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October - November 2002

Editorial
Don and Rosemary Salter's last issue of the magazine, the Cricket Club's win at Lords, and success at the Bowling Nationals.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
The Future of the Wychwood Magazine
The Chairman of the magazine, Dennis Swann, confirms that the magazine will continue, and names 4 new members of the committee.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
Thanks from Win White
Win thanks everyone for her retirement present which she spent on a framed picture of the village and a tree.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
'Mavis and Barbara were in good form' said Shirley Page
Mavis MacVicker and Barbara Pearce, from Shipton, beat the Commonwealth Games Bowls Gold Medalist, Shirley Page, 19 -13. Oct/Nov 2002  
CAPOLD - A New Scheme Needing Volunteers
Citizen Advocacy for People of Oxfordshire with Learning Disabilities needs volunteers.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
End of an Era
Mike Harman retires and his butcher's shop in Milton High Street closes after 120 years.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
Coming Soon from the Wychwood Players
The plays at the next supper evening will be 'Cup Final' by Charles Mander, and 'Chinamen' by Michael Frayn.  Oct/Nov 2002. Artx
The Wychwoods Local History Society
The society celebrated its 21st birthday in April, and visits have been made to Hook Norton Brewery, and Coleshill Estate.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
Wychwood Primary School
Duncan Spence is the new head teacher.  He comes from being head teacher at North Hinksey CE Primary School.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
Hot Shoe Shuffle
170 miles at around 10 miles a day, 5 ponies, and an obliging blacksmith.  A challenge for anyone, but these riders are coping with disabilities too.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
Shipton Rounders donate to the Rainbow Trust
Jan Harvey reports that the Shipton Rounders raised £40 which was gratefully received by Caroline Tremlett of the Rainbow Trust.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
Edie Faulkner - Local Heroine
Peggy Walmsley writes about Edie Faulkner's life since 1907, all but 7 years of which has been in Shipton.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
News from Fifield
The barbecue this year was accompanied by a lot of rain, but it stopped eventually and the food was great.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
Shipton-under-Wychwood Cricket Club - National Village Champions 2002
Geoff Miles gives an account of the day Shipton Cricket Club won the National Village Championships at Lord's.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Fewer items on show at the Annual Show, but the quality was high.  A list of cup winners.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
Wychwood Library
Jubilee Colouring Competition winners, and colouring in the space ships.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
Pauline and John Shayler's Marriage
The marriage of Pauline and John Shayler was blessed by Rev Mike Williams in the Wild Garden.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
North Oxon Amateur Video Club
The meeting venue changes, more people have gone digital, and what can be done with a digital camcorder and a PC.  Oct/Nov 2002.  
All Creatures Great and Small
Bob Forster lists the creature hazards for a cyclist including thunderbugs, wasps. bees, snails, beetles, pheasants, weasels, hedgehogs and squirrels. Oct/Nov 2002.  
Country Pie
The appeal of Autumn, Red Admiral butterflies, picking blackberries, winter birds arriving, and looking after birds in your garden.  Oct/Nov 2002.