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ARCHIVE ISSUE 33 SEPTEMBER 1984


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Issue no 33.

September 1984

***** RATE STRIKE *****
The rates have now been paid over to the South Oxfordshire District Council, now that the majority of our demands have been met and the Council have given their assurances in writing that the warden will be placed at the top of the site.

As one of the action committee, I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to the Kiln Park Residents Association who extended their financial support.

Just enough money has been left in the special bank account to keep it open just in case South Oxfordshire District Council go back on their word.

***** VICAR'S RESIGNATION *****
The Reverend D. Fehrenbach retires from the Parish on September 8th. We would like to take the opportunity of wishing him every happiness in his retirement.

It is to be hoped by the next edition of The Sandford Link, that the Parochial Church Council will have been able to supply news about the future of the Church in Sandford.

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***** VILLAGE HALL VANDALISM *****
A number of youths have recently been caught damaging the village hall roof and the police have been informed. Although no action has been taken on this occasion it was unanimously decided that if there are any further incidents of this kind the police will be asked to take proceedings against the culprits.

***** VILLAGE FUN DAY *****
It is hoped that as many of you as possible will attend the Fun Day in the Village on Saturday September 8th. Further details will be delivered to your homes this week.

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***** 50-50 AUCTION *****
Earlier this year Hazel Hutton organised a 50-50 Auction in the Village Hall which was a tremendous success. It is now time to start looking at items for the next sale to be held during the next few months. If you have any items for the auction contact Hazel on Oxford 779767, for collection to be arranged.

***** JOANNE HUTTON *****
We were all very pleased to hear of the arrival of Joanne on August 10th. A beautiful daughter for Yvonne and Stuart Hutton. There seems to be an epidemic of babies in the village, Our Best Wishes are offered to Dave and Jane Lindsey on the birth of their first daughter, also their next door neighbours Hillary and Keith Holloway-Stanley of 20 The Crescent and also Anne and Russell of 26 The Crescent, and Stewart and Dawn on the birth of baby Victoria.

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***** VILLAGE SOCIETIES & CLUBS *****
After the summer recess the majority of clubs and societies in the village are now getting into full swing. I would dearly like to start the village diary again, so can organisers and leaders please let me have details of forthcoming events along with a contact number.

Allowing the villagers to know what is happening in our community is the only way for your club to succeed and retain the village spirit. Please let me have details by September 15th.

***** PARISH COUNCIL *****
There was no meeting of the Parish Council in August. The next meeting will be held on September 10th where it is hoped to discuss street lighting improvements.

***** KILN PARK RESIDENT'S ASSOCIATION *****
A day trip to Dunkirk has been organised for Saturday 29th September 1984. We will be visiting a Hypermarket plus there will also be some time for sightseeing.

If you are interested in this trip and would like more details, please contact me at 20 Kiln Close or telephone me on OXFORD 717936 (evenings).

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***** ALICE IN SANDFORD *****
Thunderstorms are not unusual during hot summers, perhaps more frequent during the long hot summer days we all think we can remembers One such summer thunderstorm however, on the 17th June 1862, was to go down into literature to be remembered for as long as the stories told by the Reverend Charles Dodgson in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' are reads:-

Dodgson and his friends, possibly Alice Liddell herself, were on a river expedition to Nuneham Park, when they were caught in a thunderstorm. Returning hurriedly to Sandford they made their way to the School House, where the Vicar, the Reverend W.H. Ranken had rooms and there Dodgson's friends were left in the care of Mary Broughton, the school-mistress, to get their clothes dry. From this episode, (for those who are familiar with the works of 'Lewis Carroll'), came the inspiration of the 'Pool of tears', and the School House, where the mouse originally proceeded with it's tale.

Lewis Carroll was quite familiar with Sandford, often visiting his old University friend, the Reverend William Henry Ranken who was Vicar of Sandford from 1862 to 1867. He also held the living of Radley as had his brother C. E. Ranken, probably living at the Vicarage there.

On Saturday 7th June of the same year on one of their country walks, probably to Radley, Dodgson undertook to preach at the Evening Service at Sandford the next day. Walking was no great trouble to these athletic Victorians, indeed it was then the quickest way between Radley and Sandford. As the events of Sunday 8th June record, Dodgson writes 'went to morning service at Iffley, lunched with the Rumseys, walked on to Sandford, then to Radley with Ranken, dined there and returned to Sandford'. He returned in time for the Evening Service.

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Dodgson writes :-

'I had to refer to the headings constantly'. One wonders what the villagers of the time thought of this strange nervous man who preached to them on this Whitsunday so long ago.

KINGCUP.

[Kingcup - more info]

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***** COOKERY CORNER *****
CLASSIC SUMMER PUDDING. Serves 6 - 8.

Ingredients:-	7-9 medium-thick slices stale white, brown or granary bread. 1½-2 lb mixed soft fruit (raspberries, loganberries, blackberries, black, red and white currants, strawberries) 6 - 8 oz castor sugar.
Method:-	Cut off the crusts and, putting two slices of bread aside use the rest to line a 1½-2 pint greased pudding basin. (make breadcrumbs from the discarded crusts by drying them slowly in the oven or liquidising them). Prepare the fruit. Half the raspberries, loganberries. Leave whole if small or halve the larger ones. Wash and drain well. Place the fruit in a large saucepan and add the sugar and 4tbsp. water. Bring slowly to the boil and cook for just 2-3 minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fruit to the lined pudding basin with just enough juice to cover the fruit. Make sure the bread lining the sides remains upright and does not collapse. Cover the fruit with the remaining slices of bread. Place a saucer or small plate on top so it fits inside the rim of the basin and acts as a seal, Weight the saucer to encourage the juice to soak into the bread. Refrigerate overnight.
To Serve:-	Slowly turn the basin upside down on to a serving plate.

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INDEX - Archive Issue 33. September 1984.

Page 1	Rate Strike. Vicars Retirement.
Page 2	Village Hall Vandalism. Village Fun Day.
Page 3	50/50 Auction. Joanne Hutton.
Page 4	Village Societies & Clubs. Parish Council. Kiln Park Residents Association
Page 5	Alice in Sandford - Kingcup.
Page 6	Cookery Corner - Classic Summer Pudding.
Page 7	Advert.
Page 8	Word Search.

Last update: 27 December 2003

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