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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Bellhouse public house, meeting rooms, a sports hall, studio and Grappenhall Pre-school.
• Related link Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/warrington-borough-council/access-guides/grappenhall-and-thelwall-parish-council

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• Comments View
  • The venue is used by various local community groups and corporate entities including U3A, and the University of Manchester and Alderhay Hospital. .
  • The venue is also used as a polling station.
  • There is no internal access between the Bellhouse, the Olde Barn or Grappenhall Pre-school & sports hall.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Warrington Bank Quay.

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Opening Times (Grappenhall Youth & Community Association)

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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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 to the right and rear of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the bellhouse and the olde barn entrances.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the bellhouse and the olde barn entrances.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays are approximately 40m from the Grappenhall Pre-school and sports entrances.

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Outside Access (The Bellhouse)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the venue.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.

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Outside Access (The Olde Barn)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the venue.
  • 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 width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The 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 67cm.

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Inside Access (The Bellhouse & The Olde Barn)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the Bellhouse.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Eating and Drinking (The Bellhouse)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar does not serve food.
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Bellhouse entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 65cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The standard height for tables is 65cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.

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Level Change (Small Meeting Room)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the small meeting room at the rear of the Bellhouse.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Toilet with Adaptations (The Bellhouse)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Bellhouse entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the bar.
  • There is level access to this 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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • 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 and open waste paper bin 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot 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 poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations (The Olde Barn)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Olde Barn entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • 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 147cm x 257cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 5in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • 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 general domestic waste, sanitary and open waste paper bin 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 both sides.
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
• 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There is a drop down rail to the left of the toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (The Bellhouse)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the bar.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the top of the step.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the bar.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Bellhouse entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the female toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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Level Change (Bellhouse Additional Seating, Female Standard Toilet & Baby Change)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the bar and immediately beyond the female standard toilet entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The step to the right of the bar is not clearly marked.
  • The step beyond the female toilet entrance is clearly marked.

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Level Change (Bellhouse Male Standard Toilet)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located within the male standard toilet leading to the toilet cubicle.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Standard Toilet(s) (The Old Barn)

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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 in the Olde Barn.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Olde Barn entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Outside Access (Main Grappenhall Pre School & Sports Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 157cm.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the first entrance doors.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Entrance (Internal Grappenhall Pre School Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the main Grappenhall Pre-school & Sports Hall entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 157cm.

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Inside Access (Grappenhall Pre-school & Sports Hall)

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played depending on the activity.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Kitchen - Grappenhall Pre-school & Sports Hall

• The kitchen is equipped with an electric cooker and microwave oven.
• The height of the kitchen units are 90cm.
• There are two sinks with leaver mixer taps.
• There is a fridge and larder that is for the use of Grappenhall Pre-school only.
• These items are kept locked.

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Level Change (Sports Hall)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the sports hall.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Other Floors (Grappenhall Pre-school & Sports Hall)

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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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the studio and standard female and male changing rooms.

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Standard Changing Room (Female - Grappenhall Pre-school & Sports Hall)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.

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• Comments View
  • There is a male standard changing room adjacent.
  • There are standard toilet facilities in the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s) (GrappenHall Pre-school & Sports Hall)

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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 opposite the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the female standard toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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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.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassed areas around the car park.