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October - November 2001

Editorial
Congratulations to John Miller for 41 years service to Milton Hall, a coffee morning for Guide Dogs, and the Charlbury taxibus service comes to Shipton. Oct/Nov 2001  
Police Report
Daytime house burglaries continue, garden ornaments are high on criminals' shopping list, and staff changes at Carterton Police Station.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
Shipton Fete July 7th 2001
Dr Scott's daredevil flight, new stallholders, £1000 raised for the village hall, the parade of veteran cars, and thanks to all involved.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
Wychwood Playgroup Family Funday
Over £1000 raised for playgroup funds on Sunday 29 July, on Milton Village Green.  Oct/Nov 2001.  ,  
What is Neighbourhood Watch?
Janet Mott, Watch Co-ordinator for West Oxfordshire, describes the scheme.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
Thank You John
Karen Perry, incoming Chairman of the Milton Village Hall Committee, pays tribute to John Millers 41 year's service to the hall.  Oct/Nov 2001.  ,  
Wychwood Forest Fayre
Held at Leafield on 2nd Sep, the Fayre, organised by the Friends of Wychwood, was a great success.  Money raised will help create a wildlife project.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
It is always refreshing to hear of a success story
The Lawrence Home Nursing Team provides specialised skilled nursing and support for terminally ill patients in their own homes.  Oct/Nov 2001. Chartix
1st Wychwood Brownies
Karen Perry describes activities such as line dancing, the gaining of badges, a trip to the Millenium Dome, and joining the Guides at camp. Oct/Nov 2001  
Carnival Time, It's Carnival Time!
Frances Nisbet tells of stories, juggling, fancy dress, and painted faces at the Wychwood Primary School on 7 Jul.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
Wing Walk 2001
Dr Sandy Scott provides an illustrated report of his aerobatics strapped to the wing of a biplane, raising £8427 for the Everest Memorial Trust.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
Wychwoods Local History Society
The society has visited the Oxfordshire Museum Store at Standlake, and done some field walking near the Shipton/Leafield Road.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
Wychwood Library
The extension progresses, 50 children took part in the Reading Challenge Scheme, and a visit to Oxford United Kassam Stadium.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
Ooh, I Don't Think I Could Do That!
Margaret Ware encourages attendance at one of the many courses at the Oxford University Summer School for Adults.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
Gardening
A variety of tips for pruning fruit bushes, planting biennuals and bulbs, taking cuttings, pruning roses, and dealing with clematis and other climbers.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
A report and list of winners from the Annual Show held in Milton Hall on 25 Aug 01.  Oct/Nov 2001.  
Ascott Preschool
Activities done during the year, and changes for the Autumn Term. Oct/Nov 2001  
Baptist Church Changes It's Name
Nick Gray is now the full time pastor, and the church is changing its name from Milton Baptist Church to Wychwood Baptist Church. Oct/Nov 2001.  
Country Pie
Reminiscing about 1945, a second brood for the swallows, high jinks with a grass snake, and time to start feeding the birds.  Oct/Nov 2001.