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August - September 2001

Editorial
Focus on Dr Sandy Scott, congratulations to FWP Matthews for winning an enterprise award, new evening bus service to Oxford, and Ragwort.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Congratulations
To Shipton for coming first in the medium class of the Best Kept Village competition.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Thanks
Dr Sandy Scott thanks those who sponsored his recent 'wing walk' helping to raise £5000 for the Everest Memorial Trust.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Ode to Doc
Ruth Andrews writes a poem about Dr Scott's 'wing walk' and waits for his next madcap scheme.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
West Oxfordshire – Vetka Association Belarus and Chernobyl 15 years on
The Vetka Association has been set up to promote links with the people of Vetka who were severely affected by the fallout from Chernobyl.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
It Has Been a Fantastic Three Years
Gordon Halliday describes the success of the New Beaconsfield Hall and runs through the amazing selection of activities on offer.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Bowerham Residents Association
The Bowerham Residents thank all those who supported them at the Shipton fete.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Wychwood Library Cultural Services
Work has started on the extension, and the move to the temporary accommodation was achieved in one day.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Wychwoods Local History Society
John Grantham spoke on the Regulated Pasture, and Beryl Schumer talked about the Wychwood Forest.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Opening of the New Tennis Courts at the Wychwood Tennis Club
Martin Hopkins, top TV producer and native of Shipton, opened the new tennis courts on 19 May 2001.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Sobell Support Group
Encouraging the formation of community support groups to provide on-going support for the work of Sobell House.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Forest Fairs of Wychwood Forest
Describing the development of the old forest fairs which started in the late 1700s, and activities planned for the fair in Leafield on 2 Sep 01.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Stop Press
A report on the money raised from the Shipton Fete, and photographic proof of Dr Scott's antics on the wing of a plane.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Language in Evidence Week
Years 5 and 6 spent a week with the police, giving them an insight into the complexities of police work.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
The Roseneath School of Music Summer Concert
Philip Carter introduced the evening and local composer Raymond Head judged the Composition Competition.  Winners are listed.  Aug/Sep 2001. Artx
Six in September
Describing the works of 6 local artists: Jeremy Jarvis, Mary Knowland, Doris Sinuns, Ariana Clarke Windle, Betsy Matthews and Lesley Williams.  Aug/Sep 2001. Artx
Gardening
Prune summer flowering shrubs except lilac and rhododendrons, and some tips on pruning currants, and gooseberries.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Country Pie
Comments on Election 2001, the vulnerability of fledgling birds, bird watching in the garden, and some biblical giggle lines.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
An Appeal for Douglas House
The need to raise £4m to build and equip Douglas House, a hospice/respite care centre for young people with life limiting conditions.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Environmentally Very Dangerous
Describing what Ragwort looks like, its toxic properties, some of its effects on humans and animals, and a major Ragwort clearance programme.  Aug/Sep 2001.  
Gran, may children write articles?
Naomi Kimber, age 10, writes about speeding drivers in Shipton village.  Aug/Sep 2001.  ,