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ARCHIVE ISSUE 9 JULY 1982


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Issue No. 9.

July 1982.

Quotation of the month

"Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly"

A NEW SCHOOL FOR SANDFORD. A timber building has been constructed Ten Acre caravan site measuring approx 40 x 20 feet, by one of the residents. When asked what purpose it was for, he replied that it was a school for the caravan site children.
It must also be pointed out to those in authority that the PERMITTED number of caravans is 20, but about 30 or more families are using this site. Also the promised full-time warden has still not arrived, and the adjoining Kiln park residents are with holding payment of rates until this has been implemented.
Perhaps South Oxfordshire Dist. Council will carry out these promises eventually, but dont put the flags out when they do until you have obtained PLANNING PERMISSION FIRST.

ITS GOT TO GO. A landmark in Sandford since 1900 the old brickworks chimney has got to be demolished for safety reasons, a double crack at the base, and also one visible at the top.

STOP PRESS Families are now living in the new school at Ten Acre site, What about it PLANNERS?

A GOOD SPOT FOR DROWNING. The recent report of another drowning at Sandford, (Oxford Times May 21st.) must serve to remind us how dangerous this stretch of the river can still be.
It is not without good reason that Jerome K. Jerome in his well known story "Three men in a boat" headed a chapter - "A good spot for drowning" when writing of Sandford. Throughout the centuries fatalities have been recorded, such as when an unknown man found drowned at Sandford-Ferry, the witty coroner of the time, named him as John Muchwater. A Christ Church student was drowned while attempting to "shoot" the lashers in a boat.

John Beckly the lockeepers son was drowned while taking fish from a trap on the big lasher. Christ Church Students have figured in a number of fatal Accidents in the larger pool, a favourite place for swimming in the 19th century. In 1921 three students, one of these being Michael Lewellin Davis the adopted son of J. M. Barrie of Peter Pan fame, all these in the months of April, May and June.

There are many others, where names were not known or unidentified, in nearly all above cases, the inquests were held at the "Kings Arms"

By - "ARJACE".

SOUTH CLUB OUTING To Southsea on Sun 25th July, leaving Sandford 8-00 am. Dept. Southsea 6-00 p.m. Youth Club members �2-00 Non-members �3-00. Anyone welcome to join us. Names to Mrs Slay, phone 773900 by 3rd July, payment by 11th July.

OXFORD CITY SEWERAGE WORKS It seems inevitable that the smell will continue from the plant for sometime, until the digestion tanks have been renewed.
The untreated sewage having to be stored until completed, is the cause of the smell. Commiseration to those nearest effected by it, but there are no health risks from it.

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LADIES Are you feeling out of condition, or maybe a little overweight? - dont despair join the Sandford Keep Fit Club, starting Tue. 6th. JULY 7-45p.m., where you can exercise or slim.
All ages welcome from 16 to 70 plus. The more members we get the cheaper the sessions will be - so come and join us, for further details phone Ox 777215 or 770417.

Mothers and Toddlers Group. INVITATI0N To everyone, an Open Day will be held on Tue. 10th Aug. There will be:- pizza Lunch.
Refreshments.
Jumble.
Nearly new toys.
Basketware.
and other stalls. R. Saunders.
S. Devlin.

HAVE A BREAK There is an outing to SOUTHSEA on Sun. 8th. Aug, leaving at 8 o'clock returning from SOUTHSEA AT 6 o'clock.
A few seats available at �2-10.
Contact Mr. Wedd at the Catherine Wheel.

St. ANDREW'S CHURCH In recent months the inside walls of the church have been given a much-needed face-lift. One wall, which has been affected d by damp, has had to be replastered. This has now been done but it still has to be painted. It is generally agreed that the new colour is an improvement and gives a warmer effect. Our thanks are due to Mesers, Harris (D), Crickmay and Partridge for this decidedly arduous task. We could do with one or two more stalwarts who would give a hand at mowing the churchyard during the summer months. The area is considerable and is really too much for one or two men to cope with. Any volunteers please see Mr. Crickmay, No 1. Henley Rd.

The next event is the annual summer fete, which this year will be held on Sat. JULY 10th, in the village hall and recreation ground, weather permitting, please turn up and give us your support. There will be various sideshows in the field.

There seems to he some uncertainty regarding conditions for Baptism. The rule of the Church is that godparents should he confirmed members of the Church of England. Next to the parents, they are expected to help in the spiritual upbringing of the children so they should he people who have an understanding of the belief in the Christian Faith. We do not refuse Baptism to a child if confirmed godparents are unobtainable - but we do ask parents, for the sake of the children, to do their best to appoint responsible godparents.

We still need more singers for the choir. Surely there must be some people in the village and caravan park who enjoy singing? even if they can only manage one of the services on Sundays it would be a help. We have a repertoire of interesting music, it isn't just hymns and chants. We would welcome both young people and adults. If they can already read music so much the better - but this is not necessary.

Rev. D. J. Fehrenbach.

SANDFORD CARNIVAL 21st. Aug. 1982 As three is no issue of this newsheet during August, the committee are asking everyone who wants to make the carnival a success, to contact any committee member, so that a programme can be completed as soon as possible.

D. Slay, Comm. Sec.

DIARY DATES Youth Club outing to Southsea book by 3rd July for the 25th. July. Keep Fit starts 6th. July. Mothers and Toddlers open Day 10th. Aug. Items for Sept. "LINK" by 21st. Aug. PHONE NUMBER 779693.

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INDEX - Archive Issue 9. July 1982.

Page 1	New School. A good spot for drowning. Brick-works Chimney. Stop Press. Youth Club Outing. Sewerage Works.
Page 2	Ladies. Mothers and Toddlers. Have a Break. St. Andrews Church. Sandford Carnival. Diary Dates.

Last update: 27 December 2003

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