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The Wychwood

Editorial
Christmas Past and traditions as well as Christmas present, reflections on the year and much more. Dec/Jan 2011-12
United Benefice New Vicar
Kate Stacey says ‘I like Christmas!’ She also shares her plans for the Benefice and hopes that all will get involved. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Woodman, Spare That Tree
A giant yew was felled in Shipton Court watched by a small crowd. Trudy Yates recalls the moment it crashed with an earth shaking thud. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Bob’s Gentle Shipton Circuit
Bob Forster introduces us to the Shipton Circuit taking in the Wild Garden, allotments and fields. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Phyllis is Back in Christmas Past
The excitement of Christmas, getting dressed up for the Nativity Play and Christmas Dinner. Phylis Clarke remembers this well. Dec/Jan 2011-12
A Good Night Out
Gordon Halliday introduces a new initiative to bring top quality shows to Oxfordshire Villages. Look for Cate Cody in February. Dec/Jan 2011-12
On Kenya Coast in the 1980s
Hamish Harvey recounts a tall of Christmas Trees, grass skirts and bees, al part of Christmas in Kenya. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Just an Ordinary Afternoon in the Wychwoods
Well not quite, as Beryl Hutton explains. All credit to those who rose to the occasion and saved a life. Dec/Jan 2011-12
A Memorable Christmas Dinner
Catherine Hitchens was called upon to serve up Christmas Diner for 15, having never learned to cook! Dec/Jan 2011-12
Memories of a Kindness
A thought provoking exhibition in Woodstock. Tom Shannon reflects on the importance of small gifts. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Running Out of Time
Bob Forster’s running career started as the lesser of two evils - running or rugby. But he did become a Champion. Dec/Jan 2011-12
A Traditional Ceilidh
A great evening was had by all at the Ceilidh, as well as raising funds for local charities. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Folk Night at the Tiddy Hall
A packed evening of folk entertainment and funds raised for the hall.Next year is the centenary of he Hall - watch for the events. Dec/Jan 2011-12
The Worst of Times or the Best of Times?
Fiona Walthall always wanted to parachute jump but the weather conditions meant she saw nothing. So she did it again. Dec/Jan 2011-12
We Ought To Have an Exhibition
A charity fund raiser idea by Lorna Raye and Enid Hugill becomes an exhibition for arts and crafts. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Shipton under Wychwood Cricket Club - What a Season!
The first eleven in the Home Counties Premier League for the first time, the Old Dogs winning the Twenty20 Cup and much more. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Art’s Kool is Back
The success from last year has encouraged Jan Harvey to run Art’s Kool again in 2012 with a definite Jubilee feel. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Jungle Book
A new production of Jungle Book arrives at the New Beaconsfield Hall - watch out for the monkeys! Dec/Jan 2011-12
The World Premiere of Stand Tall
The anti-bully musical by Lee Wyatt-Buchan premiered with a professional cast at Clapham. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
A funny old year, weatherwise. The winter squashes are now doing well though and Linda is well away with the chutney. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Swych Hosts Energy Forum
Free thermal surveys of domestic properties are just one way to help reduce the energy bill, much more at the Forum. Dec/Jan 2011-12
News from Cornbury Park
The estate has delivered a bumper harvest. The Bushcraft Company is one of the businesses successes at the Park. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Wychwood C.E. Primary School
Prayers written by pupils for Harvest Festival. Experiencing other cultures, religions and other foods. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Ding Dong Merrily
The long planed evening with the Hadleighs is interrupted by Gus - the one to avoid at all costs. Dec/Jan 2011-12
News from Burford School
A successful residential trip to Grosvenor Hall for Year 7. Year 10 are getting help to prepare for the future. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Dilly’s Diary
Mixed success at the allotment but a good late harvest. Experimenting with Florence fennel and digging the last of the potatoes. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Wychwood Library News
New websites for Family History and computer introduction courses. Poetry Club meets on the third Monday of the month. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Crimestoppers
Dark evenings means extra care is needed with unknown callers. The new 101 non-emergency number is now in operation. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Supporting Local Children’s Sports
The Shipton Fete Committee make donations to local sports groups to hep specific projects. Dec/Jan 2011-12
Rotary Club, Alive and Kicking Around the Wychwoods
There are over five Rotary Clubs in the area, all slightly different but working for the same aims. Find out more.Dec/Jan 2011-12