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| Issue no 35. | November 1984 |
WHARF SITE.
Our next meeting is on the 26th November, and we would like to have a full
discussion then on possible uses for this site. Please come to that
meeting at 8 pm to put forward your views or ask questions. It is no
use complaining after discussions have been made.
MILL SITE.
It is good to see the work going ahead past there. We have received
the proposed numbering for the houses, which seems very comforting. We
have asked the authorities to reconsider the plan. The Parish Council has
acquired the old deeds concerning the Mill Site. They are very interesting
and anyone who would like to see them should contact Mrs. Heery.
We look forward to seeing many you on 26th November.
| ELIZABETH BURRA. |
Passage through these locks was always difficult and dangerous, the process of removing paddles prom the lock and either pulling or hauling boats through against the strong stream, or riding the flash on the downstream journey. Such a lock meant a (treat loss of water often leaving the upper reaches dry or low in water for days, boats then having to wait until the water had risen again enough for further passage.
Clearly with the increase in traffic, these conditions could not continue as not only was the water-borne traffic slowed down - perhaps for days on end, it also caused the mills on the river to cease working, due to lack of water. Under the Oxford and Rurcott Commission, the modern Pound Lock, having upper and lower mitre gates, was introduced to the Thames, firstly in three places:- Swift-ditch near Abingdon, Iffley, and Sandford, which was probably the first around 1632.
The site of this old lock has now been filled in, but it's position can still be seen alongside the present lock. Originally it was 87 ft in length but in 1793 was lengthened to 120 ft. If one looks on the upstream side of the footbridge, the position of the upper gates can still be seen in the stonework. A new lock on the present site was opened in September 1936 and it was much the original structure that was removed to build our present lock in 1972 - 3.
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I again remind motorist to take extra care when parking, so as to avoid obstructing the footways and to bear in mind, that as none of the roads in Sandford-on-Thames are subject to a 30MPH speed limit, it is an offence to park a vehicle on the highway during the hours of darkness, unless the vehicle is on the correct side of the road and displaying lights.
On the lighter side of winter is the forthcoming "Bonfire" night with the
joys of firework displays. In the right location and at the right time
those pleasures are enjoyed by most, but the practice of lighting
fireworks in the streets causes elderly persons and family pets a great
deal of alarm and distress. I therefore ask parents to remind their
children of the correct use and dangers when handling fireworks.
| PC470 JOHN PELL. |
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| * | 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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| * | THE PAPER SHOP | * |
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| * | LITTLEMORE ROAD OXFORD | * |
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| * | Daily Deliveries of Newspapers | * |
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The Bishop of Oxford is coming to evensong on December 9th at 6.30 pm. If you don't want the church to close, put this date in your diary. The future of Sandford Church as you know it hangs in the balance, and already the Church Commissioners want to sell the Vicarage. If you oppose these plans, attend church services as often as you can, and make your views known to the church wardens, Mr. C. Pitson and Mr. T. Bennett.
Services are Parish Communion 10.00 am and Evensong 6.30 pm.
ORGANIST REQUIRED.
St. Andrews Sandford requires an organist for choral evensong. The
service is traditional and we have a young enthusiastic choir, for details
of fees and other information please phone Barbara Hobbs on Oxford 779715.
FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS.
Sandfords new Baby and Toddler Group has taken off. We next meet on
Thursday 1st November and then on every Thursday in the village hall.
All mothers with children under 5 are welcome. Come have coffee at any
time between 9.30 and 12.00, meet new friends while your children play
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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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WEEKLY EVENTS:
| TUESDAY : | Keep Fit Classes - 8 pm. |
| WEDNESDAY : | Youth Club 7 - 12 yrs. 7 pm - 9 pm. |
| THURSDAY : | Mother and Toddler Group 9.30-Noon. |
| Bingo - 8 pm. |
A Mobile Library will be calling at Sandford on alternate Mondays, stopping outside The Fox Public House at 2.30 pm. Their next visits are on Monday 12 November 26 November and 3 December.
PLEASE NOTE.
FOR YOUR CLUBS CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS, PLEASE LET THE EDITOR HAVE DETAILS
BY WEDNESDAY 21st NOVEMBER.
