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August - September 2014 Archive
Editorial
Our Green and Pleasant Land. The centenary of the outbreak of WW1, stories from WW2 and the height of the village fete season. Aug/Sept 2014
The Scandal of Blenheim Amateur Luvvies
Allan ledger’s new book is centered on the tale of Lady Charlotte Spencer and goings on at Blenheim Palace. Aug/Sept 2014
Take Time to Reflect
Tea in the Avenue on Sunday 10th August and photographs from WW1 set the tone for remembering the events of 100 years ago. Aug/Sept 2014
Ham and Jam
Tom Shannon tells the story of Major John Howard who led the glider attack on Pegasus Bridge at the start of D-Day in 1944. Aug/Sept 2014
The First Wychwood Music Festival
A great day with the talents of 75 people on show and money raised for SSAFA. As Laura Pickford notes, “Who needs Glastonbury?” Aug/Sept 2014
My SatNav
Sue Saxby is amused by the SatNav poem although of course it doesn’t relate to anyone we know! Aug/Sept 2014
Wychwood F.C. Under 11s
Lee Woodward recalls last season’s successes and looks forward to this year. Coaches are needed for the teams. Aug/Sept 2014
A Visit to Moscow
Joyce Tremlett recalls her visit to Moscow at the height of WW2 as part of the government team meeting Stalin. Aug/Sept 2014
Kia Ora to the Cospatrick
Carolyn Deverson sent in an email from New Zealand about visiting Shipton the Cospatrick memorial. Aug/Sept 2014
Milton-under-Wychwood Home Guard circa 1944
The second of the history society’s photographs of the local home guard with names and details researched. Aug/Sept 2014
Witchwood School of Rock: The Big Gathering
The next Big gathering of the Rock School is in December, have you earned your ‘Rock Dosh’ yet? Aug/Sept 2014
When Your Brain Doesn’t Work
Elaine and Steve Biles are living with early onset dementia. Elaine describes the challenges this brings. Aug/Sept 2014
Leafield Village Fete
What a Day! Fun Dog Show, pig roast, Land army girls and ‘welly wanging’ all made up for a great success. Aug/Sept 2014
Milton Summer fete
A Victorian treat celebrated with words and pictures. All the favourites were there and the weather was kind. Aug/Sept 2014
Ascott Gardens Open
A joint fundraising day between Ascott Village, the Rotary Club and Air Ambulance was an outstanding success. Aug/Sept 2014
Law and Order to Spit and Polish
Lara Jacques recounts the transition from police officer to Mum with Benjamin and the decision to do something completely different. Aug/Sept 2014
The Evenlode by Foot
Bob Foster describes the circular walk along the Evenlode below Ascott, taking in Shorthampton church and Pudlicote. Aug/Sept 2014
Lyneham Photographer wins Oxfordshire Cotswold Competition
Howard Sherwood has the won the 2014 Cotswold Competition with his image of ‘Ripe Wheat’ taken near Lyneham. Aug/Sept 2014
Harmonix, Holy Trinity
Kate Kearing enjoyed the Harmonix concert in Ascott. Wiliam Diggle from Ascott sang. Aug/Sept 2014
Wychwood C.E. Primary School
School Trips included ‘All Things Wild’, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Globe Theatre. Good sporting successes by years 5 and 6. Aug/Sept 2014
Your Local History Society, An Interesting Pastime
Alan Vickers outlines the coming programme for the History Society and encourages all to get involved. Aug/Sept 2014
Don’t Forget the Banns
Phyllis Clarke remembers her wedding, 50 years ago, in Shipton Church. The ale and stout were all used up. Aug/Sept 2014
Good Companions
David Trollope introduces Good Companions, a part of the Wychwood Day Centre. A full programme of trips and shows. Aug/Sept 2014
The Wychwood Tennis Club
A well attended ‘Great British Tennis Weekend’. Roger Hollingdale encourages all to give tennis a try. Aug/Sept 2014
News from Burford School
Stuart Norridge is retiring after 39 years with the school but will stay connected as a Governor and running some field trips. Aug/Sept 2014
Wychwood Library News
Great success raising funds at the Milton fete. The Mythical Maze is up and running for younger readers and adults are encouraged to join the Summer Reading Challenge. Aug/Sept 2014
Fifield News
Active fundraising successes with an Indian Dinner coming up in August and MacMillan Coffee morning in September. Aug/Sept 2014
Milton-under-Wychwood Allotments and Garden Association
