The Princess Gwenllian Centre is a Community / Sports Centre that is owned and operated by Kidwelly Town Community Hall, a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission at number 1072181.
Thsi document provides guidance for potential users of the Centre who may experience accessibility issues. It is current as of 10th September 2023.
If you have any questions about this Guide, or the Centre’s facilities, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the email address info@princessgwenlliancentre.org
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Princess Gwenllian Centre
Hillfield Villas, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 4UL
Phone us: 01554 891801
Send email: info@princessgwenlliancentre.org
Visit website: http://www.princessgwenlliancentre.org
Location
This venue is situated in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire.
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient. There is a bus stop within 300m of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Kidwelly, which is approximately 500m along level ground.
Opening Times
Opening times vary depending on timetabling. See our website for details.
Venue Car Park
The venue has its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is located at the side and rear of the building.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There is an overspill car park on land adjoining the centre, ground surface is rough.
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Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 3 Blue Badge parking bays within the car park.
The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 500cm.
The nearest Blue Badge bay is approximately 20m from the main entrance. The furthest Blue Badge bay is approximately 30m from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user without assistance.
There are very shallow 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.
EV Charging Facilities
There are 2 Electric Vehicle charging points.
Drop-off Point
There is not a designated drop off point.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building. There is level access into the venue.
There is a level access to the Main Entrance
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double.
The doors are light to medium weight.
The width of a single door opening is approximately 90cm.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building. The entrance is primarily a Fire Exit, but is open whenever the building is occupied.
There is a very shallow ramp providing access into the venue.
The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The doors are double.
The doors are light.
The width of the door opening is approximately 90cm.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building. There is not level access into the venue. There is a single step up to the door approximately 15cm high.
The main door opens towards you (pull) from the outside.
The door is secured by a keycode access point to the left of the entrance.
The door is single.
The doors is light.
The width of the door opening is approximately 90cm.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue. The lighting levels are medium.
Additional Fire Exits
Fire exits are found in Reception (x2), Function Room, Main Hall (x1 to right, x3 to left), Rear of Building.
Each fire exit has level (or very shallow ramp) to egress, except for the single Rear Entrance/Exit, which has a step on the outside, approximately 15cm high.
Eating and Drinking
The following information is for the Reception area, and Main Hall which both provide may refreshments and light food on a temporary basis.
The seating area is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
Table service is not available.
Food or drinks can be ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is approximately 10m from the main entrance. The distance between the floor and the lowest table is approximately 40cm, the highest table approximately 90cm.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic/takeaway cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available.
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food and drink served here is hot and cold snacks and hot and cold drinks.
Lift Access to First Floor
There is lift access to the first floor, providing access to the Loft Room only.
There is level access to the lift.
Lift door opens outwards (pull).
Lift provides capacity for 1 wheelchair user.
The lift is available internally, from the Function Room on the ground floor.
Accessible Toilet (Front of Building)
Accessible toilet facilities are available on the Ground Floor at the front of the building, and also the Rear of the building. There is an additional Accessible Toilet upstairs in the Loft Room.
Location and Access
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people. There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
This accessible toilet is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter. There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet. The door opens outwards (pull).
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm. The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 180cm.
There is insufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is an emergency alarm.
The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm from floor) when surveyed.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a/are open waste paper bin and sanitary disposal units. There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures
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 50cm.
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The height of the hand dryer is 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 wash basin.
The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The wash basin is not placed higher than 80cm.
Colour Contrast and Lighting
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good. The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
The lighting levels are medium.
Baby Changing Facilities
Baby changing facilities are located within the venue.
Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on the Ground Floor at the front of the building.
The height of the baby change table is approximately 90cm.
Accessible Toilet (Upstairs, Loft Room, accessible via Lift)
Accessible toilet facilities are available on the First Floor.
Location and Access
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people. There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
This accessible toilet is approximately 2m from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter. There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet. The door opens outwards (pull).
The door is locked by a locking handle.
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The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm. The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 180cm.
There is insufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is an emergency alarm.
The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm from floor) when surveyed.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a/are open waste paper bin and sanitary disposal units. There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures
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 50cm.
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The height of the hand dryer is 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 wash basin.
The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The wash basin is not placed higher than 80cm.
Colour Contrast and Lighting
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good. The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor, Rear of Building)
Location and Access
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people. There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
This accessible toilet is approximately 35m from the main entrance.
This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building. There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm. The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 240cm.
This accessible toilet includes a shower cubicle.
The shower controls are low level (approx 40cm from the ground).
The shower head bar is placed too high (approx 160cm from the ground).
There is 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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 150cm.
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 not fully functional.
The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm from floor) when surveyed.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle. There are no coat hooks.
Position of Fixtures
Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left. There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There is not a mirror.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm. 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 wash basin.
The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour Contrast and Lighting
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good. The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The lighting levels are bright.
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilet facilities are available at the front of the building, off the main Reception Hall.
There are additional Standard Toilets to the rear of the venue, in addition to Male and Female Changing / Shower rooms.
Changing / Shower Rooms
These facilities are found at the rear of the venue, behind the Main Sports Hall.
Changing Rooms feature wall mounted benches and hooks for clothing.
Shower Rooms feature 3 shower cubicles in each.
The Changing Rooms and Shower Rooms are not designed as accessible facilities.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
Lighting levels are medium.
There is level access to the standard toilets throughout.
Additional Information
Documents can not be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
No members of staff are trained in British Sign Language (BSL) skills.