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June - July 2001
Editorial
Condolences to the families of Richard Hartley and Jan Hicks, foot and mouth restrictions are getting easier, and time to clear Ragwort. Jun/Jul 2001.
Janet Hicks, 4 September 1952 – 27 February 2001
Kathy Pearce writes of the death of Jan from cancer, her many years of service with the WI, her bell ringing skills, and her contributions to this magazine. Jun/Jul 2001.
News from Fifield
A small group met at Mrs Cameron's home in April. Jun/Jul 2001.
Shipton Fete
The theme for the fete will be oranges and lemons, and the highlight will be Dr Scott doing a wing walk on a biplane in aid of the Pheriche Hospital. Jun/Jul 2001.
A New Society for Art Enthusiasts
The Northleach Decorative and Fine Arts Society, affiliated to NADFAS, will meet once a month, offering lectures and other activities. Jun/Jul 2001. Artx
Wychwood C.E.Primary School
An update on the construction of the new school building, and the achievement of an Excellence Award for Key Stage Test results. Jun/Jul 2001.
Routeways and Gateways
The Wychwood Project is planning to mark the entrances to Wychwood villages, mainly with the planting of trees. Jun/Jul 2001.
Wychwoods Local History Society
Margaret Ware spoke on 'What We Learn from Ancient Pottery', and Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork talked on 'Men Behind the Medals'. Information required about Oddfellows. Jun/Jul 2001.
Dog Training with a Difference
18 year old Lucy Graham is training for a 100Km trek to raise money for the Blue Cross. Jun/Jul 2001. ,
Ascott under Wychwood Fund-raising for the Foot and Mouth Crisis
The village raised £1050 for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution to help members of the farming community in hardship. Jun/Jul 2001.
Introduction to Seesaw
An outline of the services offered by Seesaw to reduce the distress of bereaved children. Jun/Jul 2001. Chartix,
Search and Rescue Mission
On a sharply cold and inky dark night, 2 intrepid hooded figures brave the night with all its sounds, on a mission to rescue ……..toads. (By P.A.Platt) Jun/Jul 2001.
The Wychwood Players
Dudley Thompson ably directed a flawless performance of The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan. Jun/Jul 2001.
1st Wychwood Guides
6 guides and 4 adults took a flight on the London Eye, followed by a boat trip to Tower Bridge, and a tour of the Tower of London. Jun/Jul 2001.
Thank You
Vera Case thanks all those involved with the John Walker concert which raised £800 to buy a computer for Kingham School in memory of Harry Pickering. Jun/Jul 2001.
Wychwood Library
No start date for the extension build yet, Mission Room needs some work doing on it before moving the books in. Jun/Jul 2001.
Wychwood Playgroup
Mrs Brown shows children around Milton library and reads a story. Special thanks to Beryl Brown who does so much to encourage children to read. Jun/Jul 2001.
Richard Hartley of Green Acres, Upper Milton, 17 April 1918 – 10 May 2001
An obituary for Richard Hartley who lived all his life in Milton, and who died on the same day his grandson, Richard Oliver, was born. Jun/Jul 2001.
Grade 4 with Honours at only 9 Years Old
Camilla Harrison, an outstanding student of Winifred Swann, achieves Grade 4 piano with honours. Other successful achievers are also mentioned. Jun/Jul 2001. Artx,
Loxleys School of Dance – Exam Results : 100% Success
The results of recent exams with the International Dance Teachers Association. Jun/Jul 2001. Artx,
Legal Services Commission
A request to fill in a questionnaire to survey the level of need for high quality legal services in West Oxfordshire. Jun/Jul 2001.
Gardening
Use a cultivator for soil compacted by the hard rain, cut out frost damage from shrubs and roses, treat lawns for moss, and sow biennials. Jun/Jul 2001.
Country Pie
Sympathy for farmers affected by Foot and Mouth, the first swallow was sighted on 21 Apr, and black caps are seen earlier than usual. Jun/Jul 2001.
