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The Wychwood

Editorial
The Crazy Days of Summer have arrived and it’s fete and show season. Once again we applaud success in the Wychwoods. Aug/Sept 2013
Winning a dream
Laura and Matt Hemming win their dream of a wedding at Eynsham Hall, courtesy of the Oxford Mail. Aug/Sept 2013
A Designer in Iron
Pippa, aged 6, is the designer behind a new range of curtain poles from Wychwood Wrought Iron. Aug/Sept 2013
I’ve bin up to Oxford
Fred Russell makes some corrections to our local dialects and shares his literary skills about ‘ruebub’. Aug/Sept 2013
Milton Fete
Milton went ‘down to the farm’ in style and excellent weather for this year’s fete. Hatwells provided fairground rides. Aug/Sept 2013
Hello Wychwood Cotswold Inn.
The newly refurbished Wychwood Inn has emerged from behind the hoardings of the old Red Horse in Shipton. We wish Tracey and Paul all well in the future. Aug/Sept 2013
Feedback
Nancy Andrews provides further background on the story of Dr Thomas Brookes. Aug/Sept 2013
The Rotary Club
The Rotary Club has changed its name. Aug/Sept 2013
A Wychwood Dream
Alan Vickers and the Local History Society have a dream to put the past on-line for future generations. They need your help. Aug/Sept 2013
Shipton Fete and Dog Show
Bank Holiday Monday 26th  August, all the fun of the fete. Aug/Sept 2013
The New Wychwood Singers in Concert
The New Wychwood Singers now number around 50 and have a concert in October in aid of Lawrence Home Nursing. Aug/Sept 2013
Dancing in the Wychwoods
Katie Saunders says ‘Keep Dancing’. The new term starts in September and all skill levels are welcome. Aug/Sept 2013
Muck and Magic
Bob Forster takes us on a circular walk around Milton Bruern and Shipton. Look out for the Muck and Magic! Aug/Sept 2013
Leafield Fete is Here to Stay
Jake Acock reflects on the success of restarting the Leafield Fete, even the Prime Minister was impressed! Aug/Sept 2013
Arthur Duncan Waugh 1923 - 2013
Arthur was born in India and spent much of his working life on overseas duty. He retired to Shipton and was an active member of the local community. Aug/Sept 2013
Return to the Abbey
Allan and Brenda Ledger were invited back to Westminster Abbey for the 60th anniversary of the Coronation. Aug/Sept 2013
Bee Happy
Liz Clarke-Watson learns about the life of a bee from Pat Collins when a swarm in the garden needs relocating. Aug/Sept 2013
Leafield Fete in Pictures Aug/Sept 2013
Milton Fete in Pictures Aug/Sept 2013
Henry: A World Cup Winner
Henry Purdy excels at rugby with a one year contract to train and play with the Tigers at Leicester. Aug/Sept 2013
Wychwood Ladies Triumph in Battle of the Sexes
The ladies of the Wychwood stormed to a 4-3 victory over the men’s Football Club. Over £500 was raised for charity. Aug/Sept 2013
Building God’s Kingdom on Earth
Kate Stacey sets out her vision for the involvement of the local churches in the community. Aug/Sept 2013
Jack Howard-Drake 1919 - 2013
Jack had a career in politics of the 20th century first in the Colonial Office and then and Home Office. His retirement in Shipton was full of new friends and pastimes. Aug/Sept 2013
Fifield with Idbury News
Sam Hall raised over £1,600 in the London Marathon and the fete was blessed with marvellous weather raising over £4,300. Aug/Sept 2013
Shipton-under-Wychwood WI
A distinctly horticultural theme with a visit to the Japanese Garden and Flower Arranging successes. Aug/Sept 2013
Wychwood Primary School, a busy term
A Star gazing sleep over for year 2, sporting success in cricket and a maths day in Leafield. Aug/Sept 2013
John Charles Harold MacVickers
John served in the navy in the Far east and then moved to the Cotswolds farming. After retiring his passions were gardening and bell ringing. Aug/Sept 2013
News from Burford School
A well supported equestrian day for the school house competition and success at the interschool Badminton Tournament. Aug/Sept 2013
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
Preparations are in hand for the Annual Produce Show in September, the winter season of talks starts again at the end of September. Aug/Sept 2013
Wychwood Library News
Creepy House for the youngsters, eBooks for all, the local Poetry Club and the Wychwood Circle. Aug/Sept 2013
Reiki in the Wychwoods
A new venture to bring a universal life force to the Wychwoods as a method of relaxation. Aug/Sept 2013
Planning  a Wedding?
The New Beaconsfield Hall will show itself off as a wedding venue in October. Come and see what is possible. Aug/Sept 2013
Wychwood Rainbows
The First and Second Rainbow units are working towards their global adventure badge. Pets joined in the fun. Aug/Sept 2103
Windrush Valley School
A visit to Warwick Castle by Form 1, success at the ISA Athletics Championships and dancing at the New Beaconsfield Hall. Aug/Sept 2013