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April - May 1998
Editorial
An advertisement from the Isle of Wight, and so many articles that some have had to be held over for the next edition. Apr/May 1998.
Police Notebook
Advice to motorists on tractors using the roads, recent burglaries, a wandering black Labrador, and speeding through our villages. Apr/May 1998.
Wychwood Branch Library
A decision has been made not to close the library this year but to save money by opening for 2 hours less each week, and other measures. Apr/May 1998.
1st Wychwood Scouts Group
A call for new leaders to keep this local group going, which has been in existence for 23 years. Apr/May 1998.
Harry Cook 1914 – 1998
Mike Pearce writes that Harry Cook, milkman for 45 years in Ascott, and Chairman of the Parish Council for 25 years. Apr/May 1998.
A Community Wood for the Wychwoods
Charles Keighley reports on the launch of the campaign to create a community wood South of Dog Kennel Lane which will be owned and managed by the Woodland Trust. Apr/May 1998. ,
It's Going to be Fantastic for Malcolm, will it be Fantastic for You?
Gordon Halliday outlines the new facilities that will be on offer in the New Beaconsfield Hall, and the appointment of Rosemary Benson as Sports and Recreation Officer. Apr/May 1998. ,
Wychwood History
Eddy Cildermanis, the last of the Latvians who came to Milton in 1949, left the former prisoner-of-war camp in Frog Lane to return home. Apr/May 1998.
Fifield Village Hall
An outline schedule of events due to be held in the Fifield Village Hall during the year. Apr/May 1998.
News from our Club – North Oxon Amateur Video Club
Increasing numbers of camcorders are being sold nationally, with a particular increase in the use of digital formats. Apr/May 1998. Artx
Wychwood Branch of the Royal British Legion
Mrs Cecily Miller and Mrs Phyllis Hepdun with the Dryden Fortey Trophy awarded for funds raised for the Benevolent Funds. Apr/May 1998.
League of Friends of MacIntyre Tall Trees
The League of Friends report a successful year . Apr/May 1998.
Wychwood Primary School
A visit by the OFSTED inspectors, a make-over for the school pond helped by a donation from Thames Water, handed over by Mr John Dyer, and poems written by Class 2, Sean Walcroft and Robin Stow, Thomas Perry and Lois Harrison. Apr/May 1998.
Milton-u-Wychwood Women's Institute
Plans for the 80th anniversary of the branch which was formed in May 1918. Apr/May 1998.
Winter
A poem by Jack W on winter, with a wintery photograph of the village church. Apr/May 1998.
The Birth of Milton-Under-Wychwood's Christmas Tree
Arthur Hunt and family write about the implementation of Maurice Pratley's suggestion for a Christmas Tree which was donated by Mr and Mrs D Astor. Apr/May 1998.
The Evergreen Club Shipton Under Wychwood
Forward programme for the club which was formed over 40 years ago by the late Dr G Scott Snr. Apr/May 1998.
Gardening
Finish the rose pruning, prune back damaged shrubs, sow annuals, and what to do with mossy lawns. Apr/May 1998.
Composting – The Organic Way
Heather Derkacz provides instructions on how to construct a compost bin and what to put in it. Apr/May 1998.
Country Pie
An early sighting of a Brimstone butterfly, and great excitement when the rare barn owl was seen on the Swinbrook Road. Apr/May 1998.
Le Tour de Prance – Finale
A very wet end to Bob Forster's 400 miles cycled in 8 days with a welcome in the Lansdown Hotel in Calne, and a stay in the Ridgeway Youth Hostel above Wantage. Apr/May 1998.
The Wychwoods Local History Society
John Rawlings spoke about the history of local postcards and David Moreton gave a talk on The Last Jam Ole Run about canal boats carrying coal from Atherstone to Southall. Apr/May 1998.
BTCV
Information on the Vale of the White Horse Conservation Volunteer Group affiliated to the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. Apr/May 1998.
Poppy Appeal
A total of £1184.75 was collected, and 6 lady collectors were awarded with Gold Poppy Brooches, one gentleman with a Tie Tac, and 2 ladies with 10 year certificates. Apr/May 1998.
