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August - September 2009 Archive
A Feteful Summer
The fete season is well underway with great successes at both Fifield and Ascott. Fetes are a critical part of each villages fundraising activities. Aug/Sept 2009
We All Live in a ...???
John Shannon took part in the Woodstock annual carnival and now has a barely used submarine to get rid off. Aug/Sept 2009
Home to Roost and Other Peckings
The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, a great supporter of The Wychwood, recently signed her new book at The Kings Head Bledington. Aug/Sept 2009
Commotion09
A wet day didn’t put off the crowds for The Battle of the Bands at Kingham. Over £30,000 was raised for the Primary School. Aug/Sept 2009
Happy Birthday to You
Elisabeth Campbell celebrates her 90th birthday and remembers arriving in Ascott in 1973. Aug/Sept 2009
John Gripper OBE
John and his wife Annie have been heavily involved in the fight to save the black rhino. John was recently awarded the OBE for his services to wild life conservation. Aug/Sept 2009
Memories of the Saddler’s Shop
Phyllis Clarke remembers visiting her great uncles saddler shop before it closed. It was next to The Shaven Crown in Shipton. Aug/Sept 2009
Max makes his Thousand and Still Counting
Max Harvey has another success with Max’s Shop, raising money for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Aug/Sept 2009
Wychwood Bowls Club 80th Anniversary
The Bowls Club celebrates 80 years in Shipton, and recalls its various successes over the years. Aug/Sept 2009
When We’re 65
Gladys and Innis Baldwin celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Gladys was originally from Bexhill and Innis from Shipton. Aug/Sept 2009
A Balloon called Zodiac
The cover picture from the June 2009 Wychwood, inspires Peter Meecham to tell the story of Zodiac. Aug/Sept 2009
A Close Shave
Johnny Graham was called on to use ‘Divine Power’ at the 1955 Summit meeting in Geneva. Aug/Sept 2009
Feedback on Dog Walkers
David Astor asks for consideration from dog walkers to preserve the field boundaries. Aug/Sept 2009
Margaret Prew 1929 - 2009
Margaret was born in Yorkshire and came to Lyneham and then Milton after meeting Jack in the war. Aug/Sept 2009
Tall Trees Opens
The Tall Trees site starts a new life as a care home, having originally been a pig farm. Aug/Sept 2009
Wychwood Preschool
A new laptop computer and new playground equipment are much appreciated. The children took part in the ‘Under the Sea’ fete in Milton. Aug/Sept 2009
A Little More Country Pie Anyone?
Tony Boardman once again shares his love of the countryside, although admitting to some non-PC behaviour in the past. Aug/Sept 2009
Boris
Jan Harvey shares the pain of losing a loyal family member, and remembers Boris as an adventurer. Aug/Sept 2009
Dilly’s Diary
Mixed weather conditions and harvesting is just starting. Watering regularly proves challenging. Aug/Sept 2009
Forest Fair at Cornbury Park
Preparation are well underway for this years Fair. Aug/Sept 2009
MUWAGA is for Everyone
Tony Lewis reminds us all that everyone can join MUWAGA. Early season vegetables are now being harvested and he has a surfeit of cucumbers. Aug/Sept 2009
Wychwood (C.E.) School News
The Maypole at the summer fete was saved from disaster by Groves. A sponsored swim is to raise money for the pool. Aug/Sept 2009
Rotary Club of Burford and Windrush Valley
The Rotary Club is 100 years old and open to all professional and business people in the local area. Aug/Sept 2009
Beauty Spot - Summer Sun Safely
Heather shares information about how to sun bath and tan safely, and unlocks the mysteries of SPF factors. Aug/Sept 2009
Fifield with Idbury News
The Fifield fete took a massive organisation but was a great success. Restoration work will now start on the church. Aug/Sept 2009
Burford School News
The ‘Songs from the Shows’ night with songs from 60 years of musicals, was a great success involving 39 students. James Underwood wins Best Student Award at Abingdon and Witney College. Aug/Sept 2009
Library News
New books are being bought from the proceeds of the Milton fete. A new book delivery service is now available for housebound readers. Aug/Sept 2009
Crimestoppers
Anti-Social behaviours have resulted in three arrests recently. Take care over rogue traders offering garden services. Aug/Sept 2009
OK ‘Gov’
Jane Mc William explains why she became a school governor and the value she has got out of the experience. Aug/Sept 2009
Wychwood Day Centre Summer Outing
13 volunteers and 13 members had a day out at the Cotswold Wildlife Park. Katherine Gidman reflects on the work required to make this a success. Aug/Sept 2009
The fete season is well underway with great successes at both Fifield and Ascott. Fetes are a critical part of each villages fundraising activities. Aug/Sept 2009
We All Live in a ...???
