Age? |
What is the appeal of Mardons Social Club compared with other local clubs, pubs? |
What additional facilities/services could be introduced so that is a facility that could be used by the wider community? |
If the Social Club was relocated elsewhere, where, would be an ideal location (elsewhere on the factory site, Midsomer Norton High Street or where? |
17 |
I love it, Please don’t !. I love it here. Lots of family legacy |
Better awareness of location |
Norton |
55 |
Mardons is a very friendly club with
entertainment for all tastes and personally it is within walking distance |
Local playgroup, which I have ran for the last 30 years and would be willing to move if an appropriate room was available. |
Elsewhere on the factory site (we need it kept in Westfield area) |
37 |
It’s a nice place to be when its the weekend and I need to escape my wife’s violent sex games |
More parking |
Just leave it be |
60 |
A welcoming friendly club appealing to all
ages from small children to the elderly, within easy walking distance from a large number of houses. |
A newly refurbished ‘catering style’ kitchen to enable lunches for the elderly and functions. |
The major attraction of the club is its current location. As a family orientated club it is an ideal location and with its increased number of dwellings planned by Linden Homes, it would be a facility that could go from strength to strength. Its closure would be to the detriment of the area, both for the current users and the prospective users in the wider community. |
27 |
Family orientated, friendly atmosphere |
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18 |
Social friendly atmosphere |
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50 |
Friendly, quiet and sociable |
Area for children |
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37 |
Local, entertainment, prices, people. |
Mini bus service, food, snacks |
Elsewhere on factory site |
46 |
The alcohol is great price. Great for music |
More events |
I want it to stay where it is |
30 |
Local to our house, reasonable walking
distance. Safe friendly environment to bring our children on a Saturday and Sunday afternoons. No busy road traffic. Kids love the big open space |
To suit the ‘wider community’ requirements – day time activity usage would be most beneficial |
Ideally same locality, not High Street – too busy and full of underage drinkers. |
38 |
A great place to meet good people, play snooker, watch football etc |
Beer. Drinking here for 20+ years. Plus all facilities covered |
Not Norton High Street – are you mad ? |
44 |
Gig nights, comfortable surroundings |
Anything ! |
Keep it in its place |
56 |
Family atmosphere, Good live entertainment |
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Car park used by club |
48 |
Great club, cheap beer, good music venue, well ran, clean tidy, approachable people etc etc |
Keep it open !!! |
Factory site (somewhere) |
55 |
Good skittles venue |
Function hall |
Elsewhere on factory site |
50 |
Its more of a club than any other pub/club – build around it, not through it or on it. |
Just keep the club as it is and let the people use it as it is should be used. |
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34 |
Friendly atmosphere, safe, family orientated, good regular entertainment – varied for all music types. |
Playgroups/toddler groups, after school youth club (4-6). |
Don’t move. Stay in Westfield. |
19 |
Such a shame guys. It’s a great club. Just renew the god dammed lease |
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18 |
The best and only social club left – comfy and warm atmosphere. |
Creche |
Somewhere on the site |
40 |
Friendly – my son plays football for Westfield Football Team and we have a lovely time. |
A football pitch and sports centre |
On the edge of the new housing estate. This club has been here a long time and is part of the community. It’s a friends/family gathering! |
46 |
Meeting with people you know and variety of bands every Saturday night etc and Xmas and New Year. |
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Within the car park area |
14 |
Cheap prices, good atmosphere when busy |
Better garden (eg swings, playgroup. Private room |
Elsewhere on factory site |
20 |
It is a quiet, comfortable place to have a social drink that doesn’t have the anti-social problems that pubs in Norton do |
Why don’t you tell me what pubs in Norton High Street are doing the day to make sure they can stay open ? |
It shouldn’t move – only to elsewhere on the site. Moving to Norton will alienate our clientele. This club is an ideal location for families to come and feel safe when leaving at 11 o’clock at night . Its AWAY FROM all the anti social behaviour that pubs in Norton are renouned for. The club caters for the ignored target market. Closing it will leave them stranded with no social life. Unhappy people with then mean less people in the township which means less money for what you’re after. Signed common sense |
18 |
It’s a nice quiet friendly family club, that’s good for everyone compared to noisy clubs full of young noisy kids just out to get drunk and cause trouble. |
Nursery |
Nowhere! It’s in a nice quiet location already. |
27 |
To me it is a place where all ages can enjoy a good night out with entertainment to suit everyone |
Introduce fun days to encourage more people to see what is on offer and what they might want from the club |
