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The Wychwood

Editorial
This issue has a distinctly musical flavour, with Bob Forster playing at Tall Trees and details of the new Wychwoods Music Festival. June/July 2014
The Power of Music
Bob Forster plays at Tall Trees and invokes some past memories of songs remembered and minds re-engaged. June/July 2014
Lest We Forget, Take Time to Reflect
Mike Watson encourages all to reflect on those who went to war in 1914 and invites all to have Tea in the Avenue on Sunday 10th August. June/July 2014
Who Wants to be a Lock Keeper?
The Environment Agency is looking for new volunteers to work on the Thames locks during the summer. Full training is provided. June/July 2014
Tom John 1923 - 2014
Tom was the headmaster of St Mary’s School,in Shipton from 1956 to 1962. His daughter Linda remembers the times with affection. June/July 2014
Not in Our Wildest Dreams
Tom and Cindy Shannon take on Thunderbolt the ram and Freddie the bull on their farm in Somerset. June/July 2014
Wychwood Folk Club
A successful launch in February to packed houses and now looking forward to an active programme during the summer. June/July 2014
Carving a Niche
Abbie Cooke will be talking about her career from Captain in the TA to ships’ figurehead carver at the Rotary Club. June/July 2014
What did you do in The Wychwood Granddad?
Alan Vickers explains the role of the Photographic Editor for The Wychwood and hopes others will join the team. June/July 2014
Gordon Duester 1930 - 2014
Gordon was born and bred in Shipton in a cottage at the south end of Simons Lane. He will be remembered for his humility and his memory of Shipton residents. June/July 2014
Fond Memories of Gordon Duester
Bruce Youse remembers his brother-in-law, Gordon, and the times they spent together in the US and England. June/July 2014
Nothing to Fret About.
Phyllis Clarke shares her memories of the till yards in Shipton and her father’s fretwork. June/July 2014
Eavesdropping
Fred Russell reflects on overheard conversations and the longevity of life of husbands and wives respectively. June/July 2014
Easter Art Competition
The Wychwood Estates Art Competition was again a great success with over 200 entries from local children. June/July 2014
Bedroom Farce Review
Peggy Walmsley was entranced by the latest Wychwood Players production which has lost nothing due to the passage of time. June/July 2014
Dream Wedding for Winners
Laura and Matt Hemming had their Dream Wedding after winning an Oxford Mail competition in 2013. June/July 2014
Feedback from Perugia
Fabio and Paola Brozzi send best wishes from Italy and reflect on the times they have enjoyed following an early school visit. June/July 2014
Oxford’s First Rainbow Run
Join in the fun at the Rainbow Run in aid of Helen and Douglas House Hospice. All the colours of the rainbow will greet you. June/July 2014
Hazel Tustain 1924 - 2014
Hazel moved to Ascott with her young family in 1954, worked in the Swan and took over as the Postmistress at the Post Office. She is sorely missed. June/July 2014
Bledington Music Festival 2014
Details of the annual music festival are now available. June 3rd to 5th in St Leonard Church. Full details at www.bledingtonmusicfestival.co.uk June/July 2014
Preparing for Invasion
Claire Ferris shares some snapshots of life in WW2 through the publications and orders issued to the Home Guard. June/July 2014
Wychwood Library News
Mythical Maze from July to September is this year’s summer reading challenge. Can you help as a volunteer, if so get in touch. June/July 2014
Wychwood C.E. Primary School
A three-day residential programme in Dorset for Year 4, World Book Day and a long service award to Mrs Little - a busy term. June/July 2014
St Mary’s Fete Shipton
A busy programme of events in the church and on the village green on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August. Keep the date free. June/July 2014
News from Burford School
A priority on exams but also time for Alice in Wonderland. Success by past student John Church in Perth. June/July 2014
Lawrence Home Nursing Team
LHNT celebrates 15 years of service to the community with tributes from those who have benefited. June/July 2014
Leave All the Rest, Come to the Best
The Wychwood Music Festival gathers pace with great line ups promised for Saturday 28th June. June/July 2014
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
Spring is turning to summer and a rush now to get the planting finished. The annual produce show is on Saturday 30th August. June/July 2014
Windrush Valley School
A wealth of competitive sport this term and a production of Snow White which brought the house down! June/July 2014
Cotswold Decorative and Fine Arts Society
The next talk is on 11th June, El Greco: Vision and Reality. There are no lectures in July and August. June/July 2014
Milton Welfare Trust
The purpose of the Trust is to help those in need with financial of practical help. If you would like to nominate someone please get in touch. June/July 2014
The Katherine House Hospice Festival of Gardens Open.
Gardens are open during July in Banbury, Bibury, Beldington and Churchill in aid of the Hospice. June/July 2014
The Wychwood Chorale Society
The next concert is being held on Saturday 12th July in Chadlington. June/July 2014
The North Cotswold Choir
A summer evening of light music and supper on Saturday 5th July at the New Beaconsfield Hall. June/July 2014