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October - November 2000
Editorial
Offering sincere condolences to Bob Bradley's family and friends, a competition to reward local shops, and what to do with litter. Oct/Nov 2000.
Police Report
The dangerous practice of shooting at road signs, and encouragement to join the Horse Watch Scheme to stop attacks on horses. Oct/Nov 2000.
Shipton Fete 2001
Christine Halliday takes over the organisation of the Shipton Fete from Margaret Hartley and asks for volunteers to help her. Oct/Nov 2000.
E-mail alert about a telephone scam
Warning about telephone calls from the 'Post Office', or a telephone company to gain access to your address or telephone line. Oct/Nov 2000.
Wychwood Forest: a Different Perspective
Friends of Wychwood present aerial and ground photography of the Forest, and the Wychwood Project has created a 37 mile footpath round the Forest. Oct/Nov 2000.
Wychwood C.E. Primary School
The staff room has been relocated, changes in personnel and extended use of the pool over the summer. Oct/Nov 2000.
The Wychwood Local History Society
Charlie Chambers conducted a tour of deserted villages in the Chalford area. Norman Frost has died. Oct/Nov 2000.
County Councillor's Report
Rodney Rose writes about the fruition of the project to create the Leafield Community Woodland. Oct/Nov 2000.
News from Fifield
The second 'Fifield at Home' was a great success, and some Idbury folk joined in with the Summer Barbecue hosted by Nicki Sissons. Oct/Nov 2000.
VOX Project
Funded by the Millenium Volunteers, the VOX project provides opportunities for young people age 16-24 to volunteer in the community. Oct/Nov 2000.
Oxford Brookes University Short Courses in Information Technology
Information on IT courses offered by the University. Oct/Nov 2000.
Oxfordshire Village Shops Association
Asking for nominations for good service to the community from rural retailers, and plans for two local produce trade fairs. Oct/Nov 2000.
Wychwood Library
A book sale was held raising £1064.96, Story Times were very popular, the Summer Reading Relay is ending, and the internet has been in demand. Oct/Nov 2000.
Friends of Wychwood Library
The target has been reached, and £35,000 has been raised. Refurbishment is due to start in the spring taking 12-16 weeks. Oct/Nov 2000.
Letter from Mark Luetchford
Mark writes of the connection Eric Moss (deceased) had with the Ascott Martyrs. Oct/Nov 2000. ,
A Poem to Bob Bradley
A tribute to Bob from one of his children. Oct/Nov 2000. ,
Bob Bradley
Robert Barrett provides photos and a tribute to Bob Bradley who was born in Milton and won many races in Vintage Bentleys. Oct/Nov 2000.
The Forest that Sailed Away
Elizabeth Birchall from Enstone, and Amanda Henriques from Shipton have published a book inspired by the Wychwood Project. Oct/Nov 2000. Artx,
Poppy Appeal
A reminder of how close we came to defeat in the Second World War, and the need to support dependants of those killed, and injured survivors. Oct/Nov 2000.
New Start
Advertising the New Start Adult Guidance Service to talk about options for those over 18. Oct/Nov 2000.
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Thanks to those who supported the flower show in August, with a list of winners in the show. Oct/Nov 2000.
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Piano exam results, and other music competitions. Oct/Nov 2000. Artx
Gardening
Rough dig the ground, prune fruit trees and plants of the vine family, divide perennials, plant biennuals, and plant bulbs. Oct/Nov 2000.
W.O.D.C. Update
The Council is to install a video link in the Milton library called a Council Access Point. Oct/Nov 2000.
British Red Cross
Red Cross volunteers gave over 100,000 hours to help vulnerable people in Oxfordshire last year. Appeal for gardeners to open their gardens. Oct/Nov 2000.
Thy Kingdom Come
Bob Forster writes a short story about the king, soaring over the Cotswold landscape and Wychwood Forest, till a shot ends it all. Oct/Nov 2000.
Country Pie
Swallows and martins prepare to fly south, a bit about ballooning spiders, and the SLOB (Scatter Litter Over Britain) who left plastic pots under a hedge. Oct/Nov 2000.
