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The Wychwood

Editorial, A Time of Promise
Winter is slowly receding and Spring is round the corner. Now is the time to take stock and make plans. Feb/March 2013
Our Christmas Story
A round up of the Christmas events around the  Wychwood. Carol singing, sheep trails and collections. Feb/March 2013
Alexandra Wins Gold
A proud Mum, Liz Scrivner, tells the story of Alexandra’s success in the Oxfordshire Cross Country Championships. Feb/March 2013
Ten Balls and Counting
Peter Hills recounts the origins of the Shipton Charity Ball as the original committee pass on the baton. Feb/March 2013
The Tenth Ball supports RDA and Lady Reade
Cheques were passed over to the two beneficiaries of the Shipton Charity Ball, as plans for the 2013 Ball are laid in place. Feb/March 2013
Guiding in the Wychwoods and Scouting Returns
Charlotte Redman reviews the activities of the Senior Section of the Guides and Chris Trotman looks forward to the return of Scouting. Feb/March 2013
Fly by Night
Liz Clarke-Watson inadvertently bid for the fly fishing day at the Charity Ball. She has memories of past fishing ventures. Feb/March 2013
March Morning
David Soward expresses an early March Morning in a poem. Feb/March 2013
A Village of Shopkeepers
Alan Vickers and Gordon Duester look back on the retail experiences in Shipton before the last war. Feb/March 2013
Why it’s little Jimmy Hudson
Jim Hudson remembers his childhood in Shipton and at St Mary’s school and suggests a class reunion. Feb/March 2013
Ascott Pantomime
Harry Kappen reflects on the success of the Ascott Panto, this year ‘Wot Dinah Saw.’ You REALLY must see it next year!  Feb/March 2013
What You Want to be …? Party
Dan Rogers invites you to a fancy dress party to help brighten up the dark winter days. Feb/March 2013
Aelfthryth Gittings 1939-2012
John Gittings reflects on Aelfthryth’s life as a dedicated activist, contributor to the Wychwood Local History Society and traveller. Feb/March 2013
The Wychwood Wild Garden
What’s been happening recently in the Garden? Mike Watson provides an update and launches the new leaflet. Feb/March 2013
A Wychwood Carol
Scenes of Christmas set to a carol give a last memory of 2012. Feb/March 2013
Toad of Toad Hall
Peggy Walmsley reviews the latest pantomime by The Wychwood Players, when the river almost came into the NBH. Feb/March 2013
Milton and Shipton WI News
Updates from the Wis, the latest news and forthcoming events. Feb/March 2013
Wychwood Pre-School
A surprise OFSTED viist passed without incident, a lovely Christmas Party and a successful Bingo night. Feb/March 2013
The Wychwood Band of Brothers
A celebration of those who go the xtra mile to help the community. Agnes Hunt has been delivering the magazine since the first days in 1981. Feb/March 2013A Little Note from Max
A new nursing clinic to assist mobility and give extra advice is now available. Feb/March 2013
2013-The Year of the Snake
Liz Clarke-Watson reflects on the meaning of The Year of the Snake, finds some interesting incompatibilities but an encouraging outlook. Feb/March 2013
Victory at Last
Bob Foster finally completes his marathon of the Pennine Way, its only taken 26 years! Feb/March 2013
Wychwood Primary School
The build up to Christmas is remembered, the tree, the Musical Christmas Jigsaw and Hey Ewe. Feb/March 2013
Fifield News
Preparations are in hand for the Jubilee Needlework wall hanging. A great night out is promised by the Magic Circle. Feb/March 2013
Margaret Vera Nicholson 1921-2012
Margaret and Len chose Shipton for their retirement in 1978. Margaret was heavily involved in local activities including the WI pantos. Feb/March 2013
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
Father Christmas was generous, especially with the hand cream. The seed order has arrived and serious planning is underway. Feb/March 2013
Wychwood Library News
New events for February, coffee mornings till Easter and the Wychwood Wordpeckers are undeway. Feb/March 2013
News from Burford School
The Headteacher attended the Excellence in Oxfordshire Awards and students participated in Politics in Action. Feb/March 2013
Windrush Valley School
A rise up the ratings table, a new website and the annual English Speaking Board assessment . Feb/March 2013
Chipping Norton Music Festival
Details for the 101st Music Festival in March are now available and tickets on sale locally. Feb/March 2013
We Need More Naggers in the Wychwoods
The NAG is a key link between the communities and the Police, more volunteers are needed. Advice on Home Security. Feb/march 2013