The Umborne Valley nestles in the heart of East Devon, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
For those lucky enough to live here, the surrounding countryside offers ancient woodland, rivers and brooks, fields criss-crossed with hedgerows and wildlife in abundance. Needless to say, with such delights on show, it’s just as attractive to visitors.
This website is for both groups. You’ll find information on Umborne events, groups, services and attractions (such as the best local walks and pubs), as well as interviews with local people and much more. We hope you …
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. To help us plan for the future of our Parish, any additional comments about any other matter would be most useful. Further Comments:…………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… If you wish to receive any further information or would like to be involved with anything in any way, please feel free to identify yourself here: Name: ……………………………….................................... Address: ………………………………................................ ………………………………................................................... Tel. Number: ………………………………....................... I would like to receive further information about ..................................................... ……………………………………….......................................................................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Please feel free to contact any members of the group mentioned on Page 2 of this questionnaire. .
Parish Plan Questionnaire F. Environment 1. How would you describe the appearance of the Parish? good / reasonable / poor (circle one) Comments ………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… What are the most positive aspects of the Parish environment? (Put a number 1-6 in the box, in order of preference, where 1 is your favourite) 1 - 6 Buildings Wildlife Landscape River Footpaths Clean air & water Comments:- ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… What do you think would improve and enhance the environment of the Parish? Tick More footpaths Less dog-fouling Less litter / fly-tipping No more phone masts More benches & seats Comments ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Do you think there is a problem with pollution in the Parish? No (Tick) Yes No opinion Traffic noise Noise from people Aircraft noise Air pollution Water pollution Light pollution Other Would you support ...
Parish Plan Questionnaire E. Business & Education a) Business 1. Please indicate, for each member of your household, if each one is currently: (Tick for each household member's age group) 16-24 25-44 45-64 65+ Employed Unemployed Self-employed & employing others Self-employed, not employing others In Government training scheme In full time education Housewife / house-husband Retired Permanently sick / disabled Part-time worker Semi-retired Other: 2. Does anyone in your household perform any type of voluntary work? ……… Yes / No (Circle one) If yes, please give details:............................................................................................ …....................................................................................................................................... 3. Where is your main place of work/education of the majority of your household? At home / in the Parish / outside the Parish (Circle one) 4. If you run a business, into which category does it fall? ...
Parish Plan Questionnaire D. Leisure Village Halls 1. Do you use our village halls? Whitford Never / occasionally / often (Circle one) Umborne Never / occasionally / often (Circle one) 2. For what purpose? (Please tick and also in the Yes/No column say if you were aware of these activities) (Tick) Yes No (Tick) Yes No Private hire Quiz evenings Social functions Elections voting Skittles / bowls Women's Institute Dancing Umborne Ladies Whist History Society Keep Fit Produce Association Choir practice Parish Council Meetings Pilates / Yoga Other: 3. What other activities would you like to see the halls used for? …...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. What would encourage you to use the halls more often? e.g. better facilities, more information, wider range of activities, better parking etc. …..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... St. ...
Parish Plan Questionnaire C. Communication & IT 1. From what sources do you get local information? (Tick) Parish magazines Local papers e.g. Midweek Herald, View From ... Local notice boards Local radio Emails Word of mouth, phone calls etc. Other: PARISH MAGAZINES 1. Do you receive the 5 Alive Parishes Magazine? Yes / No (Circle one) If “No”, would you like to subscribe to it? Yes / No (Circle one) 2. Does our Parish require its own occasional (monthly, quarterly?) newsletter in addition to the Parishes Magazine ? Yes / No (Circle one) NOTICE BOARDS 1. Do you read the information on our various Parish notice boards ? Yes / No (Circle one) 2. ...
