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The Wychwood

Editorial
It can only get better! Looking forward to Christmas and the New Year to blow away the current problems!  Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Journey to the Top of the World, Pheriche
Fiona Walthall treks to Everest base camp and visits the hospital at Pheriche along the way. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Marble Hall for Milton
The refurbishment of the toilets at Milton Village Hall is complete. Wilhelmina Church did the hours in cutting the ribbon. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
The Male Model and the Penguin.
The long kept secret of who modelled the Penguin costumes for the Shipton Hall pantos can  now be revealed. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Wychwood Rovers Score with new Sponsor
Cotswold Subaru have come to the aid of the Rovers under-11s with sponsorship and new kit. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
The Wedding Dress
Trudy Yates resurrects her wedding dress from 60 years ago - and it still fits! Emily carried the train down the stairs. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Wychwood Legend
The Wychwood Estate Agents are sponsoring the Legend, a five year old mare with an exciting future ahead. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
So What’s This Stuff
Richard Hartley explains all about the massive grass crop growing along the fields by Dog Kennel Lane. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Four Candles or Fork Handles?
Whatever you want for around the house Groves can supply as they have been doing for 300 years! Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Chinese Whispers from the Sixties
Jane Graham remembers hard times in Peking (as was) when she and her husband were posted there in the 60s. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
How the Wychwoods got to South Africa
The possible link between the Wychwoods and the Scouters in South Africa, was it the Earl of Wychwood? Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Feedback
Phyllis Clarke remembers St Johns Ambulance and Shipton choir,  and Boris gets fan mail. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Postal Disorder
A long delayed invitation finally arrives but who were the Misses Reynolds and did they make the party? Dec-Jan 2008-9  
The Christmas Beauty Spot
Heather offers tips and tricks for the coming party season. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Jussi Brainin 1919 to 2008
Jussi was a refuge from Vienna in 1937, joined the British Army, emigrated to Canada and settled in Ascott. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Harvest
Rose Hartley describes the challenges of one of the worst harvests in memory due to the bad weather. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Ivy Benfield 1918-2008
Ivy moved to Milton as a young woman. Married first to Don Pittaway who died in 1964 and then Philip, who died 1994. Ivy was a regular at the Shipton day centre. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Dilly’s Diary
More battles in the allotment against the slugs and snails. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Mouth Cancer Foundation Walk
Heather Derkacz raises money with other survivors doing the Hyde Park  ten kilometre walk. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Wychwood Primary School News
Harvest festivals, a visit to the Day centre, artwork display in the library and acts of theft for lead from the roof make up the news. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Wychwood Tennis Club
Successes in the Winter League and a close WTC Tournament Final. The coaching programme goes from strength to strength. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Become a Friend of SeeSaw
SeeSaw provides grief support for children. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
An Eyeful from Burford School
A  model London Eye, The Taming of the Shrew and a visit to the Oxford Night Shelter for the homeless. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Library News
High speed Internet access now available as is access to ‘Ancestry’. Come to coffee and enjoy the jolly red sofa. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Crimestoppers
Tackle rogue traders, ask for identification. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Christmas Cheer
A round up of events in our local pubs. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
Get on with your seed buying and dream of next year. Dec-Jan 2008-9  
Peace on Earth!
Rev Wendy gives her Christmas message and Anne Hartley is recognised by the United Benefice. Dec-Jan 2008-9