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December - January 1998/99

Editorial
Please help find Mrs Joan White, information about toads, and an old programme for a theatre production in the old Beaconsfield Hall.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
Police Notebook
Everyone can help to reduce crime: reporting anything suspicious, securing your home, marking your property, and joining Neighbourhood Watch.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
The Wychwood Library
Discussions on the 3 options for the future of the library in Milton.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
Wychwood Library
50 children completed the Great Reading Game, 60 attended Story Times, and the colouring competition was won by Ryan Wozencroft and Richard Stratford.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
Fifield Village
Events included the Harvest Supper, Winter Warmer, and Carols in the Village.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
Milton-u-Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Dr Jill Everett spoke on her visit to Nepal and the Himalayas last April, with wonderful pictures of scenery and plants in the area.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
Dog Owners – Scoop the Poop
A reminder from Janet Shackle that WODC has made an order to clear IT up or face a fine of £25.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
The Elsevier Science Oxfordshire Inter Counties Youth League 1997/98
The Parents took on the under 17s, losing 1-9, but according to Kathryn Marsh, it was the most memorable match of the year.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
Birds in my Garden
A poem by Jack W feeling privileged to live where he does, and mentioning 34 different species of birds.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  ,  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
The Milton Parish Registers are missing, Gordon Ottewell spoke on The History of the Hedgerow, and Peter Coveney talked on Shipton's Magic Lantern.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
A Break with Family Tradition at Christmas
Anne Matthews tells how her husband, Ian Matthews, had Christmas lunch at Oak Lodge every year since he was born in 1930, until a change in 1997.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
A Sense of Wonder in Japan
A perfect holiday in Japan: scenery, temples, gardens, the smell of incense and soy sauce, the sounds of cicadas, and exotic food.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
We Wish you alla last Goodbye
Dennis Iles writes and includes a photograph of the last appearance of the Wychwood Singers on 7 Nov 98.  Dec/Jan 1998/99. Artx
1st Wychwood Cubs
Working towards Wizzy Water badges and competing for the Bonner Trophy.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
Happiness Fair
An old theatre programme from around 1947 showing who played which parts.  Dec/Jan 1998/99. Artx  
Gardening
Tips on pruning fruit trees, shrubs, and roses.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
A Little Bufo Bufo Does You Good
Nick Leadbetter reveals that the Latin for the common Toad is Bufo Bufo, and describes their strange habits and playful appearance.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
The Ascott Toad Patrol 1999
John Gripper invites volunteers for the toad patrol.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.  
Country Pie
Shuffling through fallen leaves, disturbing pheasants and herons, and having trouble with a tin of shoe polish.  Dec/Jan 1998/99.