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August - September 2004

Traffic Calming
A resident expresses concerns over the increasing volume and noise of traffic on the A361. Aug/Sept 2004  
A Wanderer No More
Goodbye to Katy, a favourite black Labrador, at the age of 13. Aug/Sept 2004  
Making the Fifield Quilt.
Pat Yaxley's account of how the Fifield Quilt was sewn. Aug/Sept 2004  
EV Thompson
Ernest recalls his own memories of the Wychwoods, having lived in Swinbrook during the war and being at Burford Grammar school. Aug/Sept 2004  
Country Ways
A sideways look at joys and risks in the country side threatened by the 4X4.
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Cochranes of Oxford
A family business founded in 1962 dedicated to making educational products. Cochranes export all over the world. Aug/Sept 2004  
Mud and Bluebells
A walk starting in Oddington, from there to Daylesford. A muddy path back to Bledington. Aug/Sept 2004  
Shipton revisited
John Hawkes returns to Shipton to scatter the ashes of his brother, Peter, at Shipton Cricket Club. Aug/Sept 2004  
The Romance of the Red Triangle
The story behind the now lost YMCA hut, which stood on the site of the Courtlands estate. Aug/Sept 2004  
Hay Fever
Noel Coward's play brought to life by the Wychwood Players. Directed by Philip Brown and a great cast for the self centred family. Aug/Sept 2004  
Wychwood Bowls Club
The Bowls club celebrates 75 years, a colour photo of the club is included. Aug/Sept 2004  
Michael Righton; Our Quiet Hero.
The story of Michael's Queens Commendation for Bravery award.
Aug/Sept 2004 Special,  
Women at War
Pat Foster recalls her service in the WAAF. Great adventures including finding a husband! Aug/Sept 2004  
Wychwood Hair Fashions
Three generations of Hair Fashions in Milton. Aug/Sept 2004  
Don Williams 1929-2004
A resident of Milton since 1955, with 41 years of service at Alfred Groves after serving in the army. Aug/Sept 2004  
St Simon and St Jude
The Milton church is 150 years old this year and celebrations are being planned. Aug/Sept 2004