Eddleston 2025 : help to shape the future of our community

A few months ago, a group of residents came together to discuss a plan to involve the whole village in a conversation about their experiences of living in the community – what they value about living here, and their hopes for continuing to build a vibrant community for 2025 – and beyond.

Given the serious nature of the current COVID19 crisis, we have postponed any face-to-face consultation events until things go back to normal. The decision to go-ahead with this online survey is based on a funding requirement to commence the project before the end of March. We hope that the opportunity to think about the good things that define our community might offer some brief respite from the news agenda. Our resilience as a community also feels more important than ever as we face into the current crisis.

Once we learn more about what matters most to you, we plan to identify some priorities for action, make a plan, host some discussion events and hopefully work together to take this forward.

The questions in the questionnaire have been put together in consultation with village residents so we’re hoping they will feel relevant to everyone. We want to hear from as many of you as possible. Everyone’s view will count. We’ll make sure that we share a summary of all the information we gather, and you will also have the opportunity to be more involved in the planning stage.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire and helping us plan the future for Eddleston. There is a prize draw with one lucky winner getting £50 of vouchers for The Horseshoe Inn. The draw will take place on Tuesday 14 April 2020 so please make sure we have your contact details if you would like to be included.

If you would like more information, please email Eddleston2025@gmail.com

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* 1. Resilient Eddleston - Are you already aware of any of the following activities?

	Aware	Vaguely aware, but not sure of details	Not aware
The setting up of a Resilient Eddleston group	The setting up of a Resilient Eddleston group Aware	The setting up of a Resilient Eddleston group Vaguely aware, but not sure of details	The setting up of a Resilient Eddleston group Not aware
The setting up of an EddlePhone helpline number	The setting up of an EddlePhone helpline number Aware	The setting up of an EddlePhone helpline number Vaguely aware, but not sure of details	The setting up of an EddlePhone helpline number Not aware
The opportunity to be part of a volunteer phone tree	The opportunity to be part of a volunteer phone tree Aware	The opportunity to be part of a volunteer phone tree Vaguely aware, but not sure of details	The opportunity to be part of a volunteer phone tree Not aware
The Resilient Eddleston: CV19 Facebook group	The Resilient Eddleston: CV19 Facebook group Aware	The Resilient Eddleston: CV19 Facebook group Vaguely aware, but not sure of details	The Resilient Eddleston: CV19 Facebook group Not aware
Food deliveries via the Horseshoe Inn	Food deliveries via the Horseshoe Inn Aware	Food deliveries via the Horseshoe Inn Vaguely aware, but not sure of details	Food deliveries via the Horseshoe Inn Not aware

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* 2. Resilient Eddleston - If already aware, how did you find out about this activity:

Received postcard + menu through the letterbox

Was passed the postcard/information from someone else

Was told by a friend, neighbour or family member

Through an existing group or network – please give details (below)

Via social media

Via another route

Is there anything else you think the Resilient Eddleston group could consider doing to support the community?

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* 3. Do you like living in/near Eddleston?

Yes

Sometimes

I don't live in Eddleston

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* 4. Please tell us which age group best describes you

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 5. Please tell us your postcode

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* 6. Please tell us your gender

Male

Female

Other

Prefer not to say

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* 7. How long have you lived in/near Eddleston?

less than 1 year

2 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

11 - 25 years

More than 25 years

I don't live in Eddleston

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* 8. Eddleston Today
What are three things about Eddleston you like?

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* 9. What would you change to improve quality of life?

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* 10. How do you find out about what is happening in Eddleston?

Facebook

Church magazine

Eddleston Echo

Eddleston website

Village notice boards

Somewhere else (please tell us) and/or make suggestions for ways we could do this better

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* 11. Are you involved in village life?

Yes

I'm already involved

Would like to be more involved

If so, how would you like to be involved?

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* 12. Which community buildings do you visit regularly?

	every week	several times a month	occasionally	Don't visit
Village hall	Village hall every week	Village hall several times a month	Village hall occasionally	Village hall Don't visit
Church	Church every week	Church several times a month	Church occasionally	Church Don't visit
School (Primary School)	School (Primary School) every week	School (Primary School) several times a month	School (Primary School) occasionally	School (Primary School) Don't visit
Pub (Horseshoe Inn)	Pub (Horseshoe Inn) every week	Pub (Horseshoe Inn) several times a month	Pub (Horseshoe Inn) occasionally	Pub (Horseshoe Inn) Don't visit
Hotel (Barony Castle Hotel)	Hotel (Barony Castle Hotel) every week	Hotel (Barony Castle Hotel) several times a month	Hotel (Barony Castle Hotel) occasionally	Hotel (Barony Castle Hotel) Don't visit

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Does Eddleston have enough places to meet?

Yes

I would like to see...

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* 14. Transport - What would make Eddleston safer/ friendlier for pedestrians and cyclists?

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* 15. Transport - A new multi-use path (Eddleston Water Path) is planned between Eddleston and Peebles- How might you and your household use the path?

