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June - July 1999

Editorial
Welcoming our new vicar, Rev'd Mike Williams, and our new policeman, PC Dave Rich, and a nostalgic look at the old Shipton Parish Hall.  Jun/Jul 1999.  
Police Notebook
Introducing PC Dave Rich who has taken over from PC Bob Salmon due to boundary changes.  Jun/Jul 1999.  
Shipton 2000 and the Shipton Chronicle
Formation of a steering committee for village events during the year 2000, and proposals for a Shipton Chronicle to portray life in the village in the year 2000.  Jun/Jul 1999  ,  
The Vicarage, Church Street, Shipton-under-Wychwood
Introducing the new vicar, Rev'd Mike Williams and his family Gill, Jason and Hannah.  Jun/Jul 1999.  
Where Next
A poem by Jack W on the theme of flying, Concorde and going to the moon.  Jun/Jul 1999.  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
Tim Copeland talked about Deserted Medieval Villages in the Wychwood Area, and Malcolm Graham spoke about Pictures from the Past – Henry Taunt and his photographs of Oxfordshire.  Jun/Jul 1999.  ,  
Twinning News
Martin Hallam reports on the visit by Venansault's under 11 team who won a 7-a-side match, and their under 14 team who lost a full match (2-3)  to Milton boys, plus a buffet party and other activities.  Jun/Jul 1999.  ,  
Fifield Village Hall
Thanks to Mrs Keith Cameron for a coffee morning that raised £80, and plans for the Fifield at Home fete on 26 Jun.  Jun/Jul 1999.  ,  
Shipton under Wychwood W.I.
Information on Shipton's Women's Institute and talks planned for the year.  Jun/Jul 1999.  
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Bob Haines talked about his experiences in South Africa and getting lost on Table Mountain, and the work of the National Park.  Jun/Jul 1999.  
Horses and the Motorist
Sue Norton gives guidance for motorists on how to treat horses on the road, and availability of a video called Horse Sense for Motorists.  Jun/Jul 1999.  
Shipton Parish Hall 1939 to 1945
Commandeering of the Parish Hall by the military in October 1939, and a programme for a review by  members of the 22nd Vehicle Reserve Depot.  Jun/Jul 1999.  ,  
Congratulations
Don and Joyce Ward celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary, and a poem written by Joyce called Fond Memories.  Jun/Jul 1999.  ,  
Age Concern Oxfordshire: a guide to our services
The services offered by age concern include the phone link service, advice helpline, field advisors, parish links and other services.  Jun/Jul 1999.  
Gardening
V Mitchell on what to do in the garden including sowing flower and vegetable seeds, propagating shrubs, dealing with lawns and working the ground well. Jun/July 1999  
Children's Wish Foundation International
Information on the charity, founded in 1975 by Linda Dozoretz, dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of children under the age of 18 suffering from a terminal or life-threatening disease.  Jun/Jul 1999.  
Former British Liaison Officer Visits Fort Bliss
An extract from The Monitor, Fort Bliss, El Paso Texas on the visit of Lt Col Hugh Fairgrieve and his family, escorted by the current British Liaison Officer, Lt Col Eric G Happe. Hugh held the Liaison role in 1962, a role established in 1946. Jun/Jul 1999.  ,  
Rover's Return
A short story by Bob Foster.  The disappearance and return of Alex and Annabel Trewick's baby, and the link to a large black dog.  Jun/Jul 1999.  
Country Pie
Tony Boardman on the joys of the countryside in May, apart from discarded litter, the return of the birds, and amusing stories about an alligator, a microwave, an incubator/incinerator and walruses.  Jun/Jul 1999.