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October - November 1995
Editorial
The shock of Vikki Thompson's murder is felt in the community. Oct/Nov 1995  
Police Notebook
The murder enquiry for Vikki Thompson dominates the police work. The whole community is supporting the efforts. Oct/Nov 1995  
Wychwoods Hospital Transport Scheme
Janet Wallace appeals for more drivers and more assistance to keep the hospital transport scheme alive. Oct/Nov 1995  ,  
Shipton new village hall
Successful major events during 1995 raised £12,000. Two more to go before Christmas. Oct/Nov 1995  
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  
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  
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  
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  
The Wychwood Singers
A new booklet on the history of the Singers from 1984 to 1994. Oct/Nov 1995  
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  
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  
Wychwoods Residents
A photo of Wychwood residents who have each been here 50 years or more. Oct/Nov 1995  
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  
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  
Life is a funny proposition after all
A reflection on the conundrums of life as a man grows up. Oct/Nov 1995  
Blazing Saddles
A cycling tour of Cornwall by the Sod Jobber, the experience of youth hostels and some gruelling hills. Oct/Nov 1995  
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  
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  
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