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December - January 2002/3

Editorial
Greetings from the new team at the magazine, and farewell to Don and Rosemary Salter, and other farewells.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Snippets
The Cotswold Art Exhibition raised nearly £4k, and Enstone Art Group raised £1450, plus other local news.  Dec/Jan 2002/03. Artx
Vi Smith ‘A Lifetime in the Wychwoods’
Jan Harvey writes about Vi, one of the most well-known residents in the Wychwoods, pictured with two of her great grandchildren. Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Is it Goodbye to Langston House?
Arthur Hunt explains that Langston House is under threat of closure.  Villagers met in Milton Hall to voice their opinion against such a closure.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Good Food, Nice Wine, but what about the Acting?
Gordon Halliday reviews two plays: ‘Cup Final’ and ‘Chinaman’ performed by the Wychwood Players.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Marching for the Countryside
15 coaches left Chipping Norton on 22 Mar to join the Countryside Alliance march in London, including Mark, Ellie and Max.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
The Duchess of Devonshire
The Duchess, pictured aged 8 on her pony, tells of moving to Swinbrook when she was 6 years old.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Christmas Entertainment
Gordon Halliday looks at events planned for the Christmas period.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Wychwood Noticeboard
Calling for volunteers to start planning the Shipton Fete, and for volunteer drivers for the Wychwood surgery.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Annual Field Walk 2002
Exciting finds by the Wychwood Local History Society in Richard Hartley’s 36 acre field off New Road, Shipton.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  ,  
The Old Shipton Cinema
Located in Upper High Street near the Lamb, run by Nobby Clarke’s father, and just like a proper cinema in most respects.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Wychwood Primary School
Poems by Harriet Allcock, Joe Dyakowski, Hannah Khoyratty, and Bethanie Nisbet.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  ,  
Crime Stoppers – Focusing on Bogus Callers
Distraction burglars t target elderly, single people, who often don’t report the crime.  Anyone can call Crimestoppers anonymously.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
The Metal Window Company
Val and Peter King started the Metal Window Company which is now a market leader in high quality niche products, based in Shipton.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Jo Cook
Profiling ‘The Turkey Lady’ whose family moved to Shipton in 1950.  Jo farms 400 turkeys and 120 cattle at Melplash Turkey Farm.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Joan Busk
Joan and Jack Busk moved to Shipton in 1964, brought up 5 children, and Joan helped at Melplash Turkey Farm.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Updating News from the Wychwoods Area
Camilla Harvey’s Sponsored ride raised £8,5000 for the Abingdon RDA Group, and Lucy Graham raised £2,000 trekking in Iceland.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Best Kept Village Awarded to Shipton
Lord Hunt of Westwell presented the Best Kept Village award to John Hartley, Chairman of the Parish Council, on 27 Oct 2002.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Pastures New for Mike and Tessa
After running the Shipton Post Office for 6 years, Mike and Tessa Devey have sold up and are considering options for the future.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
News from Fifield – Harvest Supper a Great Success
Bob Forster ran a hilarious quiz, the new cooker proved its worth, and there are photos in the hall of fairs and coffee mornings.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Farewell to Mike and Gill Williams
Hamish Harvey pays tribute to Mike Williams’ 3 years as vicar, before moving on to the NHS Trust for Thames Valley in Oxford.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Seasons in the Sun
Liz Clarke-Watson looks at loss and change over a year, but also at renewal and revitalisation.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Country Pie
Some animals are starting their hibernation while others scrounge for food, predicting a bird’s food requirement from its beak, and the joys of Christmas.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
The Christmas Tree
Charlotte Moss traces the origin of the Christmas Tree and its decorations.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Wychwoods Women’s Institute – 50 Years On
Pat Bannister, Shipton WI President, welcomed 76 members to a Golden Jubilee Dinner with guest of honour, Barbara Gray.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
News from the Library
The summer reading scheme was completed by 72 children, Autumn Storytimes have taken place, and the Paws Drama Group meets in the library. Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
Personal Development
Volunteers needed for the Parent Partnership Oxfordshire, and Oxford Brookes University is holding open evenings.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
The Wychwoods say Farewell to Rosemary and Don Salter
Bob Forster pays tribute to Don and Rosemary’s hard work, not only producing the magazine, but supporting many other activities.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.  
In Memory of Vi Smith
Margaret Walton, Warden of Bowerham, recalls what a remarkable lady Vi Smith was, and that it was an honour and privilege to have known her.  Dec/Jan 2002/03.