Summer growing is in full swing and now is the time to enjoy the results. Come to the Produce Show at the end of August. Aug/Sept 2014
Our Green and Pleasant Land. The centenary of the outbreak of WW1, stories from WW2 and the height of the village fete season. Aug/Sept 2014
The Scandal of Blenheim Amateur Luvvies
Allan ledger’s new book is centered on the tale of Lady Charlotte Spencer and goings on at Blenheim Palace. Aug/Sept 2014
Take Time to Reflect
Tea in the Avenue on Sunday 10th August and photographs from WW1 set the tone for remembering the events of 100 years ago. Aug/Sept 2014
Ham and Jam
Tom Shannon tells the story of Major John Howard who led the glider attack on Pegasus Bridge at the start of D-
A great day with the talents of 75 people on show and money raised for SSAFA. As Laura Pickford notes, “Who needs Glastonbury?” Aug/Sept 2014
My SatNav
Sue Saxby is amused by the SatNav poem although of course it doesn’t relate to anyone we know! Aug/Sept 2014
Wychwood F.C. Under 11s
Lee Woodward recalls last season’s successes and looks forward to this year. Coaches are needed for the teams. Aug/Sept 2014
A Visit to Moscow
Joyce Tremlett recalls her visit to Moscow at the height of WW2 as part of the government team meeting Stalin. Aug/Sept 2014
Kia Ora to the Cospatrick
Carolyn Deverson sent in an email from New Zealand about visiting Shipton the Cospatrick memorial. Aug/Sept 2014
Milton-
The second of the history society’s photographs of the local home guard with names and details researched. Aug/Sept 2014
Witchwood School of Rock: The Big Gathering
The next Big gathering of the Rock School is in December, have you earned your ‘Rock Dosh’ yet? Aug/Sept 2014
When Your Brain Doesn’t Work
Elaine and Steve Biles are living with early onset dementia. Elaine describes the challenges this brings. Aug/Sept 2014
Leafield Village Fete
What a Day! Fun Dog Show, pig roast, Land army girls and ‘welly wanging’ all made up for a great success. Aug/Sept 2014
Milton Summer fete
A Victorian treat celebrated with words and pictures. All the favourites were there and the weather was kind. Aug/Sept 2014
Ascott Gardens Open
A joint fundraising day between Ascott Village, the Rotary Club and Air Ambulance was an outstanding success. Aug/Sept 2014
Law and Order to Spit and Polish
Lara Jacques recounts the transition from police officer to Mum with Benjamin and the decision to do something completely different. Aug/Sept 2014
The Evenlode by Foot
Bob Foster describes the circular walk along the Evenlode below Ascott, taking in Shorthampton church and Pudlicote. Aug/Sept 2014
Lyneham Photographer wins Oxfordshire Cotswold Competition
Howard Sherwood has the won the 2014 Cotswold Competition with his image of ‘Ripe Wheat’ taken near Lyneham. Aug/Sept 2014
Harmonix, Holy Trinity
Kate Kearing enjoyed the Harmonix concert in Ascott. Wiliam Diggle from Ascott sang. Aug/Sept 2014
Wychwood C.E. Primary School
School Trips included ‘All Things Wild’, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Globe Theatre. Good sporting successes by years 5 and 6. Aug/Sept 2014
Your Local History Society, An Interesting Pastime
Alan Vickers outlines the coming programme for the History Society and encourages all to get involved. Aug/Sept 2014
Don’t Forget the Banns
Phyllis Clarke remembers her wedding, 50 years ago, in Shipton Church. The ale and stout were all used up. Aug/Sept 2014
Good Companions
David Trollope introduces Good Companions, a part of the Wychwood Day Centre. A full programme of trips and shows. Aug/Sept 2014
The Wychwood Tennis Club
A well attended ‘Great British Tennis Weekend’. Roger Hollingdale encourages all to give tennis a try. Aug/Sept 2014
News from Burford School
Stuart Norridge is retiring after 39 years with the school but will stay connected as a Governor and running some field trips. Aug/Sept 2014
Wychwood Library News
Great success raising funds at the Milton fete. The Mythical Maze is up and running for younger readers and adults are encouraged to join the Summer Reading Challenge. Aug/Sept 2014
Fifield News
Active fundraising successes with an Indian Dinner coming up in August and MacMillan Coffee morning in September. Aug/Sept 2014
Milton-
Summer growing is in full swing and now is the time to enjoy the results. Come to the Produce Show at the end of August. Aug/Sept 2014