Questionnaire Results

Q1. Please indicate your preferred location for our future reunions (tick one): Blackpool and remain at The Savoy 42 72% Other Blackpool Hotel 12 21% Other NW Coast 0 0% Other NW Inland 2 3% Somewhere Else 2 3%

Q2. What format would you like the catering for the Saturday main event to take? Sit-down dinner/banquet - just like now 35 56% Carvery / Buffet with all the trimmings 17 27% Simple (cheaper) Buffet 10 16% No Catering 0 0%

Q3. Which of these you would keep, drop, or not bothered? Disco 31 61% 7 14% 13 25% Organist/Piano 11 25% 25 57% 8 18% Background Music 35 73% 4 8% 9 18% Quiz 16 38% 15 36% 11 26% Auction 46 87% 2 4% 5 9% Live Entertainment 23 56% 9 22% 11 27% Flag Raising 54 95% 1 2% 2 4%

Q4. Do you think we should offer a half-price 'opt-out of catering' price? YES 21 38% NO 35 63%

Q5. If catering is discontinued, would you? Not reported Committee initial response: Since no-one has yet chosen the 'No Catering' option, this section has become redundant.

Q6. Your Comments? The following comments have been received: Good Show, Thanks Friday - Hotpot Supper Please Savoy Ideal situation - cleanliness, standard of response to issues - poor. Reunion Committee and organisation - excellent. Many thanks. The Savoy is somewhat "tired" so suggest a change. The Committee know the area better than I. Suggest LSA as it is only other place I am familiar with. Increase cost to £40 per ticket - look for sponsorship/donations. Thanks for great do!! We think you do a grand job and would come no matter how things change or whatever the cost! Always enjoyed. Thank you for all your hard work to keep this reunion going for us all. Charge £25 per ticket Ticket price increase to £25 per head. I do not think anyone could get ALL this anywhere for £25 per head. Raise the subscription price. I am happy with the hotel but they certainly need to sort out "housekeeping" listening to some complaints about rooms. Thanks for organising the event. Buffet or hotpot on Friday night. Long may the reunion continue Fantastic night. Well done. If at Savoy sort sound system Meal needs to be served 7:30pm not 8:30pm - Too late! Buffet only on the Saturday Whatever your decisions you would have my full backing and support. You and the committee always do a tremendous job. Raise the cost to £40 for the 2 nights still tremendous value. The only word I can come up with is FANTASTIC Yes it was fantastic it was my 6th and the best. Just a personal thing Having a 4 course meal at that time is not for me, I would suggest that if we stick with a sit-down meal we must eat earlier. Give more publicity to the Monthly Subscriptions You will have my support no matter what we decide to do. Hotel a good location but catering not good. Pork pie, sausage roll and chicken drumsticks etc. We can perhaps make a profit. I am quite happy to pay £25 Savoy facilities are excellent - my only disappointment last time was in the lack of cleaning in the room, but I generally spend little time there anyway! Maybe eat slightly earlier as has been suggested as some of us oldies don't like to eat later in the evening, mainly for reasons of digestion Disco - Personally I hate them, but any organisation depends on it's younger members to keep it going as we can't all go on for ever, and it would appear that a disco ( or karaoke) is what they like. Background - Excellent as long as it is kept at an acceptable level, people should not need to shout to be heard. Auction - Great idea - sounds like everyone enjoyed it, and we all have something to put in , I'm sure Opt Out - I have memories of Barton Grange where the noise from the "others" in the bar bacame almost overpowering in the dining room - It does indeed create two separate events. Some people may well say they can't afford it, but we all have a year to save up for it. Often those who object to paying for the meal would happily put more than the cost of the meal over the bar! I would be happy to see an increase to £25 for the tickets I appreciate as numbers have grown a large venue is a requirement and I only have been once since the venue changed to the Savoy. As a lot of members travel from the South perhaps a venue a little in land if the setting is good may attract a few more to attend. The committee is doing a very good job, please send me a direct debit mandate for noah's arc Saturday meal too late, too long, a meal similar to Friday's would be preferable by many members. Also the meal prevented circulating and chatting to a certain extent. Damn good night congrats to all involved Please do try to take into account the younger members-we are the ones who have choose to attend knowing that if we don't bother the Noahs Arc reunion will die out.  We are not asking for 'loud rowdy disco dancing music' but music that compliments all ages at a reasonable noise level (so people can choose to dance or chat) The organist during dinner was too loud-making it hard to chat around the table.The DJ this year- was he was on another planet?  PS also throw the cd or tape in the bin (it was on a loop) -the music was the same Fri night as Saturday. Food excellent on the Saturday night but did prefer the option of no food Fri night or back to the hotpot.  Would be willing to pay £25 per head if it helps the funds. Did try to buy raffle tickets Friday night to help boost the funds but was told you had run out of them. Many thanks for all your hard work. The committee is doing a very good job, please send me a direct debit mandate for noah's arc Saturday meal too late, too long, a meal similar to Friday's would be preferable by many members. Also the meal prevented circulating and chatting to a certain extent. Damn good night congrats to all involved Please do try to take into account the younger members-we are the ones who have choose to attend knowing that if we don't bother the Noahs Arc reunion will die out.  We are not asking for 'loud rowdy disco dancing music' but music that compliments all ages at a reasonable noise level (so people can choose to dance or chat) The organist during dinner was too loud-making it hard to chat around the table.The DJ this year- was he was on another planet?  PS also throw the cd or tape in the bin (it was on a loop) -the music was the same Fri night as Saturday. Food excellent on the Saturday night but did prefer the option of no food Fri night or back to the hotpot.  Would be willing to pay £25 per head if it helps the funds. Did try to buy raffle tickets Friday night to help boost the funds but was told you had run out of them. Many thanks for all your hard work. Great weekend,no fantastic weekend, BoB H and crew did brill. Only association i know of, that after  17yrs can still pull 250 + old comrades from all over the world to one place for a natter and a drink. 28yrs since i saw any of these chaps, it could have been yesterday. Bob please keep it going. No Name ID cards I would rather ask the person I am talking to their Name. It wouldn't hurt for the members of the Committee to wear a means of identification. start meal earlier Run a raffle every three months £10 per book of tickets, one prize only - free entrance to Reunion. Send book of tickets to all members. Carvery - if it makes your costs less The Savoy provides a decent standard of food but the rooms leave a bit to be desired Hotel has the room to accommodate us (200+) Parking in the area is not too bad even if their car park is full i think that because of the lack of funds in the bank for NOAH's ARC then a raise of 5.00 pounds a head would not be to bad. Stayed at the Savoy last year as a 'taster'. Was not very impressed with the staff and the room's were quite cold despite 'whapping' up the heating. There are better hotels in Blackpool for the same price with better catering and staff. Savoy is just right for a function like ours. Not 5-star but it's not expensive and in a great location.