Let's Do It. Let's Read Books Together
A description of Reading Groups, and an invitation to express interest in a Wychwoods Reading Group. Jun/Jul 2001. Artx
Condolences to the families of Richard Hartley and Jan Hicks, foot and mouth restrictions are getting easier, and time to clear Ragwort. Jun/Jul 2001.
Janet Hicks, 4 September 1952 – 27 February 2001
Kathy Pearce writes of the death of Jan from cancer, her many years of service with the WI, her bell ringing skills, and her contributions to this magazine. Jun/Jul 2001.
News from Fifield
A small group met at Mrs Cameron's home in April. Jun/Jul 2001.
Shipton Fete
The theme for the fete will be oranges and lemons, and the highlight will be Dr Scott doing a wing walk on a biplane in aid of the Pheriche Hospital. Jun/Jul 2001.
A New Society for Art Enthusiasts
The Northleach Decorative and Fine Arts Society, affiliated to NADFAS, will meet once a month, offering lectures and other activities. Jun/Jul 2001. Artx
Wychwood C.E.Primary School
An update on the construction of the new school building, and the achievement of an Excellence Award for Key Stage Test results. Jun/Jul 2001.
Routeways and Gateways
The Wychwood Project is planning to mark the entrances to Wychwood villages, mainly with the planting of trees. Jun/Jul 2001.
Wychwoods Local History Society
Margaret Ware spoke on 'What We Learn from Ancient Pottery', and Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork talked on 'Men Behind the Medals'. Information required about Oddfellows. Jun/Jul 2001.
Dog Training with a Difference
18 year old Lucy Graham is training for a 100Km trek to raise money for the Blue Cross. Jun/Jul 2001. ,
Ascott under Wychwood Fund-
The village raised £1050 for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution to help members of the farming community in hardship. Jun/Jul 2001.
Introduction to Seesaw
An outline of the services offered by Seesaw to reduce the distress of bereaved children. Jun/Jul 2001. Chartix,
Search and Rescue Mission
On a sharply cold and inky dark night, 2 intrepid hooded figures brave the night with all its sounds, on a mission to rescue ……..toads. (By P.A.Platt) Jun/Jul 2001.
The Wychwood Players
Dudley Thompson ably directed a flawless performance of The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan. Jun/Jul 2001.
1st Wychwood Guides
6 guides and 4 adults took a flight on the London Eye, followed by a boat trip to Tower Bridge, and a tour of the Tower of London. Jun/Jul 2001.
Thank You
Vera Case thanks all those involved with the John Walker concert which raised £800 to buy a computer for Kingham School in memory of Harry Pickering. Jun/Jul 2001.
Wychwood Library
No start date for the extension build yet, Mission Room needs some work doing on it before moving the books in. Jun/Jul 2001.
Wychwood Playgroup
Mrs Brown shows children around Milton library and reads a story. Special thanks to Beryl Brown who does so much to encourage children to read. Jun/Jul 2001.
Richard Hartley of Green Acres, Upper Milton, 17 April 1918 – 10 May 2001
An obituary for Richard Hartley who lived all his life in Milton, and who died on the same day his grandson, Richard Oliver, was born. Jun/Jul 2001.
Grade 4 with Honours at only 9 Years Old
Camilla Harrison, an outstanding student of Winifred Swann, achieves Grade 4 piano with honours. Other successful achievers are also mentioned. Jun/Jul 2001. Artx,
Loxleys School of Dance – Exam Results : 100% Success
The results of recent exams with the International Dance Teachers Association. Jun/Jul 2001. Artx,
Legal Services Commission
A request to fill in a questionnaire to survey the level of need for high quality legal services in West Oxfordshire. Jun/Jul 2001.
Gardening
Use a cultivator for soil compacted by the hard rain, cut out frost damage from shrubs and roses, treat lawns for moss, and sow biennials. Jun/Jul 2001.
Country Pie
Sympathy for farmers affected by Foot and Mouth, the first swallow was sighted on 21 Apr, and black caps are seen earlier than usual. Jun/Jul 2001.
Let's Do It. Let's Read Books Together
A description of Reading Groups, and an invitation to express interest in a Wychwoods Reading Group. Jun/Jul 2001. Artx