SANDFORD LINK

District Council by Nikki King.
"South Oxfordshire Dist. Council is the largest Dist. Council in England with 59 members, and covering a great variety of constituent areas, from Urban, suburban, to truly rural. During my first 6 months I have been involved in many issues concerned with environmental and community problems".

POLLUTION. Many people from Sandford telephoned about the foul smell from the sewage works. It was quite appalling and attracted swarms of flies. I asked the Environmental Health officer to arrange a public meeting with the Thames Water Authority. The meeting was held on 7th. July, and the Water Authority explained that the cause of the "stink" was the failure of the 'Digestion' pump. It is now being completely overhauled, and normal working is expected to resume in November.

WATER was also the cause of many complaints from local people including kidney patients, who felt that something was wrong with our water. On checking, I discovered that the Water Authority were carrying out tests to correct algae levels at the reservoir. They readily agreed to complete these operations at speed, and normal water supplies were soon resumed.

Finally, it is a great shame that the County Council are cutting back on the RURAL HOME ECONOMICS FACILITY for the W.I. As this is a County Council matter I have made known our views to Mr. Charles Farrell, but know that little can be done at this late stage. I know it has only been 6 months, but I find District Council work very involving and interesting, so if any individual or group feel I can help, YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND ME.

The following matters have been reported concerning the Village Hall.

The continuous throwing of gravel stones onto the roof and in to the foul gas outlet flue, causing it to be blocked. Explanation is unnecessary to those who have gas appliances in their homes, as to the damage this could cause.

The small window facing Henley Road has been broken by 3 AIR GUN pellets. Cost of repair will be approx £10. The previous broken window at the front of Hall cost £50 to replace - Your Money ONE way or another.

JULY.
1st. No.217. Mrs I. Daniels.
2nd. No.140. Mrs M. Butler.
3rd. No.98. Mrs. A. Tutty.
AUG.
1st. No.112. Mrs. C. Leary.
2nd. No.115. Mrs. M. Hurst.
3rd. No.2. Mrs. R. Waterfield.
SEPT.
1st. No.161. Mr. M. Norton.
2nd. No.67. Mrs. Runyard.
3rd. No.2. Mrs. R. Waterfield.

Next draw will take place 29th. Oct. 9-30. Catherine Wheel.

This is only the second occasion that anything concerning Sandford has been put into print by a representative of the Dist. Council for this village.
The first occasion was during the 1956/9 period of office, copies of which are still available for reference if required.

It is hoped that we will continue to be kept informed in the future. If you DONT know where to find her, the address is "The Vineyard" High St., Clifton Hampden Phone No. 7762.