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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  
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  
Feedback
Comments on Old Prebendal Hose, Hathaways Stores and the Palm Sunday walk. April/May 2008  
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  ,  
Mixed Doubles
Peggy Walmsley reviews the latest Wychwood Players production with its comments on marriage and relationships. April/may 2008  
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  
By Bus to Witney
Robin McConnachie looks to the bus alternatives to the car for getting to Witney. April/May 2008  
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  ,  
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    
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  
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!  
Somewhere over the rainbow
The success of the restarted Wychwood Rainbows, each Rainbow has achieved their three Challenge badges. April/May 2008  
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  ,  
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  ,  
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  
Bee retires
Bridget Walton retires from running the Wychwood guides. Charlotte Redman takes over as the Guider. April/May 2008  ,  
Library News
A regular coffee morning is now established, new books and wonderful window displays. April/May 2008  
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  
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  
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