Copyright 1980-2008
The Wychwood magazine

February - March 2008 Archive

Community Spirit - Christmas Style
Christine Halliday reviews the Christmas festivities including the carol singing, carols around the tree and the Christmas services. Feb/March 2008 Localx
A text Message Challenge for our readers
Harriet Allcock sends a text message, luckily with the translation. Christmas holidays at last! Feb/March 2008 Youthx
Treasure Island is a Wow
Peggy Walmsley reviews the latest Wychwood Players production directed by Mandyrae Large. Feb/March 2008 Reviewx
Have You seen this Women?
A mysterious women is suspected of dropping a curious assortment of litter on the Ascott Road. Feb/March 2008 Specx
Wychwood Guides face Herculean Challenges
The local guides have completed six challenges for a special badge to mark 1000 years of Oxfordshire. Congratulaions to Rebekah Burman, Gemma Dore, Alice Green, Emily Nolan, Alice Rose, Louisa seers and Jojo Taylor. Feb/March 2008 Youthx
Preserve the Palm Sunday Wychwood Walk.
The special Palm Sunday walk maintains a long standing tradition of walking in the Wychwood to Wort's Well. Feb/March 2008 Localx, Memorx
Folk at Tiddy
The 16th folk evening at Tiddy hall was a great success with Johnny Silvo as the main guest. Feb/March 2008 Reviewx
Bronson Ward CBE
A talented swimmer who had her athletics career cut short by an accident, used her swimming skills to escape the worst of the floods. Feb/march 2008 Personx
Elephant at Large
Mandyrae Large is a talented costume creator, now using this skill to run a party organising business. Feb/march 2008 Busx
OFTAT - They're back!
The adventure overland to Kenya has been successfully completed. Gail Huntingford looks at the good and not so good of the journey. Feb/march 2008 Travelx
The Dinner
The local Youth Club cook a successful dinner for 30 guests. Emma Earl and Mary Cochrane conducted the training and all went to plan. Feb/March 2008 Youthx
David Cameron reopens the Prebendal
Dora Gurnett recalls the events of July and the work done to restore the Prebendal back to normal. Feb/March 2008 Localx
An Electrical James Herriot
Jim Upton retires after 35 years keeping the electrical machinery of the Wychwoods running. Feb/March 2008 Personx
Gwen Morgan reaches 100
Gwen is probably the only native of Milton to have achieved 100 years. Feb/March 2008 Personx
So Get Down to Johnson's Garage now
As local shops close Dave Johnson keeps the garage and shop alive, but only if it is well supported by the community. Feb/March 2008 Busx, Personx
These We have Loved
Elaine hunt writes her last article with a tribute to her favourite plants and shrubs. Feb/March 2008 Greenx
Going, going......
Shipton House Stores aka as Costcutters is now no more. Liz Clarke-Watson looks back at the nearly 100 years of shops on this site. Feb/March 2008 Forgotx, Memorx
The future of Greenlands Sheltered Housing
Stuart Edlington of Cottsway outlines the plans for sheltered housing in the area, covering Greenlands, Langston House and Bowerhams. Feb/March 2008 Localx
My Christmas Day Walk Horror.
A local resident is dismayed at the dog fouling around local streets. She calls for action and a name and shame campaign. Feb/March 2008 Localx
News from Fifield
Catherine Hitchens reviews the Christmas festivities around this small community. Many thanks to Lucy Maitland-Smith for the church flowers. Feb/March 2008 Localx
Wychwood CE School News
Julie Hemming looks back at the nativity plays, well supported by all. School dinner take-up is doing well and a successful Ofsted report. Feb/March 2008 Localx
Chere Tante
Bob Foster tries his best French to thank his Aunt for the Christmas presents. Feb/March 2008 Poemx, Specx
Wychwood Playgroup
Niki Coombes reports on a successful Ofsted report, Christmas puddings and a bingo night. Feb/March 2008 Localx
News from Burford School
Mary Alcock reports on a successful rugby team. Patrick Sanders leaves as Head teacher after 13 years. Feb/march 2008 Localx
Gunter and Henriette: A Milton Love Epic
Graham Canning tells the story of the Haders, Gunter was a POW based in Milton, Henriette a local girl. Feb/March 2008 Personx, Memorx
More Teatime Memories
Identification of lost friends from old photos. Bim Champness and Ron Dale meet for the first time in 70 years. Feb/March 2008 Memorx, Forgotx
A Warm Welcome to Ruth
Ruth Gillingham is the new Wychwood library manager. A coffee morning is being started and the online services expanded. Feb/March 2008 Localx
Milton Allotments and Gardens Association
Tony Lewis makes an early start in the allotment, but is pleased that nature likes untidiness. Feb/march 2008 Greenx
Wychwood Day Centre works wonders
Liz Watts reports on the success of the Day Centre and thanks the many helpers. More cooks are needed to keep up with demand. Feb/March 2008 Charitx
Shipton Volunteers make a Flying Start
The volunteers under Paul Chantry have already made a difference locally. More projects are planned. Feb/March 2008 Localx