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Oakdale Rugby Football Club

11A Central Avenue, Oakdale, Blackwood, NP12 0LR

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is the clubhouse and function room belonging to the Oakdale Rugby Football Club. The rugby pitch and changing areas are owned separately and are based in a different location.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: lounge, bar, function room, standard toilets and outdoor seating area.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a steep portable ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the entrance door and the rear door leading to the outdoor seating area (via portable ramp).
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the lounge.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the first floor.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the club.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 10cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the entrance door and the rear door leading to the outdoor seating area (via portable ramp).
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow openings.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

The Bar

  • Location and Access View
    • The Bar is located on the right hand side, as you enter the club.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 74cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located to the left hand side, as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Vegetarian diets are catered for, when a buffet service is provided.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

The Lounge

  • Location and Access View
    • The lounge is located to the left hand side, as you enter the club.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 74cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located ahead, as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Vegetarian diets are catered for, when a buffet service is provided.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located off the lounge.
  • The distance from the entrance to the lounge is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilets has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: not available.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The cubicle doors are 64cm wide.
  • The height of the wash basins is 88cm.

Outdoor Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The outdoor seating area is located at the rear of the club.
    • The most accessible route has stepped access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow openings.
    • There are 2 steps to this area.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 10cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 74cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is partially covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • The ground is uneven in the outdoor seating area.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left hand side, from the entrance.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

The Function Room

  • The room is located to the right hand side, from the top of the stairs.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has stepped access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a television with subtitles.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.