Help us shape the future of Open Country #OutThereTogether

2020 has been a very strange year for everyone and we are sad we haven’t been able to do all of our usual activities with our members and volunteers. However, we’re already planning for a time when we can get back to what we do best – getting #OutThereTogether

To help us plan for the future, please take a few minutes to fill out this short questionnaire about our work pre-Covid and our support during lockdown. It really does help us to learn what you want from Open Country, so we can provide the best service we can. Your views will also help demonstrate our impact to potential funders.

If you complete this questionnaire by Friday 4th December 2020 you will be entered into a draw to win a goody bag of delicious food. The winner will be drawn by an independent judge and the prize delivered to the lucky winner before Christmas!

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* 1. How long have you been involved with Open Country?

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* 2. Which Open Country service(s) are you involved with?

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* 3. Thinking about your involvement with Open Country, pre-Covid, please respond to the following statements:

Coming out with Open Country helps me in the following ways:

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I have lots of fun
I have the opportunity to do new things or visit new places
I enjoy making new friends
I enjoy visiting the countryside
I feel like part of a team
I have the opportunity to learn new skills

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* 4. Your health and wellbeing: How does coming out with Open Country contribute to your health or wellbeing?

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I feel fitter and healthier
I feel better about myself after a day out with Open Country
I feel happier and more positive
I feel more confident and it improves my self-esteem
I would struggle to do any exercise if I didn't come out with Open Country
I sleep well after an activity with Open Country

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* 5. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about your experience of going out on activities with Open Country?

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* 6. Since lockdown began in March, Open Country has been helping some of our members and volunteers in a number of different ways. Please respond to the following statements. If any aren’t relevant to you, please choose ‘not applicable’

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I have enjoyed reading Open Country’s monthly newsletters
I have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in one of Open Country’s online get togethers e.g. quizzes, our 30th anniversary Zoom celebration, Monday’s ‘Nice Cup of Tea and a Sit Down’ Zoom catch up
I have enjoyed one of Open Country’s small outdoor group get togethers
I am on social media and have enjoyed the posts Open Country has shared
I have enjoyed listening to Open Country’s new audio walks on their website
Spending time outdoors has improved my health and wellbeing during lockdown
I haven’t needed any support from Open Country since lockdown began

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* 7. What are you most looking forward to when Open Country can resume its full range of groups and activities?

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* 8. If you are happy to, please provide your name. Alternatively, leave blank if you would prefer this to be anonymous.

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