Historic Soho Foundry Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wish to develop the Soho Foundry site in Smethwick as part of the wider regeneration of Soho Park. The regeneration plans will modernise the area, making it more attractive to businesses, and will also introduce the local community to the history of the site through combining heritage exhibitions with leisure facilities. In order to make the strongest case possible for the Council's proposed development plans at the heart of Sandwell we now need your help. If you would spare ten minutes of your time to fill in the following questionnaire you will be directly contributing to the future of this important project and your community. ABL Cultural Consulting is helping Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council with this stage of the vital research and we look forward to hearing your views. Your time and input is very much appreciated. Should you have any queries relating to the questionnaire please do not hesitate to contact Vanessa Martin or Elinor Unwin at ABL on 020 7420 9700 or by email: vmartin@ablconsulting.com / eunwin@ablconsulting.com The deadline for returning questionnaires is 11th May 2007 Leisure time in Sandwell Which heritage attractions have you visited in the local area in the last two years? (Tick all that apply)   Aston Hall Bantock House Bilston Craft Gallery Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Black Country Living Museum Blakesley Hall Blists Hill Victorian Town Broadfield House Glass Museum Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron Dudley Canal Tunnel & Limestone Mines Dudley Museum & Art Gallery Enginuity Galton Valley Canal Heritage Centre Haden Hill House Himley Hall & Park Jerome K Jerome Museum The Locksmith's House, Willenhall Moseley Old Hall Museum of the Gorge (Ironbridge) Museum of the Jewellery Quarter (Birmingham) Oak House Museum Red House Glass Cone Sarehole Mill Sea Life Centre (Birmingham) Soho House Museum Thinktank Tipton Heritage Centre Walsall Arboretum Walsall Illuminations Walsall Leather Museum Walsall Museum Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery Weoley Castle West Midlands Waterways Wharf Narrowboat Wolverhampton Art Gallery Other (please specify) Please specify How do you usually find out about visitor attractions and events? (Tick all that apply)   Word of mouth Tourism brochures Black Country Tourism website Other websites (please specify) Local newspaper (please specify) Local radio (please specify) Promotional leaflets Posters Signage Other (please specify) Please specify Are you interested in finding out about the history of Sandwell?   Yes No Are you interested in finding out about the history of your ancestors?   Yes No Proposal for the Historic Soho Foundry The proposal put forward by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is for a mixed-use redevelopment of the Historic Soho Foundry site, which will incorporate sporting facilities, an exhibition area about the history of the site and its heritage, bars/cafes/restaurants, offices and canal-based activities (e.g. mooring area for boats, a boat taxi from Sandwell to Birmingham and/or a canal-side public space/events plaza). How interested would you be in the following services were they to be available at the Historic Soho Foundry?   Very interested   Slightly interested   Indifferent   Not at all interested   Don't know Sporting facilities         Heritage centre celebrating the history of the Soho Foundry         Heritage centre celebrating the history of Sandwell         Bar         Cafe         Restaurant         Mooring area for boats         Boat taxi from Sandwell to Birmingham         Canal-side public space for events and/or live performance         How would the proposed development of the Historic Soho Foundry improve life in Sandwell? (Tick all that apply)   It would provide a place for learning/education It would provide a place for training and professional development It would provide a place where those from different cultures and backgrounds can meet and integrate It would provide access to local and family history for individuals and groups It would provide a place for the local community to be proud of It would provide something for young people to do Other (please specify) Please specify How interested would you be in the following education services were they to be available at the Historic Soho Foundry?   Very interested   Slightly interested   Indifferent   Not at all interested   Don't know Local history education         Education visits by Historic Soho Foundry staff to local schools and community groups         Formal training opportunities (i.e. courses leading to qualifications)         Informal training opportunities (i.e. courses not leading to qualifications)         Community projects         Access to archives and local history resources         Specialist talks and lectures         Exhibitions about the history of the Soho Foundry         Are there any other services and activities that you would like to see at the Historic Soho Foundry that have not been listed in Q5 and Q7? Are you interested in the history of the Soho Foundry?   Yes No Would you be more likely or less likely to visit the Historic Soho Foundry and learn about its history if it were part of a sports centre?   More likely Less likely In what ways would you like the history of the Historic Soho Foundry and its links to the surrounding area to be exhibited?   Written descriptions Audio visual displays (i.e. short films/documentaries) Tape recordings of people's memories Interactive displays (e.g. push buttons, touch screen computer displays, games) Images Access to information via new technology (e.g. audio guides and i-pod downloads) A dedicated website about the history of the site Guided tours First person interpretation (actors in costume, e.g. individuals dressed as Boulton and Watt) Other (please specify) Please specify Which of the following would you like to see available at the Soho Historic Foundry development?   Indoor football Indoor cricket Indoor rock climbing walls Outdoor rock climbing walls Squash courts Snooker/pool/billiards Gymnasium Area for fitness/martial arts classes Other (please specify) Please specify Would you visit more than one leisure centre if they offered different facilities?   Yes No Which of the following would affect your decision to visit/use the Historic Soho Foundry? (Tick all that apply)   Opening times Travel time from home Entrance/class fees Availability of public transport to the site Car parking facilities Family friendly facilities, e.g. creche, play area Disabled access (physical and sensory) Other (please specify) Please specify What is the best way to keep you informed about the project?   Local newspapers (please specify) Local radio (please specify) Newsletters delivered by post Newsletters delivered by email Word of mouth Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council website Dedicated website for the Historic Soho Foundry Other websites (please specify) Other (please specify) Please specify Please add below any further comments you have relating to the project: About you The following information will only be used for research relating to the Historic Soho Foundry development project and will not be shared with any third party organisations. Are you:   Male Female Please mark which of the following age categories you are in:   Under 15 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 and over Do you consider yourself to be disabled?   Yes   No   Prefer not to say   Which categories best describe your disability? (tick all that apply)   Mobility impairment Visual impairment Deaf/partially deaf Learning difficulties Other (please specify) Please specify Are you:   In full time employment In part time employment Self employed A student A full time carer/looking after the home Unemployed Retired Prefer not to say Which of the following best describes your education level?   I have no qualifications GCSE/O Level AS Level A Level BTEC/NVQ/GNVQ or equivalent Undergraduate degree Postgraduate degree Doctorate Prefer not to say Other (please specify) Please specify How would you describe your ethnic background?   White - British White - Irish White - Other Black/Black British - Caribbean Black/Black British - African Black/Black British - Other Asian/Asian British - Indian Asian/Asian British - Pakistani Asian/Asian British - Bangladeshi Asian/Asian British - Other Mixed White & Black African Mixed White & Black Caribbean Mixed White & Asian Any other mixed background Chinese Prefer not to say Other (please specify) How long would it take you to travel to the Historic Soho Foundry from your home?   0-9 minutes 10-19 minutes 20-29 minutes 30-39 minutes 40-49 minutes 50-59 minutes 60 minutes or more How would you travel to the Historic Soho Foundry?   By car By bus By train By foot By metro By bicycle By taxi By minibus Other (please specify) Please specify What is your post code? Would you be willing for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council or ABL Cultural Consulting to contact you regarding future research into the developments of the Historic Soho Foundry?   Yes   No   Name: Email: Telephone number: Postal address: How would you prefer to be contacted?   Email Telephone Post Thank you for your time in completing this questionnaire. Please click on the 'SUBMIT' button below to send your answers to us.

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