Maybe Prattens . I don’t think the High Street is a suitable place because it could possibly attract the wrong customers as I see Mardons more as a family place/social club that does not belong in Norton |
58 |
Good to relax and take family. Entertainment good for over 25 yrs |
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In car park |
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It’s the only good club for miles |
More Bands |
Midsomer Norton |
14 |
Its good |
Better toilets |
Stay where it is |
13 |
Local, snooker tables, good entertainment and reasonable prices, darts board |
Have pool tables as well as snooker tables, Karaoke nights |
Elsewhere on site |
49 |
Varied activities eg Friday nights for new groups attracting a wide age range , bingo, dancing, wide screen TV. It provides a safe trouble free environment for all ages |
Junior DISCO, scout or guide use, drama groups, youth club nights |
Why not invest in merging with Prattens Social Club ? The club has always fostered a friendly atmosphere amongst all groups and ages unlike pubs and clubs in the High Street. There has never been any trouble that has required the attendance of the police. |
17 |
They try and promote up and coming bands |
Don’t shut down |
Next door |
48 |
Mardons club is the best run club in the area - it would be greatly missed !! |
They just got to keep on doing what they are doing – maybe some day time stuff for the old folks |
Take over Prattens could work !! |
57 |
Main point – close to Home, have been here for 20 years . Other clubs in the area are not as friendly as this club |
Pre School care, young mums clubs, DISCOS for under 16’s and some for over 18’s and over |
On site preferred. Norton has too many pubs fighting for people. |
21+ |
Local – you don’t have to drink and drive. Friendly people and staff . Fun place to be and great for families |
Could do with nursery (crèche) , pool table, swings and slides |
Its quite well populated where it is. Useful for locals Leave as it is or close as possible |
49 |
Its atmosphere is excellent. Drinks are at club prices, so they’re cheaper |
Bingo and quiz |
Don’t relocate to anywhere else |
54 |
The social club provides a meeting place for all Age groups. Weekend entertainment is of a high standard and of course its free to members. |
Meeting place for other clubs and organisations |
Leave it here |
40 |
Very friendly/family club, more so than any other club in the area. Also has something for everyone |
Pool league, Darts League |
Should always stay out of the Town centre to keep a family club |
34 |
Its Local. Friendly, encourages children and holds good events ie boxing day and Saturday evening bands |
More curry nights and film nights - perhaps a regular food night ie Chinese |
On the factory site would be best – next to newly built social housing on site |
54 |
A well used meeting place |
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65 |
All age groups can use this club and be made welcome |
A good place for new tenant of houses to meet and to get to know other people of Westfield |
Elsewhere on the factory site |
56 |
Its a very friendly club enjoyed by all ages. It would be a shame to see it go. Soon there won’t be anything left for anyone |
Bingo, Toddlers, Playgroups, Coffee mornings, They already have Darts, Skittles, Pool, Snooker etc |
I think it should be built on the old site as it is Mardons after all |
17 |
It has a friendly atmosphere and everyone gets along. |
There could be a few more activities, but it has everything you need. |
Somewhere, but not on the high street, to keep it in the same area |
37 |
Relaxed friendly atmosphere, child friendly |
Aerobic classes |
On the factory site |
44 |
Very friendly. They cater for all ages and disabilities |
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They should keep it on the Mardons site, as it is Mardons after all |
48 |
Family friendly. Caters entertainment for all ages |
Wii Nights and play area for children |
Either where the security Office is or behind Chaffinch Drive Estate |
72 |
The appeal is the people that I have met over the years and the right size for private parties that I have held here |
Car Boot, Playgroup, Keep fit, A dance club, Skittles, Pool, Meeting Place for new tenants of housing |
Must be kept in Westfield as the District growing fast |
29 |
Local, friendly, good music, snooker |
Creche, pool table |
Too many pubs in Norton anyway |
49 |
Interesting place to have a chat with the family |
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Somewhere on Mardons site |
30 |
Excellent Social Club, Very Child and family friendly |
Daily childs activities, play groups etc after Council closing local groups at Norton Radstock college |
Anywhere close to current location |
57 |
Its local to home and has entertainment |
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If not here then elsewhere on the factory site |
44 |
Comfortable, friendly people and staff. Local and able to drink there. |
Youth club but only one night per week |
Please keep it in its place |
64 |
Mardons Club is a lovely friendly club that appeals to a very large age group. Also with so many pubs and clubs closing in the area it serves a great purpose |
If they pull down the club, perhaps they can build 10 or more houses on the site. I think that’s whats behind it . Anyway who wants to walk down the High Street on a Saturday night !!!! |
Where that slab of concrete is outside of the club and an entrance in and out of Linton Road or Hazel Terrace |
