park Entrance to Foyer)
- 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.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 22 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
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- The lift overcomes the stairs.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the foyer, to the right.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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- There are two lifts available.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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- The reception area is located on the first floor.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in some areas, depending on activities.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
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- The picture on the right shows the locker area at the entrance to the female changing rooms.
- The white door on the right is the accessible toilet/ shower.
Gym Hall
- The large hall is generally divided into two spaces, with one set out for elite gymnastics.
- The other half is used for recreational and children's gym classes and other activities.
- Pull-out bleacher seating is available for performances.
- The gym can be viewed from the first floor gallery.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located at the end of the corridor on the first floor.
- The fitness suite is 40m (44yd) from the lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 80cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Restaurant Bar Internal (C.J.'s Cafe)
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the cafe entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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- The café is located on the second floor.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 25m (27yd) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left of the main corridor.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 265cm x 220cm (8ft 8in x 7ft 3in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 220cm (7ft 3in).
- 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 in the accessible toilet.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a low 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.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are two accessible toilets on the first floor and two on the second floor.
- The rooms also contain the accessible showers and serve as accessible changing rooms.
- The rooms are laid out as mirror images - the other first floor toilet has the transfer space on the opposite side to the room described.
- The rooms are within areas that are colour coded red/ pink (female) and blue (male).
- However, the accessible toilets open directly off the main corridor and could be used by either sex if required.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located off the main corridor on each floor.
- The accessible changing room is 25m (27yd) from the lift.
- The accessible changing room is 20m (22yd) from the reception desk.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 265cm x 220cm (8ft 8in x 7ft 3in).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
- There is level access to the changing room.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the accessible changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 58cm (1ft 11in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rails.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 30m (33yd) from the lift.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the first and second floors.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located within the standard changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- This is by lift.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
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Comments
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- The pictures show the dance studio and the boxing club.