Mill of Benholm Community Survey

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust, working with The Friends of Mill of Benholm locally, is committed to breathing new life into the Mill of Benholm, to create a financially viable facility that is welcoming to local people and visitors alike, creating change in this rural community. Significant funding is required to re-open and transform the Mill. This requires strong evidence of local need and support for the project. We are asking you to play your part in shaping the future development of the facilities and the services it offers by taking some time to complete this questionnaire.

All information is gathered in the strictest confidence and it should take no more than 10 minutes. Questionnaires completed online are collected automatically and the link to the survey online is https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Mill_of_Benholm_Community .

Please return paper copies of the completed surveys to the place you picked it up from. We are being assisted by Community Enterprise so, if you need any help or clarification, please call Alison on 01506 862227. Thanks for your help.

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* 1. Are you answering this survey as.....?

a local resident

a visitor

a local group

an external supporter

a member of The Friends Group

Other (please specify)

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* 2. When The Mill was open how often did you, your family or a group you are involved with use the existing facilities?

Weekly

Monthly

Every 3-6 months

Less often

Never

If never, is there a specific reason why not?

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* 3. What activities have you (or your family) attended at The Mill? (please tick all that apply)

The cafe

Visited the heritage project

Visitors Centre

Learning events

Other (please specify) and please take this opportunity to record your memories off the Mill

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* 4. How would you rate the local area as a place to live, work or to visit (from 1 "poor" to 10 "excellent")?

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
a place to live:	a place to live: 1	a place to live: 2	a place to live: 3	a place to live: 4	a place to live: 5	a place to live: 6	a place to live: 7	a place to live: 8	a place to live: 9	a place to live: 10
a place to visit:	a place to visit: 1	a place to visit: 2	a place to visit: 3	a place to visit: 4	a place to visit: 5	a place to visit: 6	a place to visit: 7	a place to visit: 8	a place to visit: 9	a place to visit: 10
a place to work	a place to work 1	a place to work 2	a place to work 3	a place to work 4	a place to work 5	a place to work 6	a place to work 7	a place to work 8	a place to work 9	a place to work 10

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* 5. Should the Mill be retained as an important heritage asset?

Yes

Don't mind

Please comment

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* 6. We hope Mill of Benholm will become an important and useful space. Which of these would you like to see available in the new improved facility and the land round about it? (please tick all that apply).

Community or social activity space

Working Water Mill

Community garden and growing

Music performance space

A community shop selling local produce and crafts

Learning and training

Café

Information point for locals and tourists

Meeting/training space for community groups

Business units or studio space

A base for walking and cycling in the area

These suggestions are here to stimulate your thinking. We would love to hear your ideas.

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* 7. What particular things would encourage you to use a new facility?

Accessibility

Affordability

Quality of service

Proximity to the Mill

Space

Links to other heritage sites

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Mill of Benholm could offer a varied programme of classes and workshops for all ages. How interested are you in each of the following? (please tick all those that you would be likely to use)

	For adults	For young people under 18	For children
Forest School workshops	Forest School workshops For adults	Forest School workshops For young people under 18	Forest School workshops For children
Craft classes and workshops	Craft classes and workshops For adults	Craft classes and workshops For young people under 18	Craft classes and workshops For children
Milling workshops	Milling workshops For adults	Milling workshops For young people under 18	Milling workshops For children
Baking demonstrations/classes	Baking demonstrations/classes For adults	Baking demonstrations/classes For young people under 18	Baking demonstrations/classes For children
Pond dipping and other outdoors activities for kids	Pond dipping and other outdoors activities for kids For adults	Pond dipping and other outdoors activities for kids For young people under 18	Pond dipping and other outdoors activities for kids For children

Anything else that would interest you

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* 9. When would you prefer to attend classes and workshops?

Weekday mornings

Weekday afternoons

Weekday evenings

Saturdays

Sundays

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* 10. Would you use a new cafe at The Mill. If so, when?

Weekday mornings

Weekday lunch time

Weekday afternoons

Weekday evenings

Weekend daytime

Weekend evenings

Only if attending events

Occasionally

Never

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* 11. What would you expect to pay for activities?

	£3 or less	£5	£7	£10	£15	£20	£30	£50	More
Snack	Snack £3 or less	Snack £5	Snack £7	Snack £10	Snack £15	Snack £20	Snack £30	Snack £50	Snack More
Lunch	Lunch £3 or less	Lunch £5	Lunch £7	Lunch £10	Lunch £15	Lunch £20	Lunch £30	Lunch £50	Lunch More
Space hire	Space hire £3 or less	Space hire £5	Space hire £7	Space hire £10	Space hire £15	Space hire £20	Space hire £30	Space hire £50	Space hire More
Classes	Classes £3 or less	Classes £5	Classes £7	Classes £10	Classes £15	Classes £20	Classes £30	Classes £50	Classes More
Special events	Special events £3 or less	Special events £5	Special events £7	Special events £10	Special events £15	Special events £20	Special events £30	Special events £50	Special events More
Other (see below)	Other (see below) £3 or less	Other (see below) £5	Other (see below) £7	Other (see below) £10	Other (see below) £15	Other (see below) £20	Other (see below) £30	Other (see below) £50	Other (see below) More

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? "Developing The Mill as a vibrant cultural and community hub will..."

