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The Wychwood

Editorial
The snow, when it arrived had a big impact on the villages. Princess Ann opened the new Matthews extension and rock talent burst on the scene. April/May 2009  
Rock Stars of the Future
The Witchwood School of Rock is now running at the New Beaconsfield Hall and has issued its first CD. April/May 2009  
A Picnic in the Poplars
Peggy Walmsley reviews the latest Wychwood Players production, Heroes by Tom Stoppard. Another triumph. April/May 2009  
To Bag or not to Bag
Jan Harvey is appalled by owners who fail to clean up dog fouling. She offers some simple to follow rules. April/May 2009  ,  
Why Have the Wild Gardens been Closed
Brian Gorton, the owner of the wild gardens is fed up with inconsiderate dog owners and the mess they leave behind. April/May 2009  
Sirri: The War that never was
John Graham recounts a near miss with Iran back in 1951, and learned some lessons in diplomacy. April/May 2009  
Call the Doctor
After her parents-in law fell ill over Christmas, Christine Halliday reminds us all about the out of hours arrangements for medical help. April/May 2009  
Passage to India
Rosie Barnes joins the charity, Hands around the World in West Bengal, India, building a new vocational training centre for girls. April/May 2009  
Fundraising in the Wychwoods
An astonishing £28,000 was reported as raised over a two month period around the Wychwoods. What a difference this makes. April/May 2009  
Zimbabwe Today
John Gripper visited Zimbabwe in January as part of the Midlands Black Rhino Conservancy. He paints a depressing picture of conditions. April/May 2009  
Margery, Kelmscott and being 90
Margery Grantham looks back on her life as she celebrates her 90th birthday. April/May 2009  
What’s In a Name?
The Wychwood Playgroup changes its name to Pre-School and updates the play equipment. April/May 2009  
Tercentenary Celebrations of the Quakers
The story of the Quakers in Milton, a mass grave and details of the Burford celebrations. April/May 2009  
Going the Extra Mile - In the Snow
Stories about the effects of the snow. Elaine’s Bride still goy her flowers, Shipton got its milk and Paul cleaned the carpet. April/May 2009  
Princess Royal at FWP Matthews
The new extension to Matthews is opened by Princess Ann. Local sports groups were represented and Princess Ann took a copy of The Wychwood. April/May 2009  
Dilly’s Diary
January and February were slow in the allotments but still some work was carried out. April/May 2009  
Albert ‘Bim’ Champness
Bim moved to Milton when he was twelve. He worked in Bradleys, joined the RAF and also worked in the Till Yard. He celebrates his 90th birthday with wife, Joyce. April/May 2009  
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
New initiatives in the association to attract and retain new members. The real green shoots of recovery are now growing. April/May 2009  
Wychwood (C.E.) School News
The snow brought some challenges about indoor play space. A visit to the Steam Museum in Didcot and a Drum Crazy workshop. April/May 2009  
One World
A painting competition for children to raise awareness of the world around them. April/May 2009  
Spring Beauty
Time to clean up your body with diet, exercise and lifestyle choices. Make sure you protect against the sun if you go on a spring break. April/May 2009  
Breakfast Club
A new christen breakfast club is started at the Lamb on the first Saturday of the month. April/May 2009  
SWYCH to cloth bags
Ditch those plastic bags for cloth and help save the planet. April/May 2009  
Burford School News
A good Ofsted inspection and a tribute to pupils who helped an injured walker. Quilts and Bright Sparks. April/May 2009  
Library News
A Fairy Day brought out the wings, The Book Thief is the adult choice and the Word Peckers are trying new books. April/May 2009  
You are invited to Skibble’s celebrations
Skribble, Rosalie Cox, is 90 and celebrating. A life of raising money from cartoons will be celebrated in an exhibition. April/May 2009