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a) It was felt that any space for parking would simply encourage more people to come down Church Road and inevitably increase parking in the road. This will be properly controlled when the double yellow lines can be kept clear of mud.

b) The area would be fenced, possibly in a similar way to the Kings Arms car park, or by a crash barrier. Estimates for fencing are being sought.

c) Access would be through a small gate or gap for pedestrians and push chairs, not allowing room for cars to pass.

d) The existing locked gate will remain, to allow occasional access to the river for T.W.A. equipment. Two moorings have been let, and that was considered enough.

e) The area will be tidied up, grass cut and scrub cleared. Young trees and blackberry bushes would be left, and seats put on the river bank. The creek would also be cleared. Offers of seats and help with clearing the area will be very gratefully received.

We would like to thank Mr. Boyd for editing the Link, and all those who help distribute it. Special thanks are due to Libby, who types the Link often in her spare time. We are very grateful to her.


GAS.

A new gas main is being laid in Church Road. The residents have been very impressed by the helpfulness and efficiency of the men doing the job. We thank them very much for sparing us much inconvenience from what has to be a messy job.

THE PARISH COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND 1985.

ELIZABETH BURRA.

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Despite the appalling weather on Friday November 23rd over 80 ladies turned up for the Fashion Show. A good number secured themselves a bargain during the course of the evening. We have not yet tallied up how much will be going to the Village Hall Fund, but thank you all very much for your support.

When the summer collection is available we will be holding another Fashion Show and Sale in March or early April.

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Dear Editor,

I would like to say how much I appreciate you sending me a copy of your 'Sandford Link' every month. I think it is an excellent Parish Paper that seems to cover all the news and information necessary.

I would like to wish every one in Sandford a Very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Having attended most of the Parish Council meetings this year there is very little more to report except that I have managed to persuade the District Council to write to the County Council about the grass corner verges off the A423/Henley Road. Twice I have asked the County to try and remove the gypsies that park there - this is usually done by an officer attending as the Council officer has been assaulted by the gypsies in the past.

Four or five times this year I have asked the Technical Services Department of the South Oxfordshire District Council to clean up the mess left - and again this month there looks as if a complete caravan has been taken to pieces. I do hope that if we can put some pressure on the County we can try and achieve two things - firstly and most important, that South Oxfordshire becomes a Designated area and secondly that perhaps the Henley Road corner is trenched in order to stop the gypsies from parking there.

I think trenching is so unsightly and obviously they can't trench every verges in the county, but this particular one in Sandford seems to be in constant use these days. If anyone else agrees with me, perhaps they would also write to Mr. Peverel-Cooper of County Highways, Speedwell House, Speedwell Street, Oxford. I am sure that something could be done if the County realised that the Villagers of Sandford disliked the mess caused by these travelling itinerants.

NIKKI KING.

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On the 31st of October last Norman Clarke - Lock Keeper at Sandford for 18 years took early retirement. Starting in May 1966, Nobby followed Percy Smith as Lock Keeper. During his 18 years many alterations were made to the lock and river channel - The Old Lock given hydraulic opening - a complete new Lock on the old Site and the removal of the old iron bridge and also the cutting of a new river channel, perhaps more alterations since the original 1632 lock was built. We wish him and his wife Silvia good luck in their new enterprise.

The village Youth Club has now been operating under new Management for a little over six months and in this time we have been able to increase our facilities to include:-

SNOOKER, POOL, 3 TABLE TENNIS TABLES, TELEVISION, SOFT BALL, AND VARIOUS OTHER INDOOR GAMES.
in this period of time our membership has doubled.

Unfortunately, a very small number of our members caused a certain amount of disruption, this as you will appreciate is not good for the youngsters who really enjoy themselves.

At a meeting on the 25th October the Youth Club Committee decided to close the Club for 2 weeks (31st October and 7th November) to combat the problem, we reopened the Club on the 14th November, using a new format.

Children will be requested to pay an Annual Membership of £1.00 and the weekly subs will be 20p, this will go towards equipment, hall rental and the purchase of new games.

On a lighter note, in the near future we hope to organize swimming club and various trips of interest to make their membership of the Club even more enjoyable.

MIKE NORTON.

