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February - March 2001
Editorial
The first price rise for the magazine in 9 years, and the X3 bus service is beginning to be used more. Feb/Mar 2001.
Police Report
Thieves are targeting workmen's vans for power tools, and a house on Shipton High Street was broken into during the evening. Feb/Mar 2001.
Martin Hopkins OBE
Congratulations to Martin, brought up in Shipton, on being awarded an OBE for services to Sport Broadcasting. Feb/Mar 2001.
Could You Get Involved in Your Local Citizen's Advice Bureau?
An outline of what the Citizen's Advice Bureau does, where it operates locally, and what sort of person is needed as a volunteer. Feb/Mar 2001.
Fifield Village Hall
Thanks to people in Fifield and Idbury who have supported events to raise money to replace damaged trestle tables. Feb/Mar 2001.
On..On..On.. with the WHHH
The first meeting of the Wychwood Hash House Harriers saw 60 villagers following a trail of flour around the countryside. Feb/Mar 2001.
County Councillor's Report
Rodney Rose reports on the Charlbury Taxibus service, the raising of £36k to modernise Milton Hall, and construction of new Shipton tennis courts. Feb/Mar 2001.
The Dark Horse Venture
An award scheme for people aged 55 and over, to discover hidden talents for creative purposes and to help others. Feb/Mar 2001.
Wychwoods Local History Society
Bill King spoke about the Upper Thames Patrol, part of the Home Guard that patrolled the River Thames in WW2. Feb/Mar 2001.
Postgraduate Open Day at Oxford Brookes University
An invitation to visit the campus to learn more about the Postgraduate Programme, fees and funding. Feb/Mar 2001.
The Wild Garden, Shipton
Thanks to Brian Gorton, owner of the Wild Garden, for keeping it in such good order, and allowing access to such a tranquil area. Feb/Mar 2001.
Gardening
Herbaceous perennials should be divided in March, prune back winter flowering shrubs, and advice on apple stock and fruit bush pruning. Feb/Mar 2001.
Ever Been Had?
Don Salter discusses energy sources including nuclear, wind and solar, and has decided to have solar panels fitted. Feb/Mar 2001.
The Wychwood Players' Pantomime 'Aladdin'
A short history of the Wychwood Players which evolved from Shipton's pantomime, revived in 1988 by the WI. Feb/Mar 2001.
The first price rise for the magazine in 9 years, and the X3 bus service is beginning to be used more. Feb/Mar 2001.
Police Report
Thieves are targeting workmen's vans for power tools, and a house on Shipton High Street was broken into during the evening. Feb/Mar 2001.
Martin Hopkins OBE
Congratulations to Martin, brought up in Shipton, on being awarded an OBE for services to Sport Broadcasting. Feb/Mar 2001.
Could You Get Involved in Your Local Citizen's Advice Bureau?
An outline of what the Citizen's Advice Bureau does, where it operates locally, and what sort of person is needed as a volunteer. Feb/Mar 2001.
Fifield Village Hall
Thanks to people in Fifield and Idbury who have supported events to raise money to replace damaged trestle tables. Feb/Mar 2001.
On..On..On.. with the WHHH
The first meeting of the Wychwood Hash House Harriers saw 60 villagers following a trail of flour around the countryside. Feb/Mar 2001.
County Councillor's Report
Rodney Rose reports on the Charlbury Taxibus service, the raising of £36k to modernise Milton Hall, and construction of new Shipton tennis courts. Feb/Mar 2001.
The Dark Horse Venture
An award scheme for people aged 55 and over, to discover hidden talents for creative purposes and to help others. Feb/Mar 2001.
Wychwoods Local History Society
Bill King spoke about the Upper Thames Patrol, part of the Home Guard that patrolled the River Thames in WW2. Feb/Mar 2001.
Postgraduate Open Day at Oxford Brookes University
An invitation to visit the campus to learn more about the Postgraduate Programme, fees and funding. Feb/Mar 2001.
The Wild Garden, Shipton
Thanks to Brian Gorton, owner of the Wild Garden, for keeping it in such good order, and allowing access to such a tranquil area. Feb/Mar 2001.
Gardening
Herbaceous perennials should be divided in March, prune back winter flowering shrubs, and advice on apple stock and fruit bush pruning. Feb/Mar 2001.
Ever Been Had?
Don Salter discusses energy sources including nuclear, wind and solar, and has decided to have solar panels fitted. Feb/Mar 2001.
The Wychwood Players' Pantomime 'Aladdin'
A short history of the Wychwood Players which evolved from Shipton's pantomime, revived in 1988 by the WI. Feb/Mar 2001.