
		*CRATHES HALL SURVEY*

The Crathes Hall provides very good community hall facilities and is managed by a committee of volunteers who live in the Crathes area. The purpose of the hall is to provide an amenity for the Crathes people for community activities and hence provide social contact and identity for the area. The funds for running the hall are generated mainly through private hall hire to the general public and over the last few years due to the effort of the committee this funding has been more than adequate to keep the hall in good order.

At present the hall has only three community based activities (the WRI, the winter bowling and the Christmas dance) all are having difficulties in attracting members from the Crathes community and it is doubtful if the bowling will resume next season. Therefore the committee is now conducting a survey to find out the present and future needs of the Crathes community with regard to the hall facilities and activities.

As a Crathes resident we would be obliged if you could answer the following questions and give comments as this survey could determine the future of the hall. It must be stressed that the hall is the last Crathes social amenity and without the active support from the community it may cease to operate!

You can either download a PDF file for completion and return or can complete the on-line survey below:

Download PDF survey

Question		Response & Comments

Have you hired the hall in the last 3 years?		Yes No
Have you attended any of the private or other hall activities over the last 3 years?		Yes No
Do you anticipate attending any of the currently organised hall events?		Yes No
Are you happy with the hall facilities? If not can you suggest any improvements that would encourage you to use the hall?		Yes No
Are you aware of the Crathes Hall webpages? (www.crathes.com)		Yes No
What community events would you attend if they where available at the hall? See list of suggestions given below.
Would you be interested in becoming a Committee member?		Yes No
Would you be interested in running any hall events on an ad hoc basis?		Yes No
Please give any other suggestions that would improve the usage of the hall by the Crathes residents.
When would you like events/activities to be held? (am, pm, weekends)

List of suggested events:
· More dances (if so give style and when)
· Visiting performing arts
· Art classes
· Youth based activities
· Dance Classes
· Regular social meetings for the community
· Relaxation classes
· Others (please list)

It would be useful if you gave a brief description of the size of your family and age group as it may help in judging the type of events the community requires. Also please give your name, address and e-mail address as we would like to share the outcome of the survey.

Your prompt response would be much appreciated. To save us knocking on your door, if you have internet access please find the link to this survey on www.crathes.com and reply by that route. Otherwise if you would like this form collected, please call 844442 when completed to arrange a time for collection or post to Doug Allstaff, Claverhouse, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JD

Best regards on behalf of the Crathes Hall Committee.

Name:
Address:
E-mail address:
Family size and age group: