Editorial A poor summer but looking forward, summer will come again in November with the Wychwood players! October/November 2008 Sandcastles The new Wychwood Players production brings sand sea and sun to the community, along with supper. October/November 2008 Boris Wins Best in Show Boris wins at Westcote Village Fete, with a fabulous top set. His agent is taken new bookings. October/November 2008 Saham Wijarantne Shipton Cricket Club has gained from Sahan’s experience and skill in the last season. October/November 2008 Shipton under Wychwood Cricket Club A week in the life of the club shows just how busy the club is and how hard everyone works. October/November 2008 The Birthday Cake Dorothy Treweeke celebrates with a special cake. October/November 2008 Our Heroines of the Prebendal Peggy Walmsley salutes the staff of the Prebendal on receiving their Royal Humane Society awards. October/November 2008 The Name of the Game What game meets all the needs of the family? October/November 2008 Milton under Wychwood Fete 2008 A challenging day in terms of weather but successful never the less. October/November 2008 The Beauty Spot Heather Edwards gives tips on nail care. October/November 2008 Reflections on Romania Lorna Raye has an enlightening visit to Romania as part of the Baptist Church mission. October/November 2008 Tenth Anniversary at NBH The 10th anniversary party celebrates all the activities at the New Beaconsfield Hall and recognises the contribution of Alice Burns. October/November 2008 Fiddler Fest Lucie Eadon stages a new Fest in the Wychwoods in support of Blue Cross. October/November 2008 Wychwood (C.E.) School News A review of the year by the school council and an update by Julie Hemming. October/November 2008 Come Dancing in The Wychwoods Geoff Collins introduces the new dancing classes. Separately Catherine Hitchens provides an update on activities in Fifield and Idbury. October/November 2008 Marjorie Thorpe, 1920 to 2008 Penny Corbett and family remember Margot and especially her contribution to life in Milton. October/November 2008 Buckingham Palace Garden Party Beryl Brown is invited to the Palace and wonders what to wear and what will be for tea. October/November 2008 Bartup Leslie Robinson 1921 to 2008 Carol Nixon remembers her father Les, the stories of their wartime in the Wychwoods and their move to Milton on retirement. October/November 2008 Dilly’s Diary The update from the allotments where the wet August has caused some havoc but also some benefits. October/November 2008 The David Hills Trust Double fundraising events are successful and go to help children in London’s East end. October/November 2008 Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association A successful flower show, the best yet. Allotments are becoming trendy and Tony Lewis remembers Marjorie Thorpe. October/November 2008 Feedback Richard Hubbard from Milton Keynes and Joy Moreby about St John Ambulance. October/November 2008 Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action Help on hand for voluntary organisations from OCVA. October/November 2008 Being a School Governor Wendy Callan gives some thoughts on her time as a school governor. October/November 2008 News from Burford School An open air festival, a visit from Uganda and a battle of Hastings make for a busy end of term. October/November 2008 Library News The summer Team Read was a success and we were spellbound by Alan Garner. October/November 2008 Crimestoppers A Neighbourhood Watch refresher helps make communities safer. October/November 2008. Evenlode Admin Services Steph Williams introduces her services and admin support for local businesses. October/November 2008 Octabus Dial-a-Ride The local dial a ride service is not well known to everyone. October/November 2008