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The Wychwood

Editorial
Jubilee events in June and the Olympics in July. There is also plenty of life in the old Wychwood dogs. June/July 2012
Austerity Games: Now and Then
Memories of the Austerity Games in 1948 and the comparisons to this time around. Athletes are now provided with towels. June/July 2012
Barry Groves and Pingat Jasa Malaysia
At a ceremony in Uffington, Barry groves receives an overdue medal for his part in the defence of Malaysia and the 1960s. June/July 2012
A Day in the Life of a 1930s Kitchen Maid
Jean Stowe entered service at the age of 14 at Pudlicote House. She was on the bottom rung of the domestic ladder in a staff of six. June/July 2012
Wychwood History Society - A Unique Resource
John Rawlins has bequeathed his vast collection of local history material to the WLHS. It now needs cataloguing and digitising. June/July 2012
Wychwood Players’ Supper Evening
The Players did well with less than satisfactory material, however as always an enjoyable evening. Next up is the Ayckbourn. June/July 2012
The Boy Buglers
The tragic story of James and Levi Evetts, boy buglers with the 2nd Battalion, Aldershots is retold at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock. June/July 2012
Wychwood Colouring Competition
Another successful competition run by the Wychwood Estates Agents with winners from the primary school. June/July 2012
Brilliant Rugby Times
Andrew Purdy updates us on the progress of his son Harry on the national RFU squad. June/July 2012
The Wychwood Tennis Club
The summer season is well underway and new members are welcome. Come to our open fun day. June/July 2012
The Olympics at Milton Fete
The ‘Must See’ event of the summer on Saturday 7th July, chariot racing at the Milton Olympics, along with all the usual attractions.  June/July 2012
A Dog’s Life
Chris Barnes reflects on the role of the dog owner, the passing of Scrappy and the arrival of Bumbles. June/July 2012
Country Pie’s Tweets and Twitters
Tony Boardman has recorded overe 34 species of birds at the feeding table but is still,having problems with Windows, iPads and Tweets. June/July 2012
Bowls is a Young Man’s Sport
A call for new members to the Wychwood bowling club, both individuals and families. Enjoy a challenging game. June/July 2012
Wychwood Welcome Club river trip
Members of the Welcome Club chartered a Salters boat on the Thames, from Abingdon to Folly Bridge. June/July 2012
Shipton Church Fete
The ran held off, the crowds came and over £3,700 was raised for church funds. A big thank-you to all concerned. June/July 2012
1st Wychwood Guides
The Guides have spun off a new Senior Section and now need more Leaders to help develop the guides. How about You? June/July 2012
Happy Retirement Irene!
Irene Goodhall has retired from leading the Brownies after more than 20 years service. A bog thanks for all she has achieved. June/July 2012
An Exciting Start to School
Gabriel Horner has got off to a great start to schooling at the Pre-school at Milton Village Hall. June/July 2012
A Biscuit Fit for a Queen
The Primary School Great Bake-Off achieved magnificent results and an appreciative letter from Buckingham Palace. June/July 2012
Fifield News
The Art Group goes from strength to strength, an excellent St Georges day lunch raised funds for Help the Heroes and the Wall Hanging takes shape. June/July 2012
Shipton WI
The WI in Shipton celebrates 60 years with a Jubilee Dinner in September. Recent events included lambing at Fairspear Hill Farm. June/July 2012
Milton WI
Events to raise funds for the Jubilee weekend and a Quiz Evening challenge to the rest of the Wychwoods made for a busy time. June/July 2012
The Wychwood Years
Bob Foster reaches the Wychwoods and wins the Sweaty Trainer awards from the school. June/July 2012
Open Gardens
A variety of beautiful gardens are open across the area raising funds for Ascott Tiddy Hall and Katherine House Hospice. June/July 2012
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
A talk on Japanese gardens, water saving plans and the forthcoming Summer produce show in August make for a busy schedule. June/July 2012
News from Burford School
A ‘Good’ report from OFSTED reflects all the hard work being done in the school. Science Week looked at parachutes and manure. June/July 2012
Sniff 5000
Forty dogs and owners made a sponsored walk in aid of funds for Medical Detection Dogs. June/July 2012
News from Wychwood Library
Over 47,000 items were issued last year by the library. Plans are now in place to install Self service facilities ti improve service. June/July 2012
Crime Stoppers
Thefts from garden sheds and garages are on the increase again, take precautions. Please report ALL Anti Social Behaviour in 101. June/July 2012
The ‘New’ Breakspeare Clinic
The Clinic has been refurbished and additional specialists engaged to offer a full service. June/July 2012
Windrush Valley School
A new scheme of ‘Forests for the Future’ is underway with Crown Estates. Two days were spent establishing a new hedge. June/July 2012
The 9th Chadlington Beer Festival
Over 22 ales will be available for sampling on Saturday 9th June, all funds raised will go towards the Friends of Chadlington School