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June - July 1998

Editorial
Successful completion of Shipton's new hall, and farewell to Graham and Pat Canning who are moving to Charlbury after 13 years here.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Police Notebook
The importance of not parking vehicles so that they obstruct footpaths, and the law surrounding the wearing of seat belts in vehicles.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Friends of the Wychwoods Library
An impressive turnout at the inaugural meeting of the Friends of Wychwoods Library, chaired by Douglas Cunningham.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Wychwood Branch Library
The Wychwood library will not suffer a reduction in opening hours but will remain at 14 hours a week.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
The Long Journey to the New Beaconsfield Hall
Relating a saga lasting nearly 40 years from the first discussion of a new village hall to its completion this year.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Wychwood Primary School
A trip to Kilvrough, South Wales for 30 children, with extracts from the children's diaries about Underground Day, Centre Day, Walking Day, Cliff Day and Marine Day.  Jun/Jul 1998.  ,  
Your Magazine
The history of the Wychwood Magazine from its inception in 1979, tracing the evolution of production techniques.  Jun/Jul 1998.  ,  
Beaconsfield Hall
The history of the old village hall, built of Milton stone and opened in 1885, outlining some of its uses and improvements that were made.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Why I oppose the Site of the Community Wood
Brian Gorton describes his concern that a community wood on Dog Kennel Lane will jeopardise water supplies to the Wild Garden which he has taken such care to improve and maintain for public enjoyment.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
The Community Wood for the Wychwoods – A Reply
Charles Keghley replies to the points made in Brian Gorton's article (previous article), expressing his hope that the project can proceed.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
A Dream Fulfilled
A poem by Jack W on the new village hall, its opening, its facilities, and its caretaker/manager, Rosemary Benson.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
Duncan Colebrook talked on the Hidden Parts of Chastleton, and Martin Way spoke on Cotswold Sheep and Shepherds.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
George Bartlett gave a talk on fuchsias, including tips on cost cutting, and taking cuttings.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Wychwood Handcraft Society
Photograph of members of the society with the 12 blankets made from knitted squares for kindergartens and nurseries in North Korea, Azerbaijan, Kosovo and Liberia.  Jun/Jul 1998. Artx
Gardening
The need to sow annual seeds and some vegetables, prune spring flowering shrubs, and buy summer bedding plants.  Jun/Jul 1998  
Country Pie
Record rainfall in April resulted in severe flooding, and the benefits and hazards of carrying an umbrella.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Fifield Village Hall
Guthrie Piggot and Martin White repeated their presentation on the research in connection with the history project.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Wychwood Bowls Club
The season opened on 26 May, with members able to play competitively or just have a friendly game.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Langston House Milton-under-Wychwood
Langston House has been awarded a GOLD by West Oxfordshire District Council for their standard of meals and hygiene in the kitchen.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
The Art of Traditional Thai Massage
The theory and practice of Thai massage which is available at the Breakespeare Clinic.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Well Done Jamie
Jamie Cuthbertson's poem about the Cub Scouts is one of only 12 young people's contributions accepted for a Blue Peter Time Capsule.  Jun/Jul 1998.  
Macmillan Cancer Relief
Thanks for donations received in memory of Harry Cook, and plans for 4 new Macmillan Nurses in Oxfordshire.  Jun/Jul 1998.