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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a community centre with meeting rooms, a games room, a multi function room, a kitchen, a sports hall and various clubs and groups.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a garden and an outdoor sports area.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.

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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 - 21:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 21:00.

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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 at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading from the car park.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the ramp. and in the doorway.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There are 8 steps leading down from the car park.
  • The ramp does overcome these 8 steps.
  • There is also a shallow 5cm step in the doorway.
  • The ramp does not overcome this step.

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Inside Access

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

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Games Room

• The games room is located ahead as you enter.
  
• The games room is accessed via the entrance doors.
  
• The games room flooring is carpet.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• There are 2 pool tables at a height of 86cm.
  
• There are sofas and armchairs within the games room.
  
• There is a standard chair with and without armrests.
  
• There are tables.
  
• The heights of the tables vary from 65cm to 70cm to the underside.
  
• There is a serving hatch for the kitchen at a height of 98cm.

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Large Multi Function Room

• The large multi function room is located to the right at the rear of the games room.
  
• The large multi function room is approximately 10m from the building entrance.
  
• The entry door is double.
  
• The door opens towards you (pull).
  
• The door is double with 1 door locked.
  
• The door is heavy.
  
• The door is 83cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the large multi function room is vinyl.
  
• The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  
• There are computers in the room.
  
• The height of the desks is 77cm to the underside.
  
• The height of the computer screens is 130cm.
  
• There are tables.
  
• The height to the underside of the tables is 66cm.
  
• There are chairs with and without armrests in the room.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen can be accessed through the door to the right, at the front of the large Multi Function Room.
  
• The kitchen is approximately 10m from the building entrance.
  
• The door to the kitchen is single.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is light.
  
• The door is 75cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the kitchen is vinyl.
  
• The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  
• There is not a turning space for a wheelchair user within the kitchen.
  
• The height of the worktops is 90cm.
  
• The height of the sink is 90cm.
  
• The sink has separate hot and cold taps which are twist/turn.
  
• There is a cooker and hob.
  
• The height of the cooker controls is 84cm.
  
• The height of the hob is 90cm.
  
• The height of the fridge handle is 82cm.

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Community Room

• The Community Room is accessed through the door at the rear right of the large Multi Function Room.
  
• The community room is approximately 20m from the building entrance.
  
• The door to enter the community room is double with one door locked.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is heavy.
  
• The door is 77cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the community room is vinyl.
  
• The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the community room.
  
• The height of the tables to the underside is 64cm.
  
• There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.

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Sports Hall

• The sports hall is located at the rear left of the games room.
  
• The sports hall is approximately 10m from the building entrance.
  
• There are 2 sets of similar double doors to enter the sports hall.
  
• The sports hall doors open towards you (pull).
  
• The doors are heavy.
  
• The doors are 155cm wide.
  
• The flooring in the sports hall is wood.
  
• The flooring is shiny and could be mistaken as wet or slippery.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the sports hall.
  
• There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.

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Garden

• The garden is located at the front of the building, at the end of the car park access ramp.
  
• The garden is 10m from the entrance.
  
• There is a path running through the garden.
  
• The path is level.
  
• The path is concrete tiles.
  
• The width of the path is 77cm.
  
• There are planters and a grass area in the garden.

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Outdoor Sports Area

• The outdoor sports area is located at the right side of the building.
  
• The outside sports area is located along the path to the right of the ramp leading from the car park.
  
• The access path is level and consists of concrete paving tiles.
  
• There is a gate to access the outdoor sports area.
  
• The gate opens towards you (pull).
  
• The gate is heavy.
  
• The width of the gate is 113cm.
  
• The outdoor sports area surface is tarmac.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the building entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the front left corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 350cm (5ft x 11ft 6in).
  • There is 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 3in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 in the front left corridor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the building entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the front left corridor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the building entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the female standard toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.