Feedback
Each year we look forward to hearing from our organisers how everything went and 2011 has proven another success for local communities.
Here is a selection of the comments we received…
‘This was a perfect example of how to make links through the arts community.’
‘The banners were a great idea - really visible, value for money and re-usable.’
‘The event as a whole rekindled the spirit of the village as a centre.’
‘We always enjoy hosting Heritage Open Days as we are able to show off our beautiful building to more people. They are so pleased to have had the opportunity to view it.’
‘We greatly enjoyed our Heritage Open Day. Looking forward to next time.’
‘The whole experience was worthwhile and enjoyable, it made us feel part of a wider group. Your advertising brought Clayton Hall to a much wider audience with visitors coming from near and far. Thank you.’
‘The balloons were particularly useful on the walk. I had them tied to my wrist as the presenter!’
‘Thank you for your support and for providing this fantastic event - of HUGE value to communities.’
‘Excellent service, no complaints!’
‘I thought the HOD were really well organised. It would have been good to see more press about them.’
‘The online organiser resources were excellent - practical, realistic and covered everything - loved the 50 Top Tips.’
‘I am impressed by the zeal, imagination and efficiency of your organisation and grateful for the spur you give us to promote ourselves.’
‘Very well organised, and great having access to resources on-line.’
‘Ability to get insurance cover under the HOD scheme was excellent and much appreciated.’
‘HOD gives us a chance to promote our museum to a wider, different audience. Although we 'lose' money, many of these visitors will be back.’
‘Loved getting the free organisers pack which we used thank you.’
‘Found the suggestions for collecting feedback helpful.’
‘As first time organiser, I am very encouraged with the results. It is good to be part of an on going national initiative, encouraging people to view and appreciate their heritage, Big Society has been in action in Worthing.’
‘Very friendly and helpful service, and very efficient.’
‘I liked the fact that it is a recognised event each year and has built up a following.’
‘Loved the balloons!’
‘It was a fantastic weekend, everybody was wowed! by what they saw, all wanted to help save the tower.’
‘I thought the web page in the national online directory was first class.’
‘Heritage Open Days gives the community a great opportunity to come together, learn from each other and showcase the heritage of the village.’
‘Useful, simple to use online application process.’
‘The online directory DEFINITELY helped! many put 'internet' as how they found out!’
‘Enjoyed being part of Reading’s Heritage – nice to offer more local books than we would normally through this event. Increases store profile too.’
We always love to hear from organisers about Heritage Open Days so please email us your comments, ideas and experiences, on info[at]heritageopendays.org.uk*.
*As we receive a huge amount of spam mail, we decided not to have direct email links from our website - to send us an email, please replace the brackets with @.