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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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| Ingredients:- |
10oz flour 5 oz dripping salt and pepper 4 slices bacon (plus 2 extra for top) ½ teaspoon sage 2 teaspoons chopped onion 2 eggs ¼ - ½ lb cooked mashed potatoes ½oz margarine 2 tablespoons milk |
| Method:- | Make pastry using flour and dripping, use half to line pie dish. Cut bacon into pieces and line bottom of dish. Cover with sage and onion. Beat eggs, pepper and salt together and pour over bacon. Put potatoes on top and lay 2 more slices off bacon on top. Cover with pastry. Cook for ½ an hour at oven 375F, gas mark no 5. |
| Ingredients:- |
6oz wholemeal flour 4oz margarine 4oz sugar 3oz hazelnuts coarsely ground milk to mix |
| Method:- | Rub the butter into the flour. Add the sugar and hazelnuts with the milk to make a stiff dough. Roll out on a floured board. Cut Into small rounds and place on a greased cookie sheet, brush with milk. Cook for 15-20 minutes in oven gas mark 4, 350F. This makes about 40 cookies. |
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Get those extra pounds off and reel fit for Christmas. Join the Aerobics
class on a Tuesday evening in the Village Hall at 8 pm. It goes on
till 9 pm. It will only cost 30p per session.
A prize will be given for the best guy brought to the village hall
between 6.45 and 7.15 November 3rd.
Parents if you have any fireworks you would like us to let for
you along with our other fireworks.
I can be contacted on Oxford 717509 or Oxford 716537 evening.
HAZEL HUTTON IS TO HOLD HER 50/50 auction on Sunday 9th December starting
at 1pm viewing will be from 11am on that day.
If you have any items you wish to enter into the sale please contact
Hazel on Oxford 779767.
We all must have one item that we could let Hazel have. All the profits
go to aid the village Hall Fund.
Dont forget the next issue is the Christmas issue please can I have
any copy by 15th November.
The forget-me-not is holding their Christmas Sale on 1 December starting
at 2.15 pm. On sale will be cakes, white elephant stall and all the usual
stalls.
The village Hall Committee will be holding a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday
25th November, starting at 2pm. There will he a bottle stall, cake,
coin, white elephant, plant, bric-a-brac, mystery bottle stalls and
many others.
If you would like to make up a mystery this can be anything from sweets
to Cotton wool balls. Take it then along to the post office stores with
Do you know that for as little as £15 you could hire the village Hall.
For the children you could have the hall from Noon until 5.30. For the
teenagers or yourself prom 6pm until 11.45 pm. However if you want the
hall for the whole day it will only cost £30.00.
The facilities are almost as good as home with a cooker plates cups saucers
etc. Then there is the large floor, games and dancing.
Think of the wear and tear that £15 could save your home, no stick drinks
on the carpet, no cigarette burns on the sofa or stains on your polished
table.
For further details ring Marg Harris Oxford 777900.
The November draw for the 200 club will take place at the Christmas
Bazaar on 25 November along with the usual prizes. The snowball
will be drawn this will consist of two extra £50.00 priss. Don't
Forget to give your collector your money to make sure you have a chance
of winning.
If you wish to take part in the 200 club draws, please contact Bob in
the Post office.
All you ladies make a date for Friday 23 November at 7.30pm in the Village
Hall. I have arranged for you a Fashion Show. The dresses will be
paraded by models, and afterwards if you like one of the dresses they will
be available for purchase. The sizes range from size 10 - 26.
All dresses regardless of original purchase price will be under £10.
These dresses are not seconds and all garments are perfect.
There will be a raffle where the prizes will be dresses. Also available
during the show will be refreshments. Entrance will be 50p including
a free glass of sherry.
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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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| * | ********** FAMILY NIGHT ********** | * |
| * | Firework & Disco Party | * |
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| * | SATURDAY 3rd NOVEMBER. | * |
| * | AT | * |
| * | SANDFORD VILLAGE HALL. | * |
| * | Refreshments of: | * |
| * | SOUP - HOTDOGS - BEEF-BURGERS | * |
| * | BAKED POTATOES | * |
| * | Entrance to DISCO 50p | * |
| * | EVERYONE WELCOME | * |
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PUBLISHED BY: Sandford Parish Council.
| COPYRIGHT © 1984 by The Link Committee. Reproduced with permission. |
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