John Shannon took part in the Woodstock annual carnival and now has a barely used submarine to get rid off. Aug/Sept 2009
Home to Roost and Other Peckings
The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, a great supporter of The Wychwood, recently signed her new book at The Kings Head Bledington. Aug/Sept 2009
Commotion09
A wet day didn’t put off the crowds for The Battle of the Bands at Kingham. Over £30,000 was raised for the Primary School. Aug/Sept 2009
Happy Birthday to You
Elisabeth Campbell celebrates her 90th birthday and remembers arriving in Ascott in 1973. Aug/Sept 2009
John Gripper OBE
John and his wife Annie have been heavily involved in the fight to save the black rhino. John was recently awarded the OBE for his services to wild life conservation. Aug/Sept 2009
Memories of the Saddler’s Shop
Phyllis Clarke remembers visiting her great uncles saddler shop before it closed. It was next to The Shaven Crown in Shipton. Aug/Sept 2009
Max makes his Thousand and Still Counting
Max Harvey has another success with Max’s Shop, raising money for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Aug/Sept 2009
Wychwood Bowls Club 80th Anniversary
The Bowls Club celebrates 80 years in Shipton, and recalls its various successes over the years. Aug/Sept 2009
When We’re 65
Gladys and Innis Baldwin celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Gladys was originally from Bexhill and Innis from Shipton. Aug/Sept 2009
A Balloon called Zodiac
The cover picture from the June 2009 Wychwood, inspires Peter Meecham to tell the story of Zodiac. Aug/Sept 2009
A Close Shave
Johnny Graham was called on to use ‘Divine Power’ at the 1955 Summit meeting in Geneva. Aug/Sept 2009
Feedback on Dog Walkers
David Astor asks for consideration from dog walkers to preserve the field boundaries. Aug/Sept 2009
Margaret Prew 1929 -
Margaret was born in Yorkshire and came to Lyneham and then Milton after meeting Jack in the war. Aug/Sept 2009
Tall Trees Opens
The Tall Trees site starts a new life as a care home, having originally been a pig farm. Aug/Sept 2009
Wychwood Preschool
A new laptop computer and new playground equipment are much appreciated. The children took part in the ‘Under the Sea’ fete in Milton. Aug/Sept 2009
A Little More Country Pie Anyone?
Tony Boardman once again shares his love of the countryside, although admitting to some non-
Boris
Jan Harvey shares the pain of losing a loyal family member, and remembers Boris as an adventurer. Aug/Sept 2009
Dilly’s Diary
Mixed weather conditions and harvesting is just starting. Watering regularly proves challenging. Aug/Sept 2009
Forest Fair at Cornbury Park
Preparation are well underway for this years Fair. Aug/Sept 2009
MUWAGA is for Everyone
Tony Lewis reminds us all that everyone can join MUWAGA. Early season vegetables are now being harvested and he has a surfeit of cucumbers. Aug/Sept 2009
Wychwood (C.E.) School News
The Maypole at the summer fete was saved from disaster by Groves. A sponsored swim is to raise money for the pool. Aug/Sept 2009
Rotary Club of Burford and Windrush Valley
The Rotary Club is 100 years old and open to all professional and business people in the local area. Aug/Sept 2009
Beauty Spot -
Heather shares information about how to sun bath and tan safely, and unlocks the mysteries of SPF factors. Aug/Sept 2009
Fifield with Idbury News
The Fifield fete took a massive organisation but was a great success. Restoration work will now start on the church. Aug/Sept 2009
Burford School News
The ‘Songs from the Shows’ night with songs from 60 years of musicals, was a great success involving 39 students. James Underwood wins Best Student Award at Abingdon and Witney College. Aug/Sept 2009
Library News
New books are being bought from the proceeds of the Milton fete. A new book delivery service is now available for housebound readers. Aug/Sept 2009
Crimestoppers
Anti-
OK ‘Gov’
Jane Mc William explains why she became a school governor and the value she has got out of the experience. Aug/Sept 2009
Wychwood Day Centre Summer Outing
13 volunteers and 13 members had a day out at the Cotswold Wildlife Park. Katherine Gidman reflects on the work required to make this a success. Aug/Sept 2009