60 |
Its friendly, convenient and within walking distance of the whole community |
If you had a separate room for to do weddings etc, but the competition in this area is fierce |
Where indeed ? |
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We have played here more than once and love the crowd, please don’t ear it down |
If you tear it down, please make a new one relatively close |
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27 |
Great atmosphere, Cheap beer for my dad. Gurt awesome . Do not shut down |
More awareness of where it is |
Right by Norton Hill School |
24 |
Its a nice friendly atmosphere. Never any trouble. I enjoy coming here for a quiet banter and to see friends |
Nothing really - perhaps a play park for children , perhaps a weekly disco |
Where it is – it is just fine |
56 |
It s local to home and entertainment |
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If not here, then elsewhere on the site |
43 |
Entertainment, Snooker, Reasonable prices and Good Atmosphere |
Mini bus service. More family entertainment , Pool Table |
Somewhere on the same site |
84 |
Never any trouble |
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No where |
13 |
I feel confident that everybody is sensible and trustworthy , so I don’t feel uneasy here |
An area for kids maybe – maybe a dance mat, pool tables and a kids bar |
Its fine where it is |
57 |
The committee work hard to ensure that there is regular entertainment to suit all ages |
During the day the club could be used by aerobics /slimming world classes |
On the factory site |
21 |
It is a friendly as well as being able to see a wide range of entertainment which you don’t get in a pub |
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Close to where it is. If it was moved, people won’t go |
24 |
It is a good place to see up and coming new bands that won’t appear elsewhere, as well as other events which are different to what you would see in a pub. |
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I think close to where it is now would be ideal |
29+ |
Plenty of variety |
Playgroup, youth club, local clubs meeting place |
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60 |
Never any trouble, sensible prices |
IT courses, pensioners club, focal point |
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31 |
Warm welcome, child friendly, competitive pricing |
OAP social club, playgroups, training courses such as IT courses |
A sensible place where people can get to |
62 |
Family orientated and not too rowdy |
Band practice hall suitable for concert bands |
It is in an ideal location already |
38 |
Good prices and atmosphere that is good for families |
Pool tables |
Don’t relocate |
21 |
It has the best entertainment and the drinks are cheap |
A dance mat |
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38 |
Sense of community which is little seen in today’s society . The atmosphere is unique and welcoming |
Creche and day time activities |
Fine where it is. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it |
33 |
Perfect setting for our band concert . A great space which could be opened up to groups from all sections of the community throughout the day |
Nursery, after school clubs, brownies, guides etc |
Elsewhere on the site to serve Westfield Primary and surrounds |
64 |
Always a pleasant welcome. No one looks at you as to say who you are. All the club is family friendly |
Kids out of school club, also childcare for residents |
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35 |
Easy get to entertainment every Saturday night |
Playgroups, brownies etc pensioners club, bands etc Bus to and from the club |
Don’t move it |
41 |
The service is very friendly and happy |
Park for the children |
Its great where it is |
21 |
I can walk up from my house and walk home safely |
Its disability friendly |
Because there is a club, it will draw people in to sell your houses |
13 |
Its very good |
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72 |
Happy family friendly |
Park for the kids |
Its great where it is |
13 |
It is good because everyone likes it |
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12 |
Its more of a family community |
More toys and facilities for the children |
Stay where it is |
39 |
Local and very friendly , child friendly |
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It's fine where its to |
25 |
It is in a perfect location |
There could be two levels – upstairs and downstairs |
On the housing estate |
11 |
Friendly, happy, close by, fun times |
Park for children |
No where else, it is perfect |
11 |
On the doorstep, happy, buzzing, been in this location for a long time |
Park for children |
No where else , it is perfect |
28 |
Its close to where I live and is great when I have family over. We just walk up and are always made very welcome |
Its perfect where it is |
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35 |
Its kid friendly so its fantastic for all the family |
Kids parties |
On the periphery of the housing estate |
42 |
Local, well run , family friendly |
Double storey ? maybe conference rooms, childrens party venue |
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58 |
Good prices, friendly people |
Why build 200 houses and then try to shut the facilities that the new owners could use. Are there going to be more schools, doctors, dentists etc and places to park, 200 homes = 400 cars |
