BLUEMOMENT

After the recent success of the new pontoons at Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Harbour, there is now an opportunity for improvements to be made to the shore side facilities. The Crown Estate, in partnership with the Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Harbour Authority (THA), are investigating the possibility of taking forward plans for the harbour which would include the development of the old boatshed site (to the west of the current facilities) as a new harbour centre. This exciting prospect will enhance not only the quality of the facilities on offer, but will improve the appearance of the whole of the north side of the inner harbour area, becoming a year-round benefit to berth holders, residents and visitors alike.

Jura Consultants has been commissioned to work with these groups, alongside architect John Renshaw, to develop a feasibility study for the site and explore the different uses, facilities and services that could be included there. As avid sailors we greatly value your input into our study and the development programme.

Currently, 2 online questionnaires have been created to collect information and feedback from Visiting Berths and Non-visitors. These questionnaires have been designed to investigate satisfaction with the current facilities offered by the THA, to gauge the need/demand for new or enhanced facilities and to determine any barriers to visiting/using Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Harbour. Results from the survey will be used to assist in the preparation of the feasibility study to determine which mix of uses is most desirable, deliverable and viable, giving this unique building a sustainable future.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could spare a moment to fill out the appropriate questionnaire before Monday 27th April 2009


Visiting Berth Survey (for those who have previously visited Tarbert (Loch Fyne) by boat) - Click Here


Non-Visitors Survey (for those who have not visited Tarbert (Loch Fyne) by boat before) - Click Here


Additionally, if you know of any friends or family who would be interested in contributing to our study, please feel free to forward on the appropriate link.


Sarah Hill
Jura Consultants Limited
7 Straiton View
Straiton Business Park
Loanhead
Midlothian
EH20 9QZ

T: 0131 4406750

Now all you have to do is go back to TOP, pick up the links and edit your post so they work.

marisca wrote:Now all you have to do is go back to TOP, pick up the links and edit your post so they work.

Just in case F_C doesn't come back for a while, the missing links


Visiting Berth Survey (for those who have previously visited Tarbert (Loch Fyne) by boat) - Click Here

Non-Visitors Survey (for those who have not visited Tarbert (Loch Fyne) by boat before) - Click Here

I haven't looked yet, but someone is suggesting that the survey contains 30 long questions.

Edit - Only 17 questions if you haven't visited before!


Ash

Well, I've just completed their survey. (Have to fill in a 3 hour wait in Heathrow doing something!) It's a pretty crap survey, with lots of errors, but I filled it up honestly and to the best of my ability / memory. (I don't know what they'll make of my responses to the "how much spent" bit, since my answers related to my one visit about 20 years ago - but they didn't ask how long ago it was... )

Also filled it in but as you say Dave, A crap survey, they dont give the opperchancity to express ones own oppinion on various issues, like charging the same rate for been rafted 5 out, and nipping your ear for dues before one has even warped up, or squating on your bow cleat for money the minute you pop your hungover cranium out of the companionway at midday, and worst of all closing the toilets 1.5 seconds before you arrive for that badly needed No 1 or worse No2 (rapidly brought on by an overdose of Magners ) and leave you standing there fumbling for the Hamlet and Zippo, or breaking your neck tumbling into the briars behing the toilet block
Must admit though, I do like Tarbert(Town) in general and always adore the smell burning of Peat wafting from the houses while motoring into there.

I had a look but couldn't be arsed filling it in. At mah wurk we would describe this survey as methodologically inappropriate - if you want to know what people think about something a survey with closed responses will only tell you about stuff you thought of already, and as we already see there are important things they don't ask about.

Border Maid wrote:I had a look but couldn't be arsed filling it in. At mah wurk we would describe this survey as methodologically inappropriate - if you want to know what people think about something a survey with closed responses will only tell you about stuff you thought of already, and as we already see there are important things they don't ask about.

But there was an opportunity at the bottom to tell them what you thought of the survey and any other comments...... and I think its important to let them know what you are thinking.

Their office is just along the road. I'll maybe pop in and set them right.

Border Maid has skelped the tack...
It'll be interesting to see what -if anything, happens.
I'm sure they'll ignore our response to the cost of berthing questions!