Create MS SQL 2005 Changes Log

I wish to create a changes log for many of my tables in a MS SQL 2005 DB.

I will shortly be allowing our 26 shops access to our main database.  They will be able to edit data.  Because of this I need a simple log of what they change!  I would like to record to a single table the following data:
Table Name, ID of Record Changed, Field Changed, Old Value, New Value, Date/Time, User.

I will then display this information to Managers & Supervisors in a simple Access DB form so we can see what they are actually doing.

Has anyone got an example of the code I require.  I'm a relative beginer with SQL so a simple Copy/Paste solution would be great!

I've seen various ways of doing this type of thing but could really do with
CABHughAsked:
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RiteshShahCommented:
well, you can create audit trail trigger. small examples are here.

http://www.sqlhub.com/2009/03/auditing-trail-with-trigger-in-sql.html
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CABHughAuthor Commented:
Hi

Thanks for these.  I 've just had a look and am going to test http://www.codeproject.com/KB/database/AuditTrailGenerator.aspx first.  I know that this will create plenty of bloat but it really does give me a simple solution to restore data as I choose (if required!).

I'll let you know how I get on.

Regards
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RiteshShahCommented:
sure, will wait for your update.
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CABHughAuthor Commented:
Links provide that gave me the solution I needed.  Thank you.
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