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August - September 2002

Editorial
Don and Rosemary Salter are moving on and time to review the future. A tribute to Langston House, and  congratulations to Shipton in the best kept village competition.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
The Future of the Wychwood Magazine?
Dennis Swann thanks Don and Rosemary Salter, as editor and producer and George Longhurst for their superb work on the magazine, and asks for a volunteer producer. Aug/Sep 2002.  
Tiddy Hall, Ascott-u-Wychwood
The village held their Jubilee celebrations on 3 Jun including a village dinner for 200 people in the Tiddy Hall.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Shipton Fete 2002
Christine Halliday reviews the Shipton Fete which raised £1220 for village funds and £1500 for other charities.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Police Report
Conmen have been active in West Oxfordshire, but Sgt Pip Hipkins says the area is fortunate to have a low crime rate.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Thank You
Vera Case thanks all involved in the John Walker concert on 19 May which raised £810 for the Abingdon branch of Riding for the Disabled.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
John Rawlins
Congratulations to John Rawlins for being commended for his article in Wychwoods History Library No 16 from the British Association of Local History.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Cochranes of Oxford make a DNA Model
John Cochrane designed, and Adam Gough constructed, a huge DNA model from plastic, tape and superglue, for the Science Discovery Float in the London Jubilee procession.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Win White's Retirement Party
John Hartley presents a cheque and flowers to Win White, and Bob Barrett paid tribute to her long years of service to the Parish Council.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
The Children's Society
What the society does, how it raises funds, and the Children's Society Prayer.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Two Weddings and an Apple Tree
An apple tree survives one wedding in the Sweeting family, and a second in the Clarke-Watson family.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Geoff Padmore
Geoff Padmore leaves Wychwood School after 13 years as head teacher.  Comments from some of his pupils.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Shipton-u-Wychwood Cricket Club
An account of a home game against Ynystawe (pronounced In-is-two-ee) which gets Shipton into the last 8 in the National Village Knockout Competition.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
The Roseneath School of Music Summer Concert 2002
A delightful mix of musical styles, with Sarah Mozumder winning the Roseneath Cup, and Valerie Clark winning the adult piano prize.  Aug/Sep 2002. Artx
Only the Brave
Don Salter describes the process involved in producing the Wychwood Magazine.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Wychwood Library
The book sale at the fete raised £80, year 3 of the Wychwood School visits the library, and there is a new 'best sellers' scheme.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Membership is extended to Shipton residents.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Oxfordshire Advisory Committee on Appointment of Justices of the Peace
Describing the role of magistrates, the skills needed, and how to apply.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
The Wychwood Jewels
David Carpenter commends the staff of the Wychwood Surgery and Langston House, who cared for his mother in her final years.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Courage and Bravery
Emma Cuthbertson from Shipton jumps into Castle Mill Stream to save a man knocked unconscious when he fell in.  Aug/Sep 2002.  
Country Pie
Corn Marigolds and wild Geranium, the Peggy Whitethroat, the Queen's Golden Jubilee, and TV and radio adverts.  Aug/Sep 2002.