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Read Now: October November 2024
A note from the editor
Memories – they can excite us, confuse us, make us tremble, light up our day; whichever it is, memories play a major part in our lives. They are the focus of this issue of your magazine. And as we get older, we remember things from long ago while forgetting our neighbour’s name.
The memories contained on these pages vary from Wychwood folk we have known who are no longer with us, to notable events in the lives of individuals and on to more ethereal musings. Whatever sort they are, they make for compulsive reading matter.
But this issue is not all about individual memories. You can read about the musical talent of a local pianist, the bell ringing enthusiasm of young Laura, the background to the Cospatrick memorial in Shipton and the restoration of an ancient Austin 10. And do you know what ‘Op shopping’ is? This is the place to find out.
Back to memories. I’m sure I will finish my time as editor of this magazine with many great memories when I look back. After eight years as editor, I will be standing down after the February/March 2025 issue. Eight years is long enough and there are other things to do. So please keep your eyes open for someone else who can take on this role and, hopefully, get as much satisfaction from it as I have done. More details in the next issue.
So, good memories all around – ‘Read all about it!
Bob Forster
Bob Forster, Editor
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