	Yes	No	Maybe
To Walk	To Walk Yes	To Walk No	To Walk Maybe
To Cycle	To Cycle Yes	To Cycle No	To Cycle Maybe
For leisure	For leisure Yes	For leisure No	For leisure Maybe
For work	For work Yes	For work No	For work Maybe
For shopping	For shopping Yes	For shopping No	For shopping Maybe
For other activities	For other activities Yes	For other activities No	For other activities Maybe

Please tell us anything else you think about the planned Eddleston Water Path

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* 16. Transport - How do you get around?

	Yes	No	Sometimes	Would like to	Don't want to	N/A
Do you own a bicycle?	Do you own a bicycle? Yes	Do you own a bicycle? No	Do you own a bicycle? Sometimes	Do you own a bicycle? Would like to	Do you own a bicycle? Don't want to	Do you own a bicycle? N/A
Do you commute to work by bicycle?	Do you commute to work by bicycle? Yes	Do you commute to work by bicycle? No	Do you commute to work by bicycle? Sometimes	Do you commute to work by bicycle? Would like to	Do you commute to work by bicycle? Don't want to	Do you commute to work by bicycle? N/A
Do you use a scheduled bus service?	Do you use a scheduled bus service? Yes	Do you use a scheduled bus service? No	Do you use a scheduled bus service? Sometimes	Do you use a scheduled bus service? Would like to	Do you use a scheduled bus service? Don't want to	Do you use a scheduled bus service? N/A
Do you travel to work by bus?	Do you travel to work by bus? Yes	Do you travel to work by bus? No	Do you travel to work by bus? Sometimes	Do you travel to work by bus? Would like to	Do you travel to work by bus? Don't want to	Do you travel to work by bus? N/A
I use a car	I use a car Yes	I use a car No	I use a car Sometimes	I use a car Would like to	I use a car Don't want to	I use a car N/A

Please tell us what would help you travel in a more sustainable way?

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* 17. How can we better promote health and well-being in our outdoor spaces? e.g. green gym, pump track, social events, e bike hire

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* 18. Village Life - Would you support a shop in the village?

Yes

Maybe

Please tell us more

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* 19. Village Life - a number of other ideas for development have been put forward, please indicate if this is a low, medium or high priority for you and tell us why

	High priority	Medium priority	Low priority
A pre-school nursery for the village	A pre-school nursery for the village High priority	A pre-school nursery for the village Medium priority	A pre-school nursery for the village Low priority
Developing the park for greater health and well-being use	Developing the park for greater health and well-being use High priority	Developing the park for greater health and well-being use Medium priority	Developing the park for greater health and well-being use Low priority
Tackling isolation for older or housebound residents	Tackling isolation for older or housebound residents High priority	Tackling isolation for older or housebound residents Medium priority	Tackling isolation for older or housebound residents Low priority
Fundraising to develop/better utilise resources	Fundraising to develop/better utilise resources High priority	Fundraising to develop/better utilise resources Medium priority	Fundraising to develop/better utilise resources Low priority
A skills swap	A skills swap High priority	A skills swap Medium priority	A skills swap Low priority

Tell us more or suggest other ideas

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* 20. How can we make Eddleston a greener place to live? Please tell us which is most important to you

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* 21. We would like keep you informed about Eddleston 2025? Please let us know your details and if you would like to help. To enter the prize draw we need to know how to contact you. NB by giving your name you are also giving us permission to keep it on record to contact you in the future about the village. Thank you!

Name

Telephone no

How you would like to get involved?

Skills you can share

Eddleston 2025 : help to shape the future of our community

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* 1. Resilient Eddleston - Are you already aware of any of the following activities?

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* 2. Resilient Eddleston - If already aware, how did you find out about this activity:

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* 3. Do you like living in/near Eddleston?

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* 4. Please tell us which age group best describes you

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* 5. Please tell us your postcode

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* 6. Please tell us your gender

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* 7. How long have you lived in/near Eddleston?

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* 8. Eddleston TodayWhat are three things about Eddleston you like?

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* 9. What would you change to improve quality of life?

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* 10. How do you find out about what is happening in Eddleston?

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* 11. Are you involved in village life?

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* 12. Which community buildings do you visit regularly?

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* 13. Does Eddleston have enough places to meet?

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* 14. Transport - What would make Eddleston safer/ friendlier for pedestrians and cyclists?

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* 15. Transport - A new multi-use path (Eddleston Water Path) is planned between Eddleston and Peebles- How might you and your household use the path?

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* 16. Transport - How do you get around?

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* 17. How can we better promote health and well-being in our outdoor spaces? e.g. green gym, pump track, social events, e bike hire

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* 18. Village Life - Would you support a shop in the village?

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* 19. Village Life - a number of other ideas for development have been put forward, please indicate if this is a low, medium or high priority for you and tell us why

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* 20. How can we make Eddleston a greener place to live? Please tell us which is most important to you

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* 22. Final say ... what's your vision for Eddleston 2025?

* 8. Eddleston Today
What are three things about Eddleston you like?