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The Wychwood

Something Different, Something New
Michael Cradock, this issue’s Guest Editor reflects on the changes around us and in The Wychwood magazine. Oct/Nov 2009
Fresh Eyes
Michael Cradock takes a fresh look at The Wychwood and shares the views of his friends. Oct/Nov 2009
What’s Going on in the Wild Gardens?
An update from Alan Vickers on the access to the Wild Garden in Shipton and the possibility of the village buying them. Oct/Nov 2009
Dream Ticket
Jo Schofield has a birthday and takes a parachute jump for The Davis Hills Trust. Oct/Nov 2009
Paws for Thought
Heather Shute realises the conservation value of the field strips after seeing skylarks. She reminds dog owners to preserve the countryside. Oct/Nov 2009
Could You Help a Bereaved Child?
See-Saw is looking for new volunteers to help with their work. The fundraiser Elegant Ball to announced. Oct/Nov 2009
Mary Celebrates her 80th Birthday
Mary Hedges has happy memories of her childhood and her time in the ATS. She married in 1952 and still lives in Milton. Oct/Nov 2009
A House-Sitters view of the Wychwoods
Richard Hubbard and his wife enjoy the Wychwoods from the view of their friends house in Shipton. Oct/Nov 2009
Approximately Twelve Seconds of Fame
The BBC One Show invited Amanda Henriques to show off one of her sculpture pieces in 12 seconds. Oct/Nov 2009
David and we don’t mean Bailey
David Trollope has had a lifetime interest in photography and recently won Print of the Year at Witney Photo Club. Oct/Nov 2009
Chirag and Vedika introduce us to Diwali
Diwali is one of the greatest Hindi festivals, celebrated this year on October 17th. Chirag and Vedika explain all. Oct/Nov 2009
Wychwood villages on the Net
An update on the local villages web sites. Oct/Nov 2009
Trustees applaud Jenny’s success
The trustees of the Lady Reade Charitable Trust celebrate the success of Jenny O’Hara at St Andrew’s University. Oct/Nov 2009
The Old Prebendal House celebrates 20 years
Owners Brian and Noel Kelly lead the celebrations at the Old Prebendal. Eric Phillips and Lady Corfield  each celebrate 100. Oct/Nov 2009
Babes in the Wychwood
The next Wychwood Player’s production, the annual panto, is previewed. Mandyrae Large once again directs. Oct/Nov 2009
Shipton under Wychwood WI
The WI visited FWP Matthews mill; and saw the effort being put into their new organic  mill. Oct/Nov 2009
Fetes roundup in colour
A roundup of Ascott, Milton and Shipton village fetes. Oct/Nov 2009
House for all seasons
A new feature, Open House, looks at the way we live in the Wychwoods and adapt our homes accordingly. Oct/Nov 2009
Dilly’s Diary
July and August were mixed results but the harvest is now well and truly underway. Oct/Nov 2009
All the Fun of the Fair
The Wychwood Forest Fair returned to Cornbury Park this year with a great turnout and  local artisans and craftsmen on display. Oct/Nov 2009
Milton Allotments and Garden Association
The summer show in September went well, Tony Lewis’s great cucumber crisis is finally solved. Oct/Nov 2009
Wychwood (C.E) School News
Environment week was a great success, success by the girl’s cricket team and Rita Puschnik received her 25 year award as lollipop lady. Oct/Nov 2009
Milton’s own Rhinestone Cowboys
Ray and Margaret Simpkins have been raising money for Katharine’s House Hospice by organising Country and Western dances. Oct/Nov 2009
Why Must I be a Teenager in Love
Heather Edwards gives tips to young lovers about skin care for their big day. Oct/Nov 2009
Fifield with Idbury News
The fete funds have been distributed and plans are underway for the Harvest Supper and Fireworks evening. Oct/Nov 2009
News from Burford School
Year 7s have been conducting traffic surveys. A new initiative to bring science to life and a success exam season now completed. Oct/Nov 2009
Dragons in the Wychwoods
A record breaking number of children joined ‘Quest seekers’ at the Library during the summer and a colourful Dragon hangs from the ceiling. Oct/Nov 2009
David Hills Trust Golf Day
The seventh annual golf day broke attendance records and the sun shone. The day raised £1,700 including contributions from those who couldn’t make it. Oct/Nov 2009
The Final Journey
With the Shipton burial ground filling up, Alan Vickers looks at the alternatives available. Oct/Nov 2009
Merriscourt Children’s Camp 2009
The first summer camp at Merriscourt was a huge success. Activities coped with the ever changing weather and the camp will be repeated. Oct/Nov 2009
Live Jazz and Hog Roast
Jennifer Leyland had a manic preparation for the day but in the end all went well and £400 was raised for Treloar Trust. Oct/Nov 2009