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April - May 2012 Archive
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A special tribute issue to her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations with memories from 1953 and this year’s celebrations. April/May 2012
Remembering the Coronation
Allan Ledger remembers the coronation as a boy chorister, high up in the south cloisters of Westminster Abbey. Rachel Grant remembers form the Mall. April/May 2012
A View from Nyasaland and a Nine Inch TV
David Baxter remembers the impact of the King’s death and the coronation the following year, watched on TV. April/May 2012
The View from Vienna and Dancing with Sailers
James Burgis was stationed in Graz, Austria in 1953. Barbara Hyde, Beryl Field, Paulne Gilbert, Elaine Gibson and Noni Dewar all share their memories. April/May 2012
A Child’s Eye View
Christie Halliday was a Coronation Princess and watched on television. Arthur Hut was unimpressed because e was either too ld or too young! April/May 2012
The ‘Not Quite’ Coronation Car
Paul Young remembers 1953 because of the love of his life, a fast lady - a Jaguar XK120. April/May 2012
Celebrating the Jubilee
A round up of the celebrations taking place in the Wychwoods over the Jubilee weekend. April/May 2012
Hockey for All
Tracey van der Heiden introduces Witney Hockey, who are curently looking for more players from the Wychwoods. April/May 2012
Ratty Gets Clever
Ratty almost outwits Dave Hayes as he responds to an urgent call from the bathroom. He has some tips about winning the Rat Race. April/May 2012
A Good Night Out
A fantastic evening with the Cate Cody Quartet, followed by a Roll in the Hay, a production by the Antonius Players. April/May 2012
Norman Wilks is 100
Norman remembers growing up n a large family, felling trees to allow aerodromes to be built in the war and keeping his allotment going. April/May 2012
Milton Olympic Fete
Look forward to the Milton fete on Saturday 7 July with an Olympic theme. April/May 2012
In Praise of Prebendal
Sue Richards sings the praises of the Prebendal staff who looked after her mother in her final years. April/May 2012
A Century of FWP Matthews Ltd
10 years of milling in Shipton, originally built by Fredrick Matthews. The mill is still going strong and adapting to the 21st Century. April/May 2012
Art Matters
Amazing artistic treats in the Wychwood this summer. A Journey through France, Water Landscapes, Art’s Kool and Arts Talk. April/May 2012
Maurice Pratley 1932-2012
Maurice was born in Leafield and moved to Shipton when he married. After working in Smiths he set up his own local business and was also the oldest paper boy in the villages. Aril/May 2012
A Day in the Life of a Lengthperson
Margaret Ricketts recounts her adventures as a high mileage Lengthperson in Milton. April/May 2012
Anyone for Tennis?
An update from the Wychwood tennis Club, encouragement to use the courts at Milton and memories of tennis in the 1950s. April/May 2012
Noel Hardy Hartwell 1912-2011
A man of the Cotswolds, educated at Burford Grammer and after working in agricultural engineering settled in Milton. April/May 2012
Wychwood CE Primary School
The school’s artwork is to be exhibited in the National Gallery in London. Mini Pots are covered and maths is fun. April/May 2012
Running Out of Time
Bob Foster reflects on two challenges that almost finished him. A indoor 24 hour race and a run along the Pennine Way. April/May 2012
News from Burford School
A new bookshop in collaboration with The Madhatter Bookshop and a visit to No10 to discuss educational challenges with the Prime Minister. April/May 2012
Delightful Additions to the Wychwood Library
Singing for Fun has been so successful it’s outgrown the Library. New children’s books in stock as well as e-books. April/May 2012
Shipton WI
Celebrations of 60 years in the Wycwoods are coming up in September with special events. In the meantime visit the lambs in April. April/May 2012
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
An optimistic look forward to the new growing season. Linda has started digging again and the AGM is in May. April/May 2012
Picturing Life in West Oxfordshire
Enter the photographic competition being run by the Council’s tourist board and feature on their adverts. April/May 2012
Shipton Church News
