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August - September 2000

Editorial
Flu vaccination information is published, letters from children about vandalism, and Vera Case is collecting stamps for Sobell House.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Police Report
Mindless vandalism at the Wychwood School, police visit schools, and problems with speeding in villages.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
An Environmental Disaster is Happening in Oxfordshire
Ragwort is deadly poisonous, particularly to horses, and it is spreading at an alarming rate.  Advice on what to do with Ragwort.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Golden Wedding
Congratulations to Horst and Ruby Mix on their Golden Wedding on 8 July 2000, and thanks for their help in Shipton for 30 years.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
Plans to Field Walk in the autumn, and information on future talks.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Wychwood Veterans' Football Club
Kevin Cheeseman is organising a team of over 35s to play in the Banbury and District League.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Wychwood Library
The extension and refurbishment is likely to start next spring.  Recent schemes in the library include Revision for GCSE and Adult Learning Classes.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Friends of Wychwood Library
80% of the funds needed for the refurbishment have now been raised and the project has been handed to the County Property Agents, W.S Atkins.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Raise the Roof for Sobell
Sobell House provides care for those with a life limiting illness.  A new modern building is under construction and funds are needed.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Ascott-under-Wychwood Preschool
The preschool in Tiddy Hall, supervised by Pauline Plant, recently received an excellent report in an Ofsted inspection.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Launch of New 37 Mile Wychwood Way
The Lottery Millenium Festival Fund has paid for a new circular walk within the bounds of the ancient Royal Forest of Wychwood.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Diggers Wood (The Community Wood)
Heather Shute thanks all those involved in the creation of the community wood, and the Chapman family for the seat in memory of Jack Chapman.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Millennium Window for St Mary's
Peter Hills, aa member of a working group set up to investigate a new window for St Mary's, asks for ideas for a theme for the window.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Wychwood Playgroup 2000
The new playgroup supervisor is Jacqueline Ogden, and a new Committee has also been appointed.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Vandalism at Wychwood School Swimming Pool
Six letters from children at the school about recent vandalism at the swimming pool, including glass being left at the bottom of the pool.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Wychwood Surgery News
Who should seek vaccination with the flu vaccine. Aug/Sept 2000  
Olive Tucker
Dr Scott pays tribute to Olive Tucker for her sterling and unstinting work for the patient transport scheme.  Aug/Sep 2000.  ,  
Everest Memorial Trust Pheriche Hospital Project – North East Nepal
Dr Sandy Scott describes a project to rebuild and extend a small hospital run by the Himalayan Rescue Association close to Everest.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
29 April 2000 Match Report: Under 13s.  Venansault, France 6-5 Wychwood
A stirring account of an impressive come-back, but eventual loss by the Wychwood under 13 team playing Venansault under 13's in France.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Eric Moss
A tribute to Eric Moss who lived for most of his 82 years in Ascott.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust
Describing the 'Ride and Stride' aiming to raise enough money to bring the total raised in 15 years to over 1 million pounds.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Shipton Millenium Fete 8 July 2000
Margaret Hartley reports on the outcome of the fete which raised £800 towards hall improvements, and asks for volunteers to help with future fetes.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Chipping Norton Music Festival
The Roseneath School of Music entered 34 candidates in the festival.  Some highlights are mentioned.  Aug/Sep 2000. Artx
Gardening
Tips on pruning flowering shrubs, and what to do with rambling and climbing roses.  Biennials should be sown now.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Let's Get it Right
Clare Shaw points out that there are 3 women with allotments in Ascott as well as 2 men.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Advertising the highlight of the Association's year – the Flower Show.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Local Older People's Panels
Age Concern is setting up 5 panels around the county to seek the views of those over 50 and feed their opinions into policies.  Aug/Sep 2000.  
Helen House
Vera Case thanks those who helped with the concert by John Walker which raised £600 for Helen House.  Aug/Sep 2000.  , Artx
Summer Concert – Roseneath School of Music
The annual summer concert was held in the Wychwood School.  Main prize winners are listed.  Aug/Sep 2000. Artx
Country Pie
Magnificent wild flowers due to the rains, swallows, swifts and house martins are