Lunt Meadows

Deciphering the cultural and natural heritage of Lunt Meadows

In July 2014, Lancashire Wildlife Trust are taking on the management of Lunt Meadows, a wetland site that has been created by The Environment Agency as a flood alleviation scheme. During the monitoring of digging works, 3 important early pre-historic hunter-gatherer settlements were identified by National Museums Liverpool, containing rare archaelogical hunter gather evidence dating from 8000 years ago!

We would like to carry out further research and identify ways in which we can people to learn about this important historical find, learn about what life would have been like living in the area 8000 years ago alongside how we are helping wildlife live here today. We want to help people to appreciate how important this site is already becoming for a wealth of birds, dragonflies, water voles and plants that are already making a home here.

We hope that people will come and use this site not just to learn about the heritage and appreciate wildlife but also as a place to relax or to exercise, and we would like to see people benefiting from ways in which they can get involved, creating a place loved by both people and wildlife.

We would like to apply to Heritage Lottery Fund to give us the ability to carry out more research, interpret what we find, and get more people involved to create a place that people enjoy and cherish. Your views are extremely important to us and will help prove a need to our proposed future activity.

Please spare us a few minutes by filling out this questionnaire, and sharing with others so that we get a good response proving the importance of future activity planned for this site.

The deadline for completed surveys is Tuesday 15th July 2014.

For more information or to get involved please contact Fiona Whitfield 01519293769 fwhitfield@lancswt.org.uk

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* 1. So we can make sure our activities meet the needs of people living in different areas we would be grateful if you could let us have your postcode.

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* 2. Are you aware of Lunt Meadows?

Yes

No (please go to question 6)

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* 3. If so what does Lunt Meadows mean to you?

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* 4. How often do you visit Lunt Meadows?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

Never (please go to question 7)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Why do you go to Lunt Meadows? (tick as many as you like)

To look at the wildlife

To record wildlife

To walk the dog

For relaxation/to unwind

For exercise/to get fit

To find out more about it

It has historical interest

To see the restoration work

To socialise/meet other people

For fun

It has accessible footpaths

It is easy to access

Out of habit / its local

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Why don’t you go to Lunt Meadows? (tick as many as you like)

I didn’t know it existed

I don’t know where it is

I don’t know what to do there

It’s too far to get to

I can’t get to it

I don’t have time

I’m not interested

I’m worried about safety

I'm not confident there

I don’t know what to expect

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which 3 sites of cultural or heritage importance do you currently visit the most that are local to you?

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* 8. What are the most important issues that affect you accessing natural greenspace / heritage sites? Leave blank if you do not have any issues.
(i.e. anti-social behaviour, fly tipping/grot spots, lack of activities, social isolation)

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* 9. What would help you to visit Lunt Meadows for the first time, more frequently, or simply enhance your enjoyment of the site? (tick as many as you like)

Giving me more information on the different opportunities to get involved

Giving me information on how to get there

Maps and leaflets of where to walk/ what can be seen/ what to do

Information boards

Better footpaths

Waymarked routes around the site

Better parking

Shelter in case it rains

Toilets

Guided history walks

Guided nature walks

History talks

Nature talks

Knowing people who are involved

Family activities

Nothing

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Would you be interested in doing any of the following? (tick as many as you like)

Practical conservation task days

Wildlife identification and surveying

Checking on stock (cattle, horses, sheep...)

Water level monitoring

Helping to report any unwanted behaviour

Guided walks - wildlife focussed

Guided walks - history focussed

Buggy Walks

Health Activities

Historical event

Creative activities eg environmental Art

Talks and presentations

Being a part of a friends group

Helping with publicity information

Helping with research / archaeological digs

Helping with events

Helping with education sessions

Fundraising

Campaigning

Leading walks

Giving talks

Receiving training

Getting a qualification

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What is the best way to help you learn about the cultural and natural heritage?

On site information boards

On site audio trail

QR codes

Mobile phone app

Booklet

Leaflet

Website

Local paper

Local radio

Facebook updates

Twitter updates

You Tube/Videos

On site events

Talks at local groups / centres

Other (please specify)

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* 12. If you would like to be kept informed about the Lunt Meadows please provide your contact details below. All information will be stored in line with the Data Protection Act 1996.

Thank-you for taking time to complete this survey.

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* 1. So we can make sure our activities meet the needs of people living in different areas we would be grateful if you could let us have your postcode.

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* 2. Are you aware of Lunt Meadows?

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* 3. If so what does Lunt Meadows mean to you?

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* 4. How often do you visit Lunt Meadows?

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* 5. Why do you go to Lunt Meadows? (tick as many as you like)

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* 6. Why don’t you go to Lunt Meadows? (tick as many as you like)

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* 7. Which 3 sites of cultural or heritage importance do you currently visit the most that are local to you?

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* 8. What are the most important issues that affect you accessing natural greenspace / heritage sites? Leave blank if you do not have any issues.(i.e. anti-social behaviour, fly tipping/grot spots, lack of activities, social isolation)

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* 9. What would help you to visit Lunt Meadows for the first time, more frequently, or simply enhance your enjoyment of the site? (tick as many as you like)

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* 10. Would you be interested in doing any of the following? (tick as many as you like)

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* 11. What is the best way to help you learn about the cultural and natural heritage?

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* 12. If you would like to be kept informed about the Lunt Meadows please provide your contact details below. All information will be stored in line with the Data Protection Act 1996. Thank-you for taking time to complete this survey.

* 8. What are the most important issues that affect you accessing natural greenspace / heritage sites? Leave blank if you do not have any issues.
(i.e. anti-social behaviour, fly tipping/grot spots, lack of activities, social isolation)

* 12. If you would like to be kept informed about the Lunt Meadows please provide your contact details below. All information will be stored in line with the Data Protection Act 1996.

Thank-you for taking time to complete this survey.