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February - March 1994

Editorial
Win White receives a vocational award from the Rotary Club for her services to Shipton Parish Council. Feb/Mar 1994  ,  
Police Notebook
A reminder about the need to plan summer fetes and events carefully, especially if alcohol is involved. Feb/Mar 1994  
Wychwood Primary School
Geoff Padmore looks back to the Christmas performances and the lovely dinner. Some optimism following Sir Ron Dearing's recommendations for schools. Feb/Mar 1994  
Miss Edith Faulkner
87 this year, Edith was born in Taynton and was engaged as a Useful Maid at Shipton Court. Servant life was strict but fun and included a tunnel to the servants courtyard. Feb/Mar 1994  ,  
Farewell to Bracken
The last herd of milking cows in Shipton was sold by auction at Coldstone Farm. At the end of the last war there were thirteen herds in Shipton. Feb/Mar 1994  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
Daphne Edgington told what it was like as a farmers wife in 1940 and John Steane makes archaelogical discoveries at Cogges Manor Farm and the link to the Mawles family. Feb/Mar 1994  ,  
Further Ramblings for 1994
Snowdrops out by New Year's day, a single greater-spotted woodpecker and a sighting of a barn owl give Tony Boardman some thoughts in the new year. Feb/mar 1994  
Greenland's Icy Mountains
A visit to East Greenland inspires Shirley Jackson with drum dancing and huskies. Feb/Mar 1994  
Wychwoods Bowls Club
The annual dinner dance in November was  attended by 42 members. The late Ernie Penman presented the trophies. Feb/Mar 1994  
Gardening
Planning for the year and a look ahead to spring pruning and division of perennials. Feb/Mar 1994  
British Red Cross Society
The December bazaar raised over £1000. Welfare drivers are needed and first aid courses are being held in Charlbury. Feb/Mar 1994  
A Neutered Sportsman
An ominous click makes the Sod jobber's back agony. Therapy and bike riding don't seem to be the cure. Feb/Mar 1994  ,  
Local Artist Exhibits Paintings
Hellene Higgins Chapman has an exhibition of abstract acrylics inspired by landscapes and sunlight. Feb/Mar 1994  ,  
Shipton Apprentice wins top award
James Pierce wins the Stanley Allcard Cup for his work at Hereford College as a blacksmith. Feb/Mar 1994  ,