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June - July 1997
Editorial
Incredibly high standard for the first performance of the Wychwood Players, presenting three one-act plays by Alan Ayckbourn.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Police Notebook
A blueprint on how to tackle every known crime is being developed, involving a multi-faceted approach and compatible computer support.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
A Message of Thanks
Janet Wallace thanks everyone for her retirement gifts.  She is buying plants, books, a new bicycle, a pond, and a music centre.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
New Volunteer Project Gets Underway
Jenny Magee is coordinating a new project at the Carers Centre in Banbury.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Volunteer Advocates Required
Anthony Richards describes the work of the West Oxfordshire Citizen Advocacy and asks for volunteers.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Reflections
The skateboarders reply to Mrs Schofield, and Mrs P Hills writes in support of both of them.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Don't Suffer in Silence
Domestic violence – what is it and what can you do about it?  Area Domestic Violence Coordinator, and other telephone numbers.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
West Oxfordshire Drug Reference Group
The group was established in 1996 and works in conjunction with the police, schools, youth service and health authorities. Jun/July 1997  
Full Marks for Scarlette
Scarlette Matthews gained full marks in her second piano exam, being taught by Winifred Swann.  Jun/Jul 1997.  , Artx
Wychwood Players
A photo of a scene from Between Mouthfuls by Alan Ayckbourne which was presented very successfully.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
Ken Betteridge talked about Astall Parish as seen from the air, and Richard Letherbridge spoke on the Historic Churches of Oxfordshire.  Volume 12 of Wychwoods History is now in print. Jun/Jul 1997.  
Chippping Norton & District Twinning Association
35 members visited their twin town of Magny-en-Vexin, with a guided tour of the town, a dinner/dance, and a visit to Versailles.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
A Millennium Wood on our Doorstep?
Charles Keighley asks if people would like to partner with the Woodland Trust to create a Wood on Your Doorstep.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Wychwood Playgroup
Sally Poulten describes the playgroup which has been run in Milton Hall since 1968.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Daphne Edgington
A photo of Daphne outside Buckingham Palace having received her MBE from the Queen.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Wychwood Boys Football Club
The Wychwood Parents remain unbeaten after 2 years, with a score this year against the under 16s of 2-2.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Past Times on the Farm
A poem by Jack W hankering after the old fashioned way of doing things on the farm, including mangel pulling!  Jun/Jul 1997.  ,  
Fifield Village Hall
Linda Eagle will host a Garden Party at Vine Cottage, and Nicki Sissons a barbecue at Sunny Bank.  The history project is revealing interesting information.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Quiet Places
Dorothy Pavey advertises her watercolours of English gardens and countryside.  Jun/Jul 1997. Artx,  
Gardening
Drought, frost and snow have affected many plants.  Alstroemeria have survived and ceanothus are worth replacing.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Country Pie
The first cuckoo sings, a yellowhammer, corn bunting, and skylarks are spotted, but lapwings are now rare.  A bit about Percy, and where is Mt Skippett?  Jun/Jul 1997.  
Stepaside through Pleasant Valley to Wiseman's Bridge.
Margaret Ricketts was introduced to caravan holidays in Pembrokeshire by Fred Hughes. 25 years later it is still beautiful, uncrowded, and plenty to do.  Jun/Jul 1997.  
The First Bicycle Part 2
Age 10, Bob Forster crashes The Beast, but is rescued by 2 elderly ladies.  He's then knocked down  by nuns. Jun/July 1997