OLDBURY-ON-SEVERN has been put firmly on the map by a new website dedicated to the village.
The site, www.oldbury-on-severn.com which was launched in October, has already had 900 visitors
from as far afield as Australia and Nepal.
Designer Mike Pheysey said he got the idea from a friend who had created a similar project.
"I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the village," he said. I have
met alot more people in the village as a result of the site."
Among the features of the Oldbury site is a village scrapbook, which has proved popular with groups
in the village.
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by Julia Causton
Mr Pheysey explained: "The ongoing scrapbook contains photographs of key events in the village
during the last few months. It would be great to include more, and anyone who wants to contribute
can e-mail or send pictures to me."
Mr Pheysey has many ideas to add to the constantly evolving site. "One thing I am planning on adding
is pre-written directions and maps to the village," he said.
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"Oldbury is not the easiest place to find, people would be able to print these maps off to send to
visiting friends and relatives." Links to nearby parishes and the South Gloucestershire Council
website also feature.
The Oldbury-on-Severn History Group may, in the future, use the site as public research.
Mr Pheysey added: "The site lives and dies by the enthusiasm of the community - it would be great
to hear people's ideas."
Ideas and photographs can be sent to webmaster@oldbury-on-severn.com or by contacting Mike Pheysey
on 01454 414167.
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January 2003