Returns. To date 331 questionnaires have been returned (52.2% of the total distributed). This was a really encouraging response and actually exceeded the SG’s initial expectations. Publicity will continue to, hopefully, encourage villagers who have not met the 18 Dec ‘deadline’ to return the Questionnaire. There has been a good 45 – 50% response from almost every post code area of the village which was even more important. The quality of response of each Questionnaire will now become an important factor in the analysis.

Data Inputting. It is estimated that it will take approximately 6 weeks to complete the data inputting, commencing in mid-January. Up to 5 data inputting teams, consisting of 2 members each, may be required. Currently, 4 members of the SG (PG, JB, MP and AP) and 2 independent volunteers (Mr and Mrs D Willcock) have been identified. (3 teams). SG members who are touch typists will also be needed to input all the Comments/Suggestions elements of the Questionnaires. Training on the Compass software can be provided by MP for the basic Questionnaire inputting. There is also a need for independent auditing of the data inputting process to ensure consistency. KR, GC and CMcC all offered their services as either data inputters/touch typists. MJ and JR might also be able to assist. Depending on the final total, the team make up, training and means of accomplishing an independent audit will be determined at the next mtg.