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Save the Railway Arms Pub Community Consultation Questionnaire

A community owned pub for Saffron Walden? For most towns and villages pubs offer a vital service; they are meeting places, communication centres and an important lynch-pin of town and village life. Much of the appeal of our town rests on its sense of community. It is the reason many people have moved here and remain here. We feel that the continued presence and success of our pubs greatly enhances that community spirit.

This questionnaire is the first step in identifying what would make a community pub succeed here in Saffron Walden. We need to know your views on what might be provided if the Railway Arms became a Community Pub and what would receive your support. Please be as honest and realistic as possible in your answers!

Your response will be treated in confidence. It is entirely anonymous, unless you wish to add your name and contact details. We would also like to hear from you if you feel you could help in any way with the campaign to Save The Railway Arms.

Save the Railway Arms Community Consultation Questionnaire

Please fill in your views below and submit.

Alternatively, you can print out the PDF version of the questionnaire, fill it in manually and drop it into the Tourist Information Office for us to collect or bring it to the next campaign meeting. View the Questionnaire in PDF format here.

    1. If The Railway was run by and for the community how often would you or any member of your household use it?
      Daily2-3 time a weekOnce a weekOnce a monthOccasionallyNot applicable

    2. Beyond good quality food and drinks at reasonable prices, what would you most like to see the pub offer?
      A traditional pub atmosphereFamily friendly atmosphereA pet friendly environmentLive music (Acoustic)Live music (Electrified)A family friendly garden and outside spaceDon't mindOther (please give details in the Additional Info box at the end of the form)

    3. What don’t you like to see in pubs?
      A traditional pub atmosphereFamily friendly atmosphereA pet friendly environmentLive music (Acoustic)Live music (Electrified)A family friendly garden and outside spaceDon't mindOther (please give details in the Additional Info box at the end of the form)

    4. How would you like to see the outbuildings (stables, hayloft, cart sheds) and garden areas used?
      Function roomGames roomFine diningRelaxed eatery (e.g. pop-up restaurant; pizza oven)Micro-breweryCraft foods and drinksCommunity facilities e.g. meeting roomsAccommodation (B&B/Self Catering)Commercial premisesMen's Shed (see http://menssheds.org.uk/what-is-a-mens-shed/)Other (please give details in the Additional Info box at the end of the form)

    5. What kind of catering (if any) would you like to see at the pub?
      NoneSandwiches and snacks only - lunch onlySandwiches and snacks only - dinner onlySandwiches and snacks only - all timesWeekday lunchWeekday dinnerSaturday lunchSaturday dinnerSunday lunchOther (please give details in the Additional Info box at the end of the form)

    6. Would you or anyone in your household be interested in helping the community pub project in any way? (Please ensure you fill in your contact details above if so)
      Joining the steering groupHelping with fundraisingBe involved in running the pub/volunteeringProviding professional advice/services (please give details in the Additional Info box at the end of the form)Other (please give details in the Additional Info box at the end of the form)

    7. Would you like to help financially? (Please ensure you fill in your contact details above if so)
      Make a donationBuy a share (see Share Offer details on website homepage)Make a loanAlready a shareholderOther (please give details in the Additional Info box at the end of the form)

    8. Please state how many people in each age range there are in your household:
      0-16 17-25 26-45 46-65 Over 65

    Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.

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