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Disabled Access Guide for Clouds Restaurant
Tony Leigh Building
Mornington Road
Southport
Merseyside
PR9 0TT
Tel: 01704 500606
Fax: 01704 392794
Web: http://www.southport.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a restaurant, open to the public, staffed by Catering and Hospitality students.
Related link Tim Beer Building.
Clouds Restaurant is located on the 4th floor of the Tony Leigh Building. The main entrance for students is via the Tim Beer Building.
Please see the separate guide for the Tim Beer Building for access information.
The public entrance is off Church Street.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| Tuesday | 19:00 - 21:45 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| Thursday | 19:00 - 21:45 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Southport.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Southport.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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 are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4.5m (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 9m (29ft 6in) from the public entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the public 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.
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 (Public Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the Church Street side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Public Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Lift (Public Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the public entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-4.
The lift is 5m (16ft 4in) from the public entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.26m x 1.53m (4ft 1in x 5ft ).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are between 108 - 113 cm high.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Outside Access (Tony Leigh Building Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Tim Beer Building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 142cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just outside the Motor Mechanics entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the Tony Leigh Building main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.84m x 1.3m (6ft x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 84cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are between 102 - 116 cm high.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
A swipe card is required to use this lift between 08.30 - 17.00.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
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
The following information is for the restaurant.
Full table service is available.
There is a lowered section at the service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 13m (14yd) from the Public Lift.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is lunch and dinner menus.
Large print menus can be made available on request.
Sofas and coffee tables are also available in the bar area.
Level Change (Conservatory)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the conservatory.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The ramp has a handrail on the left hand side going up.
The conservatory is located to the right as you exit the lift.
It is used for conferences and meetings, and as an extra seating area for the restaurant when required.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 24m (26yd) from the Public Lift.
The adapted toilet is located at the far end of the restaurant.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 98cm x 170cm (3ft 2in x 5ft 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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
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 and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the far end of the restaurant.
The female and male toilets are 24m (26yd) from the Public Lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are also standard toilets within in the staff area, next to the changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located just inside the kitchen area.
The standard changing room is 16m (17yd) from the lift.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
