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April - May 1996

Editorial
Unsung heroes and exhibitions to look forward to. April/May 1996  
Police Notebook
Two major crime incidents in the last eighteen months has put the communities under the microscope. April/May 1996  
A Letter from Chief Inspector Linda Hawkins
The recent trial of Stewart McInroy had a major impact on many people in the community, including is own family. Chipping Norton has a new inspector, Robin Gardiner. April/May 1996  
Burford Hospital
Pat Canning thanks all in the community who work to keep the hospital open and raise much needed funds. April/May 1996  ,  
The Guide Association
Christine Halliday is looking forward to a successor to run the 1st Wychwood Guides. Hard work but the rewards are many. April/May 1996  ,  
Fifield and Idbury Village Hall
Pat Yaxley updates on the progress to refurbish the hall. April/May 1996  
Cotswold Theatre Group
CTG was founded in 1989. The next production is 'What is Love'. April/May 1996 Artx
Johny Jeffries
Harry Cook remembers Johny, who showed up for milking at 4:30am every morning., He died alone in Milton recently. April/May 1996  
Local Artist exhibits in Artweek
Hellene Higgins Chapman will take part in this year's artweek. Abstract works evoke the imagination. April/May 1996 Artx
Mr and Mrs Weedon
Mrs Weedon has been delivering newspapers for 30 years in Milton. Arthur Hunt pays tribute. April/May 1996  
Shipton under Wychwood Cricket Club
Both teams are in the 1st division of the Adkins Cherwell League. Facilities have never been better and we look forward to a good year. April/May 1996  
Wychwood local History Society
Joe Peeler gave a brief history of the rie and fall of Burford's fortunes. Future meetings include the history of the Cotswold Railway. April/May 1996  
A Beautiful Life
Bess comes to stay and gives the Sad Jobber plenty of preparation tasks including removing the chocolate biscuits. April/May 1996  
Gardening
April and May are the two busy months. Don't be too quick to plant out, mid May at the earliest. April/May 1996  
Changes
45 years of change in Shipton are captured in a poem. April/May 1996  
Hip, hip, hooray, 'tis nearly spring
Pollution from the Sea Empress wreck and IRA bombs. Language pollution is shown up  by Pride and Prejudice. Blackbirds nesting, spring is here. April/May 1996