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
Protect and celebrate the heritage of the area	Protect and celebrate the heritage of the area Strongly agree	Protect and celebrate the heritage of the area Agree	Protect and celebrate the heritage of the area Neither agree nor disagree	Protect and celebrate the heritage of the area Disagree	Protect and celebrate the heritage of the area Strongly disagree
Help sustain and appreciate the natural environment	Help sustain and appreciate the natural environment Strongly agree	Help sustain and appreciate the natural environment Agree	Help sustain and appreciate the natural environment Neither agree nor disagree	Help sustain and appreciate the natural environment Disagree	Help sustain and appreciate the natural environment Strongly disagree
Bring the community together	Bring the community together Strongly agree	Bring the community together Agree	Bring the community together Neither agree nor disagree	Bring the community together Disagree	Bring the community together Strongly disagree
Contribute to the local economy	Contribute to the local economy Strongly agree	Contribute to the local economy Agree	Contribute to the local economy Neither agree nor disagree	Contribute to the local economy Disagree	Contribute to the local economy Strongly disagree
Be a tool to overcome disadvantage and inequality	Be a tool to overcome disadvantage and inequality Strongly agree	Be a tool to overcome disadvantage and inequality Agree	Be a tool to overcome disadvantage and inequality Neither agree nor disagree	Be a tool to overcome disadvantage and inequality Disagree	Be a tool to overcome disadvantage and inequality Strongly disagree
Encourage active lifestyles	Encourage active lifestyles Strongly agree	Encourage active lifestyles Agree	Encourage active lifestyles Neither agree nor disagree	Encourage active lifestyles Disagree	Encourage active lifestyles Strongly disagree
Provide more volunteering opportunitites	Provide more volunteering opportunitites Strongly agree	Provide more volunteering opportunitites Agree	Provide more volunteering opportunitites Neither agree nor disagree	Provide more volunteering opportunitites Disagree	Provide more volunteering opportunitites Strongly disagree
Encourage residents to stay	Encourage residents to stay Strongly agree	Encourage residents to stay Agree	Encourage residents to stay Neither agree nor disagree	Encourage residents to stay Disagree	Encourage residents to stay Strongly disagree
Offer opportunities for young people to develop	Offer opportunities for young people to develop Strongly agree	Offer opportunities for young people to develop Agree	Offer opportunities for young people to develop Neither agree nor disagree	Offer opportunities for young people to develop Disagree	Offer opportunities for young people to develop Strongly disagree
Make people feel less isolated	Make people feel less isolated Strongly agree	Make people feel less isolated Agree	Make people feel less isolated Neither agree nor disagree	Make people feel less isolated Disagree	Make people feel less isolated Strongly disagree
Make the area more attractive	Make the area more attractive Strongly agree	Make the area more attractive Agree	Make the area more attractive Neither agree nor disagree	Make the area more attractive Disagree	Make the area more attractive Strongly disagree
Bring more tourists to visit area	Bring more tourists to visit area Strongly agree	Bring more tourists to visit area Agree	Bring more tourists to visit area Neither agree nor disagree	Bring more tourists to visit area Disagree	Bring more tourists to visit area Strongly disagree
Provide more learning opportunities	Provide more learning opportunities Strongly agree	Provide more learning opportunities Agree	Provide more learning opportunities Neither agree nor disagree	Provide more learning opportunities Disagree	Provide more learning opportunities Strongly disagree

Please feel free to expand your answers.

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* 13. Are you involved in any organisations or activities that might be interested in working with us?

Yes

If yes, please tell us the name of your group and how to contact you

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* 14. Would you be willing to volunteer to help with the development of Mill?

Yes, on the Board

Yes, helping run the centre

Yes, with fundraising

Yes, other (please specify below)

Yes, to lead an occasional event

Please tell us your name and contact details and how you would like to help

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* 15. Please tell us the following information about yourself.

	Under 16	17-24	25-49	50-65	Over 65
Male	Male Under 16	Male 17-24	Male 25-49	Male 50-65	Male Over 65
Female	Female Under 16	Female 17-24	Female 25-49	Female 50-65	Female Over 65

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* 16. Many thanks for taking the time to complete this survey.

If you have any other comments, please add them in the box below.

All answers are anonymous. However, if you wish to be kept informed about developments or volunteer, please leave your contact details in the box below and give any final comments.

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