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February - March 2000

Editorial
Sincere sympathy to Anne and the family on the death of Ian Matthews, and there is still a police presence in the Wychwoods.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
The Wychwoods Area Had a Very Merry Millennium by all Accounts
Peggy Walmsley tells of the celebrations in Ascott, Shipton and the largest of them all in Milton, without a single unfortunate episode.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
Shipton 2000
A brief outline of Shipton's millennium celebrations, and thanks from John Graham to all those who organised and paid for the fireworks and mulled wine.  Feb/Mar 2000.  ,  
Could You Pick Up a Little Toad?
John Gripper and Joan Lilly ask for volunteers to help with the annual toad migration across the Ascott road to Manor Farm pond.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
Wychwood Library
Douglas Cunningham provides an update on plans to develop the current library raising £35,000, and Beryl Brown tells of library activities.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
Demolishing the Old Shipton Parish Hall
Photo of the bulldozer with caption 'About to get my revenge!'  
Ringing in the New Millennium at Ascott under Wychwood
Martin Kirk tells of the year of training for a group of residents to be able to welcome the millennium with 15 minutes of bell ringing.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
Ascott Millennium Beacon and Fireworks
Mike Pearce describes the celebrations at Priestgrove, and thanks all those who contributed to a well attended and successful event.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
Ascott Millennium Mugs
Ascott WI holds a tea party at the Tiddy Hall and presents 72 children with mugs to mark the year 2000.  Feb/Mar 2000.  ,  
Wychwoods Local History Society
Graham Pitchfork talked on Aviation Heritage in the Cotswolds and Martin Way spoke about Old Coaching Roads.  Photos of Eddie Townsend, his sister Beryl and friend Buddy Rainbow, and Eddie's parents.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
Ascott under Wychwood Directory of Councils and Clubs with Local Information
History of Ascott, the two manors, the Ascott Martyrs, and population figures, with a directory of councils and clubs.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
The Old Gibbet Tree
Harry Everett explains the origin of 'RD and TD 1784' carved on the Gibbet tree on the A361, and the involvement of the Dunston brothers.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
Gardening
Pruning apple, pear, plum and cherry trees, some tips on strawberries, raspberries, loganberries and blackberries, and how to grow a fig tree.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
Blossom's Gardening Services
Mark Nisbet's dog, Blossom, tells of Mark's gardening experience, mainly with the National Trust and private estates.  Feb/Mar 2000.  ,  
John Walker and the Digital Orchestra
John Walker has recorded, written articles, and performed in concerts, and is one of the country's leading keyboard players. Feb/Mar 2000. Artx
Leafield C.E. Primary School News
Liz Davies, Head Teacher for one term, tells of the PTA fashion show, carol singing, small class sizes and experienced teachers.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
I am the Resurrection and the Life
Bob Forster tells a short story of Sharni and her beloved father who was killed in a car accident, and Sharni's inability to live without him.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
Country Pie
The woes of Chechnya, the joy of snowdrops and evening primrose, a flight of Golden Plovers, and the beauty of a sparrowhawk.  Feb/Mar 2000.  
Poppy Appeal R.B.L. W.S. Wychwood
E.D Austin thanks all who helped him as P.A.O. over the last 9 years.  The total collected for 1999 was £1,354.79.  Feb/Mar 2000.