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Editorial
Greetings from the new team at the magazine, and farewell to Don and Rosemary Salter, and other farewells.  Dec/Jan 2002/03. Editorx
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. Obitx
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. Localx
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. Reviewx
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. Wildx
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. Personx
Christmas Entertainment
Gordon Halliday looks at events planned for the Christmas period.  Dec/Jan 2002/03. Localx
Wychwood Noticeboard
Calling for volunteers to start planning the Shipton Fete, and for volunteer drivers for the Wychwood surgery.  Dec/Jan 2002/03. Localx
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. Memorx, Forgotx
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. Forgotx
Wychwood Primary School
Poems by Harriet Allcock, Joe Dyakowski, Hannah Khoyratty, and Bethanie Nisbet.  Dec/Jan 2002/03. Poemx, Localx
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. Localx
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. Busx
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. Personx
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. Personx
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. Localx
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. Localx
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. Personx
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. Localx
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. Personx
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. Specx
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. Wildx
The Christmas Tree
Charlotte Moss traces the origin of the Christmas Tree and its decorations.  Dec/Jan 2002/03. Specx
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. Memorx
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. Localx
Personal Development
Volunteers needed for the Parent Partnership Oxfordshire, and Oxford Brookes University is holding open evenings.  Dec/Jan 2002/03. Charitx
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. Personx
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.