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February - March 1998
Editorial
Olive Tucker gives a number for the Telephone Preference Service to stop unwanted telephone calls, and an update on the charity Emmaus Oxford. Feb/Mar 1998.
Police Notebook
An explanation of why Thames Valley Police Officers are being issued with body armour and CS gas, and being trained to use them. Feb/Mar 1998.
The New Beaconsfield Hall Update
John Hartley reports that weather has delayed construction, but the committee is hopeful that it will be completed by mid April. Feb/Mar 1998.
Fifield Village Hall
At a wine and cheeses evening, Guthrie Piggot and Martin White outlined progress in the History Project. The carol evening was a great success. Feb/Mar 1998.
Milton-under-Wychwood Millennium Celebrations
Outlining plans for a summer event on the eve of 1999, and a permanent fixture to commemorate the occasion. Feb/Mar 1998.
A Millennium Wood for the Wychwoods
Charles Keighley reports on the 'Woods on your Doorstep' project with the Woodland Trust on Dog Kennel Lane. Feb/Mar 1998. ,
The Wychwoods Local History Society
Anna Hulbert spoke on the conservation of medieval church furnishings, and Tim Porter talked on Gloucestershire saints and shrines. Feb/Mar 1998.
The British Legion Poppy Appeal
Hamish Harvey reports that £1133.77 was collected this year. Having organised the collection for 5 years he now wishes to hand over to someone else. Feb/Mar 1998.
The Ascott Toad Patrol
Calling for volunteers to help protect toads as they migrate home to the Manor Farm pond. Feb/Mar 1998.
Le Tour de Prance
Bob Forster sets off on his 50 year old bicycle, aka The Beast, for a tour of southern counties, and tells of his trials and tribulations. Feb/Mar 1998.
Wychwood C. of E. Primary School
The children perform Alice – the musical, Puss in Boots, and A Magical Day. A visit to the Gloucester Folk Museum produced articles by Tom Parkinson-Morgan, David Robson and Christopher Naish. Feb/Mar 1998.
Scenic South Africa
A poem by Jack W outlining a tour of South Africa, with a photograph of zebra. Feb/Mar 1998. ,
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotment and Garden Association
Donald Everitt gave a talk on winter patio containers. Feb/Mar 1998.
John Jefferies (deceased)
John with a prize catch, and a thank you for contributions towards a headstone for his grave. Feb/Mar 1998.
Gardening
Grow vegetables in borders with the flowers, find room for fruit bushes, and look out for the autumn-flowering snowdrop galanthus reginnae-olgae. Feb/Mar 1998
Country Pie
Praising galanthus nivalis, the common snowdrop, the thrill of hearing a mistle thrush, pipistrelle bats in the ivy, and some amusing anecdotes. Feb/Mar 1998.
Olive Tucker gives a number for the Telephone Preference Service to stop unwanted telephone calls, and an update on the charity Emmaus Oxford. Feb/Mar 1998.
Police Notebook
An explanation of why Thames Valley Police Officers are being issued with body armour and CS gas, and being trained to use them. Feb/Mar 1998.
The New Beaconsfield Hall Update
John Hartley reports that weather has delayed construction, but the committee is hopeful that it will be completed by mid April. Feb/Mar 1998.
Fifield Village Hall
At a wine and cheeses evening, Guthrie Piggot and Martin White outlined progress in the History Project. The carol evening was a great success. Feb/Mar 1998.
Milton-
Outlining plans for a summer event on the eve of 1999, and a permanent fixture to commemorate the occasion. Feb/Mar 1998.
A Millennium Wood for the Wychwoods
Charles Keighley reports on the 'Woods on your Doorstep' project with the Woodland Trust on Dog Kennel Lane. Feb/Mar 1998. ,
The Wychwoods Local History Society
Anna Hulbert spoke on the conservation of medieval church furnishings, and Tim Porter talked on Gloucestershire saints and shrines. Feb/Mar 1998.
The British Legion Poppy Appeal
Hamish Harvey reports that £1133.77 was collected this year. Having organised the collection for 5 years he now wishes to hand over to someone else. Feb/Mar 1998.
The Ascott Toad Patrol
Calling for volunteers to help protect toads as they migrate home to the Manor Farm pond. Feb/Mar 1998.
Le Tour de Prance
Bob Forster sets off on his 50 year old bicycle, aka The Beast, for a tour of southern counties, and tells of his trials and tribulations. Feb/Mar 1998.
Wychwood C. of E. Primary School
The children perform Alice – the musical, Puss in Boots, and A Magical Day. A visit to the Gloucester Folk Museum produced articles by Tom Parkinson-
Scenic South Africa
A poem by Jack W outlining a tour of South Africa, with a photograph of zebra. Feb/Mar 1998. ,
Milton-
Donald Everitt gave a talk on winter patio containers. Feb/Mar 1998.
John Jefferies (deceased)
John with a prize catch, and a thank you for contributions towards a headstone for his grave. Feb/Mar 1998.
Gardening
Grow vegetables in borders with the flowers, find room for fruit bushes, and look out for the autumn-
Praising galanthus nivalis, the common snowdrop, the thrill of hearing a mistle thrush, pipistrelle bats in the ivy, and some amusing anecdotes. Feb/Mar 1998.