At the Scouts we’re open to all and we do all we can to include people in our activities. These guides help give you some information about accessing our headquarters to help you and our leaders make informed decisions and to help improve things for the future.
Getting here
We are located off Blackwater Drive in Calmore to the north of Totton. Find directions to the HQ on Google Maps.
Public transport | |
Nearest bus stop | Mortimer Close, Calmore, South-bound – 20m from entrance. |
Bus routes | City Red 1 route regularly from Calmore to Totton and Southampton. Bluestar 12 route regularly from Calmore to Totton and Southampton. |
Bus shelter? | Yes with seat. |
Buses accessible? | Yes. Raised kerb and low floor buses used on route. |
Private hire? | Accessible to private hire vehicles. |
Walking and cycling | |
Footpath access | Yes including to Calmore and Testwood. |
Cycle access | Yes. Cycle routes pass by close and roads have 30mph limit. |
HQ pedestrian entrance | No. Access via main gate. |
Parking | |
Car parking? | Yes. 6-10 spaces on hard gravel. |
Accessible spaces? | No. All spaces within easy reach of door. No markings so drivers can leave as much space as they need. |
Getting in and moving around
Main entrance | |
Step free access? | Yes. Slight concrete ramp. Handrails fitted. |
Automatic doors? | No. |
Wide doors? | No. Left hand door not usually open but volunteers can pin it open if needed for access. |
Other entrances/exits | |
Step free access? | Rear exit: No. 5-10cm step down onto training ground with no handrail. |
Wide doors? | Yes. Double doors open through push bar internally. |
Indoor space | |
Step free access? | All major rooms on one level. A storage space accessed by volunteers only is accessible by ladder. |
Wide doors? | Yes – from corridor into hall and into accessible toilet. Corridor doors are double and opened in either direction. No – into kitchen. |
Wide corridors? | Corridors are wide enough to turn a wheelchair. |
Facilities
Toilets | |
Toilets | Accessible, female and male toilets are available and clearly signed. |
Wheelchair access? | Accessible WC has room for a chair to move around, handles for support. Some items are stored in the area outside of the cubicle but access is still maintained. |
Alarm? | No. |
Hard of hearing | |
Hearing loop? | No. |
Visual fire alarm? | No. It is the responsibility of the leader in charge to check for users when evacuating. |
Contents | |
Flexible layout | Collapsible tables allow for flexibility of layout. Cushions are available to allow for back support. |
Catering facilities | Sinks, cookers, water boiler and kettle all available to hall users. |
Environment | |
Lighting | Modern artificial lighting in every room in addition to daylight. Venetian blinds on the windows in main hall. |
Temperature | Radiators exist in smaller rooms and hot air heaters in the main hall. There is no way to cool the HQ. |