July Newsletter
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A short film about the Wild Garden by Twitney
To view this fascinating short documentary
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Oil paintings and studies of the Wild Garden by Penelope Fulljames
20% of sales will be donated to the Wild Garden Appeal
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Wychwood Wild Garden Calendar 2011 The Charity Ball committee are producing a limited-edition high quality Calendar featuring scenes of the Wild Garden photographed by Terry Wigley.

The Calendar, with an envelope, will be available from the end of August, so will make a wonderful Christmas gift to send to all your friends, families and business contacts.

Get your pre-order in now, by contacting Jeremy Huntingford on: 01993 831140.

Future Events

Saturday 3oth October, 2-5pm

Review of the Conservation Management Plan in the New Beaconsfield Hall

This will be a 'working session' and refreshments will be available.
The meeting is open to all who are subscribing £20 a year or more towards the maintenance of the Wild Garden.

Agenda

1. Review the purpose of the Conservation Management Plan
2. Short presentation on the key aspects of the plan which will include the historic context, the current state of the Wild Garden, key views and vistas, our approach to our educational policy obligations, questions of access and use, including the management of dogs and the management approach by area.

Working Session

3. Discussion of the key issues and questions arising from the work so far
4. Prioritisation of the key projects already identified
5. Summary and Next Steps

Late October

Quiz Night.
Please watch this space for further details.

Saturday 4th December

Shipton Charity Ball in the New Beaconsfield Hall
All proceeds to the Wild Garden Appeal

For further information about tables and tickets call 01993 831134

Past Events

Wednesday 2nd June

Fundraising Sale in Milton Village Hall
7-9pm - in aid of the Wychwood Wild Garden Crafts, clothes, lingerie, jewellery,
cosmetics, gift-wrap, cards, cake stall, bric-a-brac and raffle.

Saturday 26th June

Open Gardens in Shipton
Nine gardens will be open 1pm to 5pm with tea and refreshments available.
One Passport covers all gardens, adults £8.00 each, children free.
Follow the signs to participating gardens or advanced tickets from 01993 831091.

Saturday 17th July

Songs for the Wildwood at the New Beaconsfield Hall, Shipton.
Starring the duo 'Anything Goes' and local choir 'Voicebox'. 7.30pm.
Tickets £10 from 01993 831870.

News

We have now been registered as a Charity, Registration Number 1133334, so we can accept CAF cheques as well as claim back tax on any donations and gifts that at are given under GiftAid.

Both Shipton and Milton Parish Councils have agreed to support us financially, moving us closer to achieving the target for our annual running costs.

We are currently starting to develop the detailed management plan for the Wild Garden, if you have skill and expertise in woodland management and historic landscaping we would very much like to hear from you. Please use the Contact Page to send us an email.

Our Village Meetings

The village meetings held in October and December 2009 in Shipton, Milton and Ascott attracted in total over 180 local residents who came to hear more about the project and give us support and feedback. We are using the feedback to guide the next stages of the project.

The plan is to acquire the Wild Garden in 2010. After carrying out essential work we hope to open the garden to the public late 2010 or early 2011.

There will be no restrictions on access at any time, we will only be asking visitors to respect the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful space and to keep children and dogs under supervision and control.

A management committee is being established which will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Wild Garden with the active support of the Parish Council and the local Shipton Volunteers.