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SANDFORD ON THAMES
VILLAGE MAGAZINE
ON LINE
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SANDFORD LINK
ARCHIVE ISSUE 34 OCTOBER 1984
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The Link Magazine COPYRIGHT © 1984 by The Link Committee. Reproduced with permission.
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***** BRICK KILN LANE *****
In the last couple of weeks, Thames Water Authority have started to make
improvements to Brick Kiln Lane, and although there is still only bare
soil at the moment great improvements can already be seen. Once they
have finished the landscaping, it should be an extremely pleasant area
of Sandford.
Please let us all be vigilant now about the rubbish dumpers. We cannot
only blame the gypsies, no one has the authority to dump down the lane
and anyway it is an offence to do so and can lead to a hefty fine.
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| * | C.H. BROWN AND SON | * |
| * | 52-53 THE MARKET, OXFORD | * |
| * | Prop M.R.H. NORTON | * |
| * | High Quality and Leather Goods | * |
| * | Pet requisites, Saddlers | * |
| * | Handbags, purses, wallets, suitcases | * |
| * | TELEPHONE (0865) 244700 | * |
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***** RIVER VIEW AND MILL SITE *****
I try to make the Sandford Link as interesting as possible, but I know
very little about what is happening at the River View end of the village.
Every time I go down there it seems to be a live of activity. Therefore
is it not possible for one of the residents to occasionally give me a
Few notes on what is happening.
I have heard a number of suggestions what people would like do down that end
of the village, but none from the actual residents themselves.
Can someone please let me have a few notes for insertion in next months
Link.
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***** WHAT'S ON DIARY *****
I have started the What's on Diary once more, yet despite two requests
the only person to have contacted me regarding their club is Marg Harris.
Thank you very much Marg.
Can the Youth Club Leaders, Keep Fit and any other club let me have times
and meeting dates and who to contact ready for next month's issue.
Please don't rely on word of mouth.
The Sandford Link gets delivered to the whole village and I hope that:
it is read.
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| * | ***** SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHOP ***** | * |
| * | SHOP LOCALLY AT | * |
| * | THE POST OFFICE AND GENERAL STORES | * |
| * | We can supply you with groceries | * |
| * | and provisions meat - vegetables etc | * |
| * | bread - cakes - as well as numerous | * |
| * | sundry items | * |
| * | we will deliver your weekly grocery order with pleasure | * |
| * | (Telephone - OXFORD 777213) | * |
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***** FIREWORKS NIGHT *****
Along with Joyce Latham we are organising a bonfire party and disco on
Saturday 3rd November, in the Village Hall.
At the moment we have donations from various people for £80.00 of
fireworks. If you would like to give a donation or you have any fireworks
please contact me on Oxford 716537 or Joyce on Oxford 717509.
After the fireworks we propose to have a live disco, the entrance fee
will be 50p. During the proceedings, soup, hot-dogs, beer-burgers
and bake potatoes will be available.
All profits will be given to the village hall Fund.
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| * | ***** ELBE REMOVALS LIMITED ***** | * |
| * | Tel No OXFORD 725070 (Day-time) | * |
| * | OXFORD 716537 (Evenings only) | * |
| * | For efficiency and realistic prices | * |
| * | FULLY INSURED AND FREE ESTIMATES | * |
| * | FULLY EXPERIENCED REMOVAL STAFF | * |
| * | CONTAINERISED STORAGE | * |
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***** PARISH COUNCIL NOTES *****
After our August break, the September Parish Council meeting was long
and busy. We were glad to have our District Councillor, Mrs. King with
us, and also P.C. John Dell. Several parishioners also attended. We
are always glad to have visitors showing interest in village affairs.
***** SEWAGE SMELLS *****
During the summer there were many complaints about smell from the Sewage
Works. The Council complained to Thames water on your behalf and were
given two reasons for the bad situation. One was the hot weather, and
we were told that when it rained matters should improve. The other was
that one or the digestion plants was out of commission, but that it
should be working by October.
