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February - March 1993

Editorial
Local helpers got the mail through after the postal delivery team all went down with flu. Feb/Mar 1993  
Police Notebook
The Victim Support Volunteers and a new shift pattern to put more bobbies on the street. Feb/Mar 1993  
Diamond Wedding Celebration
May and Rick Hall look back on their 60 years together. May was an assistant in Avery Stores, Rick served as a 'Desert Rat' in North Africa. Feb/Mar 1993  
Helping to break down the communication barrier
Ray Derkacz introduces AFASIC helping children and young people with impaired speech. Feb/Mar 1993  
Tiddy Tidings
Building work has started on the new hall but money money is needed. So lots of events for fundraising. Feb/Mar 1993  ,  
Again they did it
The Shipton WI panto, Dick Whittington, is yet again a roaring success. 35 players and many backroom ladies involved. Feb/Mar 1993  
Wychwood Tennis Club
Jackie Finlay looks ahead to the coming season, including a hope for floodlights. Feb/Mar 1993  
News from your local primary school
Geoff Padmore brings everyone up to date with activities at the school. The end of last term was particularly busy. Feb/Mar 1993  
Jackie Finlay's Dancexercise Keep Fit Classes
Developed from the Keep Fit Association, the classes offer an all round programme. Feb/Mar 1993  
In defence of the rascally starling
Tony Boardman looks at starlings with a new eye. Feb/Mar 1993  
Icelandic Saga
Shirley Jackson spent 10 days in Iceland and toured the highlights. Feb/Mar 1993  
Gardening in the spring
A wet start to the year means preparation isn't complete. But now's the time to start sowing in the greenhouse. Feb/Mar 1993  
Milton Allotments and Garden Association
Seed orders are in and a trip to Wisley will be repeated. Feb/Mar 1993  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
Straw Plait, a vanished cottage industry and Ascott Long Barrow were recent topics. Feb/Mar 1993  
Wychwood Boys and Girls Football Club
A Mums v Dads match and a cow pat competition made up for the wet weather. Feb/Mar 1993  
Our very own residential carbuncle
The sod jobber succumbs to the lure of a conservatory. Feb/Mar 1993