A big thank you for the Bridge Drive fundraising and a look forward to the ‘Breakfast in Shipton’ starting again in the Shaven Crown. April/May 2012
A special tribute issue to her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations with memories from 1953 and this year’s celebrations. April/May 2012
Remembering the Coronation
Allan Ledger remembers the coronation as a boy chorister, high up in the south cloisters of Westminster Abbey. Rachel Grant remembers form the Mall. April/May 2012
A View from Nyasaland and a Nine Inch TV
David Baxter remembers the impact of the King’s death and the coronation the following year, watched on TV. April/May 2012
The View from Vienna and Dancing with Sailers
James Burgis was stationed in Graz, Austria in 1953. Barbara Hyde, Beryl Field, Paulne Gilbert, Elaine Gibson and Noni Dewar all share their memories. April/May 2012
A Child’s Eye View
Christie Halliday was a Coronation Princess and watched on television. Arthur Hut was unimpressed because e was either too ld or too young! April/May 2012
The ‘Not Quite’ Coronation Car
Paul Young remembers 1953 because of the love of his life, a fast lady -
A round up of the celebrations taking place in the Wychwoods over the Jubilee weekend. April/May 2012
Hockey for All
Tracey van der Heiden introduces Witney Hockey, who are curently looking for more players from the Wychwoods. April/May 2012
Ratty Gets Clever
Ratty almost outwits Dave Hayes as he responds to an urgent call from the bathroom. He has some tips about winning the Rat Race. April/May 2012
A Good Night Out
A fantastic evening with the Cate Cody Quartet, followed by a Roll in the Hay, a production by the Antonius Players. April/May 2012
Norman Wilks is 100
Norman remembers growing up n a large family, felling trees to allow aerodromes to be built in the war and keeping his allotment going. April/May 2012
Milton Olympic Fete
Look forward to the Milton fete on Saturday 7 July with an Olympic theme. April/May 2012
In Praise of Prebendal
Sue Richards sings the praises of the Prebendal staff who looked after her mother in her final years. April/May 2012
A Century of FWP Matthews Ltd
10 years of milling in Shipton, originally built by Fredrick Matthews. The mill is still going strong and adapting to the 21st Century. April/May 2012
Art Matters
Amazing artistic treats in the Wychwood this summer. A Journey through France, Water Landscapes, Art’s Kool and Arts Talk. April/May 2012
Maurice Pratley 1932-
Maurice was born in Leafield and moved to Shipton when he married. After working in Smiths he set up his own local business and was also the oldest paper boy in the villages. Aril/May 2012
A Day in the Life of a Lengthperson
Margaret Ricketts recounts her adventures as a high mileage Lengthperson in Milton. April/May 2012
Anyone for Tennis?
An update from the Wychwood tennis Club, encouragement to use the courts at Milton and memories of tennis in the 1950s. April/May 2012
Noel Hardy Hartwell 1912-
A man of the Cotswolds, educated at Burford Grammer and after working in agricultural engineering settled in Milton. April/May 2012
Wychwood CE Primary School
The school’s artwork is to be exhibited in the National Gallery in London. Mini Pots are covered and maths is fun. April/May 2012
Running Out of Time
Bob Foster reflects on two challenges that almost finished him. A indoor 24 hour race and a run along the Pennine Way. April/May 2012
News from Burford School
A new bookshop in collaboration with The Madhatter Bookshop and a visit to No10 to discuss educational challenges with the Prime Minister. April/May 2012
Delightful Additions to the Wychwood Library
Singing for Fun has been so successful it’s outgrown the Library. New children’s books in stock as well as e-
Celebrations of 60 years in the Wycwoods are coming up in September with special events. In the meantime visit the lambs in April. April/May 2012
Milton-
An optimistic look forward to the new growing season. Linda has started digging again and the AGM is in May. April/May 2012
Picturing Life in West Oxfordshire
Enter the photographic competition being run by the Council’s tourist board and feature on their adverts. April/May 2012
Shipton Church News
A big thank you for the Bridge Drive fundraising and a look forward to the ‘Breakfast in Shipton’ starting again in the Shaven Crown. April/May 2012