The current village hall, which has served the community well for many years, is coming to the end of its useful life. The mainly wooden construction is beginning to fail and over the next few years it is likely to deteriorate to the extent that the cost of repair will render the building unviable. As a result, the community is looking at different options, and an obvious alternative would be the former primary school, which, though in need of considerable renovation, would, in the long-term, provide a practical and sustainable solution. 

To take this forward we need to establish whether there is support within the community for the proposal to convert the school into a community facility. The following questions will help s evidence whether there is community support, whilst also seeking to establish what new options and opportunities the school might provide.

We are seeking your views and would urge everyone to fill in this short questionnaire which will take less than 5 minutes. Your responses will be kept strictly private. The deadline for this questionnaire is 5pm on Friday 14th February.

Complete the questionnaire and you could be in with a chance of winning £50.

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1. Maintaining the current hall in the future will not be financially sustainable and the only option would be to knock it down and rebuild it. However, the cost of rebuilding the hall could be in excess of £3m. It could take years to secure the funds to rebuild the hall, therefore do you think the community should look at alternatives, such as the school?

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2. If you don't think the school is a viable option and, taking into account that replacing the hall would be too expensive, what would your alternative be?

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3. Taking into account your previous answers, how important is a community hall to the people of Pinwherry and Pinmore?

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4. Community facilities need to be sustainable and an upgraded energy efficient school building has the potential to operate at a low cost base. This means charges to use the facility can be kept as low as possible. How important is it that user charges are kept minimal?

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5. A fit for purpose facility could attract new user groups, including activities like private parties. If the school is converted into an attractive, fit for purpose facility, do you think it will be used?

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6. Would you use the new facility for a birthday party, an anniversary or similar?

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7. What community events would you like to see taking place at the new facility? Please list up to 3 activities. 

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8. The nursery building could be converted into a holiday let. This could provide an income to support the running costs of the hall. Do you think this would be a good use of this space?

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9. Converting the school into a community venue that will last for years to come will take time and money, but is achievable. Would you be interested in getting involved? Involvement can take man forms; it might be to serve on the committee, or to help at events. Every little bit of help makes a difference and is appreciated. 

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10. If you answered 'Yes' above, please provide some contact details below

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11. If you would like to make any further comments or suggestions, please do so below.

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12. To be in with a chance of winning £50, please enter your details below. A winner will be drawn at random after 14 February. Please note, your details will not be held or used for anything other than this prize draw and informing you of the outcome.

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