Elsewhere on the factory site |
38 |
It is one of the few social clubs left in the area. Events held here are always excellent – its more comfortable than a pub |
More live bands, especially on Fridays |
Elsewhere on factory site or possibly Westfield Trading Estate |
42 |
Child friendly, cheaper prices, good atmosphere |
Using the club for more child usage |
Don’t move it, that would be silly ! |
55 |
Snooker. I play weekly off season and 2 times weekly in the season |
Have local bands playing gigs ? Use it for youth events or conferences, meetings etc |
Any where in Norton/Radstock |
58 |
Local, friendly and good prices |
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Elsewhere on factory site |
52 |
Local, friendly and reasonable prices |
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On factory site |
60 |
We are always made welcome having been a carnival club member . It would be a shame if they were not allowed to continue with charity events ie quiz etc |
A meeting room where young and old alike could meet and hold events to alleviate isolation for young parents, teenagers or anyone new to the area |
Keep it in the factory site. The amenity was given to Mardons employees years ago , in lieu of bonuses and should not disappear |
61 |
Good atmosphere, friendly welcome, entertainment and snooker |
Short mat bowling and curling |
On the factory site |
60 |
Good social atmosphere and very reasonable prices |
Karoke, pool family activities |
Where it is |
37 |
Nice quiet place to have a chat with your mates, play snooker, darts and skittles. Can’t do that in a pub round here, like you can here |
Maybe try to introduce to the local football teams to use it more |
No where- nothing wrong with it where it is |
42 |
It is a more friendly atmosphere , more child friendly |
Park for children, party/function rooms |
On factory site |
55 |
Friendly club with a forward thinking committee that looks to cater for all young and old alike . It has some of the last remaining snooker room facilities. A venue for young talented bands |
It could be used by many clubs, societies and groups ie playgroups and older peoples groups |
Not everything should be sited in Norton High Street- other parts of area need to be serviced |
63 |
Welcoming warm atmosphere. Cheaper beer than pubs. Regular music |
Creche, nursery, playgroup, keep fit, gym |
Factory site. As a member for over 20 years I would be saddened to see the closure of such a great club. It is a club where single people feel equally at home as couples or groups. Lasting friendships have been made amongst members. It is tucked away does not in any way upset the local community, We were assured by Linden Homes that the social club would be retained. How can they go back on their word now. |
61 |
Warm and friendly atmosphere, plenty of room to accommodate large bands and crowds |
Perhaps a playgroup for day time use or exercise classes, zumba, yoga or line dancing |
On factory site. My husband and I have been members for over 20 years and in all that time we have never seen any trouble. By 12.30am everyone has left the premises causing no problems to local people . It would be a great shame to lose our social club and we hope that Linden Homes realise that places like this make new and old residents happier people and more confident with life. |
54 |
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To have better bands for my age group. Not 60’s music please. |
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72 |
Other venues in the area do not have the music I like with the same frequency on Saturday nights |
The development of day time activities |
Elsewhere on factory site |
51 |
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More 70’s 80s groups rather than 50s and 60s – Even too old for me |
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66 |
They have a good band base that should appeal to all ages ( ie Fridays & Saturdays). They have skittles teams, snooker teams, kitchen and BBQ facilities. So called ‘stakeholders’ should come and see and try them. |
Perhaps fitness class etc during the week. |
Elsewhere on factory site |
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Do not have the music , with the same frequency on Saturday nights in other venues |
Daytime activities |
On factory site |
60 |
Friendly people. No Trouble. Good facilities. Good prices. Well run. Good entertainment |
Good facilities exist |
If good access was provided – present site |
62 |
No trouble in club . Family orientated . Good prices and no rip offs. |
Darts, skittles, good groups, snooker. Keep fit classes, Short mat bowles |
Access is where it is now. Easy Parking, Easy walking distance |
16 |
Cosy, welcoming and clean |
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In the middle of the town – nice place though. |
16 |
Very welcoming and nice staff |
Air conditioning |
I think it is good where it is |
16 |
Lovely people, great atmosphere, nice stage |
More child friendly attributes |
Don’t relocate it |
20 |
Live music, great atmosphere and good selection of drinks |
Maybe have a house PA, pool table ? |
Somewhere closer t the high street maybe? |
60 |
Large room, friendly atmosphere and good choice of drinks |
Food perhaps |
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27 |
Very welcoming and friendly. Big function room. Live band can be seen for free |
