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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a community hub, including children's clubs, adult disability clubs, a digital hub, day out arrangements for people with disabilities, walking groups and other services for the community.

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Location

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

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 20:00.
• Thursday 09:30 - 20:00.
• Friday 09:30 - 21:30.
• Saturday 09:30 - 12:30.
• 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 is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 301cm x 455cm (9ft 11in x 14ft 11in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) 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 slopes/ramps.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 131cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is an entrance gate.
    
  • The entrance gate opens away from you push.
    
  • The entrance gate is double with one gate permanently held open.
    
  • The closed entrance gate is heavy.
    
  • The width of the open entrance gate is 77cm.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.

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Outside Access (Garden Lounge)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the garden lounge, at the rear right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not 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 in the threshold of the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 8cm.
• Comments View
  • There is another door to the side which opens outwards (pull).

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Level Change (Path Leading To Garden Lounge)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path to the right of the main entrance, leading to the garden lounge.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • This ramp is only used to access the garden lounge and the rear right entrance of the building.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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 in the main hall.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is not level access to the garden lounge.

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Main Hall

• The main hall is located at the end of the left corridor.
  
• The main hall is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  
• The flooring is vinyl and is even.
  
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre with a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  
• There are computer desks at the rear of the main hall.
  
• The height of the computer desks is 72cm.
  
• The computer desks are permanently fixed.
  
• The height to the top of the computer screens is 134cm.
  
• The highest table is 70cm high to the underside.
  
• The lowest tables are 50cm high to the top.
  
• There is seating without armrests and sofas.
  
• Tables and chairs in the main hall are not fixed and can be moved if required.

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Games Room

• The games room is located in in the corridor at the front of the main hall, on the left just past the staff offices.
  
• The games room is 10m from the main entrance.
  
• The door opens away from you (push).
  
• The door is heavy.
  
• The door width is 75cm.
  
• The flooring is vinyl.
  
• There is not a 150cm x 150cm turning space for a wheelchair user.
  
• Furniture can be moved to make room for a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  
• The computer desk is fixed at a height of 70cm to the underside.
  
• The height to the top of the computer screens is 125cm.
  
• There are gaming consoles.
  
• The height of the counter for the gaming consoles is 87cm.
  
• There are gaming chairs with armrests and standard chairs without armrests.

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Garden Lounge

• The garden lounge is located at the rear right of the main building.
  
• The garden lounge is 10m from the main entrance.
  
• The flooring is vinyl.
  
• There are tables at a height of 67cm to the underside.
  
• There is bench seating and chairs without armrests.
  
• There is an external seating area to the left of the main room.
  
• The external seating area is accessed via a deep (24cm) step.
  
• The external seating can also be accessed via a ramp and through the side door.
  
• There are picnic benches at a height of 78cm.
  
• There is a table at a height of 66cm to the underside.
  
• The flooring of the external seating is composite decking.
  
• The external seating area is located to the left of the Garden Lounge.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor immediately to the right as you enter the building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 185cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (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.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 187cm from the floor.
• 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 48cm (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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium 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 90cm (2ft 11in).

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the corridor to the right as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.