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Broomwood Community Centre
Mainwood Road
Timperley
Greater Manchester
WA15 7JU
Tel: 0161 9121072
Web: http://www.trafford.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Timperley.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Navigation Road.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest Metrolink station is Altrincham.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 3.5m (10ft 5in x 11ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 the main hall.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Restaurant / Bar (Dining Room)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is available.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in) cm.
Staff inform patrons as to what food is available.
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located on the left after you pass reception.
The facility is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do not need a key for the facility.
The dimensions of the facility are 470cm x 300cm (15ft 5in x 9ft 10in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 200cm (6ft 6in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
The facility toilet is peninsular.
The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 115cm (3ft 9in).
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 135cm (4ft 5in).
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on both sides.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is available.
Wide tear off paper roll is available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the changing places facility.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
There ia a fixed seat.
The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the left after you enter the building.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 175cm x 200cm (5ft 8in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
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.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
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 adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the left after you enter the building.
The female toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the left after you enter the building.
The male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
The photographs show the standard female toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Type Talk aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
