E K COLE                                                                      www.ekco-radar.co.uk

The former E K Cole factory on the edge of Malmesbury was the alleged site where Radar was invented and tested for use in the World War. This website holds all kinds of historic pictures, scripts and memories of the site at Cowbridge House. The company was also popular for everyday electronics such as radios.

Malmesbury Memories, 13 Hobbes Close, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DA

Tel 01666 825764 Email webmanager  malmesbury-memories.co.uk

EILMER                                                                                www.eilmer.co.uk

'The company was set up in January 2000 to produce and maintain Eilmer, a comprehensive website about Malmesbury. To help local businesses set up their own websites. And to provide a maintenance service for companies that have their own websites but have difficulty finding the time to keep them up-to-date.'

Eilmer, Topspot, Hudson Road, Malmesbury, Wilts SN16 0BS

Tel 01666 825926 Email sales  eilmer.co.uk

THE JACKDAW                                                               www.thejackdaw.com

'Previously under the name MThreeW, this site provides all kinds of information about Malmesbury. It includes a weekly gossip column, a detailed guide to Malmesbury, information pages and maps, as well as carrying sub-sites for the Film Society, the Skittles League, and The 4014 Project.''

Stable Cottage, Market Place Mews, The Green, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8DN

Tel 01666 502745 Email jon  thejackdaw.com

KINGS CHURCH                                          www.kingschurchmalmesbury.org

'We are a body of people who love Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour and who believe that people matter.  We want to be like Jesus in all that we do and we want to be there for you if you want to know more about Jesus or need prayer or help. We think that Church should be a fun place to be...'

Kings Church, Abbey Row, Malmesbury, Wilts

Tel 01666 822091 Email andrew  kingschurchmalmesbury.org

KNOWHERE                                                www.knowhere.co.uk/3248.html

'Info for over 2000 places in the UK covering Hook-up Spots, Skateboard Shops, Skateboard Spots, Record Shops, Musical Instrument Shops, Clothes Shops, Clubs (Dance Music), Music Venues, Cinemas, Arts Crafts & Head Shops, Games Shops, Bike Shops, Magazine and Comic Shops, Newsagents, Food, Pubs...'

Email info  knowhere.co.uk

MALMESBURY CARNIVAL                             www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk

'Malmesbury Carnival is run for two reasons - first, we want everyone to have fun, meet old friends and enjoy everything our community has to offer; and second, we want to raise as much money for local charities and good causes as we possibly can. To achieve both these goals isn't easy, it takes a dedicated committee..'

John Lawton, 5 Gastons Road, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 0BD

T 01666 822003 F 01666 823857 E enquiries  malmesburycarnival.co.uk

MALMESBURY MEMORIES                       www.malmesbury-memories.co.uk

A community website run by Dave Forward. It contains vast details about Malmesbury's history, some of it's residents, and the town's many unique buildings. There are sections for youngsters, and the more mature surfer, as well as news, opinions and campaign ideas.

Malmesbury Memories, 13 Hobbes Close, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DA

Tel 01666 825764 Email webmanager  malmesbury-memories.co.uk

MALMESBURY RIVER VALLEYS TRUST                                 www.mrvt.org.uk

This is a registered charity within Malmesbury which promotes and protects Malmesbury's riverside wildlife and flora. People involved in the trust are constantly working to improve the appearance of the town's riversides, as well as protecting it, and it's inhabitants, from development and pollution.

The Bellhop, 58 Abbey Row, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 0AQ

Email info  mrvt.org.uk

MALMESBURY AREA YOUTH SUPPORT                    www.maysatcartmell.org.uk

'Opening hours  Cartmell Centre - 7 to 9.30pm Wednesday evenings  Malmesbury Corn Gastons School -

9am to 4pm Thursday/Friday  Other times by arrangement. MAYS is a charitable organisation providing resources for the youth of Malmesbury.'

Malmesbury Area Youth Support, Cartmell Centre, Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury

Tel 01666 825533

BBC (WILTSHIRE)                                                   www.bbc.co.uk/wiltshire

Includes everything a community website should offer: news, sports, area geography and history, guides to cinema releases, music gigs, fashion, links, health and beauty, the list goes on. The BBC's nearest office to Malmesbury is situated in Swindon where they broadcast BBC Wiltshire Sound and BBC Swindon.