May we just remind everyone that Christmas is a happy time when people go to a lot of parties etc. Please will everyone care for themselves and not DRINK AND DRIVE and to ensure safety for others, in not drinking and driving.

22/11/1984 PROPOSED 'ONE WAY TRAFFIC SYSTEM', KILN PARK, SANDFORD-ON-THAMES. WE HAVE DECIDED TO INTRODUCE A ONE WAY TRAFFIC SYSTEM ON THIS PARK, THE REASONS FOR THIS ARE AS FOLLOWS:- 1. PARKED VEHICLES ON PARK ROADS CAUSE BOTTLENECKS FOR 2 WAY TRAFFIC. 2. THE NARROWNESS OF ROAD BOTH ENDS OF THE CRESCENT. 3. WHEN THE S.O.D.C. ISSUED THE NEW PARK LICENCE IN JANUARY 1983 THEY SUGGESTED WE SHOULD INTRODUCE A ONE WAY SYSTEM AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE. THERE IS A PLAN OF THE ONE WAY SYSTEM ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT THE PARK ENTRANCE. THE TRAFFIC FLOW WILL BE IN AN ANTI-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION DUE MAINLY TO THE LARGE REFUSE LORRY NOW CLEARING THIS PARK IS UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE THE CORNERS IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION. DRIVERS SHOULD TAKE SPECIAL CARE WHEN REJOINING MAIN AVENUE AS THEY CROSS OVER THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC FROM THE RIGHT. H.N.CRAPPER. CUMBERLAND ESTATES PARTNERSHIP

CHRISTMAS DAY.
8. a.m. HOLY COMMUNION.
10 a.m. PARISH COMMUNION.

DECEMBER 30th.
10 a.m. PARISH COMMUNION.
6.30 p.m. CAROL SERVICE.

On December 6th the Christmas Bingo will take place after that there will be no bingo until the New Year.

We would like to thank Mary Butler and her helpers for organizing the bingo throughout the year.

YOUTH CLUB.

The Youth Club will close for Christmas on December 19th and will reopen in the New Year.

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In the past weeks I have seen a number of girls riding without hard hats. I appreciate they may consider they look more glamorous without hats but if they have any intelligence and consider safety before glamour they would wear a hat.

When I rode horses for a living in The Kings Troop R.H.A I was not allowed to ride without a hard hat at any time. The reason for this was that the only horse that is bomb proof is a dead one.

They should consider that riding a fifteen hand horse their head is approximately seven feet above the ground and should the horse rear and throw the rider, untold damage can be done to an unprotected head.

I would like to think we could make this an annual event, and if all goes well the next one will be held on November 9th 1985.

To Diane & Mervyn Harris a daughter Keeley on October 28th. We send our congratulations on the birth of a lovely daughter.

Elaine is organising a Talent Show in the village on February 2nd 1985.
It is hoped that as many as possible will submit their talents whether it be a pop group, a comedian, or someone reciting part of Shakespeare. Prizes will be given. Further details contact Elaine on Oxford 773400.
There will be more information about this in the January edition of the Sandford Link.

On December 14th starting at 7.30 p.m. there will be a disco in the Village Hall. Prizes will be given for the best body popper and other dances. I hope this is well attended - bring all your friends along. There will be a bar and refreshment.

Dear Mr. Boyd,

I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the show Friday evening and thought what a nice crowd of people attended the Fashion Show.
I look forward to coming again in the Spring.
Please find a donation of £20 to contribute to your Village Hall Funds.

Gabriele Newcombe.

During the course of the Christmas Bazaar the November draw of the 200 Club was made along with the Christmas Snowball Draw.

Snowball winners both receiving £50 were Ticket No 173 Mr. D. Renyard. Ticket No 179 Mrs. J. Andrews.

200 Club winners were:-
£50 Ticket No 150 Harry West.
£20 Picket No 191 Mrs. Bishop.
£10 Ticket No 218 Mrs. Buck.

Please keep free the evening of February 25th starting at 7.45 p.m. the Village Hall Committee invite you to a cheese and Wine party to meet them, with the hopes that some of you might like to join the committee.

