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August - September 1998

Editorial
Congratulations to the Wychwood School on its Ofsted Report, and for winning £350 in the Rover Environmental Competition, and Jamie Cuthbertson's poem in the Blue Peter Millenium competition.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Police Notebook
Introduction of the first mobile police station in Britain for the Banbury Police, and advice to dog owners to keep dogs under control.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Retirement of Reverend Graham Canning
Revd Canning's last service was on 31 May, followed by a buffet lunch and warm tributes.  A thank-you note from Graham and Pat.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Milton-u-Wychwood Women's Institute Birthday Party
80th birthday party, with a welcome from the President, Linda Dixon, and cake cutting by Rose Timms, Rose Burson and Marjorie Rathbone, who joined in the 1920's and 30's.  Aug/Sep 1998  
Help! – for Wychwood Surgery Hospital Transport
Description of the service offered by volunteer drivers, now down to only 8 people.  Aug/Sep 1998.  ,  
Wychwood CE Primary School
Extracts from the recent OFSTED report, and photos of the new pool and nature reserve which won a merit award in the Rover Environmental Challenge.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Letter from Paul Callan
Reassurance that Paul has spent 15 happy years in Ascott, and apologies for any offence caused.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Our Gang
Poem by Jack W on the joys of being involved in the Wychwood Players, and the need for new younger members/helpers.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
P.A.T. (Pets as Therapy) Dogs
Jane Lewis describes the rewards of becoming accredited to the PAT Dogs scheme, founded by Mrs Lesley Scott-Ordish in 1983.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
The Gardeners Royal Benevolent Society
Nearly 160 years old, the society assists more than 500 beneficiaries, and Kathy Pearce is doing some fund raising.  Aug/Sep 1998.  ,  
Wychwoods Community Wood
Charles Keighley explains that Mr Gorton has not withdrawn his objection and plans for a community wood cannot proceed, but hopes that a new site can be found.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
The Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race
Sandy Scott tells of the rigours and fun of supporting Rebecca (Becks) and Steve in the Devizes to Westminster 125 mile canoe race.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
The Blue Peter Millenium Competition
Jamie Cuthbertson with his haul of prizes, and the poem he wrote about the Cubs to go in a time capsule.  Aug/Sep 1998.  ,  
The New Beaconsfield Hall Shipton Under Wychwood
Margaret Hartley writes about the opening of the hall on 4 Jul 98, and lists some of the activities planned.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Wychwood Bowls Club
The club has won all 13 of its matches this season, despite poor weather.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Gardening
Different types of pruning, what to do with flowering shrubs, and this year's superb display of flowering trees, shrubs and alstroemerias.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Milton Under Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
The AGM was held on 3 Jun 98, was attended by 67 members, and was followed by cheese and wine and a raffle.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Fifield Village Hall
Thank you to Robin and Sue Hill for hosting the Garden Party at Hillside.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
The Wychwoods Library
The Friends are considering an alternative location for the library as Oxfordshire County Council wants to sell the current site.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Hidden in the Back of Beyond
Bob Forster describes the isolated position of St Mary's Church, Daylesford, rebuilt in 1863, used twice a month for a Cotswold evensong.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Red Cross
An outing to Stanton Harcourt Manor House and gardens, and a concert by the Clarendon Quartet at Ashford Mill Farm.  Aug/Sep 1998.  
Country Pie
One of the wettest summers for some time, the decline of house martins, the pain of giving away a much loved pet, and some amusing quips.  Aug/Sep 1998.