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The Wychwood

Editorial, Shall We Dance?
The old gives way to the new and the community continues to live life to the full. A distinct dancing theme to this issue. Dec/Jan 2013-14
A Very Happy Christmas to You
A message of Hope from the Rev Kate Stacey and Rev John Witts as we prepare for the Christmas season. Dec/Jan 2013-14
We owe it all to Malcolm
The Wychwood Youth Club gives thanks to Malcolm Cochrane for all his help and support over the last 32 years. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Wychwood Ladies Hockey Team
How it all started. Margaret Hartley looks back on the origins of the ladies hockey team. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Monkey Business
More startling news from Ascott! Fred Russell is concerned about a growing pet ownership craze. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Magic the Hypo Dog
Heather Shute introduces Magic, the latest Medical Detection Dog now with his new owner. Dec/Jan 2013-14
The Witney Jitney
Alan Vickers uses the Witney Shuttle with great success. Based on the Hampden Jitney, the Shuttle serves the whole Wychwoods area. Dec/Jan 2013-14
1st Wychwood Scout Group
Chris Trotman reports on the next stage of developing a new Scout movement in the Wychwoods with the formation of the new Scout Troop. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Where’s the Brasso?
There’s more to the WI than jam and Jerusalem. Judith Porter wins in the WI Golf Society Oxfordshire Knock-out. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Shampoo and Set for the Shaven Crown
Phil and Evelyn Roberts, the new owners of the Shaven Crown in Shipton have great plans for the future. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Strictly Come Dancing
Hamish Harvey gets tickets for Strictly on Halloween Night. An amazing experience not to be missed. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Folk Night at Tiddy Hall
A new team takes over organising the Folk Nights with a thank you to Lyn and Tony Collins. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Irene Glaister 1922-2013
After a career in teaching physical education, Irene retired to Milton with Ken. She was an active member of Churches Together and influential in local Quaker worship. Dec/Jan 2013-14
“Crumbs” says our Chairman - and Crunch Point for Mr Cameron
Matthews flour has hit the news with both supplies found 250 miles away in isolated Cornwall and preferred by the Prime Minister. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Less is More
Hannah Jennings cuts off her hair for The Little Princess Trust and raises more than £350. Dec/Jan 2013-14
A Day to Remember
Annie Savill celebrates her 90th birthday with Christopher with a day out at the Manoir. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Reaching the Summit
Dan Rogers sets his sights on a high target, raising over £55,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society by climbing Mont Blanc. Dec/Jan 2013-14
A Cold December Night 1950
Phyllis Clarke remembers a walk in the cold to visit her Granny, and then back for hot soup. Dec/Jan 2013-14
The Rest is History
A fairy godmother wishes for a panto with a cast of thousands and so the Wychwood Players were formed. Dec/Jan 2013-14
On Tour to Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Carol Squires joins the ‘Chance to Dance’ group for a chance to dance at the Blackpool Tower. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Fifield News
A nativity play in Fifield Church will help celebrate Christmas. The archiving of old photographs and maps continues apace. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Wychwood Day Centre Celebrates
Paul Young looks at the remarkable success of the Wychwood Day Centre and celebrates Katherine Gidman’s ten years with the Centre. Dc/Jan 2013-14
Wychwood Primary School
A busy start to the school year with the new Learning Zone open. Year 6 took part in Junior Citizen training. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Kingham and Wychwood Rotary Club
A talk on becoming a Magistrate and an outing to Enstone Airfield to meet the Spitfires. Dec/Jan 2013-14
News from Burford School
A road safety talk by the Fire Service hit some hard home truths. Shirley Sanderson is the new Home School Link Worker. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
A lorry full of manure would make the ideal Christmas present but Tony doesn’t think he will get it! Dec/Jan 2013-14
Wychwood Library News
The Self-Service machines are now well used and accept credit cards. The computer training classes are proving popular. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Life in the Old Dog Yet!
Willow gets a new lease of life with Hydrotherapy at Woozlebears. Julie Hemming is impressed. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Wychwood Communications
Ascott will get additional stopping rains over the Christmas period. WODC back better high speed broadband for the area. Dec/Jan 2013-14
Windrush Valley School
A busy sporting term and looking forward to the Cross Country event in Bedford in the coming year. Dec/Jan 2013-14