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October - November 1995
Editorial
The shock of Vikki Thompson's murder is felt in the community. Oct/Nov 1995 Editorx
Police Notebook
The murder enquiry for Vikki Thompson dominates the police work. The whole community is supporting the efforts. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx
Wychwoods Hospital Transport Scheme
Janet Wallace appeals for more drivers and more assistance to keep the hospital transport scheme alive. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx, Charitx
Shipton new village hall
Successful major events during 1995 raised £12,000. Two more to go before Christmas. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx
The Wychwood Library
A busy year with four visits from the primary school and Brownies preparing for Booklovers Badge. Window displays included VE day and British Red Cross. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx
Shipton Evergreen Club
Joy Newman described her collection of handkerchiefs dating back to the Boer War. The next meeting is about the Scilly Isles. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx
Shipton under Wychwood Cricket Club
The 1st XI won promotion under the captaincy of Paul Jennings. Unfortunately they lost to Tiddington in the National Village Competition. Oct/Nov 1995 Sportx
The Lady Reade Educational Foundation
Small grants are available to local young people form the ancient parish of Shipton under Wychwood to further their education. Oct/Nov 1995 Youthx
The Wychwood Singers
A new booklet on the history of the Singers from 1984 to 1994. Oct/Nov 1995 Charitx
The Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
Norman Frost takes over as coordinator in Milton. Increased vigilance helps prevent petty crime in the area. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx
An appreciation
Win White has served the Shipton parish council for 40 years after working briefly at Pratt and Haynes the coal merchants. Oct/Nov 1995 Personx
Wychwoods Residents
A photo of Wychwood residents who have each been here 50 years or more. Oct/Nov 1995 Personx
Exam results from the Royal School of Music
Local students of Pauline Carter achieved commendable results. Special mention to those who played in the Chipping Norton festival. Oct/Nov 1995 Youthx
Bill Taylor
Peggy Taylor pays tribute to Bill who was President of the British Veterans Athletics. He died in track suit and trainers on the green. Oct/Nov 1995 Obitx
Life is a funny proposition after all
A reflection on the conundrums of life as a man grows up. Oct/Nov 1995 Specx
Blazing Saddles
A cycling tour of Cornwall by the Sod Jobber, the experience of youth hostels and some gruelling hills. Oct/Nov 1995 Travelx
A Gardener's Lament
Never has Vic seem gardens n such a sorry state. The season's weather has caused havoc. Even the pheasants are unfriendly. Oct/Nov 1995 Greenx
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
A magnificent Flower Show which goes from strength to strength. Mervin Dore won the Presidents Cup. Oct/Nov 1995 Greenx
A day in the life of Brunhilde the bewildered
Tony Boardman reflects on the stress our native trees are suffering from the weather. Some confusion reigns with the bantams. Oct/Nov 1995 Wildx
The shock of Vikki Thompson's murder is felt in the community. Oct/Nov 1995 Editorx
Police Notebook
The murder enquiry for Vikki Thompson dominates the police work. The whole community is supporting the efforts. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx
Wychwoods Hospital Transport Scheme
Janet Wallace appeals for more drivers and more assistance to keep the hospital transport scheme alive. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx, Charitx
Shipton new village hall
Successful major events during 1995 raised £12,000. Two more to go before Christmas. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx
The Wychwood Library
A busy year with four visits from the primary school and Brownies preparing for Booklovers Badge. Window displays included VE day and British Red Cross. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx
Shipton Evergreen Club
Joy Newman described her collection of handkerchiefs dating back to the Boer War. The next meeting is about the Scilly Isles. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx
Shipton under Wychwood Cricket Club
The 1st XI won promotion under the captaincy of Paul Jennings. Unfortunately they lost to Tiddington in the National Village Competition. Oct/Nov 1995 Sportx
The Lady Reade Educational Foundation
Small grants are available to local young people form the ancient parish of Shipton under Wychwood to further their education. Oct/Nov 1995 Youthx
The Wychwood Singers
A new booklet on the history of the Singers from 1984 to 1994. Oct/Nov 1995 Charitx
The Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
Norman Frost takes over as coordinator in Milton. Increased vigilance helps prevent petty crime in the area. Oct/Nov 1995 Localx
An appreciation
Win White has served the Shipton parish council for 40 years after working briefly at Pratt and Haynes the coal merchants. Oct/Nov 1995 Personx
Wychwoods Residents
A photo of Wychwood residents who have each been here 50 years or more. Oct/Nov 1995 Personx
Exam results from the Royal School of Music
Local students of Pauline Carter achieved commendable results. Special mention to those who played in the Chipping Norton festival. Oct/Nov 1995 Youthx
Bill Taylor
Peggy Taylor pays tribute to Bill who was President of the British Veterans Athletics. He died in track suit and trainers on the green. Oct/Nov 1995 Obitx
Life is a funny proposition after all
A reflection on the conundrums of life as a man grows up. Oct/Nov 1995 Specx
Blazing Saddles
A cycling tour of Cornwall by the Sod Jobber, the experience of youth hostels and some gruelling hills. Oct/Nov 1995 Travelx
A Gardener's Lament
Never has Vic seem gardens n such a sorry state. The season's weather has caused havoc. Even the pheasants are unfriendly. Oct/Nov 1995 Greenx
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
A magnificent Flower Show which goes from strength to strength. Mervin Dore won the Presidents Cup. Oct/Nov 1995 Greenx
A day in the life of Brunhilde the bewildered
Tony Boardman reflects on the stress our native trees are suffering from the weather. Some confusion reigns with the bantams. Oct/Nov 1995 Wildx