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St James Old Milverton visitor survey
1.
Have you visited the church or churchyard of St James’ church Old Milverton near Leamington?
Yes
No
2.
How often on average have you visited? (Tick the one that most closely applies)
Daily or more often
Every few days
Around weekly
Around monthly
A couple of times a year
Just once or twice
I've never visited
3.
Please agree or disagree with the following statement: "I enjoy walking through the Churchyard because..."
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
It's peaceful
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
I find it relaxing
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
I like the rural location
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
It's an opportunity to exercise
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
It's a good place to walk the dog
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
I enjoy the scenery
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
I like to walk along the river
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
It's a good round walk from the Saxon Mill Pub
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
It's a chance to get away from the daily routine
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
It's a chance to get out of the built up areas into the countryside
Agree strongly
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
Other (please specify)
4.
If you use the seating in the churchyard, please rate the importance of the following to you (1=low, 5=high)
1
2
3
4
5
Taking a breather
1
2
3
4
5
Chatting with friends
1
2
3
4
5
Quiet contemplation
1
2
3
4
5
Peaceful time
1
2
3
4
5
Picnic
1
2
3
4
5
Enjoying the setting
1
2
3
4
5
Taking in the atmosphere
1
2
3
4
5
Other (please specify)
5.
Roughly how far have you travelled to get here? (tick the one that applies)
Less than 1 mile
1-2 miles
3-5 miles
6-10 miles
Over 10 miles
6.
How did you get here? (tick the one that applies)
Foot
Bicycle
Car (parked in Old Milverton)
Car (parked elsewhere)
Other (please specify)
7.
How do you rate your experience compared with other local places you like to visit?
My favourite place
Better than other places
As good as other places
Not as good as other places
What do you like about it?
8.
If you have been inside the Church building, for what reason?
I haven’t been inside the Church building
Church Services
Wedding/Baptism/Funeral
Seasonal event (e.g. Christmas carols)
Meeting
Social Gathering
Curiosity
Other (please specify)
9.
If you have been inside the Church building, please tick the three things you like about it most.
The People
The flowers
The Building’s age and history
The peaceful atmosphere
The windows
The Church Services
Other (please specify)
10.
If you haven’t been inside the Church building, or you have been inside and didn't enjoy the exeperience, please tick any reasons that apply
The door was closed or locked
No toilets
No cafe
It's too cold
I’m not religious
I didn’t know it was open
No-one there to welcome me
The pews
I don’t like church buildings
I prefer the churchyard
I’m not interested in history
Other (please specify)
11.
If they could be provided, please indicate the importance of each of these features in improving your overall experience of the Church building and churchyard
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
Toilets
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
Drinks making facilities
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
A cafe
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
Individual chairs instead of pews
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
Somewhere to hold an event
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
A prayer space
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
A separate small meeting room
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
More seating in the churchyard
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
More wildlife habitats in the churchyard
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
A thyme labyrinth in the churchyard
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
A wildflower meadow in the churchyard
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
A personal invite
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
Someone being there
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
Social activities
Extremely important
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not at all important
Other (please specify)
12.
If they could be provided, please indicate your interest in any of the following church or churchyard activities or groups
Yes
No
Maybe
‘Friends of St James’ churchyard /Newsletter / App
Yes
No
Maybe
Gardening / eco/ nature
Yes
No
Maybe
Coffee/ social for older/ retired people
Yes
No
Maybe
History, geology or archaeology group
Yes
No
Maybe
‘Muddy church’ / Supervised Craft Activities for children
Yes
No
Maybe
Music practice & concerts
Yes
No
Maybe
Arts & crafts activities e.g. wreath making, flower arranging
Yes
No
Maybe
Arts & crafts display venue e.g. Warwickshire Open Studios
Yes
No
Maybe
13.
If you have answered Yes or Maybe to Question 12 please provide your name and email.
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Name
Email Address