We were told this last year and that it
would be working by December, 1983. We hope that this time it will
actually happen. If you continue to be plagued by bad smells, please
write to Thames Water yourselves and inform the parish Council.
***** ITINERANTS *****
They can no longer park on the verges of the approach road to the Sewage
Works, and you will be glad to see that Thames Water is now installing
permanent concrete rings in place of skips and heaps of rubbish. Then
these are planted with trees, the appearance or the road should be
greatly improved.
Oxon County highways Department have removed the
itinerants from the junction of Henley Road and the Sandford Link road
after their 28 days notice. We shall Invite Mr. Turrell or highways
to our next meeting to discuss ways or preventing their return to this
patch.
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***** PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT *****
The slide is being repaired, and a ladder added, to make it easier to use.
Mr. Dents Harris has agreed to organise the constructions of a large
climbing frame for teenagers. The wood has been bought, and Dale Harris
and Scott Beecham have helped store it In a safe place. Several people
have offered to help with the building, and we hope that it will soon be
under way as a group enterprise. He are very grateful to those who have
offered to help, and we look forward to seeing the result of their efforts.
***** NEW STREET LIGHTS *****
One lamp has been requested outside the Village Hall, and another on the
slip road halfway to the fly-over bridge, and another beyond it. The
first two would cost about £369 each, and the third about £1000.
shall decide at the next meeting when we have a written estimate,
which of these lamps we can afford.
***** PARISH COUNCIL LAND *****
For the first time in its history the Parish Council owns part of
Sandford, given to us by Smurfitt, the last owners of the Mill. We now
own the Wharf Site, which has long been derelict and an eyesore.
have not yet decided how best it ran be used for the good of the parish.
Please let any Parish Councillor know any ideas or suggestions you have
for it. So far we have considered making a car park, or providing a
grassy area where people can sit by the river.
The second site we own
is across the road from the Wharf Site, below River View. At present
the land is being used to deposit rubble from River View building works,
and top soil from the Mill Site. It will eventually be levelled and
grassed. The inhabitants of River view would like to use some of it as a
recreation area. It has been suggested that we could build bungalows
for old people there. We are Investigating this posibi1ity, but it is
unlikely to be permitted or practicable.
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| * | THE PAPER SHOP | * |
| * | 33 OXFORD ROAD | * |
| * | LITTLEMORE ROAD OXFORD | * |
| * | Telephone 779240. | * |
| * | Daily Deliveries of Newspapers | * |
| * | Magazines & Stationary | * |
| * | Also provisions. | * |
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***** 200 CLUB *****
The winners of the September draw of the 200 Club are:-
No. 122 Mr. Roberts £50
No. 69 Mrs. Cooper £20
No. 154 Mr. Brookland £10
***** ST. ANDREWS CHURCH *****
With the retirement of Rev. D.J. Fehrenbach, the following arrangements
have been made. All services will be taken by the clergy from Iffley
parish, Father Coles and Father Davies. Thor will be 10.00 am parish
Commission and 6.30pm evensong each week.
The continuance of the church depends on village support, and these
arrangements are to be reviewed by the Bishop of Oxford. To make sure
the church does not close, you can help by attending services - everyone
is welcome.
Some forthcoming attractions are:-
Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday October 7th with services at 8.00 am
10.00 am and 6.30 pm, and a visit by the Rural Dean on October 28th
to 10.00 communion.
***** A NEW BABY AND TODDLER GROUP IN SANDFORD *****
All mothers with children under 5 are invited to come to the village hall
on Thursday 11th October and at any time between 9.30 and 12.00 noon.
Have some coffee, meet other mothers, while your children play.
For further information contact Debbie Stimpson 77 Henley Rd, or Barbara
Hobbs 27 Church Road, phone 779715.
