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The Wychwood

Editorial
This Sporting life sums up this issue. The spring sap is rising as the Wychwood inhabitants climb Kilimanjaro, play cricket or rise to international rugby. April/May 2011
Following Father: The Ascent of Kilimanjaro
Dan Rogers prepares for his great climb, following in his father’s footsteps. The climb is in aid of Action for Children. April/May 2011
Gig-Arts at Penhurst School
Following their successful performance at the New Beaconsfield Hall, the Gig-Arts gang from Chippng Norton school ‘give back’ to Penhurst school. April/May 2011
Flix in the Stix
The Kings Speech is coming in April, following the success of Made in Dagenham.
We also show the Case of the Missing Teaspoons. April/May 2011
Shipton Cricket Club, new season and spicy encounters
Justin Hemmings shares the programme of Shipton Cricket Club for the coming season, leading up to the  Sportsman Dinner on 1st October. April/May 2011
Wychwood Pre-School Go Exploring
Dance Club, searching for Gruffalo and a Bear Hunt. Looking forward to creating a nature garden in the old sandpit. April/May 2011
Country Pie, a Viking Invasion
Bird migration from Scandanavia brings new visitors and colours into the garden and Tony Boardman watches a Kingfsher. April/May 2011
The Wychwood Players, the Time of My Life
The next Players production, The Time of My Life by Alan Ayckbourn, comes to the NBH in May. April/May 2011
Mothering Sunday
Phyllis Clarke shares her memories of Mothering Sunday form the 1950s with posies from the Ascott Road. April/May 2011
Let the Grass Grow under Your Feet
Gwen McConnachie and Una Fenton say that with a little thought ad planning we can all encourage butterflies to flourish in our gardens and on the verges.
Wychwood Tennis Club
A busy season ahead for the Tennis Club, and a chance to brush up on your game - or even start afresh. April/May 2011
Crown Farm Food Festival
A Food Festival for local producers is planned in June to coincide with Equestrian Events at Crown Farm. April/May 2011
Milton School Photograph
A photo from the 1930s with most names identified Do you have memories of school days to share? April/May 2011
Geoffrey and Jeanne Lindley
Geoffrey who died recently, was the local vicar of the Wychwoods in the early 1980s. He and his wife Jeanne had great memories of their time here. April/May 2011
How Old is it? Why is it there? What was it used for?
Did you ever wonder what it is or how old is it? Maybe the Wychwood History publications has the answer, have a look at their website. April/May 2011
Professional Rugby - Go Henry Go
Andrew Purdy is the proud father of up and coming Henry, already laying at international level in the U-18s. April/May 2011
Welcome to a Wychwood Spring
A colour roundup of spring through the Wchwoods and Cotswolds. April/May 2011
Oxfordshire Badminton Association Schools Tournament 2011
Several players form the New Beaconsfield Hall badminton team took part in this years school tournament with a hat trick of medals for Emily Day. April/May 2011
Shipton Volunteers
The dates for Get-Togethers in 2011, with Abbie Cooke now taking the lead. A Community Orchard is planted in the allotments field. April/May 2011
Fifield News
Fundraising lunches and suppers, a ‘bring and buy’ lunch for the Royal Wedding and the date for the fete is 28 May. April/May 2011
News from Burford School
The under 15 rugby team capped a fantastic season, Alice Landray won the Short Story Competiton and debating teams had success in Oxford. April/May 2011
Cicely Miller Celebrates 90
Cicely has been a resident of Milton since 1931 and worked at London House, the ladies outfitters in Milton. She recalls weekly dances in Milton and Shipton. April/May 2011
How Much Does your Pet Matter to You?
Serous talk from Max about the need to have pet insurance so the right treatment can be carried out when urgently needed. Max is now on-line. April/May 2011
News from Cornbury
Changes are under at Cornbury with the usual events such as charity walks and the car rallies, joined by Solar Power. April/May 2011
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
Tony Lewis gets ady for spring and work on the allotment but is finding it hard work! A visit is planned to Michael Heseltine’s garden. April/May 2011
Wychwood Primary School News
The new Orang-utam is called Koyah, African Drums and dance brought the hall alive. Collect vouchers from Sainsburys and Tescos to help with ICT resources. April/May 2011
Dilly’s Diary
Struggling with the wet and the cold but the seed potatoes are chitting and the garlic cloves planted. The plot is cleared for action. April/May 2011
News form the Wychwood Library
A reminder that the ‘Introduction to Computers’ runs every month. Don’t forget to get your census form returned on time, have you tried Answers Direct? April/May 2011
World Book Night
Heather Shute distributed Philip Pulman’s Northern Lights as part of World Book Night, if you got a book join the Book Club. April/May 2011
Volunteer Link Up in the Wychwood
More Volunteers are needed across the Wychwood to help with driving, befriending or practical assistance. April/May 2011
Sing for your Supper
Bob Foster shares the enthusiasm generated at the Songs of Praise in Milton Baptist Church. Come along at Easter for more! April/May 2011
Rotary Club of Kingham and Daylesford