'The last leaves of Autumn still float beneath the trees,
Yet Christmas has almost descended upon the Earth once more.
Another page in the diary of Creation has been written;
Recording forever the same Human blend of heartbreak, happiness,
Love, anger and hope
As every passing year.

Yuletide brings with it a time of peace, so very brief,
And nations are united;
People rejoice as one,

Their children blessed with an aura of joyousness and excitement.
While the carols of many choirs can be heard,like angels before them,

Proclaiming with glory

The birth of Jesus Christ.'

HEIDI BOYD.

Ingredients For CHRISTMAS WINE CAKE.

6 oz sultanas, 6 oz raisins, 4 oz currants, 3 oz glace cherries, 3 oz mixed peel, ¼ pint sherry, 6 oz butter, 6 oz soft brown sugar, 4 standard eggs, 4 oz self-raising flour, 4 oz plain flour, pinch of salt, ½ teaspoon mixed spice, 1 oz ground almonds.

Method:-
Cooking time 1 hour at 325F, gas mark 3, and 1½ hours at 300F gas mark 2. About a week before, mix together all dried fruit, cherries and peel. Pour over sherry, mix well, leave to soak, stirring frequently, keep covered.

Grease and line an 8" round (or 7" square) tin with double layer of greaseproof paper. Cream together butter and sugar until soft and fluffy, gradually beat in eggs. Fold in flours, salt, spice and ground almonds. Drain off any liquid from fruit and keep. Mix fruit into mixture, stir well till blended. Put into prepared tin, smooth top, bake in oven for 1 hour. Cover with foil and cook until firm to touch. Leave to stand in tin till nearly cold. Remove from tin, prick well over and

It seems that the police at Cowley operate two different laws, one for the rate paying citizens and one for the gypsies.

You will remember all the problems we had with the gypsies on the bank and how they never had any tax discs on their vehicles, how the police told us there was very little they could do as Brick Kiln Lane was not a public highway. It now appears that Sgt. Robinson is saying other police at Cowley were making a mistake that tax discs can be checked at any time and any where.

At least now we know the police are inconsistent with their attitude towards the gypsies and villagers.

Each month the Sandford Link is sent to Cowley police Station and I hope one of the police officers will write and explain why this inconsistency has lasted for so long.

It is to be hoped that the police can sort out this ambiguity in the law so that a rift does not develop and that we will still be able to have total confidence in the police fairness.

On Monday January 7th a practice whist drive will take place at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall.

It is hoped that whatever degree of competence you are whether beginner or champion you will attend.

A Whist Drive proper will take place later that month for further information please contact Gwen at the Post Office. Details will also be published in January's Sandford Link.

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The Christmas Bazaar which took place on November 25th was well attended. The idea of holding it on a Sunday afternoon proved to be successful. The draw prizes were:-

Ticket:-
99	Mrs Crabb,   A HAMPER.
147	Mrs Horns, Kiln Park,   A TRIKE.
310	Bob Absolom,   SHERRY.
339	Mrs. Jons, Kiln Park,   CRACKER.
116	Tracy,   APRON.
244	Turner West,   GLASS FRUIT SET
140	Miss Burra,   ASSORTED NUTS.
109	W. Edwards,   HONEY POTS.
491	Mr. Leach, Bedford,   TALC.
66	Beverley,   SOAP.
288	Kay Jeffries,   TURKISH DELIGHT.
186	Crawford.
460	Heery,   DOYLEY SET.
124	Julie,   DECORATIONS.
359	Beryl Boyd,   POMANGE.
267	Babara Hobbs,   CALENDAR.
265	Saunders,   DOYLE SET.
95	B. Turner,   BOX DECORATIONS.
28	A. Wilkins,   SWEETS.
201	Hazel Hutton,   TALC.
235	Harris,   BOX CRACKERS.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE LATHAMS FOR DECORATIONS PUT UP IN THE HALL, AND TO ALL THE HELPERS NOT FORGETTING FATHER CHRISTMAS.

The Draw for the dolls were won by:-
GIRL DOLL ANNA:- won by Hazel Hutton.
BOY DOLL HENRY:- won by Ian Dainlels.

THE EDITOR WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY OF WISHING EVERYONE IN THE VILLAGE OF SANDF0RD ON THAMES A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.