St Mary's Church Astley Question Title * 1. Have you visited St Mary the Virgin church before? Yes, regularly Yes, occasionally Yes, once before No, never Question Title * 2. What are your main reasons for visiting the church and/or churchyard (select any that apply)? Attending a church service Attending or planning weddings, baptisms or funerals Walking or dog walking Nature or wildlife in the churchyard Local history Family history or genealogy Social events or activities Showing visiting family or friends Other (please specify in the box) Other Question Title * 3. Have you visited or plan to visit any of the following local tourist attractions or trails (select any that apply)? Astley Castle and/or grounds The George Eliot Trail Arbury Hall Astley Book Farm The 1000 Best Churches trail Oakridge Golf Club Hiking in the local area Reading Room for social activities Other (please specify in the box) Other Question Title * 4. How important do you feel the church is to the life and atmosphere of Astley as a place to live and visit? Very important Somewhat important Not so important Not at all important Question Title * 5. If you are a resident in Astley, do you ever feel a sense of isolation or loneliness in the village? Yes No Not applicable Question Title * 6. If there was an opportunity to participate in more local events or activities, would you be interested in any of the following (select any that apply)? Community history activities Nature-based activities in the churchyard Arts and crafts groups & activities Musical events in the church Social groups to combat isolation and loneliness Social groups aimed at young people in the community Mental health support Volunteering to help to maintain the church building or churchyard Helping with a fundraising group for the church Spiritual and religious activities Other (please specify in the box) Other Question Title * 7. How important do you feel the church is to Astley’s history and its connection to the past? Very important Somewhat important Not so important Not at all important Question Title * 8. The church has lots of interesting stories to tell. Which THREE stories would you be most interested in hearing about? The architecture of the church building The 3 Queens of Astley (Elizabeth Woodville, Elizabeth of York and Lady Jane Grey) The church’s links with George Eliot (author) Local walking trails Sir Thomas Astley & Astley Castle Astley during the World Wars Forest of Arden and Astley Lantern Saxon settlement at Astley Other (please specify in the box) Other Question Title * 9. Do you have any further comments about our church? This could relate to the presentation of the heritage, the facilities or any of the activities we do, or anything else entirely! Question Title * 10. If you would be interested in supporting the Project Team, or helping with events and activities, please leave your details below (these will not be shared outside the PCC). Only the survey collector will see the results of this survey. Results will be anonymised and summarised into a report that will not make reference to individuals or their responses. Name Email Address Phone Number Done