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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a dance studio, fitness suite, swimming pool, and an aerobics studio.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:00 - 22:30.
• Tuesday 06:00 - 22:30.
• Wednesday 06:00 - 22:30.
• Thursday 06:00 - 22:30.
• Friday 06:00 - 22:30.
• Saturday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 22:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Chingford.
• 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 Highams Park.

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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 be booked in advance.
  • There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 28m (31yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 52m (57yd) 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 block paving.
  • 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.
• 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 main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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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 in some parts of the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is varied.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 8 steps.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Level Change (Spa Bath)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading into the spa bath.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • 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 to the left as you pass reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 32m (35yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 145cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
• 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 12m (13yd) 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 towards you (pull).
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 120cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is general induction training.
  • 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.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located within the family changing area.
• The facility is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 165cm x 195cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
• There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is free standing.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There is also a flip down baby change facility within the accessible changing room, with an extended height of 89cm.

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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 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you pass reception.
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 190cm (5ft 0in x 6ft 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
• 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 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 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 poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 28m (31yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 16m (17yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing rooms are located to the left as you pass reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are 28m (31yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the standard toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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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 member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.