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October - November 1993

Editorial
Great sadness at the death of Jim Windless. He was distribution manager for The Wychwood. Oct/Nov 1993  ,  
Police Notebook
Concerns about further consolidation of the police forces, leading to a deterioration of local services. Oct/Nov 1993  
A Time for Going and a Time for Arriving
Tony Boardman watches the start of the autumn migrations. A chance spotting of a Mink raises the alarm for local wildlife. Oct/Nov 1993  
Your Wish Is......
Hard work converting a piece of lawn into a new flowerbed gives the Sod Jobber a serious back problem. Oct/Nov 1993  
Elfie Brett
Elfie came to Shipton eleven years ago and quickly became a local celebrity at Shipton Stores. Elfie remembers her time in Canada during the war. Oct/Nov 1993  
The Consequences of an Indiscreet Remark
Sandy Scott and Peter Earl planed to conquer Everest and achieved success. Harry Taylor and Rebecca Stevens accompanied them. Oct/Nov 1993  
Wychwood CE Primary School
Geoff Padmore looks forward to a new school year with 176 children and a new heating boiler. Oct/Nov 1993  
Strangers in the Camp
A party from Eastern Europe visits the Wychwoods to get in touch with British culture. Oct/Nov 1993  ,  
Willis Court
The new housing development is named after James Alfred Willis, one of the original Parish Councillors in 1894. Oct/Nov 1993  ,  
Wychwood Bowls Club
Sheila Cambray reports on a good season. Grace Barnes reached the semi-finals at Chadlington and the mixed fours reached finals day. Oct/Nov 1993  
Gardening
The autumn equinox marks the cycle of the season. Get digging now and remember to plant your bulbs. Oct/Nov 1993  
Milton Allotments and Gardens Association
The sixth annual show is over. Best entry in the show went to M Hawtin and the Cambray Cup for children was won by Amy Bradshaw. Oct/Nov 1993