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If somewhere could be found within the Linden Development , it would be ideal for great community spirit |
28 |
Its Great |
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Midosmer Norton High Street |
65 |
Entertainment |
Everything possible |
Within Norton Radstock area |
47 |
We love the atmosphere of entertainment |
Public meeting etc, sports activities, line dancing |
Midsomer Norton |
17 |
Great venue, community vibe, excellent |
More bands |
Norton Hill |
31 |
It is very easy going and nice to bring my children to |
More music weekly |
Anywhere near where it is now |
57 |
Big area for functions |
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37 |
I have used Mardons Social Club for over 20 years. During which time I have benefitted from playing for its snooker and skittles teams, enjoyed the excellent evening entertainment, summer BBQs, live sports, friendly atmosphere and great people/characters |
Introduction of outside sports teams aimed at younger members (Football/cricket teams) |
Elsewhere on the factory site with good access to local community. |
63 |
It’s a great family club with a good mix of younger and older members and guests, with regular live entertainment. |
Very hard to say. The club already extends a warm welcome to non members and makes it self freely available to community use. |
Its on the edge of the development – its fine where it is. |
32 |
Various sporting events and social entertainment. Great for all the family, safe and secure |
More sports played on large screen and organise teams for football, rugby etc |
Safe car parking within walking distance to Midsomer Norton |
58 |
Mardonc club is very special to me because of the family atmosphere , its welcoming for all ages |
Function room separate to the facilities would be handy so that it could be hired to bring in extra revenue |
Somewhere with easy access, but not in the high street. I’d prefer it to stay within the site |
55 |
Serves local people, always welcoming |
Local groups, mums toddlers etc OAP groups etc |
On site |
62 |
Easy going friendly nature, snooker tables |
Could have kiddies play school/creche |
Elsewhere on factory site |
15 |
Good venue. Comfy and welcoming. Good for mix of people |
More events |
Keep it here |
16 |
It has lovely atmosphere and good acoustics |
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Closer to the main road |
18 |
Good space |
Pool/football table |
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16 |
Family friendly. Family atmosphere for all ages. Welcoming staff |
Air conditioning |
High Street |
58 |
Friendly atmosphere, football on the big screen, reasonably priced drinks compared to pubs. |
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It's convenient where it is for the residents of Midsomer Norton and Westfield. |
12 |
I love it. |
I love it. |
I love it. |
22 |
The heart of Mardons Carnival Club and the base of the carnival club. |
A large function room available for public hire. |
On the factory site. |
43 |
Local, family friendly, cheap, welcoming. Free room hire for parties, groups and committees. |
Advertise more. |
Rebuild on the same site. |
21 |
Carnival meetings, party etc. friendly, local, cheap, welcoming, large room to hire. |
Advertise more, more parties |
Rebuild it on the same site. |
18 |
Good meeting place, we come here for the carnival club. |
Better advertisment |
Midsomer Norton High Street. |
48 |
To me it helps run the Mardons Carnival Club, which runs out of the club house. This wouldn't be the same if it was in another club or pub. |
Advertise wher the club is. |
On the factory site. |
18 |
Friendly atmosphere. |
Better advertised. |
Highstreet. |
23 |
Friendly atmosphere, where we hold our carnival meetings, good for the community |
I don't think it needs any but I do think it needs to be advertised better, not enough people know its here. |
Again it doesn't need to be relocated , just advertise more. |
14 |
I love it, please don't close it down. |
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21 |
It's value for money, somewhere different - part of the community. |
Do not need to be, its part of the community. |
High Street would be good, but on the site is preferred. |
68 |
It is family friendly. There is never any trouble and the staff are dedicated and friendly. |
I run a brass and wind band and this venue is very suitable for band practices |
I do not see any need to re site, the club should be kept open where it is. |
12 |
Its very local and loads of my friends and family go here and I have been going since birth. |
Kids play |
Stay where it is, because I love the location. |
27 |
I have 2 young children, where else in the area could I watch sport and music with children in a safe atmosphere?
...nowhere!
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None, it's perfect as it is. |
Definately not in Norton Town Centre - that would be stupid. |
16 |
It's a great place to be, lovely atmosphere, I love coming here with family. |
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I like it where it is now! don't move it. |
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A daytime tea room - serving tea, coffee, hot chocolate etc + cold snacks (crisps & sandwiches) (as kitchen can't be used) to all public , parents dropping off or picking up from school. |
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49 |
Friendly, family orientated. |
Nursery, pensioners club. |
Leave it where it is. |