of people employed in other occupations fluctuated for both genders, such as a few number of females being employed as professionals although no males are, and males working in house, furniture and decorations although females aren't and neither gender worked in animal related jobs. Due to a low population in this area, in 2011 when uncontested parish elections were held, in Cookley there was only one candidate for 5 seats suggesting that politics aren't strong for employment in the area. The 2011 census portrays that 20.6% are employed as managers, directors or senior officials whereas only 4.8% are employed in the sales and customer service sector. The Process, plant and machine operatives also has only 4.8% of people in that occupation. There are only 11.1% who have jobs in the associate professional and technical sector and 14.3% who have a professional occupation implying that more people are overall employed in the secondary sector rather than the tertiary or quaternary sector. Religion and ethnicity The 2011 census shows that 78.9% of people are Christian whereas 9.2% chose not to mention their religion and 11.9% do not have a religion. This suggests that Cookley is not a religiously diverse place suggesting that Cookley isn't a connected location, and remains historically original. The 2011 census shows that 96.3% of people are "White; English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British" suggesting the area isn't culturally diverse. Tourist sites Many people may travel to Cookley to view the different rural perspectives and to see if it matches their rurality. Due to it being a rural area, transport may be difficult; however, the closest airport to Cookley is the Norwich International Airport, with a distance of 41.5 km North of the village centre of Cookley. Halesworth Railway Station is only 5 km away from Cookley, increasing connections. The church The village's church of St Michael was described as follows in the 1870s: The church is described as having "a lack of grandeur that suited a small rural church". "There is a Romanesque sculpture on the N nave doorway." Public transport helped people to travel to the church too, which therefore allows more people to visit. Farms Bucks Farm is a 60-acre farm which overlooks the Blyth Valley. They have four barns which have been modernised for visitors. They also have different facilities such as a fitness room, indoor pool, table tennis and snooker. For families with children, there are toys and