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April - May 2002

Editorial
Thanks to Charles Keighley for his achievements in Tree Planting Schemes.  Help with computer literacy will be available from April.  Apr/May 2002.  
Police Report
Inspector Mike Trumper retires from Carterton Station, and Doug Wakefield retires as a traffic warden in Chipping Norton.  Apr/May 2002.  
Bowerham Sheltered Housing
Correcting any misperceptions about Bowerham, and giving information about some of the activities of the tenants.  Apr/May 2002.  
Wychwood Library
Membership and book loans have increased, the X3 bus service is available from Shipton, and various visits have been made.  Apr/May 2002.  
Oxfordshire Victim Support
An independent voluntary organisation offering practical and emotional support to victims, witnesses, and their families and friends.  Apr/May 2002.  
Unclaimed Millions
Encouragement to claim state benefits that are yours by right if you are on a low income.  Apr/May 2002.  
Citizen's Advice Bureau
Could you train as an advisor for your local citizen's advice bureau? Apr/May 2002.  
Wychwood Playgroup
Thanks to Pete and Moira of the Quart Pot and staff at the Co-op for donations to playgroup funds.  The playgroup is thriving.  Apr/May 2002.  ,  
Country Watch
An invitation to join a scheme similar to Neighbourhood Watch but in rural areas.  Apr/May 2002.  
Wychwood Primary School
The two new classrooms are finished and the older children have taken up residence.  Finishing touches outside remain to be done in the spring.  Apr/May 2002.  
Local Tree Planting
Charles Keighley reports on tree planting at the entrances to Wychwood villages as a pilot for the Wychwood Project's Routeways and Gateways initiative.  Apr/May 2002.  
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Mornee Button talked about the Coast of England and Wales, and Gerald Sinclair spoke on Perennial Pleasures of Spring.  Apr/May 2002.  
A Day at Symphony Hall
Dorothy Carrington tells of her day at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham where she sang a solo at a concert for 2240 people.  Apr/May 2002. Artx
Could You be a Citizen Advocate
Volunteers needed to help those who struggle to express themselves effectively.  Apr/May 2002.  
The Wychwoods Local History Society
David Wilson talked about 20th Century Farming, and Alan Watkins spoke on Place and Events by Packer and Simms.  Apr/May 2002.  
Information Technology Training Spring/Summer 2002
A brief description of the IT courses available at Oxford Brookes University.  Apr/May 2002.  
Loxleys School of Dance – School Show, Saturday 11 May.
The school is in its 4th year and has participated in 17 local events, stimulating personal growth and confidence in its pupils.  Apr/May 2002.  , Artx
Joy
A poem by Ruth Andrews about joy in daily life, including happy thoughts, peace, contentment and living your life in God's cheerful way.  Apr/May 2002.  
The World at Your Fingertips
The New Beaconsfield Hall has been selected by the Oxfordshire Rural Learner's Project to have an Internet connection with a high spec computer.  Apr/May 2002.  
Roseneath School of Music Piano Exam Results
A list of results for the various grades of piano exams.  Apr/May 2002. Artx
Country Pie
Signs of an early spring. Yellowhammers, stonechats, buzzards, and red kites can be seen.  The Fiddler's Hill/Swinbrook Road junction.  Apr/May 2002.