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Disabled Access Guide for Gala Bingo
2 Lower Stone Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 6JN
Tel: 01622 756370
Web: http://www.galabingo.co.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 15:30 - 22:30 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Maidstone.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Maidstone West.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The car park is located on Romney Place.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Lower Stone Street.
There is not 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 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading from the pavement to the venue.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are in the centre.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Lower Stone Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) 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 154cm (5ft ) wide.
The first set of doors are opened by staff via the intercom.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading from the pavement to the venue.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
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 play background music.
Music is played throughout the venue except during bingo sessions.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
There is a lower level of seating that can be accessed by the lift.
Restaurant / Bar
The bar does serve food.
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.
All tables are permanently fixed.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 2m (6ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
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 71cm (2ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
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 snacks and hot and cold meals.
Level Change (RestaurantBar)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down to the bar area.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 134cm (4ft 4in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the middle of the bingo hall.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the steps.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.75m x 1.23m (2ft 5in x 4ft ).
The clear door width is 75cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
Assistance is needed for the controls.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located next to the prize and party desk.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the prize and party desk.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 350cm (7ft 4in x 11ft 5in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible 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 170cm (5ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not 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 accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible 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 47cm (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 towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser 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 accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
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 just inside the accessible entrance.
The female toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible 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 opposite the accessible entrance.
The male toilets are 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
There are a second set of female toilets located near the adapted toilet.
Level Change (Male Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading down to the toilets.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are not welcomed at the venue.
