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December - January 1995/96
Editorial
Tony Butterfield's 'Sing In' is a great success. Dec/Jan 1995-6  
Police Notebook
The Country Watch scheme is launched to tackle some of the challenges of rural crime. Dec/Jan 1995-6  
Shield for Shipton
For the second year in succession Shipton WI are winners in the county competition at Exeter Hall. Dec/Jan 1995-6  
British Red Cross Society
The Christmas bazaar is in Milton. New committee members are needed, Dorothy Griffin and Jim Barnes are moving on. Dec/Jan 1995-6  ,  
Woolwashing or Woolgathering
The Cotswold Voluntary Wardens are renovating old sheep washes. Upper Milton, Cutsdean and Ascott all are getting attention. Dec/Jan 1995-6  
TV SKribble and Faxatoon
Rosalie Cox better known as SKibble offers a down the line Faxatoon for local events and fetes. Dec/Jan 1995-6  
Dr Robert Beazer
A retirement gift is presented to Robert by Edna Naish and Mick Burson. Many patients contributed.  Dec/Jan 1995-6  
The Wychwood Singers
A cheque for £1,700 was sent to the Hlahol Choir following their successful tour in the summer. Dec/Jan 1995-6  
In a hot spot
Shirley Jackson makes a change of holiday by going to Tunisia. The air was hot but the sea was cold! Dec/Jan 1995-6  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
A talk by Pat Simmonds on the restoration of the steam engine at Coombe Mill. Barry Davis covered the history of the postcard. Dec/Jan 1995-6  
A Child and Parent
Hilary Green writes about dyslexia and possible routes to tackling the learning difficulties. Dec/Jan 1995-6  
It shouldn't happen to a vicar
Bob Foster tackles the local problems of being a lay reader. Transport problems seem to get in the way. Dec/Jan 1995-6  
Gardening
Autumn jobs need attention, rambling roses are pruned now. Vine Weevil still eludes defeat. Dec/Jan 1995-6  
Beetroot, can it be a stain on your character?
Species introduced from abroad are devastating some of our local wildlife. New farming methods are wiping out once familiar birds and nothing removes the stain of beetroot. Dec/Jan 1995-6