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April - May 2001

Editorial
A worrying time for farmers with the threat of foot and mouth, lots of litter, and please could dog walkers use a poop scoop.  Apr/May 2001.  
Police Report
Insp Arthur Saville introduces the Carterton Police Sector, crime detection in N. Oxon is above average, and new radar equipment to detect speeding.  Apr/May 2001.  
Harry Pickering
Lizzie Pickering describes the death of her son Harry, the love and respect shown by  Kingham Primary School, and a fundraising concert by John Walker.  Apr/May 2001.  ,  
The Friends of Wychwood Library
Refurbishment of the library is due to start in May, the target of £35k was reached, and an Amenities Fund is to be set up for additional facilities.  Apr/May 2001.  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
David Eddershaw presented the film '24 Square Mile', and Lady McLintock spoke on 'The Village Over the Ridge – Fulbrook'.  Apr/May 2001.  
How to Prolong the Life of Cut Flowers
Heather gives some tips on buying, preparing, arranging and watering cut flowers.  Apr/May 2001.  
Roseneath School of Music
Results from the Chipping Norton Music Festival 2001.  Apr/May 2001. Artx
Wychwood Primary School
An initiative to highlight the enjoyment of reading involving an A4 piece of paper, and a towel that became a chicken.  Apr/May 2001.  ,  
Exhibition of Wildlife Paintings
Paintings of Penelope Fulljames, and internationally acclaimed artist who has recently opened a studio in the Wychwoods.  Apr/May 2001. Artx
The Pheriche Hospital Project, Nepal, 2001
An update on the project including the provision of water, power from wind and solar, sewage arrangements, and fundraising.  Apr/May 2001.  
Wychwood Library
Visits from Year 3 pupils and the Brownies, and Patrick Ryan and Peter Rhoades-Brown came to the Kick into Reading project.  Apr/May 2001.  
Gardening
Cut away frost damaged growth, plant seeds in plugs, and prune roses if not done already.  Apr/May 2001.  
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Moureen Button delighted members with wonderful photos and descriptions of local flora and fauna.  Apr/May 2001.  
Country Pie
House sparrows have declined by 58% in 30 years, setting off shop alarms with metallic hips, and Percy the Rooster goes missing.  Apr/May 2001.  
Village Characters: Edward Branscombe-Smythe
Bob Forster describes the colourful childhood and life of Edward Branscombe-Smythe and his togas, and his untimely death on a ride-on mower.  Apr/May 2001.