Thursday 5 April 2012

Thank you to everyone who completed one of survey forms at our first event, held in December in the Nexus Travelshop in the Beacon Centre North Shields. 

The statements listed below, collected from your forms, will support our future efforts to win grants to further the project.

If you're a potential volunteer - of time, expertise or photos, etc. we'll be keeping in touch with you.
Fish Quay Heritage Centre Survey [Dec 2011] Statements

570 people have completed our public survey

100 % wanted a Heritage and Cultural Centre at the Fish Quay

91% want the Centre to have a wider focus than just the fishing industry

69% would be prepared to pay an entrance fee

59% would like a Cafe at the Centre

55% would like a Shop at the Centre


A wide range of facilities, events and activities
were popular including:

Information on Future Plans for the Fish Quay        61%
Walks & Talks               54%
Exhibition Space          54%
Arts Presentations       52%
Fish Cookery                52%
Craft Demonstrations  48%
Family History              48%
Children’s Play Area   38%
Classroom Space        34%

141 people offered their support: as volunteers at the centre, with skills, information, resources and funding

Other suggestions from supporters were: -
Boat Building, Boat Trips, Fishing Lessons, Quality Local Crafts on sale, Interactive Displays, Computer Access,
Improved links between the Town and the Fish Quay.
 
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Winners in the related Prize draw have received their prizes, which were:
DFDS Mini Cruise for 2 - Mrs M, Cullercoats
Irvin's Brasserie £50 voucher  - Mr R, North Shields
Boots Voucher £20 - Mrs N.G, Whitley Bay
Cava [Co-op]  - Mrs B.G, North Shields
Red Wine [Co-op] - N.R, Whitley Bay
Our thanks to these local businesses who donated the prizes
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