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Categories:
Local Interest Facebook Groups
Local History Humour
Local Radio Music & Bands
School Reunion Sport
Protest
Miscellaneous YouTube Channels |
| Local Interest Websites |
Old Man Stan
Local celebrity pensioner 'old man Stan' with news, views, videos and much more.
Weblink: Old Man Stan's Official Website 
and see more of Stan here:
Stan's YouTube Channel Stan's Facebook Page
www.youtube.com/user/uglywugglypuppetco
https://www.facebook.com/official.oldmanstan
www.oldmanstan.co.uk | |
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Love Laindon
Community website involving the churches in Laindon whose aim is to make
a difference in the general cleanliness of the area, particularly at the shopping centre which had
suffered from years of neglect.
Weblink: Love Laindon Website
www.lovelaindon.org.uk | |
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Our Basildon
Explore Basildon's past, present and future with the Our Basildon team of
local historians. Comprehensive website that includes a downloadable heritage trail guide.
Weblink: Our Basildon Website
www.ourbasildon.org | |
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Basildon A127 Arts Trail
Find out more about arts and culture in the Basildon borough.
Weblink: Official Arts Trail Website
http://a127trail.blogspot.co.uk | |
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Geo Essex
Information site relating to the geology and landscape in the Basildon
area.
Weblink: Geo Essex
www.geoessex.org.uk/basildon.html | |
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Fragments and Reflections
Everything and anything and all that's inbetween. A blog by Ben Williams.
Weblink: Fragments and Reflections
www.fragmentsandreflections.me | |
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| Facebook Groups |
Basildon History
A group focusing on the history of the town of Basildon including Laindon, Langdon Hills,
Pitsea, Vange, parts of Nevendon and Dunton and everything inbetween.
Weblink: Basildon History
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1487459432018779 | |
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Basildon Memories
Nostalgic trip down memory lane for anyone with an interest in the
towns past. Lots of photographs and personal memories from a membership of over 25,000.
Weblink: Basildon Memories
https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22226822878 | |
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Basildon, Then, Now and the Future
Excellent group with tons of posts, photographs and a growing membership
of over 13,000.
Weblink: Basildon, Then, Now and the Future
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1463877497262040 | |
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Pitsea Memories
Facebook group for all who lived, worked or went to school in Pitsea.
Weblink: Pitsea Memories
https://www.facebook.com/groups/327418150631869/ | |
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Vange Community Group
A group which began as a campaign against Basildon Council's decision to sell off part of
the Kent View Road recreation ground in Vange for housing to help fund the Basildon Sporting Village at Gloucester Park.
Weblink: Vange Community Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/VANGE.COMMUNITY | |
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Save Basildon's Open Spaces!!!!
Campaign group set up to raise awareness and to protest against future development
on Basildon's open spaces and parkland.
Weblink: Save Basildon's Open Spaces
https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=183659841747920 | |
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Basildon A127 Arts Trail
Started in 2010, this annual event is held by
artists from Basildon, Billericay and Wickford. The aim of the trail is to highlight
the creative talents of the town at accessible venues such as local shops.
Weblink: A127 Arts Trail
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=250935885495 | |
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| Local History |
Basildon Borough Heritage & Museum Group
Preserving the culture and heritage of
the borough through historic talks, photographic exhibitions and an archive of artefacts and written memories.
Weblink: Basildon Heritage Group
www.basildonheritage.org.uk | |
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Basildon History Online
The history of Basildon and the surrounding area with
chronology of events, photographs and a message board.
Weblink: Basildon History Online
www.basildon.com/history/home.html | |
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Laindon & District Community Archive
The community archive website for Laindon, Langdon Hills,
Dunton, Lee Chapel and parts of Great & Little Burstead.
Weblink: Laindon Community Archive Website
www.laindonhistory.org.uk | |
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Dunton Plotlands
Discover the history of the former plotland community at Dunton. Lots
of period photographs as well as some "as it looks now" views.
Weblink: Dunton Plotlands
www.roselake.co.uk | |
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The Cater Museum
The Cater Museum in Billericay High Street was established in 1960. It
is housed in an 18th century house and open Monday to Saturdays. Admission is Free.
74 High
Street
Billericay
CM12 9BN
Weblink: Cater Museum
www.catermuseum.co.uk | |
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The Billericay Society
Established in 1935 as The Billericay Area Group of the Essex
Branch of the Council for the Preservation of Rural England they became the Billericay Society
in 1972. The society works to preserve the heritage of Billericay.
Weblink: Billericay Society
www.billericaysociety.co.uk | |
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Billericay History
The Billericay Community Archive Group, formed in 2010 in partnership with
Essex County Council Libraries & the Essex Records Office.
Weblink: Billericay Community Archive Website
www.billericayhistory.org.uk | |
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Wickford Community Archive
Local website for Wickford created by volunteers to preserve
the history of the area for future generations.
