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December - January 1997/98

Editorial
How to stop junk mail by writing to the Mailing Preference Service and Royal Mail Door to Door.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
Police Notebook
Ray Mears is retiring and area beats are changing so PC Salmon will have 14 instead of 9 villages.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
Mrs Fanny Bunting
Mr A Cronk provides a photo believed to depict Fanny Bunting who ran the Shipton Village Bakery prior to 1923.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
A Disappearance
A poem and photo by Jack W on the disappearance of the 'Shipton-for-Burford' railway service.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  ,  
Lights of Love
Last year lights on the Sobell House Christmas Tree were dedicated to those who died, raising £11,876.  Lights can be dedicated again this year.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
The Wychwood Local History Society
Roy Rowland spoke on the Column of Victory at Blenheim, and Mark Lawrence talked on the Centre for Oxfordshire Studies.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  ,  
Windrush Valley School
The children are raising money for the World Wildlife Fund, and are making up boxes of gifts to send to Bosnia, Rumania and Russia.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
A First for the Wychwood Magazine
The first e-mail to the magazine is publishes, with an explanation of e(electronic)-mail.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
Oxfordshire Health Authority
Describing the Health Information Service and promoting the Health Line.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
West Oxfordshire Arts Association, The Gallery, Bampton
An exhibition of the work of Keith Allen, Jonathon Gooders, Sue Powell and Felicity Cormack.  Dec/Jan 1997/98. Artx
Milton-under-Wychwood Parish Council
The possibility of an early morning taxi-bus service to Witney run by Richard Bridgewater of Excel Cars. Dec/Jan 1997/98  
Milton-under-Wychwood Gardens and Allotment Association
Brian Fisher talked on all aspects of pruning, demonstrating tools and techniques.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
Volunteer Connection
The services offered by Chipping Norton Area Volunteer Centre, with a request for more volunteers.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
Wychwood C.E. Primary School PTA.
Julie Hemming describes the fundraising activities over the last year which have raised £5,648.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
Chipping Norton and District Twinning Association
A short guide to the 22 year old association which has a twinning link with Magny-en-Vexin in northern France.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
The Carers Centre (North and West Oxon)
Information on the Carers Centre and other organisations, the work of Carers Support Workers, and the Care Guide.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
Gardening
A disappointing year, tips on pruning roses, apples, pears, and the various currants and berries.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
Country Pie
Bird song that can be heard, advice on food and water for wild birds, and the aggressive attitude of companies wanting your money.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
Rejuvenating a Beast
The annual cleaning, checking and lubrication of Bob Forster's bicycle followed by the test drive.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  ,  
From Small Beginnings
Two photos showing progress on the New Beaconsfield Hall in Shipton.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.  
Report from Fifield
A singalong after the Harvest Supper had everyone in good voice, with Jean Rose at the keyboard.  Dec/Jan 1997/98.