Lympstone Village Hall – Community Survey

To understand what activities the community would like at the village hall, what people are willing to pay for, and whether volunteers can help support future use of the space.

1. Which age group best describes your household? Expecting / baby under 1 Preschool (1–4) Primary school age Teenagers Adults only Retired / grandparents

2. Which activities would you realistically attend at the village hall? (Select all that apply)

Baby & toddler stay-and-play Parent & baby classes (yoga, massage, baby weigh-in, etc.) Sports / fitness classes (yoga, dance, tennis, etc.) Breakfast club / morning childcare After-school or family tea sessions Film club or games club (children or teens) Craft / “phones down” social evenings Gardening club Baking or cooking club Reading or speech & language–focused groups Hot-desking / workspace with coffee and Wi-Fi Clothing or toy swap events Other:

3. What days and times suit you best? (Select all that apply)

Weekday mornings Weekday afternoons After school (3–6pm) Evenings Weekends

4. How often would you be likely to attend activities at the hall? Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Occasionally

5. Would you be willing to pay for activities at the hall? Yes – up to £5 per session Yes – £5–£10 per session Yes – £10+ for specialist classes Only free or low-cost events Depends on the activity

6. How important is good-quality food and drink to you when attending events? Very important Somewhat important Not important

7. Would you be willing to volunteer to support activities at the village hall? Yes – regularly Yes – occasionally Possibly, depending on the role No, but I would attend events

8. If you answered yes or possibly, what kind of volunteering could you help with? (Select all that apply)

Helping set up / pack away Making tea, coffee, or food Welcoming people / taking payments Helping with children’s activities Running or co-running a group Admin / bookings / social media Maintenance / practical help I’m not sure yet

9. Do you have any skills or experience that could be useful? (Select all that apply)

Childcare / early years Teaching / coaching Catering / hospitality Health, wellbeing or fitness Arts, crafts or music IT / admin / marketing Trades / maintenance Other:

10. Would you be interested in leading or organising a group with support from the hall? Yes Possibly No

11. What would make it easier for you to volunteer? (Select all that apply)

Clear role and time commitment Training or guidance Ability to volunteer with my child present Short-term or one-off commitments Expenses covered Nothing – I’m unable to volunteer

12. Is there anything that would stop you attending or volunteering at the village hall?

13. Any other ideas or comments for the future of the village hall?

Would you like to be contacted about future activities or volunteering? Yes No Email (if yes):