Going Deeper: City of Culture Questionnaire
October Books have been asked to help the City of Culture team dig a bit deeper, to listen to and harvest the ideas and thoughts about what the City of Culture might mean for a wider Southampton Community, what inspires and motivates you and what gets in the way of you and others diving into Southampton's culture. We would also love to hear your thoughts on how Southampton could support you and others in your creative interests, talents and tribulations.

This online survey is the easiest way to contribute, the questions being a mix of requests form the City of Culture team and some extras we have added. All results will be sent to the City of Culture team. It should only take you 15 to 20 minutes to complete. If you would like a hard copy to complete we have some available at the shop or can post one out to you. If you would like to follow up on any of these questions then please do sign up for one of our Zoom events on the 14th January where we can have more in depth conversations.

If you would prefer to chat to someone on the phone and have them capture your thoughts and ideas then we can arrange a telelphone conversation on Wednesday 13th or Thursday 14th January. Please email clare@octoberbooks.org with a subject line of : CoC conversations

Please note: all data collected will be made available to the City of Culture team. We are not collecting any personal data as part of this survey.

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What is your involvement in community and culture in Southampton? *
Which area of Southampton do you live in?
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Think about an event or experience you have had in our city that you have seen/watched/ listened to  (perhaps pre-pandemic) that has really excited or inspired you. Please explain what it was and why it had meaning to you.  
Thinking about this event, what could have made it better?
Now think about an event or experience outside of the city you have seen/watched/listened to that has really excited or inspired you? Please explain what it was and why it has meaning to you. *
Thinking about this experience outside of the city, could you see it happening in Southampton? If you can, what would this event look like in our city? *
Is there anything you think would stop this experience working in Southampton? If yes, please explain. *
What barriers are preventing you or people you know, getting involved in current events that happen in Southampton? *
What changes or improvement would you like to see in the city? *
What would make your creative livelihood better and how could the City of Culture help to provide this?
October Books is a community business and community venue (when we are open to the public!). What can we and other local community businesses do to support you and your community?
Imagine we are successful and are City of Culture in 2025, what would you want it to look and feel like? *
Is there anything you want to say to the City of Culture team? *
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