Milton Under Wychwood Gardens and Allotments Association
Victor Scott talked about the Wild Flowers of Crete, and Jane Barea brought the winter patio container that had been planted up by Donald Everitt. Apr/May 1998.
An advertisement from the Isle of Wight, and so many articles that some have had to be held over for the next edition. Apr/May 1998.
Police Notebook
Advice to motorists on tractors using the roads, recent burglaries, a wandering black Labrador, and speeding through our villages. Apr/May 1998.
Wychwood Branch Library
A decision has been made not to close the library this year but to save money by opening for 2 hours less each week, and other measures. Apr/May 1998.
1st Wychwood Scouts Group
A call for new leaders to keep this local group going, which has been in existence for 23 years. Apr/May 1998.
Harry Cook 1914 – 1998
Mike Pearce writes that Harry Cook, milkman for 45 years in Ascott, and Chairman of the Parish Council for 25 years. Apr/May 1998.
A Community Wood for the Wychwoods
Charles Keighley reports on the launch of the campaign to create a community wood South of Dog Kennel Lane which will be owned and managed by the Woodland Trust. Apr/May 1998. ,
It's Going to be Fantastic for Malcolm, will it be Fantastic for You?
Gordon Halliday outlines the new facilities that will be on offer in the New Beaconsfield Hall, and the appointment of Rosemary Benson as Sports and Recreation Officer. Apr/May 1998. ,
Wychwood History
Eddy Cildermanis, the last of the Latvians who came to Milton in 1949, left the former prisoner-
Fifield Village Hall
An outline schedule of events due to be held in the Fifield Village Hall during the year. Apr/May 1998.
News from our Club – North Oxon Amateur Video Club
Increasing numbers of camcorders are being sold nationally, with a particular increase in the use of digital formats. Apr/May 1998. Artx
Wychwood Branch of the Royal British Legion
Mrs Cecily Miller and Mrs Phyllis Hepdun with the Dryden Fortey Trophy awarded for funds raised for the Benevolent Funds. Apr/May 1998.
League of Friends of MacIntyre Tall Trees
The League of Friends report a successful year . Apr/May 1998.
Wychwood Primary School
A visit by the OFSTED inspectors, a make-
Milton-
Plans for the 80th anniversary of the branch which was formed in May 1918. Apr/May 1998.
Winter
A poem by Jack W on winter, with a wintery photograph of the village church. Apr/May 1998.
The Birth of Milton-
Arthur Hunt and family write about the implementation of Maurice Pratley's suggestion for a Christmas Tree which was donated by Mr and Mrs D Astor. Apr/May 1998.
The Evergreen Club Shipton Under Wychwood
Forward programme for the club which was formed over 40 years ago by the late Dr G Scott Snr. Apr/May 1998.
Gardening
Finish the rose pruning, prune back damaged shrubs, sow annuals, and what to do with mossy lawns. Apr/May 1998.
Composting – The Organic Way
Heather Derkacz provides instructions on how to construct a compost bin and what to put in it. Apr/May 1998.
Country Pie
An early sighting of a Brimstone butterfly, and great excitement when the rare barn owl was seen on the Swinbrook Road. Apr/May 1998.
Le Tour de Prance – Finale
A very wet end to Bob Forster's 400 miles cycled in 8 days with a welcome in the Lansdown Hotel in Calne, and a stay in the Ridgeway Youth Hostel above Wantage. Apr/May 1998.
The Wychwoods Local History Society
John Rawlings spoke about the history of local postcards and David Moreton gave a talk on The Last Jam Ole Run about canal boats carrying coal from Atherstone to Southall. Apr/May 1998.
BTCV
Information on the Vale of the White Horse Conservation Volunteer Group affiliated to the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. Apr/May 1998.
Poppy Appeal
A total of £1184.75 was collected, and 6 lady collectors were awarded with Gold Poppy Brooches, one gentleman with a Tie Tac, and 2 ladies with 10 year certificates. Apr/May 1998.
Milton Under Wychwood Gardens and Allotments Association
Victor Scott talked about the Wild Flowers of Crete, and Jane Barea brought the winter patio container that had been planted up by Donald Everitt. Apr/May 1998.