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The Wychwood

Editorial
Budding writers, walks and hymns to the countryside. June/Juy 2010
Our ‘Living Story’ really lives
The story continues with three contributions from John Lyons, Katie Davies and Paul Tayor. I-phones, lottery wins and witches. June/July 2010
David V Goliath at Witney Corn Exchange
John Drew reviews the impressive production of David V Goliath, born from the Witchwood School of Rock. June/July 2010
Songs for the Wildwoods
Voicebox are performing a special concert in support of the Wild Garden appeal. This follows a great jazz evening with Debbie Arthurs’ Sweet Rhythm. June/July 2010
Wychwood Walks, Bus Out - Walk Back
John Gittings explores a variety of one way walks using the local bus service. June/July 2010
Going Wild, an update on the Wychwood Wild Garden
Good progress being made on the fund raising with great events planned for the summer. June/July 2010
On this Day, the First of Days
Bob Foster takes full advantage of retirement to do the Charlbury Circular Walk. And he doesn’t miss the children! June/July 2010
Don’t Miss St Mary’s Church Fete
The theme of Noah’s Ark will be the centre piece of the church feet on 28 August on Shipton village green. June/July 2010
What’s I a name, Falklands
Anne Matthews unravels the story behind the two houses known as Falklands. But who was Judd? June/July 2010
Happy 90th birthday to Eva Bye
Eva was born ion Shipton in 1920 where she was a trained dairy maid. She loves driving! June/July 2010
The Day we went to Weston
An old photograph from the 1930s of a day trip to Weston jogs memories. Can you identify anyone? June/July 2010
Eileen May Jessey 1929 - 2010
Eileen was born in Barry, South Wales and studied in Cardiff. She and Peter moved to Shipton in 1987 where Eileen was active in an large variety of groups. June/July 2010
About Schools and Hot Dogs
Experiences of visiting schools as a dog and guidance on managing cars, dogs and the hot weather. June/July 2010
The Wychwood School PTA Spring Ball
A great success with over £3,000 raised for the school. June/July 2010
Let’s Hear it for the Kids
Malcolm Cochrane descries the plans for the new playground in Shipton with [poles, tunnels and supanovas. June/July 2010
Wychwood Preschool
Margaret Denley updates us on the progress and new equipment at the Wychwood preschool. June/July 2010
A Long and Winding Road
The journey from Wuthenow in Germany to Shipton taken by Horst Max. Horst and Ruby will be celebrating their diamond wedding shortly. June/July 2010
News from Burford School
Netball success and an art installation at the Phoenix theatre in Oxford. June/July 2010
Anyone for Disney?
Fiona Walthall was wowed by Florida and Disney and suggests an ideal way to visit this attraction. June/Jul;y 2010
Bill Thompson 1915 - 2010
Bill was born in Formby near Liverpool and after active service with the Royal Navy, Bill moved to Calcutta. Back in the UK he was an enthusiastic rower. June/July 2010
Amazing Work with Cancer Detecting Dogs
Sniff for Life trains dogs to help with cancer management and other complex diseases. June/July 2010
Three Cheers for the Shipton Volunteers
30 projects have been completed around the village by the volunteers. The latest is the repainting of the railings on Church Path. June/July 2010
Wychwood (C.E.) Primary School
A performance of Cinderella Rockerfella brings together various curriculum strands and was thoroughly enjoyable. June/July 2010
Dilly’s Diary
The better weather encourages action. Potatoes are chitting, April brings the bees and the fight with dandelions begins. June/July 2010
Well Done Wychwood Library
Attendance at the library is well up. Knitting circles, Rhyme and Story time, Space Hop and coffee. What a variety! June/July 2010
Rotary Club of Kingham and Daylesford.
A talk by Nicola Dyer on the management of Chastleton House was the recent highlight. June/July 2010
Flower Show Magic from the 1950’s
Phyllis Clarke remembers the preparation and excitement of the Annual Flower Show held on Shipton Cricket Ground. June/July 2010
The Evergreens and born again as Wychwood Welcome Club
The new Evergreens are up and running with monthly get togethers at the New Beaconsfield Hall. June/July 2010
M-U-W Allotments and Garden Association
After a slow start due to the cold weather things are now catching up in the allotment. Pressure - and seeds-  is growing from the conservatory for more space. June/July 2010