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June - July 2011 Archive
Editorial
We need rain! A busy summer ahead in the Wychwoods with Open Gardens, Fetes and Festivals. June/July 2011
Our Day at the Royal Wedding
Peter and Ann Hilling were invited to the Royal Wedding. What an amazing experience and even the press wanted to interview them. June/July 2011
Review of Blythe Spirit
Another splendid performance from The Wychwood Players with Mark Jessey in the leading role and Amanda Keighley as the medium. June/July 2011
Old Wisdom
Lara Green learns about deterring spiders with conkers and other old country traditions including the prophetic cuckoo. June/July 2011
Tally-Ho, the Fox revives
The Fox at Leafield is reopened after a rescue by a local consortium. David Cameron called in on the first night. June/July 2011
Retiring President of the Tennis Club
Sir John Graham stands down as president of the tennis club having overseen an intense period of activity and development. June/July 2011
Discover the Wild Garden
A call for help with nature and trees surveys in the Wild Garden so the management plan can reflect what is discovered. June/July 2011
Lights, Camera, Action
Eric Allwright, who retired to Shipton, was a make up artist in the film industry. He made up some of the biggest stars of his day. June/July 2011
Open Gardens Galore
Gardens are open around the Wychwoods this summer in aid of a variety of charities and local organisations. June/July 2011
From Rubber Ducks to Shopping Lists
Why do we collect small and apparently valueless articles? Because they often tell a tale worth discovering. June/July 2011
Shipton Choir at Bath Abbey
It was a great weekend for church music. The Shipton Choir joined others for a musical feast at Bath Abbey. June/July 2011
Haiku - How about You?
Writing a Haiku takes a bit of imagination but in three lines a tale can be told. June/July 2011
Running the Bookstall
Catherine Hitchens just can’t say no when asked to run the fete bookstall. The problem is she is in danger of buying more than she sells! June/July 2011
So Goodbye to Our Chairman.
Martin Gibbs stands down as Chairman of The Wychwood magazine. He lead the magazine through a period of great change and innovation. June/July 2011
Wychwood Primary School
Our own Royal Wedding, a pair of beautiful oak crosses and a spelling bee all reinforces the quality of the primary school. June/July 2011
Our New Vicar
Rev. Kate Stacey takes up her position as Vicar to the United Benefice in September. She outlines why the appointment is so attractive to her. June/July 2011
Wilderness Festival
Tim Harvey looks ahead to the ground breaking Wilderness Festival at Cornbury Park in the autumn. June/July 2011
David Innes-Wilson 1941 - 2011
David was born in India where his father was a Royal Engineer. Settling in Shipton in 1992 he was actively involved in the local community. June/July 2011
Fifield and Idbury News
A tapestry wall hanging is being made for the Diamond Jubilee, a church barbecue and cream teas in June and bunting for hire. June/July 2011
News from Burford School
The new drama block will be opened in July by Robert Hardy and the Summer prom concert promises to be a family fun day. June/July 2011
David Lutz Yates 1925-2011
David’s family had emigrated to the USA in the early 18th century. He was a veteran of WWII based in Hereford and many years later settled in Shipton. June/July 2011
About Dogs meeting Babies
Max gives some advice to families expecting a new arrival, either a dog or a baby! This needs careful planning. June/July 2011
A Whole New World
Bob Foster reflects on retirement, no longer needs a watch and finds time to drive slowly. June/July 2011
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Competition is rising in the allotments ahead of the Produce Show in August. This year is the 25th anniversary of MUGAWA. June/July 2011
Walking for SeeSaw
Five intrepid walkers raised over £700 by walking the Cotswold Way over the royal Wedding weekend. June/July 2011
Dilly’s Diary
Lack of rain is notable and wild things abound. Hard work planning the planting and keeping things alive, but results will tell. June/July 2011
Wychwood Library News
An 8% rise in use at the library over the year. Books and DVDs are needed to sell at the fete and the summer reading scheme is staring. June/July 2011
The BIG Picture at Wychwood Baptist Church
A new format to Sundays to allow families to discover the Bible together and to enjoy themselves. June/July 2011
No More Co-Mingling please
A visit to the Witney recycling depot gave SWYCH an insight into how our rubbish is handled. We can help by pre-sorting. June/July 2011
Joseph Wright of Derby
