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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Dovercourt.

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Opening Times (Term Time Only)

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 14:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 13:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Thursday 18:30 - 20:00.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 600cm x 350cm (19ft 8in x 11ft 6in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 30m (33yd) 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 / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Level Change (Ground Floor - All Services)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in the foyer, left as you enter.
• There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (Ground Floor - All Services)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer area.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 110cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 7in).

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Level Change (1st Floor)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in the 1st floor main corridor.
• There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (1st Floor)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the 1st floor main corridor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 16m (17yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 110cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 7in).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ 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 medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer area.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 2m (6ft 7in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 130cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The controls are 100cm from the ground.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the raised section of the ground floor, on the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 120cm x 220cm (3ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 alarm is fully functional.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not 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 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 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.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional accessible toilet on the 1st floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The toilet has the same specifications except that the lateral transfer space (80cm) is to the left and there are disposable facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the raised section of the foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard toilets on the 1st floor, to the left as you exit the lift.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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.
• Home visits / services are not available.