Middleton Cheney: The Past, Present and Future 24/04/2019 Middleton Cheney: The Past, Present and Future Investigate how Middleton Cheney has changed over time, and suggest how it could develop in the future

Where is Middleton Cheney? 24/04/2019 Where is Middleton Cheney? How would you answer this question if you were asked? How precise a location could you give? Look at the OS Maps – find Middleton Cheney. What detail can you add to your description?

About Middleton Cheney 24/04/2019 About Middleton Cheney Largest village in South Northamptonshire, 3 miles East of Banbury, 2 miles from Junction 11 of the M40. 2011 census population – 3597 Facilities include 2 schools (Chenderit and MCCP), 3 churches, a doctors, vets, village hall, library, sports field, pharmacy and 2 pubs.

How has Middleton Cheney changed over time? 24/04/2019 How has Middleton Cheney changed over time? A postcard of the village from the Year 1900. Can you work out where?

How has Middleton Cheney changed over time? 24/04/2019 How has Middleton Cheney changed over time? In groups of 3, you should have 5 historic maps of Middleton Cheney from different years: 1833, 1893, 1946, 1968, 1991 So how many years ago is the earliest map? Your task is to analyse the maps carefully to see what has stayed the same, and what has changed Fill in as many ideas as you can on the sheet, in your groups

24/04/2019 Middleton Cheney Map 1 —1833

24/04/2019 Middleton Cheney Map 2 —1893

24/04/2019 Middleton Cheney Map 3 —1946

24/04/2019 Middleton Cheney Map 4 —1968

24/04/2019 Middleton Cheney Map 5 —1991

What has changed? / What has stayed the same? 24/04/2019 What has changed? / What has stayed the same? What ideas have you got on your table? Year What has stayed the same since the previous map? What has changed since the previous map? 1833   1893 1946 1968 1991

The population of Middleton Cheney – recent change 24/04/2019 The population of Middleton Cheney – recent change Look at the drop from 2001 to 2011 in people aged 0-4, 5-15 and 25-44. Why might this be a problem for Middleton Cheney?

So how could Middleton Cheney change in the future? 24/04/2019 So how could Middleton Cheney change in the future? You are going to do some work to help the Middleton Cheney Parish Council They are currently putting together their ‘Neighbourhood Plan’ for how they would like to see the village develop over the next 20 years.

So how could Middleton Cheney change in the future? 24/04/2019 So how could Middleton Cheney change in the future? You are going to carry out some fieldwork investigating what the village is like now These fieldwork tasks involve an Environmental Quality Survey, a place check and a facilities survey. When we come back to school, you will then think about what you have seen, and suggest some ideas for how it could be improved What would you like to see happen in the next 20 years?

Place Check Location What do you like about this area? 24/04/2019 Place Check Location What do you like about this area? What do you not like about this area?  

Environmental Quality Survey 24/04/2019 Environmental Quality Survey Location: Positive   +2 +1 -1 -2 Negative A lot of green space No green space A lot of trees No trees Quiet Noisy Attractive buildings Ugly buildings No litter A lot of litter Spacious Confining Total score:

Facilities survey 24/04/2019 Facility   Number recorded in village (add a tally for each facility you pass in the village) Services (Hairdressers, estate agents etc.) Offices Public services (schools, library, town hall etc.) Pubs Restaurants / Cafes Food shop Entertainment Other

RISK ASSESSMENT Follow all instructions that you are given. 24/04/2019 RISK ASSESSMENT Follow all instructions that you are given. Stay with the group at all times. Cross only when told. Keep on the pavements. Respect the village – be aware of your noise levels.

24/04/2019 The Village Hall

The Sports and Social Club 24/04/2019 The Sports and Social Club

24/04/2019 The Library

24/04/2019 The shops