The next CDAFAS lecture will explore the life to Joseph Wright, his painting as well as his scientific work. June/July 2011
We need rain! A busy summer ahead in the Wychwoods with Open Gardens, Fetes and Festivals. June/July 2011
Our Day at the Royal Wedding
Peter and Ann Hilling were invited to the Royal Wedding. What an amazing experience and even the press wanted to interview them. June/July 2011
Review of Blythe Spirit
Another splendid performance from The Wychwood Players with Mark Jessey in the leading role and Amanda Keighley as the medium. June/July 2011
Old Wisdom
Lara Green learns about deterring spiders with conkers and other old country traditions including the prophetic cuckoo. June/July 2011
Tally-
The Fox at Leafield is reopened after a rescue by a local consortium. David Cameron called in on the first night. June/July 2011
Retiring President of the Tennis Club
Sir John Graham stands down as president of the tennis club having overseen an intense period of activity and development. June/July 2011
Discover the Wild Garden
A call for help with nature and trees surveys in the Wild Garden so the management plan can reflect what is discovered. June/July 2011
Lights, Camera, Action
Eric Allwright, who retired to Shipton, was a make up artist in the film industry. He made up some of the biggest stars of his day. June/July 2011
Open Gardens Galore
Gardens are open around the Wychwoods this summer in aid of a variety of charities and local organisations. June/July 2011
From Rubber Ducks to Shopping Lists
Why do we collect small and apparently valueless articles? Because they often tell a tale worth discovering. June/July 2011
Shipton Choir at Bath Abbey
It was a great weekend for church music. The Shipton Choir joined others for a musical feast at Bath Abbey. June/July 2011
Haiku -
Writing a Haiku takes a bit of imagination but in three lines a tale can be told. June/July 2011
Running the Bookstall
Catherine Hitchens just can’t say no when asked to run the fete bookstall. The problem is she is in danger of buying more than she sells! June/July 2011
So Goodbye to Our Chairman.
Martin Gibbs stands down as Chairman of The Wychwood magazine. He lead the magazine through a period of great change and innovation. June/July 2011
Wychwood Primary School
Our own Royal Wedding, a pair of beautiful oak crosses and a spelling bee all reinforces the quality of the primary school. June/July 2011
Our New Vicar
Rev. Kate Stacey takes up her position as Vicar to the United Benefice in September. She outlines why the appointment is so attractive to her. June/July 2011
Wilderness Festival
Tim Harvey looks ahead to the ground breaking Wilderness Festival at Cornbury Park in the autumn. June/July 2011
David Innes-
David was born in India where his father was a Royal Engineer. Settling in Shipton in 1992 he was actively involved in the local community. June/July 2011
Fifield and Idbury News
A tapestry wall hanging is being made for the Diamond Jubilee, a church barbecue and cream teas in June and bunting for hire. June/July 2011
News from Burford School
The new drama block will be opened in July by Robert Hardy and the Summer prom concert promises to be a family fun day. June/July 2011
David Lutz Yates 1925-
David’s family had emigrated to the USA in the early 18th century. He was a veteran of WWII based in Hereford and many years later settled in Shipton. June/July 2011
About Dogs meeting Babies
Max gives some advice to families expecting a new arrival, either a dog or a baby! This needs careful planning. June/July 2011
A Whole New World
Bob Foster reflects on retirement, no longer needs a watch and finds time to drive slowly. June/July 2011
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Gardens Association
Competition is rising in the allotments ahead of the Produce Show in August. This year is the 25th anniversary of MUGAWA. June/July 2011
Walking for SeeSaw
Five intrepid walkers raised over £700 by walking the Cotswold Way over the royal Wedding weekend. June/July 2011
Dilly’s Diary
Lack of rain is notable and wild things abound. Hard work planning the planting and keeping things alive, but results will tell. June/July 2011
Wychwood Library News
An 8% rise in use at the library over the year. Books and DVDs are needed to sell at the fete and the summer reading scheme is staring. June/July 2011
The BIG Picture at Wychwood Baptist Church
A new format to Sundays to allow families to discover the Bible together and to enjoy themselves. June/July 2011
No More Co-
A visit to the Witney recycling depot gave SWYCH an insight into how our rubbish is handled. We can help by pre-
The next CDAFAS lecture will explore the life to Joseph Wright, his painting as well as his scientific work. June/July 2011