ABSOLUTELYFINALPLAN1stJune09 AW.pdf - Biddestone Village

%Questionnaire Results: Culture, Leisure and Youth GroupsAge GroupIn relation to educational facilities, does Biddestone &Slaughterford need either of the following?35.0%30.0%Youth Club25.0%20.0%Adult educationclasses15.0%10.0%5.0%0.0%11-15 16-17 18-24 25-44 45-59 60-64 65-74 75-84 85+The consultation exercise indicated that the population was generally satisfied with the cultural and leisure provision within thevillage. Respondents commented favourably on the provision for sports, although relatively few take part, which reinforces the pointthat Biddestone is providing facilities used by a wider area. Comment was generally favourable on Village Hall activitieswith 70% having attended an event there. There appears to be support for extending the range of classes (e.g. Pilates, Keep Fit)and events in the future, although past experience suggests that this may not be matched with firm support.The one clear area of shortfall identified in leisure provision was for toddlers and young people. Many respondents felt that thechildren‟s playground needed improvement and that more activities for young people (youth club, after school club, holiday playscheme, creative arts, children‟s cookery and film club were all mentioned) were needed. Since the survey was completed, theplayground has been completely rebuilt and is now a local attraction. The Church runs the Edward Bear Club for babies and preschoolers;other pre-school and nursery facilities are at By Brook Primary School in Yatton Keynell and in neighbouring towns andvillages.Biddestone & Slaughterford Parish Plan38