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April - May 1999

Editorial
Farewell to PC Bob Salmon, congratulations to the new Vice Lord Lieutenant of Oxford, and the development of new technology for communicating.  Apr/May 1999.  
Police Notebook
The effect of boundary changes means that PC Bob Salmon hands over policing of the Wychwoods to PC Dave Rich based at Carterton Police Station.  Apr/May 1999.  
The Floating Candle
John Rawlings writes about the play called the Floating Candle written by Tony Hull, based on the Cospatrick Memorial on Shipton Village Green.  Apr/May 1999.  ,  
Letter from Ken Ingamells and the Villager Community Bus Services Limited
Thanks from the Committee of the Villager for a donation of £282 from Shipton Parish Council, and some criteria for a new bus to replace the oldest one. April/May 1999  
Wychwoods Local History Society
John Rawlings talked about the various buildings in Shipton that carried the name of St Michael's, and Anthea Jones spoke on some of the history of the parish, manors and patronage of royalty.  Apr/May 1999.  
Wychwood C E Primary School
Achieving 'top ten' position in Oxfordshire in Key Stage Two Tests, and also being complimented on the children's behaviour in school and on visits. April/May 1999  
My Excuse
Jack W writes a poem on why he missed the January deadline, and why a kiss is a very funny thing.  Apr/May 1999.  
Red Cross
£440 raised when Miles and Mary Truly opened their garden, and information from the fire service on free smoke alarms.  Apr/May 1999.  
1st Wychwood Guides
Christine Halliday writes about her youth hostelling experience with Tracy and 5 Guides, spending time in Rochester and London, with quotes from some of the girls.  Apr/May 1999.  
Fifield Village Hall
Details of the events scheduled to take place in the hall. April/May 1999  
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Duncan Coombes talked on Climbers and Wall Shrubs, showing some lovely coloured slides.  Apr/May 1999.  
Milton-u-Wychwood Women's Institute
A preview of talks planned for 1999-2000, and 3 poems by members on the Wychwood Forest.  Apr/May 1999.  
Violet Smith – The Full Circle
Trudy Yates writes about the life of Vi Smith (nee Miles), starting at the age of 13 months at 9 High Street, and returning many years later to the site of the old Shipton Gasworks 3 doors away, including details of the old telephone exchange.  Apr/May 1999.  
From the Old Form of Communication to the New
An e-mail received  from Brenda Bishop extolling the virtues of the Wychwood magazine and that it now has an e-mail address.  Apr/May 1999.  
Gardening
The problems of sodden soil, how to prepare beds for seeds, the use of plugs, checking of roses, pruning clematis, and looking forward to Spring.  Apr/May 1999.  
Congratulations
Congratulations to Malcolm Cochrane on his appointment as Vice Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire.  Apr/May 1999.  
Shipton Cricket Club
Idyllic grounds that will host the full county side, coming after the glorious summer of 1997 when the team played at Lords, and a fifth place in 1998.  Apr/May 1999.  
The Body Fights Back
Bob Foster on his comeback from injury – swimming is too tedious, cycling is exhiliarating but dangerous in the dark, rowing produces gasps, grunts and wheezes, but running is still king.  Apr/May 1999.  ,  
Country Pie
Is Spring early or late?, the return of buzzards, have you seen a hoopoe?, and collecting bird eggs as a boy.  Apr/May 1999.