Our first year attracted over 3,000 visitors and figures have just come in for the second year and I've got to say I am astounded. This site attracted, in it's second year, 9,964 visitors. That is over three times the first year. Now let's see if we can make that grow in our third year.

You can help with this by sending in anything you think Durrington people would be interested in. That includes businesses because this is where people will find you and the more advertisers we have the more time I can spend working on the site to make it what you, the villagers, want.

OK, so the podcast has so far not appeared, however I am in the process of changing my office into an Office/Studio for recording which will give me, not only the ability to record the podcast easier, but also the opportunity to record other people and projects. Watch this space for more information.

I am still looking for original music and ideas for the podcast.

Coming soon - a chance to buy MP3's.

Initially they will be of local acts but I am in nogitiations with companies to provide MP3's of some chart acts.

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A (not so new) button has been added. LARKHILL now have it's own page that will hopefully, with Larkhill's help, grow into a whole section with information about businesses. events etc. So, come on guys, email me.

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If you like this site and want it to continue then it must have advertisers. Alot of time and expense goes into these pages so if you have a business or service to offer then please go to the "Include Me" or "Contacts" page and get in touch. Your business doesn't have to be in Durrington just be able to offer services to Durrington & Larkhill.

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on.

Things to check out:

"Kids Stuff" - Some great games including a section that is self updating giving you new games continuously.

"Interactive Map" - Take your "cursor" on a trip around Durrington and find out what's where.

"True Stories" - You've got to have a look here and if you like the stories let us know so we can publish more of the same. New Steve Hannant story coming soon.

BUSINESSES: You will, eventually, be able to find someone to do just about anything. From Builders to B 'n' B, Car Mechanics to Computer Engineers. All Durrington businesses are going to be listed. Subscribers will have more information about their business and, where available, links to their own websites. If you would like to be included please click the "Include Me button". Lots of inclusions are free.

YOUR MEMORIES: "DW" would like your help to make this the place to visit.

Any photos (particularly old ones) or stories about life in Durrington (old or new) that you think we may like to add to the site. Any hard copies of photos can be scanned and immediately returned to you. Any digital photos can be emailed. Naturally, any contributor will be credited.

You can email me stories and photos to "memories@durringtonwilts.co.uk" or visit the contacts page to call me.

NEW: "Durrington stories" has been renamed as "True Stories". These will still be about Durrington and the surround. Please head to the "True Stories" page to see the new submission by local "man of the land", Stevie Hannant.

If the readers like this first story of life on the ranges then Steve has promised to submit more. But we need your feedback. Send comments to: info@durringtonwilts.co.uk

NEW: Interactive Map. Here you will find a map of Durrinton and when you move your cursor around the map you will find some active hot-spots and the arrow will change to a hand. These hot-spot will give you the name of the street, business or organisation on that spot and if you left click you will be shown a picture or, in some cases, more information.

YOUR NEEDS: This is the stuff that is essential to our everyday lifes. On the personal side, that includes Doctors and Pharmacies "Health Button", Schools and Libraries "Education Button" and Churches.

YOUR SAY: If you have a point to make, or just a "rant" about anything, then send your comments to "yoursay@durringtonwilts.co.uk" and then visit the "Your Say" page.

If you are a club, business or anything to do with Durrington (and/or the area) and would like to be included on this site, please click the "Include Me button". Lots of inclusions are free.

WHATS HAPPENING: Click the events page to find out what's on. To include your event please email details to "events@durringtonwilts.co.uk"