Hay-on-Wye
If you're looking for more information about Hay-on-Wye, try some of these websites - or tell us if you know of other good ones about the town.
Check out our Hay Town Site
Hay-on-Wye
http://www.hay-on-wye.co.uk
For a town whose name is synonymous with books, it's not surprising that the first section of this website is all about Hay's bookshops! It's packed full of other information too - from where to stay in the area to business listings, arts and crafts, and a picture gallery. It looks as if the site is updated regularly and it's also promoting a local campaign to bring broadband access to Hay.
Wye Local
www.wyelocal.co.uk
This excellent website has numerous sections on local news, what's on, what to do, where to do, where to eat and a local directory as well as a forum.
Suggested by Lisa Marie
HayonWye
www.hayonwye.co.uk/
A website launched in 2009 that provides information for people visiting the town. Sections include information on accommodation, retaurants, and, of course, bookshops.
Suggested by Lee Woodman from Hay-on-Wye
Hay Literary Festival
http://www.hayfestival.co.uk
All you need to know about the Hay Festival in one convenient place. Full programme details are published towards the end of April and you can book tickets online. There's also general information on how to get to Hay and how to secure accommodation during the busy week of the festival. If you've ever fancied working on the event - as a steward or runner for example - you can apply for jobs on the site too. And if you missed the previous year's events, you can listen to an audio stream of authors' talks.
Hay-on-Wye cricket club
www.hay-cricket-club.org.uk/about.html
This website provides information about teams, players, fixtures, the Marches league, the history of the club and contacts as well as a detailed history of the club.
Website suggested by Eric Pugh
Hay What's On
www.haywhatson.co.uk/
A very informative website about what's on in the Hay-on-Wye area. The site has many sections ranging from Art to Writing and literature.
Hay Peerage Website
http://www.haypeerage.ukhome.net
If you want to find out more about the quirkier side of Hay, you'll enjoy this website. It's been put together by Richard Booth, the acknowledged founder of the Book Town and self-proclaimed King of Hay. You can find out why he decided to declare Hay an independent state, read about the history of the Hay peerage system and even listen to audio clips of the King's speeches. There's also a copy of the Hay National Anthem (written by the town's 'poet laureate'), a guide to Hay castle and a list of those who've bought peerages. It's also a commercial site, promoting the sale of peerage (up to £50) and other items.
Hay-on-Wye Primary School
http://www.hay.powys.sch.uk/home
A handy site for parents who have children at Hay's Primary School or who are thinking of sending their children there. The school's policy on a range of topics - from anti-bullying to homework and religious worship - are published online. You can also find out what it means to be an "Eco School" and read about the pupils' Fruit Tuck Shop (which serves smoothies on a Friday).
Marches TV
www.marchestv.co.uk
Local News, Information and Entertainment for Herefordshire, Shropshire and Powys. Marches TV covers the borderland between England and Wales, with videos, news, local events and information about the towns, people and businesses in the Marches.
Suggested by J M Ferros
North Weir Charitable Trust
http://www.nwtrusthay.org.uk/
This is a website with information about a trust which provides financial assistance to persons wishing to undertake projects at home or abroad that will either advance their education or extend their professional expertise through voluntary work.
Suggested by Eric Pugh
St Mary's Parish Website
http://www.wayonhigh.org.uk
This online version of the magazine for the parishes of Hay and Llanigon is nicely laid out, with easy navigation. There's a one-page description about each of the parish's four churches as well as details of services, events and Mother's Union meetings. You can also read the monthly letter from Parish Priest Rev. Richard Williams.
The Hay Makers
http://www.haymakers.co.uk
The website for a co-operative of ten designer/makers living around Hay-on-Wye. The website gives a brief description of each of the artists and shows examples of their work.
Old Hay
www.oldhay.co.uk/
Website dedicated the history of Hay-on-Wye. Website features lots of old photographs arranged into categories including around town, occasions, personalities, sports and schools. Website has been created by Eric Pugh from Hay on Wye and is based upon his book Old Hay in Pictures and Prints.
http://www.jump4timbuktu.org
www.jump4timbuktu.org
Jump4Timbuktu was conceived during a visit to Timbuktu in February 2008 when four locals responded to an invitation of the Mayor to meet leaders of the 57 Artisan Associations of the city.
The website gives people an opportunity to recreate a modern crossroads of trade for this ancient city.
Suggested by Michael Eccles
Three Cocks Vintage Society Limited
http://www.threecocks.org.uk
This is the website of the Three Cocks Vintage Society which meets on the second Thursday of each month at 8.00pm in The Three Cocks Hotel. The society also organises an annual steam and vintage machinery show on the second Sunday in August, attracting around 5,000 visitors.
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