Copyright 1980-2008
The Wychwood magazine

April - May 2008 Archive

Kath had four little lambs
Kath Cooper recalls her time farming and the unusual birth of quad lambs in 1958. April/May 2008 Personx
Wychwoods Tennis Club
Another successful year and fundraising for the new pavilion. Chris Hampton moves on as coach and Samantha Burke takes over. April/May 2008 Sportx
Feedback
Comments on Old Prebendal Hose, Hathaways Stores and the Palm Sunday walk. April/May 2008 Localx
Carabineer 1974 – 2008
The sad death of the chestnut horse, Carabineer, owned by Kim Barefield, who came to prominence in the 1980s as the top Arabian horse in Britain and Europe. April/May 2008 Petx, Obitx
Mixed Doubles
Peggy Walmsley reviews the latest Wychwood Players production with its comments on marriage and relationships. April/may 2008 Reviewx
Milton WI celebrates its 90th year
The history of the Milton WI from 1918 to the present, rounding off with a celebration party. April/May 2008 Localx
By Bus to Witney
Robin McConnachie looks to the bus alternatives to the car for getting to Witney. April/May 2008 Localx
Going, going not gone!
The continuing saga of the Cost cutters building in Shipton and the history of its time as Dee's Stores by Mary Dee. April/May 2008 Memorx, Forgotx
Do you remember Nan?
The life and times of Annie Pearce, from the Welsh valleys to Head Teacher at Milton Primary School. April/May 2008 Personx Obitx
Ascott is top of the shops
Triple awards from Oxfordshire and Nationally for the Ascott community shop is reported by Nigel Wild. The shop is run by a mix of paid staff and volunteers and supports local producers. April/May 2008 Localx
A Rare breed of art
Jan Harvey and Sophie Thompson join forces to support Rare Breeds with their art show. April/May 2008 Artx
2007 – A year in the Wychwoods
A photo round up of the last year, from weather to fun and Christmas lights to local initiatives. April/May 2008 This is a large file! Specx
Somewhere over the rainbow
The success of the restarted Wychwood Rainbows, each Rainbow has achieved their three Challenge badges. April/May 2008 Youthx
Beaconsfield Hall
Its ten years since the New Beaconsfield Hall opened in Shipton, Christine Halliday looks back on both the old and the new. April/May 2008 Localx, Memorx
News from Burford School
A visit to WW1 battlefields, matches against St Andrews Scots school from Buenos Aires and fundraising for Darfur. April/May 2008 Youthx, Localx
Ninety years young
Joan Townsend celebrates her ninety years. She grew up in Shipton, worked at the Shipton telephone exchange and can remember playing ball games in the street! April/May 2008 Personx
Bee retires
Bridget Walton retires from running the Wychwood guides. Charlotte Redman takes over as the Guider. April/May 2008 Youthx, Personx
Library News
A regular coffee morning is now established, new books and wonderful window displays. April/May 2008 Localx
Milton Allotments and Garden Association
Spring is the time of promise so start sowing! A look ahead to the events of the year. April/May 2008 Greenx
Margery Taylor 1923 – 2008
John Taylor says goodbye to Mom. Margery was accepted but didn't accept a place at RADA and worked in the factories during the war. Bowerham became her shelter. April/May 2008 Obitx
Wychwood (CE) Primary School
A residential course at Kilvrough Manor for year 6, and recognition for Rita Baldwin for 25 years, (actually 28) of service. April/May 2008 Localx