Thornham Walks launch online consultation

Thornham Walks has launched an online survey to gain community feedback on its facilities and to gauge public opinion on whether it could diversify into other areas. The consultation document is part of a joint project with Beyond the Wall, a charity based at the Thornham Walled Garden, to help secure the long term future of both organisations.

The survey covers areas such as sources of funding and future events and activities at the Walks. It can be completed online at here and is open until the end of July 2011. A bulletin board forum has also been linked to the document allowing users to go into further detail if they wish to.

Helen Sibley, the countryside officer at Thornham Walks said: “We would really appreciate feedback from as many people who have used the Walks as possible; it’s essential that we get a clear understanding of what the community like and need from a countryside facility like Thornham.”

Ben Hall, the Commercial Manager for Beyond the Wall said: “We have a strong historical partnership with Thornham Walks staff and are happy to be part of this consultation project. We have built up a fine resource at the Thornham Walled Garden for people with disabilities and we are keen to extend our service to provide more benefits for this section of the community.”

The results of the survey will collated during August and may be used as evidence in future funding bids.