ST MARGARET’S CHURCH, TOPSHAM
Group Questionnaire
We are extremely blessed at St Margaret’s, Topsham to have such a beautiful church with a truly magnificent view over the estuary – a sacred space in the heart of the town that stills and inspires us in equal measure. We are looking at ways in which we can make better use of this precious resource and bring its unique characteristics more to the fore, both in our worship and in daily life, for the benefit of the whole community. As part of this exercise, we are considering a number of improvements to the church and church rooms to make them more welcoming and capable also of being adapted for a variety of uses by the wider community. To assist us in planning what we mightneed to do, we would be grateful if you could answer the following questions.
Please either:
-complete this form online (copies can be downloaded from the Mission Community website at and email it as an attachment to ; or
-complete a hard copy and either post it to Revd. Tony Raven at33 Liberty Way, Exeter, Devon. EX2 7AS or place it in the sealed box in the church foyer.
Feel free to continue your comments on a separate sheet of paper if you want.In completing the form, please also note we are aware of recent problems with the heating in church. This is currently being resolved, so please do not focus unduly on the cold if possible!
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Name of your organisation
What do you currently use the church or church rooms for, and how often? Please specify which of the two buildings you use.
What is your experience of the facilitiesin the building – warmth, light, accessibility, décor, furniture, equipment, toilets etc?
What is your experience of the ambiencethere – atmosphere, welcomeetc?
Does the building meet your needs and expectations(spiritual, social, cultural, emotional, practicaletc) having regard to the purpose for which you are using it?
Doesthe building help you to deliver the purpose for which you are using it, and is there anything about it that prevents you from delivering that purpose?
From your perspective as a user or potential user, what don’t you like about the building as it is now?
What would enhance your experience of using the building – both practically and in terms of your overall experience of the place?
What specific improvements would make the building more attractive to you as a venue?
What would you advise us to attend to as a priority because it significantly diminishesyour experience of the building?
How important is cost to you (if you pay for using the building)?
Any other ideas, comments or suggestions? What vision do you have for St Margaret’s?
CHURCH BUILDING
I would like the following to be provided: / Strongly agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly disagreeImprovements to external access
Better disabled access
Emergency parking (e.g. unloading)
A link between church & church rooms
Improved, flexible lighting
Flexible seating
Chairs instead of pews
More “free” space
Improved sound system
Audio/ visual equipment
More Christian educational material
Enhanced area for quiet contemplation
Improved décor in social areas
Improved furniture in social areas
Office facilities (wifietc)
Toilets at back of church
Modern kitchen
Better heating
Space for additional comments on any of the above, if needed
CHURCH ROOMS
I would like the following to be provided: / Strongly agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly disagreeImprovements to external access
Better disabled access
Emergency parking (e.g. unloading)
Improved, flexible lighting
More “free” space
More separate meeting rooms
Improved décor
Improved furniture
Office facilities (wifietc)
Improved toilet facilities
Modern kitchen
Better heating
Space for additional comments on any of the above, if needed
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