100 years ago - September 22 1900

WYCHWOOD: Alick Shayler and Frank and Robin Calicutt, labourers, of Leafield, were charged with having four rabbits in their possession, a rabbit trap and a net on the highway on May 19, in the parish of Wychwood. Shayler and Frank Calicutt pleaded guilty. Mr A E Mace appeared for Robin Calicutt, who denied being concerned in the affair. Shayler and Frank Calicutt had previously been convicted and were fined 33s, each, inclusive and Robin Calicutt was fined 23s, inclusive.

75 years ago - September 26, 1925

WINCHCOMBE: The Wesleyan harvest thanksgiving services were held on Sunday and Monday in Winchcombe. The newly appointed Minister, the Rev J Hamblin-Parsons, preached in the morning and evening on Sunday. On Monday, the preacher was the Rev F Goodwin of Cheltenham. The chapel was quite crowded with good congregations on both days and collections were taken in aid of the circuit and Trust funds.

50 years ago - September 23, 1950

MORETON: On Saturday, the Moreton-in-Marsh Horse Show was successfully combined with the Moreton Agricultural Show for the second year running. The event, which was improved both in quantity and quality of the entries, was of considerable size, yet sacrificed none of the friendliness the two shows had when held separately, and on a smaller scale. By combining their annual show with the main event, Moreton-in-Marsh Farmers' Club contributed a great deal to the success on the whole.

25 years ago - September 25, 1975

OWNERS of empty properties in the Cotswolds will have to pay rates on such premises from April 1. This was decided this week by the Cotswold district council by a large majority. Of the 32 members present, 10 declared an interest as being owners of property that could be let, and took no part in the discussion or voting. It is estimated that the rating of empty properties could bring in an extra £12,000 a year.