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December - January 1996/97

Editorial
Country Pie is named, we remember the division of Pakistan and India and a Happy Christmas to our readers. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
Police Notebook
The work of the RSPCA and animal cruelty locally. A success in tracing a burglary in Shipton several months ago. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
The Road to Emmaus
Freida and Arthur Ashton introduce a new charity Emmaus, to help the homeless regain their self respect. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
1st Wychwoods Scout Group
Adam Scully reports on a active season of scouting, with the International Jamboree summer camp in Essex. More help is needed. Dec/Jan 19967-7  
In a Japanese Garden
A poem about the Japanese garden in Shipton by Jack W. as he greets visitors as part of the hall fund raising. Dec/Jan 1996-7  ,  
Ascott-u-Wychwood YFC
Adam Scully provides an annual roundup of the Young Farmers activities during the year.  Success by the aerobics team and  a visit to a brewery. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
Margaret Ware stands down as Editor of the Journal, stories of the Windrush valley and a field walk in Shipton. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
A sponsored walk from Milton to Shipton and back raises £50 for Hearing Dogs. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
A Poem
A nostalgic look back on a life where things we take for granted today didn’t exist. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
Thanks
Marie Summers thanks all her friends who have helped her through her recent loss of her husband. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
St Mary’s Church, Shipton
A new Visitor’s Book has been donated, and thanks are given that the church is able to remain open. Many visitors record their family ties to the area. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
Laughter at the Funeral
Gordon Wilmot recalls tense times as the partition of India and Pakistan approached. A Moslem funeral was a particularly testing time. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
Make life difficult for the burglar
Suggestions on how to ensure the holiday season isn’t ruined by unwelcome attention. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
The Visitor
Shirley Jackson remembers an unusual visitor at night and nearly had ‘toad in the hall’. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
Wait Outside Please
The Got Jobber has a job interview and many falls from grace. He is now waiting. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
The Winter Garden
Time to relax and plan next year with seed catalogue. Finish any climbing rose pruning and bulb planting then relax for Christmas. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
Fifield Village Hall
A full capacity for the harvest supper with singing by Graham Canning accompanied by Charles Mould. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
Folk at Tiddy
A nostalgic trip down memory lane with the Ripley Wayfarers and Paul Weaving and the Last Straw. Dec/Jan 1996-7 Artx
Country Pie
Winter sets in and the birds migrate in from Scandinavia. Time to set up feeding stations. Dec/Jan 1996-7  
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