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The Wychwood

Editorial
An upbeat theme for the year! Congratulations to Malcolm Cochrane on his MBE, and to our sports clubs for their successes. Feb/March 2012
Congratulations Malcolm on your MBE
Malcolm’s contribution to the local community has been impressive over the last 30 years, culminating in the new playground for Shipton. Feb/March 2012
Whatever is happening in the Wild Garden?
Mike Watson updates on the activities in the Wild Garden and a look ahead to projects to come. Feb/March 2012
Oxfordshire Tennis Club of the Year
The Wychwood Tennis Club pick up another award for their junior coaching success. A look at some future developments. Feb/March 2012
Remembering 1952, Not a Good Year
Fred Russell looks back on his memories of 1952 but without much joy! He reflects on the transient nature of life. Feb/March 2012
Fifield News
Extra effort required on this year’s Litterblitz - more a general clean-up! Car Boot sale planned for April instead of the annual fete. Feb/March 2012
Woodman, Woodman, Spare my lawn
Peter Hills loses some old friends and in the process damages the lawn. Jackie Clark puts this all to verse. Feb/March 2012
All Greek to Me!
Catherine Hitchens steps in at short notice but has difficulty with the Greece theme to the fancy dress. Feb/March 2012
Shipton Charity Ball
A geat evenin in aid of the Willow Foundation with all the normal ingredients. One more ball in 2012 by the present committee. Feb/March 2012
Running out of Time
Bob Foster continues to recall his running career with some unfortunate incidents along the way - but also the great successes. Feb/March 2012
Chipping Norton Festival Celebrates 100 years
Started in 1904 but with some disruption during the war years the festival now reaches 100! Special events are planned. Feb/March 2012
Charity Auction at Chipping Norton Theatre
A special evening with Robert Hardy CBE as Guest of Honour. A raffle s being run in the lead up to the evening. Feb/March 2012
Tiddy Hall Centenary Celebrations
Events planned trough the summer to celebrate 100 years of the Tiddy Hall. The BIG Weekend is in June. Feb/March 2012
The day in the life of a Mobile Dog Groomer
Becky Hird shares the ups and downs of dog grooming, with observations on the dogs and the owners. Feb/March 2012
The Wychwood Players, Snow White Review
Another great panto by the Players is reviewed by Peggy Walmsley. A cast of 25 kept all ages enertained. Feb/March 2012
A Christmas Roundup
The Wchwood Christmas is celebrated in pictures. Feb/March 2012
Off the Wall
The Walling Team are in action again, this time tackling the restoration of the Ha-Ha in the Wild Garden, some 30 tons of stone. Feb/March 2012
Anthony Treweeke 1950-2011
Antony was just four weeks old when his family moved to Shipton. A career in the Merchant Navy fulfilled his travel dreams. Feb/March 2012
The British Embassy In Tehran
Recent events in Iran caused Sir John Graham t reflect in happier days in the embassy which dates from 1876. Feb/March 2012
Milton under Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
On the way to the growing season, the equinox approaches and so do the weeds! A hoe for a Christmas present to Linda didn’t go down well! Feb/March 2012
Shipton Cricket Club
A profile of Simon Hole, Club Captain, and a request for a Scorer and a Treasurer. The fireworks night was a great success. Feb/March 2012
Wchwood C.E. Primary School
Nativity plays and Carol services before Christmas. A selection of shields for possible display in the National Gallery. Min Pots of care. Feb/March 2012
About Remembrance
Some reflections on the role of remembrance as Wootton Bassett becomes Royal ad Brize Norton funds the Memorial Bell. Feb/March 2012
Percy Victor Edwin Avery 1929-2011
Vic was born and brought up in Church Street, Shipton where he lived most of his life. He will be remembered for his electrical skills in the village. Feb/March 2012
Dilly’s Diary
A warm autumn, good enough for tea outside. Getting ready for the planting season, ordering seeds and hoping for good weather. Feb/March 2012
Wychwood Library News
More specialist computer classes and a Poetry Club for the New Year. But the Library is not safe from cuts so please get involved. Feb/March 2012
News from Burford School
The Governors have agreed to apply for Academy status after being awarded a Governor Mark in November for excellence. Feb/March 2012
About New Year Resolutions
Max has some good canine advice if you are feeling the excesses from the holiday period, eat less and burn more! Feb/March 2012
Wychwood Players, Supper Evening
The Players are holding another of their popular Supper Evenings in mid March, featuring two one-act plays. Watch for boookings being open. Feb/March 2012
Amazing Fundraising
Fund raising for the Poppy appeal, Lawrence Home Nursing Team and the Wychwood Day Centre all high records over the holiday season. Feb/March 2012