Weblink: Wickford Community Archive Website
www.wickfordhistory.org.uk | |
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www. Canvey Island .org.uk
On-line archive of pictures of Canvey Island in the form of old post cards,
photographs and newspaper cuttings.
Weblink: Canvey Island Archive Website
www.canveyisland.org.uk | |
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Canvey Island
The Canvey Community Archive covering the history of Canvey Island.
Weblink: Canvey Community Archive Website
www.canveyisland.org | |
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Benfleet Community Archive
The Benfleet Community Archives digital archive of the history of Benfleet.
Weblink: Benfleet Community Archive Website
www.benfleethistory.org.uk | |
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| Humour and Satire |
Basildon Eye
Basildoneye is specifically for Basildon folks who are serious about
stupidity. Stories range from transmogrifyingly silly, to alarmingly cretinous, yet put in a nice, but hideous way;
with a bit of amiable, yet chilly satire slung in.
Weblink: BasildonEye
http://www.basildoneye2.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
BasildonEye Archive site | |
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| Local Radio |
Gateway 97.8
Basildon & East Thurrock local community radio station Gateway 97.8
broadcasts from within Kelting House and covers local events, news and topical issues.
Weblink: Gateway 97.8
www.gateway978.com | |
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Basildon Hospital Radio
Basildon Hospital Radio has been broadcasting to the patients,
staff and visitors since 1974. Radio listeners can also tune in on 1287 Medium Wave.
Weblink: Hospital Radio Website
www.bhr1287.net | |
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| Music Related Websites |
Blues at the Farm
Hear the best blues bands at the South East's best blues
venue. Located at the Barleylands Club, next to Basildon Council depot, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UF.
Contact Phone: 07732 325479
Weblink: Blues at the Farm
www.bluesatthefarm.co.uk | |
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New Crawdaddy Club
Follow the link for information on forthcoming gigs.
Contact Phone: 01702 347007
Weblink: New Crawdaddy Club
www.newcrawdaddyclub.co.uk | |
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Basildon Studio
Fully equipped recording studio and 6 rehearsal rooms, complete with P.A system and drum kit.
Unit 4
Basildon Business Centre,
Bentalls,
Basildon,
SS14 3FT
Contact Phone: 01268 270066
Weblink: Basildon Studio
www.basildonstudio.co.uk | |
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| School Reunion |
Laindon High Road
Class of 1962-1967. No recent updates, website appears to be in hibernation.
Weblink: Laindon High Road 1962-1967
www.fastneck.fsnet.co.uk |
The Laindon School
Class of 1983-1988. Lots of information, school photos and guestbook.
Weblink: Laindon - The Class of 1988
www.laindon.net |
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The Laindon School Reunion
For anyone who attended the school between the years 1994-1998.
Weblink: Laindon School - 1994-1998
www.laindonschoolreunion.webeden.co.uk |
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| Sport Related |
Mick Toomer's Angling Pages
England International sea angler Mick Toomer has been involved
in all aspects of angling from journalism, photography, angling videos, lectures, TV
appearances, consultancy, casting tuition, tackle shops and fishery management.
Weblink: Mick Toomer
www.micktoomer.co.uk | |
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Basildon & District Pool League
Statistics, league tables, news items and much more.
Weblink: Basildon Pool League
www.basildonpool.leaguerepublic.com | |
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Basildon Monday Darts League
League table, venues, fixtures & results, 180's.
Weblink: C.P.W. Darts (Basildon)
www.cpwdarts.org.uk | |
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Wickford & District Darts League
League tables, venues, fixtures & results, player statistics.
Weblink: Wickford & District Darts League
www.wddl.org.uk | |
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| Protest Websites |
Green Action Broup Basildon
Group formed to fight the development of land at Dry Street
owned by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
Weblink: Green Action Group
www.basildongag2011.org.uk |
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Basildon Golf Course Landfill Protest
Enviromentally motivated website set up in protest at Basildon
Council's decision to allow landfill spoil to be deposited onto Basildon Golf Course.
Weblink: Golf Course Landfill Protest Website
www.basildongolfcourselp.com |
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| Miscellaneous Websites |
Mark Crosby Computer Services
Mark Crosby is an experienced Computer Engineer based
in Northlands Park, Basildon. He is a specialist in all things computer related including:
Computer Networks, Fibre Networks, VoIP/PBX Telephone Systems, Computer Operating
Systems, PC Repair and Website Development.
Weblink: Mark Crosby Computer Services
markcrosby.co.uk |
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Laindon Weather
The Laindon, South Essex Weather Station.
Weblink: Laindon Weather Website
www.laindonweather.co.uk |
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BasVegas.Info
British satellite and digital television information guide and DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio stations.
Weblink: Basildon.TV
www.basvegas.info |
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| YouTube Channels |
Basildon History YouTube Channel
If your interest is history of the local area why not check out this YouTube
channel.
Weblink: Basildon History
www.youtube.com/channel/UCUE55y1e3wzpXkBgZHf6uTQ |
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