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Editorial, Festival, Fetes and Feting our Greats
The fete season kicks off with the revived Leafield fete. National events influence our local activities. June/July 2013
The Royal Maundy
Martin Gibbs was one of the recipients of the Maundy distribution before Easter in Oxford. A great occasion. June/July 2013
Trek to the Summit of Kilimanjaro
Karen Robinson overcomes severe illness with training to be able to summit Kilimanjaro. All in aid of Churchill Hospital Support Fund. June/July 2013
Milton fete
Milton goes down the farm with a special Grand Hobby Horse race open to all. Lots to do for all the family. June/July 2013
The Canals Restoration
The restoration of the canals in the Wild Garden is underway. It is initially messy but the result should be worth it. June/July 2013
A Trip through Local Dialect
Christine Halliday attempts to unravel our local dialects with a trip through the local villages. June/July 2013
Grandad and the Great Coffin Escape - a postscript
Tom Shannon recounts a follow up to his grandfather’s daring escape attempt during the war. June/July 2013
Wychwood Football Club U10s
The club is going from strength to strength with strong support from the local community. Trials start in June for the next season. June/July 2013
A Fun Day for all at Shipton Fete
The Shipton Fete this year will feature a Fun Dog Show and Dog Agility course as well as all the old favourites. June/July 2013
She Called Five Minutes Ago
Jan Harvey won the George Hummer Prize at the chipping Norton Festival with this short story. June/July 2013
The Benefice Centre has moved
The United Benefice office has now moved to Milton Church Hall. This provides a focal pint for many activities. June/July 2013
Rosetta Palmer 1913 - 2013
Rosetta was born in Hove and lived much of her life in Sussex. She moved to Milton in her later years and was a favourite at the Day Centre. June/July 2013
Jake revives Leafield Fete
Jake Acock is the moving force behind the revival of the Leafield Fete after a number of years absent. A great afternoon is promised. June/July 2013
The Hound, theatre review
Trudy Yates reviews the latest production from the Wychwood Players. A great performance from all, the ‘cabbie’ was fantastic! June/July 2013
The Coronation Sacred Oil
Allan Ledger reflects on the role his family firm had in the production of the anointment oil for the Coronation in 1953. June/July 2013
The Rector Returns
A picture of the Rev’d. Dr Thomas Brookes returns to Shipton after ravels around the world. June/July 2013
The Prime Minister opens the New Ascott Play Area
David Cameron made a special visit to Ascott to open the new pre-school play area which was supported by the Big Lottery fund. June/July 2013
The Thatcher Years
Amanda Ponsonby MBE made a special trip to the Milton WI to talk about her experiences of working with Margaret Thatcher. June/July 2013
The Art of Criticism
Trudy Yates reflects on the role of the critic and recounts a lesson from her youth that shapes her approach. June/July 2013
Wychwood Primary School
Head Teacher certificates were awarded and visits have been made to the Corinium Museum and the Steam Museum. June/July 2013
Fifield News
Cafe Fifi is up and running, the first meeting to launch the new Scouting initiative was held and golfing practice is being organised. June/July 2103
The New Wychwood Singers
The Singers welcome all with enthusiasm even if they don’t consider themselves singers. All styles are catered for. June/July 2013
Theresa Elizabeth Dunford 1930 - 2013
Tessa was born in Swansea but grew up in the Wychwoods area. She was an early resident in Greenlands and moved to Witney after it closed. June/July 2013
Change to the Bus Services
A new operator will be running the X8A service in conjunction with Stagecoach. Make sure you sue the service when you can. June/July 2013
News from Burford School
A visit to the Alternative Technology Centre in Wales was an inspiration for further work. 28 students are planning a DoE hike in July. June/July 2013
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
At long last spring! Allotments are springing back to life and we all wait for a good summer! June/July 2013
Wychwood Library News
The Summer Reading scheme starts in July, the theme is ‘Creepy House’. Look out for Fossil Day. June/July 2013
Burford Festival 2013
The festival runs in early June and includes literary talks, a Heritage Fair and Family Party. June/July 2013
The Swan Inn at Ascott Reopening
The new owners of the Swan, Richard and Michiel start the hard work to open the Swan at the end of June. June/July 2013
A Wonderful Spring Term
Windrush Valley School finished their Spring Term with their annual Easter performance of Puss in Boots. June/July 2103
Traditional Ceilidh
The Ceilidh returns to the New Beaconsfield Hall in October. Plan for a good night out and a ploughman’s supper. June/July 2013