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| * | 'THE FOX' | * |
| * | Mine Host JOYCE ROLSTON | * |
| * | Invites you to taste her: | * |
| * | REAL ALE | * |
| * | Friendly Company | * |
| * | Usual pub games and garden | * |
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| * | R. ANNIS & SON | * |
| * | THE GARAGE, SANDFORD | * |
| * | MOT SERVICING | * |
| * | REPAIR SPECIALIST | * |
| * | COMPETITIVE PRICES | * |
| * | ALSO PETROL | * |
| * | TAKE-AWAY | * |
| * | PHONE OXFORD 779318 | * |
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***** MONTHLY DIARY - FORTNIGHTLY EVENTS *****
Forget-Me-Nots every alternate Tuesday 2.30 pm. Next get together is on
Tuesday September 25th, October 9th, October 23rd.
The outing on October 9th is to see Autumn colours and Spud Meal and
on October 23rd it is the 25 years celebration lunch.
A Mobile Library will be calling at Sandford on alternate Mondays, stopping
outside The Fox Public House at 2.45 - 3.20 on Monday 1st October, then
again on the 15th October and 29th October.
***** GARDEN COMPETITION *****
A list of winners of the garden competition is listed out below.
| Mr & Mrs McCall | Overall winner. |
| Hr & Mrs Langford | Runner - up. |
| Diplomas awarded to:- |
| Mr & Mrs S Judd |
| Mr & Mrs C Pitson |
| Hr & Mrs E Heery |
| Mrs D Slay |
| Mrs G Naish | Village. |
| Mr F Druce |
| Mr & Mrs Scarrott |
| Sandford Lock |
| Mr & Mrs Walker |
| Mr & Mrs Jeffreys | Kiln Park. |
| Mr Richardson |
| Mr Dilly |
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***** EVENTS *****
It would have been nice to have had more villagers watching the hard
shoulder team who were so very good. Malcolm Jackson kindly gave his
services free in the evening playing guitar and singing.
The Children enjoyed the pony-rides which raised £10. Well done to
Sue. Next time lets make it more of a success with all the village
supporting the Fund Raising and Management Committee.
We would like any suggestion for the villagers to get together and make
more use of our nice village hall.
***** THANKYOU'S *****
Special thank you to Mrs Painter for making such a good raffle.
£70 was made and Bob Crickmay for the treasure hunt.
***** FUNDAY *****
I would like to thank everyone for supporting the Dog show which was
a great success, and also Mrs. Young who judged and Mr Harn who was steward
Also Janet Shepherd who helped all through. It was nice to see dogs
entered belonging to villagers. We are going to organise more dog shows
in the future.
Thanks to all the committee and for the ploughmans lunches which were
delicious.
Lawrence you make a good chef and worked very hard with John and Joyce
Latham. Thanks again.
***** COOKERY CORNER *****
APPLE CAKE
| Ingredients:- |
12oz self-raising Flour.
pinch of salt
8oz margarine.
1lb cooking apples.
4oz sultanas.
3 eggs.
6oz sugar.
8" round tin.
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| Method:- |
Sift flour and salt. Rub in fat, stir in sugar and fruit.
Add eggs. Peel apples and dice. Mix into mixture with
metal spoon. Put into tin and bake in centre of a moderate
oven 350F or gas mark 4 for 1-1¼ hrs. |
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***** NUMBERS *****
10026
11121
12093
21359
24689
26791
34242
35753
36842
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44200
44455
44456
52010
55550
56565
61616
62262
60010
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72475
75971
78661
81101
83012
89901
93325
99099
99969
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Firework &
Disco Party.
Saturday 3 Nov
at the Village Hall.
Lots of fireworks.
Soup.
Hot Dogs Beef Burgers.
Baked Potatoes.
Entrance to disco 50p.
Fireworks Free.
All Welcome.
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INDEX - Archive Issue 34. October 1984.
COPYRIGHT © 1984 by The Link Committee.
Reproduced with permission. |
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