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