Broadcasting House, 56-58 Prospect Place, Swindon, Wilts, SN1 3RW

Tel 01793 513626 Email wiltshire  bbc.co.uk

DENTONS                                                                     www.dentonsweb.net

A local directory service which holds contact information for all kinds of shops and services based in the Malmesbury area. Their booklets, delivered to homes throughout the town, also include road maps.

Dentons Directories Ltd, Angel Mill, Edward Street, Westbury, BA13 3DR

Tel 01373 822224 Fax 01373 825522 Email enquiries  dentonsweb.net

GAZETTE AND HERALD                       www.gazetteandherald.co.uk

'The site still has all your favourite news and features that were found on the This is Wiltshire website, but offers speedier pages, a brighter look and more functionality. Have a browse through and if you can't find what you're looking for, check out the site map. '

Market Place, Chippenham, Wilts, SN15 3HP

Tel 01249 654422

STANDBROOK GUIDES                                     www.standbrook-guides.com

'Standbrook Guides publish the Residents' HANDBOOK annually, providing a wealth of local information and listing businesses and services in more than 90 towns across a large area of the South of England and South Wales. We take particular pride in the regular updates and accuracy of our maps...'

Grooms House, Stanshawes Court, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4DZ

Tel 01454 315774 Fax 01454 320649 Email sales  standbrook-guides.com

Community and Home-Made Sites, Media and Directories

All sites are listed in alphabetical order.

If you don't find what you're looking for, try using our alphabetical listing.

We've colour coded these websites to help you find what you're looking for:

GREEN indicates a community website

YELLOW indicates a site made by an individual, group or club

PINK indicates local media - newspapers and broadcasters

BLUE indicates other online directories

All links were checked and reviewed by ME, a human, in October 2007

LEA VILLAGE                                                              www.leavillage.com

'This site is being developed to keep local residents informed about what’s going on in the village. It will also contain useful information such as local tradespeople and links to Public Services , including our Parish Council website, where you can find further details including council minutes.'

Tel 01666 825573 Mob 07875 345530 Email admin  leavillage.com

MALMESBURY ABBEY RESTORATION SCHEME     malmesburyabbeyappeal.org.uk

'Today Malmesbury Abbey is a Grade 1* listed 12th century building with its own special royal and monastic history. However virtually since 1928 the clergy and congregation have accommodated many additional 'features and fittings and furniture'; some temporary, some more permanent.'

Parish Office, The Old Squash Court, Holloway, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 9BA

Tel 01666 826666 Email enquiries  malmesburyabbeyappeal.org.uk

MALMESBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE        www.malmesburychamber.org.uk

'The aim of the Chamber of Commerce is to look after the commercial interest of it's members. By virtue of our activities we are able to contribute significantly, in various ways to the community. The main functions of the Chamber are: to look after members' business interests...'

Ray Sanderson, 130 White Lion Park, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 0QR

Tel 01666 822303 Email chamber-of-commerce  malmesbury.co.uk

JABBERWOCKY                                                           www.davidforward.co.uk

'Jabberwocky is the second version of Malmesbury Memories created with php rather the original version that is using frames with html. The two versions of Malmesbury Memories are connected with many cross reference links which also connect to my two other websites, Ekco Radar and Athelstan Museum.'

Jabberwocky, 13 Hobbes Close, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DA

Tel 01666 825764 Email webmanager  malmesbury-memories.co.uk

OAKSEY                 www.oaksey.com

'Oaksey’s children will be returning to school on Monday 8th January, and with all the Christmas trees and decorations down for Twelfth Night, the holiday is definitely over. January is always fairly quiet in the village apart from the regular clubs and organizations who are all gearing up for their first meet of the year.'

Email info  oaksey.com

SHERSTON VILLAGE AND BOULES FESTIVAL                 www.sherston.net

'Sherston... is a picturesque village at the southern tip of the Cotswolds. It was the site of a fierce battle in 1016 between the Danes and the Anglo-Saxons. Last year 128 teams competed in Sherstons 17th annual Boules festival, several from France. The local vicar organised the first competition between 16 local teams...'

Email sherstonwebmaster  hotmail.com