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April - May 1993
Editorial
Expeditions to Everest and dog fouling make up the local news. Apr/May 1993  
Spring Term at Wychwood CE Primary School
A busy term with visits to The Ashmolean, Milton library and the Adam's farm. Apr/May 1993  
Police Notebook
Have we stacked the advantage more and more heavily on the side of the villain and their defence? Beware of bogus fish-sellers.  Apr/May 1993  
Foxholes Nature Reserve Open Day
The bets time of the year to see the bluebells from a well  marked nature trail. The reserve is managed by BBONT. Apr/May 1993  
Leafield C of E Primary School
Elizabeth Richardson introduces the school which serves Ascott, Leafield, Field Assarts and Fordwell. Apr/May 1993  
Shipton Cricket Club
Brian Gorton reports on a successful AGM and looks forward to a successful new season. Apr/May 1993  
The Lady Reade Educational Foundation
This foundation, established in 1858 is intended to help local children with books or tools for further education or apprenticeships. Apr/May 1993  
Escape from the Rat Race
Joan Fairall reflects on her ten or so years at Shipton Stores which was a real family affair. Apr/May 1993  ,  
Golden Wedding
Elizabeth and Colin Campbell celebrate their golden wedding. Married at the height of the war they came to Ascott in 1973 and are both very active locally. Apr/May 1993  
Could this be Spring?
Reg working in the allotments? An early indicator of Spring according to Tony Boardman who keeps a detailed diary of the seasons. Apr/May 1993  
Gardening
A mild winter means no late frost so don't forget the important sowing dates coming. Apr/May 1993  
Wychwoods Local History Society
Geoffrey Woolcock spoke on family farming, Chris Day's talk was 'Town versus Gown in Oxford'. Apr/May 1993  ,  
Famine Relief
A bridge drive around the villages generated a generous response. Apr/May 1993  
Bosnia Aid Committee of Oxford
Jill Fox reports on the overwhelming response to the local drive for aid relief. A convoy leaves for Bosnia monthly with food and medicines. Apr/May 1993  
Springtime
Joy Moreby celebrates the season with a  poem. Apr/May 1993