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The Wychwood

Editorial, Our Way of Life
What makes our communities so special? We report again on the many achievements or local residents and organisations. Aug/Sept 2010
Tea with the Queen
John and Edna Naish enjoy a day out in London and tea with the Queen. All of Oxfordshire seemed to be there! Aug/Sept 2010
Primary Teacher of the Year
Yvonne Hewson has been awarded a Distinction in the Primary Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony. Yvonne lives in Shipton and works at Bure Park in Bicester. Aug/Sept 2010
Mr Spence’s Interview
Will Young, Rhiannon Jones and Rachel Pitcher interview Mr Spence as he retires from the Wychwood Primary School. Aug/Sept 2010
Men of the World
Trudy Yates reviews the latest Wychwood Players production, Men of the World by John Godber. Director Emily Lewis scored a real success. Aug/Sept 2010
Oxfordshire National Village Champions.
The Shipton cricket club have notched up another great season finishing as Oxfordshire Village Champions. All the sides have played well this year. Aug/Sept 2010
Extra Care Housing in the Wychwoods
Cllr Rodney Rose makes the case for the development of Extra Care Housing in Milton, and explains what ECH covers. Aug/Sept 2010
Bishop Colin visits Fifield
St John’s church was packed for the special visit by Bishop Colin. In addition to conducting the service Bishop Colin re-dedicated recently restored windows. Aug/Sept 2010
A Major Milestone Achieved
The campaign to acquire the Wychwood Wild Garden has reached a major milestone with solicitors now appointed and contract discussions started. Aug/Sept 2010
Worldwide Knit a resounding success
Iknit in the Wychwoods took part in the worldwide event to knit 105,000 squares for blankets. Aug/Sept 2010
Feedback
Memories of the Terrace, horticultural shows, childhood adventures and the dog walkers reply make up the feedback bag. Aug/Sept 2010
Guiding: Party at the Palace
Girlguiding celebrated 100 years of guiding with a big paryy at Blenheim Palace. A sleep over and early morning start completed the party. Aug/Sept 2010
Sylvia Turner 1917 - 2010
Sylvia was born in Lewknor near Thame and arrived in Milton at the age of three. In the Land Army she made milk deliveries. Aug/Sept 2010
Wychwood Forest Fair
This year’s forest fair is on the site of the new community wood near Crawley. Over 160 exhibitors are expected. Aug/Sept 2010
Open House, something unique
This house has benefited from the creative touch of the owners, with something special or unique in every room. Aug/Sept 2010
Fetes roundup: scarecrows, dogs and aliens
A photo roundup of the Fifield and Idbury, Ascott and Milton fetes. Plans are already being made for next year. Aug/Sept 2010
Dom is now an Ironman
Dom Hollingdale successfully completed the Ironman event in Lanzarote in May and he’s signed up for more! Aug/Sept 2010
Milton Village Hall celebrates 60
A crowded hall saw a series of short plays and monologues followed by a wonderful supper in true WI style. Aug/Sept 2010
Save our Pubs
A number of pubs have disappeared from our villages over the last few years, what do we have to do to keep them? Aug/Sept 2010
News from Burford School
A geography enrichment day saw pupils doing fieldwork in the Wychwood villages. The school allotments are thriving. Aug/Sept 2010
Shipton under Wychwood WI
Although the weather wasn’t good the garden days were a great success. Sue Taylor’s photograph of Shipton Gates was a winner. Aug/Sept 2010
Kath Cooper: 90 years fit!
Kath has plenty of tales to tell about the Wychwoods, living all her life in one or other of the villages. Aug/Sept 2010
Norman Treweeke 1921 - 2010
Norman was born in Sarsden, at the age of 18 joined the RAF and served in the Middle East. He and Dorothy moved to the Wychwoods in the 1950’s. Aug/Sept 2010
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Isn’t grass wonderful, it survives the droughts! The AGM passed successfully in May and now time to look ahead to the Annual Show in August. Aug/Sept 2010
Wychwood (C.E.) School News
A busy time with ‘Come and Join us’ sessions, a Science Session and Dance Activity. Then a visit from Fred’s flying circus. Aug/Sept 2010
Dilly’s Diary
A busy time keeping ahead of the planting and watering, production is now at the peak. Aug/Sept 2010
Wychwood Library
The Book sale at Milton fete raised a much needed £300, Space Hop is in full swing and the Wychwood Wordpeckers go from strength to strength. Aug/Sept 2010
Windrush Valley School
A very busy time with performances of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and the swimming competitions. Aug/Sept 2010
SWYCH Report
Introducing Hypermiling to save car fuel, a Swap Shop coming up followed by a Crop Swap for busy allotment holders. Aug/Sept 2010
Of Fetes and Snakes, a little note from Max
A day out at the fete, but a warning about the dangers of adders especially to dogs sniffing around hedgerows. Aug/Sept 2010
Leafield pre-school
Leafield runs a Forest School as well as a fantastic Eco-garden, making use of the Millenium Wood as well as other local facilities. Aug/Sept 2010