Offering sincere condolences to Bob Bradley's family and friends, a competition to reward local shops, and what to do with litter. Oct/Nov 2000.
Police Report
The dangerous practice of shooting at road signs, and encouragement to join the Horse Watch Scheme to stop attacks on horses. Oct/Nov 2000.
Shipton Fete 2001
Christine Halliday takes over the organisation of the Shipton Fete from Margaret Hartley and asks for volunteers to help her. Oct/Nov 2000.
E-
Warning about telephone calls from the 'Post Office', or a telephone company to gain access to your address or telephone line. Oct/Nov 2000.
Wychwood Forest: a Different Perspective
Friends of Wychwood present aerial and ground photography of the Forest, and the Wychwood Project has created a 37 mile footpath round the Forest. Oct/Nov 2000.
Wychwood C.E. Primary School
The staff room has been relocated, changes in personnel and extended use of the pool over the summer. Oct/Nov 2000.
The Wychwood Local History Society
Charlie Chambers conducted a tour of deserted villages in the Chalford area. Norman Frost has died. Oct/Nov 2000.
County Councillor's Report
Rodney Rose writes about the fruition of the project to create the Leafield Community Woodland. Oct/Nov 2000.
News from Fifield
The second 'Fifield at Home' was a great success, and some Idbury folk joined in with the Summer Barbecue hosted by Nicki Sissons. Oct/Nov 2000.
VOX Project
Funded by the Millenium Volunteers, the VOX project provides opportunities for young people age 16-
Oxford Brookes University Short Courses in Information Technology
Information on IT courses offered by the University. Oct/Nov 2000.
Oxfordshire Village Shops Association
Asking for nominations for good service to the community from rural retailers, and plans for two local produce trade fairs. Oct/Nov 2000.
Wychwood Library
A book sale was held raising £1064.96, Story Times were very popular, the Summer Reading Relay is ending, and the internet has been in demand. Oct/Nov 2000.
Friends of Wychwood Library
The target has been reached, and £35,000 has been raised. Refurbishment is due to start in the spring taking 12-
Letter from Mark Luetchford
Mark writes of the connection Eric Moss (deceased) had with the Ascott Martyrs. Oct/Nov 2000. ,
A Poem to Bob Bradley
A tribute to Bob from one of his children. Oct/Nov 2000. ,
Bob Bradley
Robert Barrett provides photos and a tribute to Bob Bradley who was born in Milton and won many races in Vintage Bentleys. Oct/Nov 2000.
The Forest that Sailed Away
Elizabeth Birchall from Enstone, and Amanda Henriques from Shipton have published a book inspired by the Wychwood Project. Oct/Nov 2000. Artx,
Poppy Appeal
A reminder of how close we came to defeat in the Second World War, and the need to support dependants of those killed, and injured survivors. Oct/Nov 2000.
New Start
Advertising the New Start Adult Guidance Service to talk about options for those over 18. Oct/Nov 2000.
Milton-
Thanks to those who supported the flower show in August, with a list of winners in the show. Oct/Nov 2000.
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Piano exam results, and other music competitions. Oct/Nov 2000. Artx
Gardening
Rough dig the ground, prune fruit trees and plants of the vine family, divide perennials, plant biennuals, and plant bulbs. Oct/Nov 2000.
W.O.D.C. Update
The Council is to install a video link in the Milton library called a Council Access Point. Oct/Nov 2000.
British Red Cross
Red Cross volunteers gave over 100,000 hours to help vulnerable people in Oxfordshire last year. Appeal for gardeners to open their gardens. Oct/Nov 2000.
Thy Kingdom Come
Bob Forster writes a short story about the king, soaring over the Cotswold landscape and Wychwood Forest, till a shot ends it all. Oct/Nov 2000.
Country Pie
Swallows and martins prepare to fly south, a bit about ballooning spiders, and the SLOB (Scatter Litter Over Britain) who left plastic pots under a hedge. Oct/Nov 2000.