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August - September 1999

Editorial
Tributes after the death of Jack Chapman and Monica Badger, a centre pull-out for Milton Council, and thanks to Malcolm Cochrane.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Police Notebook
Fly-tipping is a growing practice, keep homes secure even in nice weather, beware of unsolicited callers.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Wychwoods Local History Society
John Rawlins records the death of the Society's Vice Chairman, Jack Chapman and remembers all his efforts on behalf of the Society.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Memories of Him
Poem by Alice Chapman shortly before the death of her grandfather, Jack Chapman.  Aug/Sep 1999.  ,  
From the Pennant-Rea Family, Heath house, Milton
Thanks to the firemen, the Coombes and the Strutt family for helping when there was a fire at the house on 1 Jun.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Friends of Wychwood Library
The Friends have received news that the library will be developed in its current location rather than being moved.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Wychwood Library
The future of the library is safe, World Book Day was a 2-day event, and there is a new competition 'Safari Reading Scheme'.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Wychwoods Community Wood
Charles Keighley describes the new site found for the Community Wood further down Dog Kennel Lane, courtesy of John Hartley.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Fifield Village Hall
Fifield at Home on 26 Jun raised £1800 and was a village event rather than the usual church fete.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Minor Injuries Unit
The new Minor Injuries Unit at Witney Community Hospital opens on 14 Jun.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Shipton Fete 1999
Including the Loxley School of Dance, Fiddlers and Feet violinists, and Dr Sandy Scott in the stocks.  Aug/Sep 1999.  ,  
Directory of Councils and Clubs with Local Information, Milton-under-Wychwood
A brief history of Milton parish from the Parish Council, and a list of telephone numbers for local organisations.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
The Parish Council of Milton Under Wychwood
Please keep trees and hedges on footpaths and roads cut back, and keep the path and gully clear in front of your property.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Malcolm Cochrane
Malcolm steps down after 11 years as Chairman of Shipton Parish Council, and a long list is achievements on behalf of the village.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Monica Badger 1924 – 1999
Mike Pearce writes about Monica Badger (nee Rose) from Crown Farm, Ascott, who devoted her life to helping others.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Gardening
Tips on pruning shrubs, fruit bushes, and wisteria, constructing a cold frame, and taking cuttings.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Wychwood C.E.Primary School
The school choir took part in the Festival of Voices, the local Cluster Music Festival was held, and there was a Country Music and Dancing Day.  Aug/Sep 1999.  ,  
Chipping Norton and District Twinning Association
Report on the biannual visit to Magny-en-Vexin, and encouragement to join the association in time for the 25th anniversary next year.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Oo-er
Don Salter explains why some lines were missing in the last edition, something to do with different printer drivers affecting the layout.  Aug/Sep 1999.  
Country Pie
Flax fields look like blue pools, a marked lack of butterflies, rescuing a baby swallow, and a wrongly positioned 30 mph sign on the Swinbrook Road.  Aug/Sep 1999.