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Disabled Access Guide for Edgbarrow Sports Centre

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Address:
Grant Road
Crowthorne
Berkshire
RG45 7JL

Tel: 01344 776 211
Fax: 01344 780 134

Web: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday09:00 - 23:00
Sunday09:00 - 23:00

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.

This venue is situated in Crowthorne.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Crowthorne.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

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This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

The car park is at the front 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 3.7m x 4.6m (12ft 1in x 15ft 1in).

The nearest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) 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 uneven surfaces.

The car park surface is tarmac.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

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)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 104cm (3ft 4in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 104cm (3ft 4in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

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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.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located leading to the entrance.

There are 4 steps to the area/service.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The ramp overcomes the steps.

Reception

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The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

The desk has a lowered section.

Lighting levels are medium.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played in some parts of the venue.

The lighting levels are varied.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

There is an easy ramp leading to the sports hall.

Fitness Suite

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Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is 49m (53yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to the fitness suite.

There are doors into the waiting room / area.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 78cm (2ft 6in) wide.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.

Training provided is disability awareness.

Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes an Arm Cycle Machine.

A portable hearing loop is available for induction.

Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.

There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

There is level access to all of the equipment.

Restaurant / Bar

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The following information is for the cafe.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

There is not a lowered section at the service counter.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

Some chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 57cm (1ft 10in) cm.

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 75cm (2ft 5in) cm.

Menus are hand held and on the wall.

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 varied.

Other Floors

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The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

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.

The services on the floors which are not accessible are are the squash viewing area.

Standard Changing Room

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There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located off the main corridor.

The standard changing room is 39m (42yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 37m (40yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the fitness suite.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Adapted Toilet

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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 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.

The adapted toilet is located within the main foyer.

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 locking handle.

The width of the adapted toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).

The door is light.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 460cm x 152cm (15ft 1in x 4ft 11in).

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.

There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.

There is a flush on the transfer side.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Wall mounted rails are available.

There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.

The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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 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 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

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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located within the main foyer.

The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located within the standard toilets.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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 cannot be requested.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.